Preview: Shadowman #14 by Peter Milligan and Roberto De La Torre

December 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

“Fear, Blood, and Shadows” Grip SHADOWMAN #14!

Here’s a preview of Shadowman #14 by writer Peter Milligan and artist Roberto De La Torre, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale January 8th, 2014.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Shadowman #14! Peter Milligan and Roberto de la Torre‘s savage exploration of the Shadowman mythos continues here on January 8th in the next chapter of the brand new story arc, “Fear, Blood, and Shadows”!

As the Shadowman loa begins to exert its influence in even more unexpected ways, Jack Boniface is quickly coming to terms with the darkness inside him and finding out firsthand just how brutal unchecked power can be. With word of Shadowman’s increased unpredictability spreading across New Orleans, Jack’s former allies in the Abettors grow even more suspicious of their latest trainee…and begin to consider drastic measures…

First Look: Shadowman #13 by Peter Milligan and Roberto De La Torre

October 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

PETER MILLIGAN and ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Initiate SHADOWMAN #13!

Here’s your first look at Shadowman #13, written by Peter Milligan & illustrated by Roberto De La Torre, on sale December 4th, 2013 from Valiant Comics.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present your first look inside Shadowman #13 – the FIRST ISSUE of a shocking new direction for New Orleans’ nocturnal guardian from comics icon Peter Milligan (Hellblazer, Justice League Dark) and visionary artist Roberto De La Torre (Daredevil, Age of Apocalypse)!

When a troubled young man with a history of violence and a penchant for blackouts meets an overwhelming source of power with a mystical scythe, the results are doomed to be destructive. A voodoo loa has possessed Jack Boniface – or so he believes. But after Jack awakens in an alleyway covered in blood, he embarks on a journey across lands of shadows and death to discover if he can expel the dark force that’s seized control of his life…and which may be responsible for a violent rampage throughout New Orleans…

VERTIGO Announces Six New Titles Beginning In October 2013

July 1, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Six New Vertigo Titles Arrive On The Shelves!

DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint has announced six new titles to be released at the end of the year, the first of which will arrive on store shelves in October 2013.

Press Release

What better way is there to kick off the week than with some major, exciting news?

This morning, DC Entertainment’s Vertigo Comics imprint not only confirmed that the New York Times bestselling series AMERICAN VAMPIRE will be returning this December, but also announced the following all-new, bold, and exciting series:

HINTERKIND – Decades after “The Blight” all but wiped out the human race, Mother Nature is taking back what’s hers and she’s not alone … all the creatures of myth and legend have returned and they’re not happy. After her grandfather disappears, Prosper Monday must leave the security and seclusion of her Central Park village to venture into the wilds to find him, unaware of how much the world has changed. An epic fantasy adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world, HINTERKIND is written by Ian Edginton and illustrated by Francesco Trifogli, and debuts this October.

DC Comics New 52 Preview: Justice League Dark #1

September 24, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

A New Supernatural Justice League!

DC Comics is re-incorporating some of their Vertigo characters back into the DC Universe with Justice League Dark. John Constantine, Deadman, Madame Xanadu, Shade the Changing Man, and Zatanna are the supernatural characters that comprise the new team in Justice League Dark #1.

Written by Peter Milligan and illustrated by Mikel Janin, Justice League Dark #1 features a cover by Ryan Sook and will be available for digital download or purchase at comic book stores on Wednesday September 28th, 2011.