Here’s the full press release, direct from DC Comics:

DC Black Label’s
‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country’
Comic Book Series
Returns in 2023 with
‘Nightmare Country: The Glass House’

‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country’ Vol. 1
To Simultaneously Publish as a
Collectible Hardcover and a New-Reader-Friendly Softcover,
Built to Welcome Fans to ‘The Sandman Universe’

New DC Comic Book Series
‘The Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives’
Launches December 27

Acclaimed horror writer James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing The Children, The Nice House On The Lake) has waited his whole career to pay tribute to the mythos of The Sandman, the work that made him the writer he is today, and now that time has come! With lush, gorgeous art from Redneck’s Lisandro Estherren and a who’s-who of superstar guest artists, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country is designed to welcome new readers into one of the greatest worlds in DC’s library, The Sandman Universe.

To make welcoming new readers easier, the collected edition of The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country arrives in two different formats. The collectible hardcover release with cover art by Alex Eckman-Lawn will be available wherever books are sold and is packaged with a mini-print of the iconic Death, as illustrated by artist Jenny Frison.

A softcover edition with cover art by Reiko Murakami, priced as an easy jump-on point, will be available exclusively at direct market comic book stores. Both are out April 4, the same day as the launch issue of Nightmare Country’s spectacular follow-up miniseries, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country – The Glass House!

James Tynion IV:

I’m thrilled to announce that Nightmare Country’s follow-up miniseries, The Glass House, is coming early in 2023.

 

The Corinthian is going to be making his way to Silicon Valley, where he will go head-to-head with Angels, Demons, and a breed of creature far more terrifying that anything he’s faced before, Venture Capitalists.

 

Lisandro and I are excited to continue this nightmare tour through modern America and can’t wait for you all to see what we’ve got in store for you.

The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country – The Glass House, launching on April 4, 2023, brings Tynion and Estherren back into DC’s The Sandman Universe with a new story and new setting for the second act of their DC Black Label epic. The series will continue featuring covers by Reiko Murakami, as seen above.

Launching between the first two Nightmare Country narratives is The Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives by Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian) and Jeff Stokely, featuring Thessaly the witch along with series regular ghost detectives Edwin and Charles.

Their investigation into a Thai American girl’s disappearance from her Los Angeles home puts them on a collision course with new and terrifying ghosts straight from Thai folklore that could give even a dead boy nightmares!

How exciting is that? As a fan of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Universe for over 30 years, this news is a dream come true.

As an added bonus, check out the main cover for Dead Boy Detectives #1 and the updated Sandman Universe reading guide, which now includes book six of the beautiful new collected editions!

Images and Press Release Courtesy of DC Entertainment

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Both books are written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (Justice League of America, Identity Crisis) and illustrated by the very talented Christopher Eliopoulos.

I Am Superman

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound…

Yet before he was Superman, he was rocketed from the planet Krypton and raised as Clark Kent by two of the kindest, nicest people in Smallville. And even before that, he was simply an idea in the minds of two creative teenagers, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. At seventeen years old, they gave the world something to believe in.

This adventurous and fun introduction to Superman comes from the team who brought you the New York Times bestselling biography series Ordinary People Change the World. Now, they’re featuring the fictional characters who have sparked the imaginations of generations of kids.

I Am Batman

The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The World’s Greatest Detective.

Yet before Batman became the protector of Gotham City, he was Bruce Wayne—a young boy full of fears after losing his parents. And even before that, he was simply an idea in the minds of artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, who wanted to show people the power of an ordinary person.

This adventurous and fun introduction to Batman comes from the team who brought you the New York Times bestselling biography series Ordinary People Change the World. Now, they’re featuring the fictional characters who have sparked the imaginations of generations of kids.

Both I Am Superman & I Am Batman are available right now, so go pick them up! And be sure to follow DC Comics News for all your DC needs!

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He’s probably best known for his cosmic space operas ODY-C (co-created with Matt Fraction) and Invisible Kingdom (co-created with G. Willow Wilson), he was also the artist on the acclaimed Marvel comics series Black Bolt (with Saladin Ahmed), and for his art on Thor (with Jason Aaron) and Batman: Secret Files: The Gardner (with James Tynion IV).

In 2019 he released his first book as a writer, Machine Gun Wizards (co-created with Sami Kivelä), and has juggled writing and drawing comics ever since.

He’s currently writing Blood Stained Teeth for Image Comics, and the first issue of his collaboration with Ram V, Aquaman: Andromeda, will be released by DC Black Label on June 7th.

