Of all of the ‘New Age of Heroes’ books, “The Unexpected” is the most, pardon the pun, unexpected of the bunch. A batch of new characters that have been tossed into the deep end of DC continuity, this is pretty much the only place in DC’s current slate where Castle Frankenstein, Hawkman, and characters created via the Dark Multiverse can come together. It is a book that is, on one hand, free of the shackles of long, convoluted histories for its characters, but also truly steeped in DC lore.
In other words, it feels very much like a Steve Orlando book.
We are thrilled to share an exclusive first look at the fifth issue, illustrated by Ronan Cliquet, which drops on October 3rd.
Written by Steve Orlando
Illustrated by Ronan Cliquet
Colored by Jeremy Cox
Lettered by Carlos M. MangualAre you ready for an unexpected showdown inside the walls of Castle Frankenstein? Hell yeah! The Unexpected team tracks down Hawkman, but will the Winged Wonder have a larger role to play? Meanwhile, the race to neutralize the Nth metal isotope reaches its climax as Onimar Synn and his Necro-Legions descend upon the Unexpected. But as Neon the Unknown investigates, he learns that the toxic Nth metal may not even be from our Multiverse. Finally, the true menace of Alden Quench begins to emerge from the shadows of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, FINAL CRISIS and the new HAWKMAN series!
Thanks to DC for the preview, and make sure to pick up the issue on Wednesday!
