Today, Dark Circle Comics – the superhero imprint of Archie Comics – revealed that the label’s first wave of titles will include The Black Hood from writer Duane Swierczynski and artist Michael Gaydos, The Shield from writers Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig and artist Wilfredo Torres, and The Fox from writer/artist Dean Haspiel and scripter Mark Waid. All three series will be ongoing and launch early next year.

The new titles – overseen by Dark Circle Editor Alex Segura – will serve as ideal jumping on points for new readers – providing unique, literary and cinematic takes on the classic properties in the Dark Circle Comics library that can appeal to new and long-time fans of the characters.

A dark crime saga in the vein of Boardwalk Empire and True Detective. A stunning and revisionist new take on the first patriotic hero. An off-the-wall adventure that meshes a DIY indie comix aesthetic with the best of superhero craftsmanship. Dark Circle Comics will present fans with a novelistic and thoughtful approach to superhero comics more akin to cable television shows like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Justified and Fargo.

The Black Hood will be presented in a gritty, noir crime thriller, as a true urban vigilante. The Shield gets a make over, and debuts as a woman who’s not to be messed with. The Fox returns, in what I’m sure will be another fun run.

Check out some more art below (along with the new Shield at the left) as to what you can expect!