Preview Monday: ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE #27

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE #27.

 

In a small Canadian town, a man named Jacob Mullin must leave his family behind as he ventures deep into the forest to confront The Rot, which has begun to ravage his community. But will he be able to put a stop to The Rot before it destroys his town and takes his family with it? A stand-alone story, ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 is written by Jeff Lemire, illustrated by Timothy Green II and Joseph Silver, and ties directly into this summer’s ANIMAL MAN/SWAMP THING crossover event, “Rotworld.” Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

It’s the conclusion to “The Nocturnes” story arc! What has been festering in the town of Midway, Alabama and will Calvin Poole, a haunted man with secrets of his own, uncover it before it’s too late? AMERICAN VAMPIRE #27 is written by Scott Snyder and features art by Riccardo Burchielli. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Annuals Tease: ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1

Curious about the upcoming crossover event between ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING, “Rotworld”? The seeds have long been planted in both series and are beginning to really blossom, but for a real first taste of what’s to come, look no further than ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1.

 

“Whether you’re gearing up for the ANIMAL MAN/SWAMP THING crossover ‘Rotworld’ or a fan of Buddy Baker’s crazy family life, you don’t want to miss ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1,” Assistant Editor Kate Stewart told THE SOURCE. “Both a thrilling tale of the Red and the Green teaming up to fight the Rot and a chilling portent of events to come, this Annual sees writer Jeff Lemire at his best. And the grossly beautiful art by Timothy Green II is bound to give you the best kind of nightmares.”

 

ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 lands in stores on Wednesday.

 

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ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 Arrives this May

The ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 written by ongoing series writer Jeff Lemire with art by up and coming artist Timothy Green, II arrives in May!

This oversized stand alone story details the history of the epic struggle between the forces of The Red, The Green and The Rot as seen in the pages of ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING.

"There's nothing I love more than writing ANIMAL MAN. Since the book launched in September, Joey Cavalieri and the team at DC have given me an incredible amount of trust to craft a big sprawling story about life, death, family and pets. So I was especially excited when they asked me to write a new 48 page ANIMAL MAN story for the upcoming ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1. I saw it as a great chance to expand upon the mythology of The Red, The Green and The Rot, but also to tell a satisfying story that can stand on it's own as well,” said Jeff Lemire.

“In many ways this Annual is like a prequel to the crossover storyline that Scott Snyder and I have planned for ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING. But the best part is that I get to work with Timothy Green II. I've been a fan of Timothy's since I first saw his work a few years back and I was really excited when Joey told me he would be drawing the Annual. I've seen the first few pages of art and man, is it gorgeous. He draws a great Swamp Thing and an even better Maxine!"

Pick it up this May. Until then, here’s the first look at the cover by Travel Foreman:

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