At ComicsProfessional in February, DC Comics introduced Knight Terrors, a brand new horror-themed event storyline that can engulf the DC Universe this summer time. The event, led by a major miniseries written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by various artists together with Howard Porter, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, and Caspar Wijngaard, will introduce a brand new villain and see the heroes and villains of the DCU confronted with their worst nightmares. This week DC has unveiled extra particulars for the principle sequence, in addition to for the quite a few two-issue tie-in miniseries that can ship in July and August.
There’s numerous data, and many, many canopy and preview photographs, so let’s get proper to them. First up from DC is data on the principle Knight Terrors sequence, which can kick off with a First Blood one-shot by Williamson and Porter earlier than the launch of the four-issue miniseries:
Kicking off the event is the oversize particular Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 from Joshua Williamson (Superman) and Howard Porter (The Flash). When Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman discover the physique of considered one of their earliest enemies contained in the Hall of Justice, their investigation takes them previous the land of the residing, past the land of the useless, and on to a brand new villain known as Insomnia, who makes use of his powers to engulf each single hero and villain in their personal darkish and twisted nightmares. The solely option to save the world is to name for the assistance of an unlikely hero—Deadman!
Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 is obtainable at native comics retailers on July 4 and will characteristic artwork, a major cowl, a 1:666 signed variant, and a Darkest Hour variant cowl by Howard Porter. The one-shot particular situation may even characteristic open-to-order variant covers by Jae Lee and Francesco Mattina, a 1:25 variant by Riccardo Federici, a 1:50 by Ejikure, and a 1:100 by Jae Lee.
The major Knight Terrors story will happen over 4 points written by Williamson with artwork by Giuseppe Camuncoli (The Joker), Stefano Nesi and Caspar Wijngaard (Home Sick Pilots), in which Boston Brand—a.ok.a. Deadman—serves because the supernatural tour information! Following the occasions of Knight Terrors: First Blood #1, everybody in the world is trapped inside their nightmares, and Batman and Deadman are attempting to determine who Insomnia actually is…and why he desires revenge on the heroes of the DC Universe!
Knight Terrors #1 is obtainable at comics retailers on July 11 with variant covers by Francesco Mattina and Alex Maleev, a 1:25 variant by Evan “Doc” Shaner, a 1:50 by Alex Maleev, a 1:100 by Ivan Reis, and a Darkest Hour cowl by Reis.
Fans gained’t have to attend too lengthy for the adventures to proceed, as Knight Terrors #2 hits stands on July 25. Wesley Dodds, the Sandman, groups up with Batman and Deadman to uncover considered one of his oldest instances, which haunted him till the day he died. The trio are pointed in the course of the Nightmare Stone, however Insomnia has unleashed his military, the Sleepless Knights, to hunt them down. Knight Terrors #2 will characteristic a canopy by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki, open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Mahmud Asrar, a 1:25 variant by Jeff Spokes, a 1:50 by Ivan Reis, and a 1:100 by Asrar. Reis can also be offering a Darkest Hour variant.
Batman and Deadman and Sandman! There’s a trio I by no means anticipated to be on the middle of an event sequence.