I was fortunate enough to meet Christian at London’s MCM Comic-Con in May 2022, where he took part in a panel and sat for a signing session.

Christian Ward: DC Comics News Interview

DC Comics News: Good afternoon. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. DC sent us Aquaman: Andromeda issue #1, and it’s great. It delivers a great story and looks fantastic.

Christian Ward: That’s very kind, thank you.

DCN: We all love that you’ve finally given us an Aquaman on the printed page who’s reminiscent of the classic comics character yet also perfectly represents Jason Momoa’s live-action version. To my mind, you’re the first artist to do this perfectly.

CW: That’s nice to hear. Of course, what we really wanted to do was something new and different with the character. The other was to combine Aquaman with sci-fi and horror.

DCN: Something Ram V does very well, as does your art on the project.

CW: Thanks. That was the aim. Reading Ram’s script, it was like Aquaman meets Event Horizon, and I hope that’s translated to the page.

DCN: It really has. It’s a great new take on the character and his world. Was that hard? I mean, Aquaman’s been around for 81 years.

CW: I think when you come to a character with real prevalence, it can sometimes hold you back. You’re like, oh, I don’t wanna ruin it.

DCN: Were you a fan?

CW: Not at the beginning, no. Neither Ram nor I were massive fans before this. Of course, we knew of him, and his history. I’d seen the film, I’d read Kelly Sue DeConnick ‘s run and Dan Abnett’s run, but I really wanted to bring something new.

The great thing is with a Black Label project, you get so much freedom, you know? You can do whatever you want, within reason. You can be true to the character, but still bring something fresh to it.

I definitely appreciate Aquaman, probably more now that I’ve worked on him. The thing is, we wanted to honor the legacy but also do something different. I’m a big believer of don’t give people what they want, give them what they don’t realize they want.

CW: I mean, it’s always a gamble and you might fail, but you’ll end up with something more impactful, whether it works or not. So, I’m thrilled to hear that you liked it.

DCN: It’s a great book. One of the things I really liked is that it also seems like you’ve adapted your style. We can still see it’s Christian Ward, but it’s different, it’s its own thing.

CW: As an artist, you want to keep the work fresh and interesting, both for yourself and for the reader.

DCN: Speaking of interesting, and fresh, it’s the same with your writing. Blood Stained Teeth; yes, it’s a vampire story, but it’s not like everything else that’s come before. You’ve done what I didn’t think was possible and done something new with vampires.

CW: I’ve read the reviews! Thanks, so much. Yes, I’m writing it, but am also doing some art for #4.

DCN: Wow!

CW: There’s a sequence where Atticus kind of has a trip and he gets trapped inside the memory palace of a vampire. So, we’re gonna have a transitional page, where Patric (Reynolds) and Heather (Moore) start, then we combine it, then it’s me, and then… boom!

The pages Christian shows us are stunning. What we’re shown starts off with art in the terrific style we’ve already seen in the first few issues of Blood Stained Teeth, but gradually the scene changes into the more psychedelic, painted style that is clearly Christian Ward’s.

DCN: That’s gorgeous. Awesome… roll on issue #4! Issue #2’s just come out. Carl loved it, as did everyone on the team who’s read it.

CW: Please keep reading, and tell us what you think.

DCN: It’s humbling that you read the reviews and comment on them.

CW: I mean, it’s great. A good review is fantastic, it tells me that I’m on the right track. It kind of helps keep you motivated and well, you know, it’s also great connecting and seeing people enjoying it. I want to keep making it good, so a positive review helps. I mean, if I then retweet you guys it helps you, and if then someone who doesn’t know about it reads it, it helps me as well.

DCN: Everybody wins!

CW: Exactly. Of course, I appreciate that there might be an issue that you don’t like, and feel free to tell me.

DCN: I don’t foresee that ever happening! We’re definitely going to keep reading, though. Thanks so much for talking to us.

CW: Thank you!

Not only is Christian Ward a hugely talented and prolific writer and artist, but he’s also incredible with fans. He greeted everyone in the queue with a glowing smile, engaged them in conversation, and was warm and fun to talk to. If you ever stand in line to get anything signed by him, I assure you that any wait will be well worth it.

I was already a huge fan when I met him and left the event an even bigger one.

Artwork courtesy of Image Comics, DC Entertainment, and the artist

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Here’s the full story, direct from the publisher:

Tales of The Human Target, A DC Black Label One-Shot
Reveals More Details on What Happened Before
the Poisoning of Christopher Chance!

