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Between her own feature cinema , Birds of Prey , and even a TV series on DC Universe , Harley Quinn has been in the public eye a sight recently . But she ’s arguably never looked better than she does in the new upcomingDark night : Death Metal . Since its announcement , fans have been itching to get a look at the new redesigns of some of their favorite characters – and with art forDeath Metal # 2now free , that sneak peak is finally here .
Back in 2017 fan werewelcomed into the unexampled Dark Multiversethrough the seriesDark Nights : Metal . The upshot was an instant collision , written by Scott Snyder , with graphics from Greg Capullo , inker Jonathan Glapion , and colorist FCO Plascencia . In that polar report , Batman ’s probe unexpectedly broughtseven different Dark Multiverse Batmeninto reality , sacrifice an inside look at some perverted , darker versions of their pet character . This new summer series , Dark Nights : Death Metal , is set to serve as a sequel . And with the precedent of awesomeness already sic withThe Batman Who Laughs , expectations are high .
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Harley is looking tough than ever in her new design ( whether it be a look createdafter the world falls inDeath Metal , or brook of the Dark Multiverse ) , with an absolutely stunning covering by Stanley “ Artgerm ” Lau . Featuring a new hairdo reminiscent of the colors of her original ceiling , rather than the more modernistic cotton candy blue-blooded and pink highlighted blond , the cover depicts Harley menacingly smile at the lector as she curls up with one of her two mammoth hyenas , although it is ill-defined if it is Bud or Lou . It seems they are tossing aside the playfulness , playful look that matches her more ditzy persona in favour of something far more fierce , fitting for a series titledDeath Metal . But Harley is n’t the only reference who ’s had a sneak acme revealed .
As if he was n’t already death alloy enough , Jerome Opena has provided a look at what to expect with Lobo . Of all the characters to get a metallic element discussion , Lobo may be the most obvious yet also least necessary , with his original design already appear like he stepped out of an ' 80 alloy band . remain firm on a pile of skulls , it seems Lobo is redefine the idea of caput - banging when it comes toDeath Metal .
Do n’t worry , the heroes got some erotic love too , specifically Aquaman . Nothing saysDeath Metalquite like metal spiked clothing , and that is definitely true for David Finch ’s screening here . Aquaman look like he ’s ready to open up the pit , lark a new jacket with a big taking into custody and tall metal spikes on the articulatio humeri guard . Outside of his new jacket , Aquaman seems pretty traditional , so while the spike do lead one to believe it is his Dark Multiverse vis-a-vis on exhibit , there ’s always the slight chance that the Arthur fan be intimate and love is simply dress up for the occasion .
Lastly , readers are tender the standard cover forDeath Metal # 2 , featuring characters that are most surely NOT from the Dark Multiverse . In a screen by Greg Capullo , it look that Batman and Wonder Woman have hug the composition of death alloy by rid in a monster truck variation of the Batmobile . Although Wonder Woman is missing her Golden Chainsaw of Truth , the nearly undead version of Swamp Thing and what seems to be a wave of zombified Batmen affirm Snyder and Capullo are n’t holding back . What ’s to come next … is anyone ’s guess .
Dark Nights : Death Metalis a six - result monthly series with the first three take releasing in May , June , and July . After a brief break in August ( for reason not yet uncover ) the last three issues will be delivered in September , October , and November . And as devotee ofDark Nights : Metalalready know , but DC is sure to promise , the hail event will bring with it a whole host of tie - ins and exceptional issues to show how the DC Universe is transformed by thisDeath Metalnightmare .
Dark Nights : Death Metal # 1will arrive in your local amusing book store on May 13th , 2020 .
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