And right here’s all of the story data, artistic groups, and covers for the 20 two-issue tie-in miniseries, which comply with the heroes and villains of the DC Universe throughout their entrapment in the Nightmare Realm:
Ever since turning into Batman, Bruce Wayne has been a creature of the night time. But now, trapped in the Nightmare Realm, Bruce is stalked by the horror he’s created! Can he escape earlier than his personal nightmares pull him deeper into the darkness? Available on July 4, Knight Terrors: Batman #1 is written by Joshua Williamson (Superman) with artwork and major cowl by Guillem March (The Joker). The situation will characteristic backup artwork by David Lafuente, open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Puppeteer Lee, a 1:25 variant by Kael Ngu, a 1:50 variant by Dan Mora, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
After investigating an alarming intrusion on the now-defunct Hall of Justice, Wonder Woman and her sudden new ally, Detective Chimp, all of a sudden discover themselves in a world the place their worst nightmares come to life. Who might presumably defeat these items that go bump in the night time? The Justice League Dark! The Amazon Princess reunites along with her outdated group to save lots of the world from a candy dream became a stupendous nightmare. Plus, Queen Nubia finds herself trapped in the Well of Souls! Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #1 is written by Josie Campbell (The New Champion of Shazam!) and Stephanie Williams (Action Comics) with artwork by Juan Ferreyra (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive) and Meghan Hetrick (DC/RWBY). Available at native comedian retailers on July 18, it options open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Inhyuk Lee, a 1:25 variant by Tony Harris, a 1:50 design variant by Dan Mora, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Clark Kent is aware of why he’s been pulled into the Nightmare Realm and goes in search of his household and pals, however that journey takes him to the haunted Nightly Planet, the place he’s confronted by the Super-Reaper! In the waking world, Superman was midflight when he was hit by the nightmare wave, and the place he crash-lands will shock you! Superman sequence author Joshua Williamson and artist Tom Reilly (Batman: The Adventures Continue) deliver you Knight Terrors: Superman #1. This situation can be accessible at native comedian retailers on July 18 with a major cowl by Gleb Melnikov, open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Christian Ward, a 1:25 variant by Filya Bratukhin, a 1:50 design variant by Dan Mora, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Power Girl faces off towards herself and the Super-Twins are being hunted by Cyborg Superman in Knight Terrors: Action Comics #1, written by Leah Williams and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Action Comics) with artwork by Vasco Georgiev (DC’s Legion of Bloom) and Mico Suayan (Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity). Paige could have narrowly escaped the grasp of the devious Johnny Sorrow, however all of that was only a warm-up for the true villain inside. Meanwhile, the Super-Twins are misplaced in a terrifying dreamscape and being hunted by a nightmare model of their personal adopted father, the murderous Cyborg Superman. Can Superboy, Kong Kenan, and the Steel household discover the twins in time to save lots of them, or will they be a part of his bloody record of victims? Knight Terrors: Action Comics #1 can be accessible on July 25 with a major cowl by Rafa Sandoval, open-to-order variants by Mico Suayan and Gerald Parel, a 1:25 variant by Otto Schmidt, a 1:50 variant by Meghan Hetrick, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Writer Dan Watters (Sword of Azrael) and artist Riccardo Federici (Action Comics) group up for Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #1. Jim Gordon stumbles upon a sacred ritual held by three disciples chanting round an enchanted clock, and considered one of them is sporting the robotic Batsuit that Jim donned a few years in the past as Batman—besides this metallic go well with appears to have been soldered immediately into the flesh of the wearer! What do these creatures need with Gotham, and why are they concentrating on Jim’s daughter, Babs, too? This needs to be a dream, proper? The first situation can be accessible at native comedian retailers on July 25 with a major cowl by Federici, open-to-order variants by Bernard Chang and Kyle Hotz, a 1:25 variant by Cully Hamner, a 1:50 variant by Chang, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Writers Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman) be a part of artist Daniele Di Nicuolo to discover what provides Dick Grayson nightmares in Knight Terrors: Nightwing #1, accessible at native comedian retailers on July 18. Dick wakes up in jail to comprehend a nightmare has come to life: he murdered somebody he loves! And the one factor making it worse is his previous coming to hang-out him in the type of humanoid pigs enjoying the characters of his childhood at Haly’s Circus, scene by scene, main as much as the night time of his dad and mom’ demise. The Batgirls attempt to assist Nightwing work out who framed him (or why he killed somebody!), nevertheless it’s his cellmates and different unlikely villains in jail who could assist him remedy the thriller. Knight Terrors: Nightwing #1 contains a major cowl by Di Nicuolo, open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Jason Shawn Alexander, a 1:25 variant by Vasco Georgiev, a 1:50 variant by Alexander, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Dick Grayson isn’t the one Robin caught in the Nightmare Realm. Written by Kenny Porter (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive) with artwork by Miguel Mendonça (Wonder Woman), Jason Todd and Tim Drake should struggle towards their personal worst fears and one another as they’re pressured to relive the darkest moments of their lives in Knight Terrors: Robin #1. This situation can be accessible on July 11 with a major cowl by Ivan Reis, open-to-order variants by James Stokoe and Liam Sharp, a 1:25 variant by Sam Wolfe Connelly, a 1:50 variant by Jorge Corona, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