Available In Comic Book Shops and Digitally Tuesday, August 23

While taking an assignment to bodyguard Lex Luthor, Christopher Chance is poisoned and is in a race against time to find out who’s responsible. On August 23, celebrated writer Tom King and a host of fan-favorite artists – Mikel Janín, Rafael Albuquerque, Kevin Maguire, and The Human Target artist Greg Smallwood – team up to tell stories of what happened before Chance drank the poison intended for Lex Luthor in Tales of The Human Target.

In this one-shot anthology, Christopher Chance “teams up” with members of the Justice League International – some of whom already are prominently involved in this story – in four connecting mysteries, and one of them may be responsible for the poison that has The Human Target living on borrowed time.

This 48-pager features an incredible main cover by series artist Smallwood, reminiscent of hard-boiled detective novels of the ’60s and ’70s. The comic also features a variant cover by artist David Marquez (Batman/Superman, Batman: Killing Time, Justice League) and a 1 in 25 ratio variant cover from returning Batman artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman #125, on sale July 5). Check your local comic book store for availability and pre-ordering details.

The Human Target Book One
Collects First Six Issues
On Sale September 13

For fans that have missed individual issues of the series and want to catch up all at once, The Human Target Book One collects the first six issues of the series by Tom King and Greg Smallwood and is a great way to catch up on the series to date, before the second half starts (issue #7 on sale September 23).

Images and Press Release Courtesy of DC Entertainment

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The second act of DC’s hit apocalyptic horror comic book series begins!

Praise for DC’s The Nice House on the Lake:

“Surprising, terrifying, and wholly original, make no mistake – this is the book of the year.”
– Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen, The Leftovers)

“This series is must-read.” –  DC Comics News

“10/10…One of the best horror reading experiences in recent memory.” – Horror DNA

“A perfect comic.” – Comics Bookcase

One of the most critically acclaimed and bestselling horror titles of 2021 returns for its shocking second act—and now is the perfect time to enter the house! The Nice House on the Lake #7 hits shelves the same day and date as The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 1, collected edition, making March 1st the perfect moment to set aside all distractions and escape into your favorite must-read new thriller! Mark your calendars!

In the kick-off issue to the back half of the first season of The Nice House on the Lake, the 10 hardy survivors gathered in the house by their mutual friend Walter thought they’d finally cracked the code on his plans… and now everything they thought they knew has literally changed. Can they free themselves from their patterns? Or are they all just determined to build a prison of their very own?

James Tynion IV:

I’ve always thought of myself as a horror writer…I like taking the things that I’m afraid about and turning them into monsters for my characters to grapple with. In superhero comics, you can always turn away at the last minute, and boil that conflict down into people in fun costumes punching each other. The Nice House on the Lake is trying to hit at deeper nerve, and the goal is to reach that final last moment and sit with the horror rather than turning away.

The Nice House On The Lake #7 arrives in comic book stores and participating digital retailers on March 1st with a cover by Álvaro Martínez Bueno and a variant cover by Juan Ferreyra. Colors are by Jordie Bellaire and lettering is by AndWorld Design. The Nice House on the Lake carries an Ages 17+ content descriptor (for mature readers). The collected edition of issues #1-#6, Vol. 1, will be available everywhere books are sold on the same day.

For more information about The Nice House on the Lake, visit DC’s website at www.dccomics.com and follow DC on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok. The DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform is a great place to read The Nice House on the Lake (the first two issues are available now, with new issues dropping monthly), plus DC UNIVERSE INFINITE carries an unparalleled selection of titles for fans of every genre. For more information and a free trial, visit the website at www.dcuniverseinfinite.com.

Images and Press Release Courtesy of DC Entertainment

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You read that right: Snake-Eyes from G.I. Joe!  Worlds collide on the Island as the unstoppable ninja goes up against Batman! But can either of them win the fight when neither of them can remember why they’re fighting, nor escape?  Will Batman even remember that he’s got to find a way back to Catwoman, all the while trying to figure out how to get back to Gotham City?  And just what is Harley Quinn doing here?

Based on a story concept by series consultant and Chief Creative Officer of Epic Games, Donald Mustard, this six issue limited series is written by Christos Gage, featuring pencils by Reilly Brown, with inks by Nelson Faro DeCastro and colors by John Kalisz.

The main cover for issue #3 is by Mikel Janín, with a card stock variant cover by DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee and Scott Williams, plus a premium variant cover by Mustard .

Each 32-page issue of Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #3 is priced at $4.99. The card stock variant is priced at $5.99. Each print issue of Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point also includes a redeemable code for a bonus digital cosmetic in Fortnite inspired by the events in the comic. Issue #3 includes a code for the Catwoman’s Claw Pickaxe in-game item.

