Ahead of Monday afternoon’s solicitations release, DC has shared with us the exclusive early solicits and covers for all of the Young Animal books for February 2017. The ‘pop-up imprint,’ which has providing some incredibly fun books thus far, is the brainchild of Gerard Way, who is also writing “Doom Patrol” for the line.
Thanks again to DC, and look forward to our coverage of DC’s full slate of solicitations in a few weeks!
CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE #5
Written by JON RIVERA
Art and cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Backup story and art by TOM SCIOLI
Variant cover by MITCH GERADSAfter agreeing to help defeat the mysterious being known as the Whisperer, Cave imbibes “Night Pudding” (a concoction reserved for only the strongest warriors and the truly metal) with King P’Thrall, while Chloe experiences the local scene with a group of subterranean teenagers. What could possibly go wrong? And if something did go wrong, it’s all good—because Cave knows some big league heroes who are just a phone call away, so… Plus: a new “Super Powers” tale by Tom Scioli!
On sale FEBRUARY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
DOOM PATROL #6
Written by GERARD WAY
Art and cover by NICK DERINGTON
Backup story art by SHAWN CRYSTAL
Variant cover by SAMPLERMANOur first arc concludes! The Doom Patrol is back together, and their mission to take out the Vectra brings them in contact with another old friend. Secrets will be uncovered, blows will be struck and, whether they win or lose, Casey Brinke’s existence will be altered forever. And yours just might be, too!
On sale FEBRUARY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
MOTHER PANIC #4
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by SHAWN CRYSTAL
Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Variant by SHAWN CRYSTALMother Panic isn’t the only one hunting for revenge in the streets of Gotham City. The terrifying Pretty is after the next name on Violet Paige’s hit list. But is he a friend or foe—and how is he connected to the mysterious Gather House that made Violet who she is?
On sale FEBRUARY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL #5
Written by CECIL CASTELLUCCI
Art by MARLEY ZARCONE
Backup story art by CHYNNA CLUGSTON FLORES
Cover by BECKY CLOONAN
Variant cover by JENNY FRISONWhich is more powerful? These new human emotions or the madness that brought Shade to Earth? Balancing both is difficult, as the divide between where she is now and where she comes from grows deeper. It’s all about duality as the future and the past are racing to catch up with Shade. She sees strange visions of a possible tomorrow while Megan, the girl whose body she stole, is racing across galaxies to take her life back. Plus, an all-new backup feature: Shade’s favorite TV show, Life With Honey, comes to comics!
On sale FEBRUARY 1 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