After plummeting into the Nightmare Realm, the remaining members of the Titans come face-to-face with a fever dream turned actuality: the Terror Titans in Knight Terrors: Teen Titans #1 by Andrew Constant (Future State: Nightwing) and Scott Godlewski (Batman vs. Robin)! These warped variations of our heroes are ready to do something to turn into the subsequent Justice League…even kill! Knight Terrors: Teen Titans #1 can be accessible on July 25 with a major cowl by Yanick Paquette, open-to-order variants by Álvaro Martínez Bueno and Christian Ward, a 1:25 variant by Tony Harris, a 1:50 variant by Jorge Corona, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
After the Flash Family freed Barry Allen from the dimension Pariah locked him in, the Scarlet Speedster was in a position to return dwelling for some high quality time with Iris and his different family members. But when the world is plunged into the Nightmare Realm, Barry’s trapped in a distinct cage, and he’ll should discover a approach out on his personal in Knight Terrors: The Flash #1! Written by Alex Paknadel (DC vs. Vampires) with artwork by Daniel Bayliss (Dark Crisis: The Deadly Green), this situation can be accessible on July 11 with a major cowl by Werther Dell’Edera, open-to-order variants by Taurin Clarke and Daniel Bayliss, a 1:25 variant by Kyle Hotz, a 1:50 variant by Rafael Sarmento, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
When the knightmare wave struck, all the Shazamily was plunged right into a terrifying panorama of their personal fears. Though no fears ran deeper than these of Mary Marvel — haunted by a twisted model of her heroic brother: TETH-SHAZAM. Knight Terrors: Shazam #1 from Mark Waid (Batman/Superman: World’s Finest) and Roger Cruz (Robin) can be accessible on July 11 with a major cowl by Dan Mora, open-to-order variants by Hayden Sherman and Hélène Lenoble, a 1:25 variant by Jerry Ordway, a 1:50 variant by Freddie E. Williams II, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Something is mistaken in Sector 2814, and Hal Jordan, Kilowog, and different Lanterns should discover the mysterious disturbance regardless of a ban on any of Earth’s Green Lanterns leaving their world and Sinestro discover themselves on the coronary heart of it in Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #1. What they uncover is a planet managed by a well-known face—the face of Hal’s best worry! And, in a backup story, Sinestro finds himself thrust into a brand new actuality that drags him into the darkest corners of his previous and maybe his future. Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #1 contains a major story by Jeremy Adams (The Flash) and a backup by Alex Segura (Secret Identity) with artwork by Eduardo Pansica (Nightwing), Julio Ferreira (Green Lantern), and Mario “Fox” Foccillo (Batman vs. Robin). The situation can be accessible on July 11 with a major cowl by Lucio Parrillo, open-to-order variants by Darick Robertson and Mike Deodato Jr., a 1:25 variant by Pete Woods, a 1:50 variant by Kelley Jones, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Most of the world is trapped in the Nightmare Realm. One of the few nonetheless awake is Zatanna, who should defend her unconscious allies Wonder Woman and Detective Chimp from Insomnia’s Sleepless Knights—led by their horrifying Sleepless Queen! But the outnumbered Zatanna can’t do it alone. She makes use of her magic to summon any champion that’s nonetheless awake, which places her in an unlikely team-up with one of many world’s strangest superheroes: the Unstoppable Doom Patrol’s Robotman! Knight Terrors: Zatanna #1 can be accessible on July 11 that includes a narrative by Dennis Culver (Unstoppable Doom Patrol) and artwork and major cowl by David Baldeon (Harley Quinn), open-to-order variants by Kendrick Lim and Mico Suayan, a 1:25 variant by Riley Rossmo, a 1:50 variant by Suayan, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Ravager is separated from Stormwatch and trapped in a nightmare world the place she should defend her youthful self from being consumed and corrupted by the Murder Man and his blood-crazed Slaughter Squadron in Knight Terrors: Ravager #1. Can Ravager defend a younger Rose Wilson with out dropping her personal id? Why does the Murder Man appear so acquainted, and how does he know a lot about Rose? Available at native comedian retailers on July 4, Knight Terrors: Ravager #1 is written by Ed Brisson (Batman Incorporated) with artwork by Dexter Soy (Suicide Squad), a major and 1:50 cowl by Jeff Spokes, open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Felipe Massafera, a 1:25 variant by James Stokoe, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
When you’re the Clown Prince of Crime, what sort of nightmare do you’ve gotten? Working a nine-to-five workplace job! How will the Joker deal with conferences that would have been emails?! Why did administration cancel bring-your-child-to-work day?! Who will wish to make small speak on the espresso machine?! What is Alexis going to select for lunch?! And who’s the masked madman terrorizing Gotham at night time?! Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 is obtainable on July 4, written by Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing writer Matthew Rosenberg and that includes artwork and major cowl by Stefano Raffaele (GCPD: The Blue Wall). This first of two points consists of open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Simone Bianchi in addition to a 1:25 variant by Alan Quah, a 1:50 by Ryan Brown, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
It’s one other completely attractive and serene day in Pamela Isley’s beautiful little new neighborhood in Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 by Poison Ivy author/artist group G. Willow Wilson and Atagun Ilhan! Everything and everybody right here is wall-to-wall smiles! Nothing ever goes mistaken, everyone seems to be pals, and better of all, it’s made only for Ivy with heaps and plenty of love. Now, Pammy, don’t frown, don’t fuss, and don’t fret—simply because this wasn’t what you thought you wished, that doesn’t imply it gained’t suit you like a glove! Have some pie, pricey, don’t assume too exhausting, and simply smile. Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 hits comics retailers on July 4 with a major cowl by Jessica Fong, open-to-order variants by Leirix and Jamie McKelvie, a 1:25 variant by Nimit Malavia, and a 1:50 variant by Jessica Dalva. Dustin Nguyen may even present a Midnight variant cowl.
