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Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #6 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #6 (of 6)

(W) Jay Kristoff (A) Tirso Cons
In Shops: Dec 18, 2024
SRP: $4.99

THE EPIC FINAL ISSUE PITS DEATHSTROKE AGAINST VIKTOR OF HOUSE FRIES…AND A SWARM OF ZOMBIES! Our story snowballs to its epic conclusion as Slade Wilson and his unlikely band of allies and enemies hack and slash their way through the zombie-ridden streets of Gyllenhjem to bring an end to magus Viktor of House Fries’ icy grip on the realm, at long last. But Viktor still has tricks up his sleeve, including one that could bring even the fearsome Deathstroke to his knees…

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #6 (of 6)

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5

(W) Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Slade finds himself wrenched from the icy jaws of death by the only thing worse than a sworn enemy: an old friend who knows all his greatest shames and darkest secrets. Secrets that hold the true origin of the Allwinter, that he’ll have to face down if he ever hopes to set things right. The question that lies before the bloody mercenary is not whether he can…but whether he will.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

(W) Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The snow falls heavier and ice zombie hoards grow thicker as Slade and Alec battle their way through the frozen badlands in search of the dark wizard who commands the Allwinter. But even once they manage to secure some semblance of shelter, will the truths of their pasts that emerge bring them together…or tear them apart for good? And in the backup tale by Dark Knights of Steel mastermind Tom Taylor and superstar artist Riccardo Federici, the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the rightful heir he long thought was dead!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

(W) Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024
SRP: $4.99

The snow falls heavier and ice zombie hoards grow thicker as Slade and Alec battle their way through the frozen badlands in search of the dark wizard who commands the Allwinter. But even once they manage to secure some semblance of shelter, will the truths of their pasts that emerge bring them together…or tear them apart for good? And in the backup tale by Dark Knights of Steel mastermind Tom Taylor and superstar artist Riccardo Federici, the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the rightful heir he long thought was dead!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (of 6)

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3 (of 6)

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3 (of 6)

(W) Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff (A) Tirso Cons, Riccardo Federici
In Shops: Sep 18, 2024
SRP: $4.99

A FAMILIAR FACE REVEALED! BUT IS PRINCE BRUCE FRIEND OR FOE? The harsh winter journey takes a surprising turn when a familiar face from the Kingdom of El crashes into Slade and his young yet powerful charge, Alec Holland…but will Prince Bruce reveal himself to be friend or foe in their pursuit to end the Allwinter? And in the backup feature written by Tom Taylor, mastermind behind Dark Knights of Steel, and drawn by Riccardo Federici–the king of Atlantis will stop at nothing to ensure his legacy, even if it means tearing the surface world apart to find the child who escaped his clutches!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3 (of 6)

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Jay Kristoff
In Shops: Aug 21, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers the source of Vandar Savage’s ire is being protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she has in her possession might be the only thing capable of stopping this endless winter for good. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest will barely have begun before tragedy strikes… Superstar writer Tom Taylor returns to the world of Dark Knights of Steel with artist Riccardo Federici to tell the story of an orphaned child…heir to the throne of Atlantis, Atlantis, whose arrival will signal prosperity…or terror!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 splashes color for a magical read

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers the source of Vandar Savage’s ire is being protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she has in her possession might be the only thing capable of stopping this endless winter for good. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest will barely have begun before tragedy strikes… Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 expands on the fantasy take on familiar DC heroes and villains with a main story whose art is jaw dropping.

The main story “Allwinter,” written by Jay Kristoff continues its focus on Slade as he has learned his intended target is his ex-wife and a young boy who may hold the key to the future. Kristoff nails a sadness revolving around Slade, a soldier who believes his work is a job but one he can also feel regret for. Kristoff’s story is rather predictable at times but it exudes emotions and delivers a magical feel to it all.

That magical feel is partially due to the art of Tirso whose use of color is amazing. “Allwinter” is a world of black and white whose color and life has been sucked from it. The Slade’s target, Alec, can bring that color back ending the “allwinter” for a short period of time. The sparse use of color really makes the comic work and adds a beauty to the already impressive visuals. The comic is near perfection when it comes to that nailing down the surprises and making each moment of color feel magical.

The issue features a back-up story written by Tom Taylor with art by Riccardo Federici. It’s the story of an orphaned child…heir to the throne of Atlantis, Atlantis, whose arrival will signal prosperity…or terror! Taylor and Federici give us a spin on the Superman myth with two characters whose name might seem familiar coming upon a small child who isn’t from another planet, but still another world. It’s an interesting story, and if it weren’t for the title of “Heir to the Sea,” the story would feel like it’s full of more surprises. Like the original Dark Knights of Steel, Taylor does an excellent job of taking the familiar and twisting it just enough to surprise.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 is a hell of a second issue. It’s main story is wonderful and one of the strongest stories DC is putting out right now. The second half too continues the series’ ability to take familiar characters and still surprise in how it uses them. It’s the best Elseworlds series on the shelf right now and the best comic DC is currently releasing.

Story: Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor Art: Tirso, Riccardo Federici Letterer: Wes Abbott
Story: 8.75 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.9 Recommendation: Buy

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Conan the Barbarian #14 (Titan Comics) – The series has been amazing with every issue with great art and solid writing.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 (DC Comics/Elseworlds) – The first issue was a solid debut taking us back into the fantasy take on DC’s popular characters.

Destro #3 (Skybound) – The first two issues have been interesting so far with Destro’s machinations and the formation of Cobra being the two draws.

Huge Detective #1 (Titan Comics) – Giants exist and the peace between humans and them is threatened forcing an unlikely partnership to be formed between Detectives Tamaki and GYANT.

Jenny Sparks #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Captain Atom goes rogue, threatening to destroy the planet he once swore to protect. Can any hero stop him? Well, it may take the most unconventional of them all…Jenny Sparks, the one woman tasked with keeping ALL the heroes in line, no matter the cost.

Patra #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – A supernatural series about slasher monsters, mad scientists, and cult movie-inspired horror.

Pearl (Graphix) – A Japanese-American girl must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.

Power Rangers Infinity #1 (BOOM! Studios) – In the wake of an event that has shook the Power Rangers universe to its very foundations, the stage is set for a brand new adventure when a diehard Rangers fangirl named Lola somehow finds herself mixed up in a wacky mess spanning multiple universes!

Predator vs. Black Panther #1 (Marvel) – The concept is simple and we’re down for the popcorn action.

Wolverine Revenge #1 (Marvel) – Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capullo… nuff said.

Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

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Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Jay Kristoff
In Shops: Aug 21, 2024
SRP: $4.99

Deathstroke’s past and present collide when he discovers the source of Vandar Savage’s ire is being protected by Adeline, Deathstroke’s wife. But what she has in her possession might be the only thing capable of stopping this endless winter for good. Crossing Vandar is dangerous enough, but their quest will barely have begun before tragedy strikes… Superstar writer Tom Taylor returns to the world of Dark Knights of Steel with artist Riccardo Federici to tell the story of an orphaned child…heir to the throne of Atlantis, Atlantis, whose arrival will signal prosperity…or terror!

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2

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