Via EW, DC have announced “Dark Knights of Steel,” a 12-issue limited series by writer Tom Taylor (“Superman: Son of Kal-El,” “Injustice”) and artist Yasmine Putri (“Nightwing,” “The Hellblazer”) that will reimagine the DC Universe as a high fantasy realm. Here, Batman is a literal dark knight, whose life is changed when Superman’s ship crash-lands in his medieval world. The comic will also feature Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Black Lightning, and more.
Taylor said, “I’ve spent the last two years creating a new epic fantasy universe for DC Comics, and ‘Dark Knights of Steel’ is an absolute dream come true. Despite being the writer of the DC horror series, ‘DCeased,’ I’m actually a huge a fantasy fan. Combining two of my favorite things, DC superheroes and high fantasy, is my absolute happy place. I grew up reading Lord of the Rings alongside Superman. Terry Pratchett alongside Garth Ennis. Robin Hobb and Mark Waid. Dragonlance and ‘Justice League.’ Now I get to bring all this together with the incredible Yasmine Putri, in the biggest story I could imagine. A tale of war and love, of despair and hope, of betrayal and improbable alliances forged in battle.”
He added this series is “for the fans of shows like Game of Thrones and Critical Role. This is for the kids who took dice to school, who chose their own adventure, and dreamed of flying in a cape.”
It was not specified when exactly the series will debut. For more covers and interior art in the meantime, head to EW.