Catwoman murdered Valmont, the person she cherished, in order to save lots of the opposite man she cherished, Batman. She broke Batman’s one rule, and he won’t ever forgive her for it, however Selina prays to Sister Zero for forgiveness and to get up from the Nightmare Realm. Knight Terrors: Catwoman #1 is obtainable on July 18 from Catwoman sequence author Tini Howard and artist Leila Leiz (Mother of Madness). The first situation contains a major cowl and a 1:50 variant by Leiz, open-to-order variants by Tula Lotay and Corin Howell, a 1:25 variant by Dani, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Harley Quinn finds herself in a world past each the waking world and that of goals in Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1 from Harley Quinn sequence author Tini Howard and artist Hayden Sherman (Detective Comics). Harley’s nightmare world is one the place her each alternative creates a sequence of infinitely rippling profane reverberations. Plus, Leah Williams and Ben Templesmith assist Harley crack a cosmic-mystery night time terror in their backup story! Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1 is obtainable on July 25 and contains a major cowl by Sherman, open-to-order variants by Jenny Frison and Tula Lotay, a 1:25 variant by Caspar Wijngaard, a 1:50 variant by Harley Quinn artist Sweeney Boo, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Black Adam is defending Kahndaq from a border assault when the lethal nightmare wave sweeps the planet, placing all folks into the nightmare realm! But what are his deepest, darkest nightmares? What horror can put worry into the center of Black Adam?! Knight Terrors: Black Adam #1 arrives in comedian retailers on July 4. It is written and drawn by Jeremy Huan (Constantine) with a major and 1:50 cowl by Huan, open-to-order variant covers by Christian Ward and Tiago da Silva, a 1:25 variant by Karl Kerschl, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Deep in an deserted Kobra protected home is a tool in a position to entry the dream powers of John Dee, a.ok.a. Doctor Destiny. As heroes internationally succumb to nightmares, Angel Breaker desires it. Now, to infiltrate a corridor of horrors, she’ll want the assistance of an expert thief—the person referred to as Raptor. But Angel Breaker and Raptor aren’t precisely pals. Can the mysterious merc belief a person who feels nothing however grudges because the unusual pair encounter a horror as outdated because the Coda Sisterhood and much more harmful? Written by Tim Seeley (Superman vs. Lobo), with artwork by Acky Bright (DC vs. Vampires), Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #1 is obtainable on July 25 with a major cowl and 1:50 variant by Matteo Lolli, open-to-order variants by Ivan Tao and Leirix, a 1:25 variant by Chuma Hill, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Alexis Kaye, a.ok.a. Punchline, has no fears…or so she’d have you ever imagine! They can be pried out of her in the nightmare world the place she’s being hunted, and she’ll be pressured to face her deepest, darkest nightmare in true horror-movie style! Knight Terrors: Punchline #1 is obtainable on July 18 from author Danny Lore (Multiversity: Teen Justice) and artist Lucas Meyer (Titans United: Bloodpact). It will characteristic a major cowl and 1:50 variant by Gleb Melnikov, open-to-order variants by Ben Oliver and Otto Schmidt, a 1:25 variant by Tony Shasteen, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Whew! That’s numerous tie-ins and covers! What’s left for the remainder of DC’s July 2023 solicitations? Check again subsequent week to search out out!
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