Dark Circle Comics has announced the newest title in its genre-defying superhero line-up, The Hangman, by writer Frank Tieri and artist Felix Ruiz.

The Hangman, launching later this year, will be a fresh interpretation of a classic superhero character – but not in a way that readers expect.

Frank Tieri, having written stories featuring popular comic book characters such as Deadpool and Wolverine, is no stranger to the darker side of superheroes. Tieri will team with Felix Ruiz, known for his frenetic and gritty art on titles including Wolverine: MAX, to tell stories about “the vile disgusting parts of ourselves we don’t like to talk about.” Tieri promises the book will be dark and gritty yet will also about seeking redemption.