DC Comics is bringing horror to the DC Universe this summer with the Knight Terrors publishing event, as first announced at ComicsPRO. From July to August, a line-wide event will feature a host of two-issue miniseries, each spotlighting a DC Superhero or Super-Villain confronting their worst nightmares in a “Nightmare Realm.” DC is unveiling details of the main Knight Terrors miniseries and all of the superstar creative teams on the Super-Villain miniseries, with additional details to be revealed tomorrow.
The line-wide event kicks off with the oversize special Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 from Joshua Williamson (Superman) and Howard Porter (The Flash). When Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman find the body of one of their earliest enemies inside the Hall of Justice, their investigation takes them past the land of the living, beyond the land of the dead, and directly to a new villain called Insomnia, who uses his powers to engulf every single hero and villain in their own dark and twisted nightmares. The only way to save the world is to call for the help of an unlikely hero—Deadman!
Knight Terrors: First Blood #1 is available at local comic shops on July 4th and will feature various covers, including a main cover, a 1:666 signed variant, and a Darkest Hour variant cover by Howard Porter, as well as open-to-order variant covers by Jae Lee and Francesco Mattina, a 1:25 variant by Riccardo Federici, a 1:50 by Ejikure, and a 1:100 by Jae Lee.
The main Knight Terrors story will take place over four issues, written by Williamson with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli (The Joker), Stefano Nesi, and Caspar Wijngaard (Home Sick Pilots), in which Boston Brand—a.k.a. Deadman—serves as the supernatural tour guide. Following the events of Knight Terrors: First Blood #1, everyone in the world is trapped inside their nightmares, and Batman and Deadman are trying to figure out who Insomnia really is and why he wants revenge on the heroes of the DC Universe! Knight Terrors #1 is available at comics shops on July 11 with variant covers by Francesco Mattina and Alex Maleev, a 1:25 variant by Evan “Doc” Shaner, a 1:50 by Alex Maleev, a 1:100 by Ivan Reis, and a Darkest Hour cover by Reis.
Fans won’t have to wait long for the next adventure, as Knight Terrors #2 hits stands on July 25th. Wesley Dodds, the Sandman, teams up with Batman and Deadman to uncover one of his oldest cases, which haunted him until the day he died. The trio is pointed in the direction of the Nightmare Stone, but Insomnia has unleashed his army, the Sleepless Knights, to hunt them down. Knight Terrors #2 will feature a cover by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki, open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Mahmud Asrar, a 1:25 variant by Jeff Spokes, a 1:50 by Ivan Reis, and a 1:100 by Asrar. Reis is also providing a Darkest Hour variant.
What kind of nightmare does the Clown Prince of Crime have? Working a nine-to-five office job! How will the Joker handle meetings that could have been emails? Why did management cancel bring-your-child-to-work day? Who will want to make small talk at the coffee machine? What is Alexis going to pick for lunch? And who is the masked madman terrorizing Gotham at night?! Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 is available on July 4th, written by Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing author Matthew Rosenberg and featuring art and a main cover by Stefano Raffaele (GCPD: The Blue Wall). This first of two issues includes open-to-order variants by Francesco Mattina and Simone Bianchi, as well as a 1:25 variant by Alan Quah, a 1:50 by Ryan Brown, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
It’s another beautiful and peaceful day in Pamela Isley’s new neighborhood in Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1, written and illustrated by the Poison Ivy team of G. Willow Wilson and Atagun Ilhan. Everyone here is happy, nothing ever goes wrong, and best of all, it’s made just for Ivy with love. Don’t worry, Pammy, just because it wasn’t what you thought you wanted doesn’t mean it won’t fit you perfectly. Enjoy some pie and smile. Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 will be available in comic shops on July 4th, with a main cover by Jessica Fong and variant covers by Leirix, Jamie McKelvie, Nimit Malavia, Jessica Dalva, and Dustin Nguyen.
Cabwoman had to make a difficult choice: to save Batman, she had to kill Valmont, the man she loved. She broke Batman’s rule, and he will never forgive her for it. However, Selina prays to Sister Zero for forgiveness and to escape the Nightmare Realm. Knight Terrors: Catwoman #1, written by Tini Howard and illustrated by Leila Leiz (Mother of Madness), will be available on July 18th. The first issue features a main cover and a variant by Leiz, variant covers by Tula Lotay and Corin Howell, a variant by Dani, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Harley Quinn finds herself in a world beyond both the waking world and that of dreams in Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1. This issue is written by Harley Quinn series writer Tini Howard and illustrated by Hayden Sherman (Detective Comics). In Harley’s nightmare world, every choice she makes creates a series of infinitely rippling profane reverberations. Additionally, Leah Williams and Ben Templesmith contribute a backup story to help Harley crack a cosmic-mystery night terror. Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1 is available on July 25 and features a main cover by Sherman, open-to-order variants by Jenny Frison and Tula Lotay, a 1:25 variant by Caspar Wijngaard, a 1:50 variant by Harley Quinn artist Sweeney Boo, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Black Adam defends Kahndaq from a border assault when a deadly nightmare wave sweeps the planet, putting everyone into the nightmare realm. But what are his deepest, darkest nightmares? What horror can put fear into the heart of Black Adam? Knight Terrors: Black Adam #1, written and drawn by Jeremy Haun (Constantine), arrives in comic shops on July 4. It features a main and 1:50 cover by Haun, open-to-order variant covers by Christian Ward and Tiago da Silva, a 1:25 variant by Karl Kerschl, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Deep in an abandoned Kobra safe house is a device that can access the dream powers of John Dee, a.k.a. Doctor Destiny. As heroes across the world succumb to nightmares, Angel Breaker wants it. Now, to infiltrate a hall of horrors, she’ll need the help of a professional thief—the man known as Raptor. But Angel Breaker and Raptor aren’t exactly friends. Can the mysterious mercenary trust a man who feels nothing but grudges? As the strange duo encounters a horror as old as the Coda Sisterhood and even more dangerous, the stakes get higher. Written by Tim Seeley (Superman vs. Lobo) and illustrated by Acky Bright (DC vs. Vampires), Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #1 is available on July 25. It features a main cover and 1:50 variant by Matteo Lolli, open-to-order variants by Ivan Tao and Leirix, a 1:25 variant by Chuma Hill, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Alexis Kaye, also known as Punchline, appears to have no fears, or so she claims. However, her fears will be exposed in a nightmare world where she is being hunted. She will be forced to confront her deepest, darkest nightmare in true horror-movie fashion in Knight Terrors: Punchline #1. This comic, written by Danny Lore (Multiversity: Teen Justice) and illustrated by Lucas Meyer (Titans United: Bloodpact), will be available on July 18th. It will feature a main cover and 1:50 variant by Gleb Melnikov, open-to-order variants by Ben Oliver and Otto Schmidt, a 1:25 variant by Tony Shasteen, and a Midnight variant by Dustin Nguyen.
Fans can get a sneak preview of Knight Terrors on Free Comic Book Day, May 6th, with the Dawn of DC Knight Terrors Free Comic Book Day Special Edition. Joshua Williamson is teaming up with Howard Porter and legendary comics artist Chris Bachalo (Doctor Strange, Deadpool) to show what haunts Damian Wayne’s dreams. After a long night of crime-fighting with his father, Batman, Damian sleeps but horrors invade his teenage dreams. Damian has seen a lot, but there is something different about this nightmare.