U.S. subscribers to the DC Universe Infinite digital service will receive the series and bonus codes included as part of their subscription.

For more information on Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, visit the website at www.dccomics.com and follow on social media at @DCComics and @thedcnation. For the latest information on Fortnite and to download the game, learn more at www.fortnite.com. Sign up for a free trial of DC UNIVERSE INFINITE at www.dcuniverseinfinite.com.

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Nightwing #78 2nd print cover by Bruno Redondo

And as readers saw in Nightwing #78, there’s a new furry friend in town! This is Nightwing’s heroic three-legged puppy, “Bitewing” by fans. The furry friend actually remains nameless in the comic book and it needs a civilian name! Fans are encouraged to vote online for their favorite name—Haley, Shadow, Blue or Hope—between now and March 30 by way of a DC UNIVERSE INFINITE POLL. The option with the most votes will become her new namesake! Yes, it is a her!

And coming up in Nightwing #79, in addition to the first appearance of a new character, Heartless, Dick Grayson has inherited Alfred’s fortune, a puppy, and a whole lot of questions. Who is Mayor Zucco, and what is her relation to the man who murdered Dick’s parents? What sinister plans does Blockbuster have for Blüdhaven? What kind of dog food is best for a three-legged puppy? To answer these questions, Dick’s going to need a little help from his friends—past and present. Take a look at the first few pages of Nightwing #79, due to hit shelves on April 20.

Nightwing #79 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas and Wes Abbott

Nightwing #79, written by Tom Taylor (DCeased, Injustice) with art and cover by Bruno Redondo (Injustice, Suicide Squad), color by Adriano Lucas, lettering by Wes Abbott, edited by Jessica Chen, featuring a card stock variant cover by Jamal Campbell, continues the next stage of Nightwing’s evolution as a hero! For more information on Nightwing, Batgirl, and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, visit DC’s website at www.dccomics.com and follow DC on social media at @DCComics and @thedcnation. You can also join DC UNIVERSE INFINITE to read the Nightwing saga!

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After the huge success of the Superman, Batman, Robin, Joker, Flash and Green Lantern books, this new edition is a must have item for any and all fans of Princess Diana of Themyscira.

In terms of scope, and years covered, it could be the most comprehensive to date, as it will feature some of Wonder Woman’s greatest adventures from 1940, all the way to 2020!

For 80 years Wonder Woman has stood as a symbol of truth, justice and equality to people everywhere!

But Diana’s mission to keep peace in Man’s World hasn’t always been easy. Follow along in this incredible collection as the Amazon Warrior fights for justice! Starting from the first appearance of Wonder Woman through some of her most incredible battles against foes like the Cheetah and Ares, this is a can’t-miss collection of Wonder Woman over the years!

Check out the amazing contents list:

All-Star Comics #8

Comic Cavalcade #11

DC Comics Presents #41

Sensation Comics #1

Wonder Woman (vol. 1) #1

Wonder Woman #5

Wonder Woman #78

Wonder Woman #98

Wonder Woman #124

Wonder Woman #162

Wonder Woman #203

Wonder Woman #206

Wonder Woman (1994-2006) #6

Wonder Woman #57

Wonder Woman #73

Wonder Woman #170

Wonder Woman (2006-2011) #1

Wonder Woman #13

Wonder Woman #23

Wonder Woman #600

and Wonder Woman (2016-) #750

What a selection! Every era, every great creative team, every legend, and every costume will be represented. The era where she was powerless, pre-Crisis, post Crisis, New 52, Rebirth… and more!

This incredible 416 page book will be released on August 31st 2021, and can be pre-ordered from major booksellers right now (ISBN: 978-1779511577).

Wonder Woman fans; is this a volume you’ll be adding to your collection? Please let us know.

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The Joker’s army is growing hour by hour, with weapons beyond anything the Clown Prince of Crime has ever used before. Batman must hold his mind together so he can strike the final blow and take back his city – but how can he heal the rifts he’s created in his life to get the help he needs? And while all this is happening, the villains of Gotham City are waiting out the carnage that Joker has unleashed, and Catwoman assembles and army of her own!

Batman #97 has been created by: 

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Coming August 11, the clown prince of crime is bringing the war to the Dark Knight with an assault that will leave you gasping for more. Never before have you experienced anything like what is to come with the Detective Comics series. Joker War is on its way and Batman needs to be prepared. Written by PETER J. TOMASI, Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT & Card stock variant cover by LEE BERMEJO. The issue will be 3.99 US (32 pages) and 4.99 US for the variant card stock.

For our coverage on Detective Comics, click here.

The Synopsis

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