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Preview: Dark Knights of Steel: Heir to the Sea #1

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Dark Knights of Steel: Heir to the Sea #1

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Riccardo Federici

CATCH UP ON THE SECRET ORIGIN OF AQUAMAN IN THE DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL UNIVERSE! Before the rise of the House of El, two steadfast soldiers within the Wayne army, Jonathan and Martha Kent, make a startling discovery: a child, left among the waves, orphaned by a civil war raging beneath the water’s surface. The Kents hope to hide him from the bitter violence of the world he left behind… but no one runs from their destiny forever. Originally seen in the pages of Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter, witness the origin of a deep-sea king whose journey leads directly into his royal debut in Dark Knights of Steel II #1.

Dark Knights of Steel: Heir to the Sea #1

Preview: Superman: Father of Tomorrow #2

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Superman: Father of Tomorrow #2

(W) Kenny Porter (A) Danny Earls

JOR-EL’S REVOLUTION PRESSES ON! Some years have passed since Jor-El made his first appearance as Superman. Since then, he’s revolutionized humanity’s abilities and technology. Medicine has leapt forward, agriculture is more sustainable for the environment, and the world feels safe. But people have also taken Jor-El’s technology and turned it into tools to be used against others. Can Jor-El find a way to appeal to people’s greater good, or has he just armed society with even more powerful weapons?

Cover of Superman: Father of Tomorrow, Issue Two, featuring a futuristic setting with Superman depicted amidst high-tech machinery and vibrant colors.
A comic panel set in Metropolis 20 years later, featuring four characters, including a blue-skinned character and a female character with white hair, discussing a job while standing on a futuristic vehicle against a skyline of tall buildings and flying vehicles.
A superhero in a blue and silver suit hovers above a group of villains in a city setting, surrounded by tall buildings. The villains are depicted with various powers, looking surprised and confrontational, while one holds a glowing green substance. Dialogue balloons indicate a tense and humorous exchange about their capabilities and previous encounters.
A comic book page featuring dynamic panels with characters engaged in a battle. One panel shows a creature fighting with a blue character, while another panel includes dialogue about superpowers and magic. The scene conveys tension and action.
A comic book panel depicting a confrontation between characters. One character, with blue skin and a dramatic pose, appears to use a sound-based power against several others, while a bearded man watches intently. Dialogue bubbles express tension and challenges between the characters, set in an urban environment.

DC Teases New Projects including Deathstroke Inc., DC Middle Ages, “DC Vampires”, The Legend of Batman, and more at ComicsPRO

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With COVID still very much an issue, conventions and gatherings continue to be virtual like this year’s ComicsPRO. DC presented to the organization and retailers teasing upcoming projects and DC’s expanded variant cover program. The variant program enables more retailers to participate in custom retailer variant covers for their customers.

DC Vice President of Sales and Revenue Nancy Spears presented and teased upcoming projects including:

  • Deathstroke Inc.
  • Harley Quinn Animated Series sequel
  • A Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary title
  • Elseworld
  • “DC Vampires” (working title)
  • Robin and Batman
  • Joker: A Puzzle Box
  • The Legend of Batman
  • Crush and Lobo
  • Nubia and the Amazons
  • DC Middle Ages

Plans might change between now and whenever these may or may not happen so titles may change. We’ll absolutely be waiting to hear more. DC will also be participating in Free Comic Book Day on May 1, 2021, but details on specific titles will be revealed at a later date.

Spears comments were part of a larger virtual presentation to retailers and included DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, new SVP and General Manager Daniel Cherry III, and Editor-In-Chief Marie Javins. Lee reaffirmed DC’s commitment to publishing comic books and the direct market. Lee also provided updates on the more than $1.1 million dollars raised for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) fund to help struggling comic book stores, while Javins commented on the positive reception received by new characters such as Punchline, Clownhunter, Liar Liar, and Ghost-Maker and spoke to DC’s ongoing commitment to a more additive universe of characters.