CBR has the exclusive first look at Dark Circle Comics' new releases for October 2015, including the debut of Frank Tieri and Felix Ruiz's "The Hangman and "The Black Hood" #6 by Duane Swierczynski and Howard Chaykin!

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THE HANGMAN #1

NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE!They say the Hangman is nothing more than an urban legend. A spook story told to scare criminals straight. But those who encounter him-like hitman "Mad Dog" Mike Minetta-know different. They know thatwhen he comes for you... you're dead already. Join fan-favorite writer Frank Tieri (WOLVERINE, BATMAN) and artist extraordinaire Felix Ruiz (WOLVERINE MAX, HALO)for anongoing tale of horror, the supernatural and violence... andlearn why some menmay never be redeemed.

Script: Frank Tieri

Art: Felix Ruiz

The Hangman #1 CVR A Reg: Felix Ruiz

The Hangman #1 CVR B Variant: Timothy Bradstreet

The Hangman #1 CVR C Variant: Francesco Francavilla

The Hangman #1 CVR D Variant: Robert Hack

Ship Date: 10/21

On Sale Date: 11/4

32-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

THE BLACK HOOD #6

THE ACCLAIMED DARK CIRCLE SERIES RETURNS! "Flor de Muerto" After the soul-crushing events of "Bullet's Kiss," disfigured cop Greg Hettinger leaves Philly and checks into a Southern California rehab clinic. But a plane ride can't separate Greg from his troubles. A fellow patient believes her former drug dealer (and lover) has sent someone to kill her, and it's up to Greg to figure out which member of their circle is preparing to pull the trigger...

New to the dark, twisted world of The Black Hood? Then check yourself in for this thrilling one-shot from novelist Duane Swierczynski and superstar artist Howard Chaykin.

Script: Duane Swierczynski

Art: Howard Chaykin, Jesus Aburto, Rachel Deering

The Black Hood #6 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla

The Black Hood #6 CVR B Variant: Howard Chaykin

The Black Hood #6 CVR C Variant: David Mack

The Black Hood #6 CVR D Variant: Greg Smallwood

Ship Date: 10/14

On Sale Date: 10/28

32-page, full color comic

$3.99 U.S.

THE BLACK HOOD VOLUME 1: THE BULLET'S KISS (TR)

COLLECTING THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ARC FROM THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF SWIERCZYNSKI AND GAYDOS! A man driven to the brink, blacklisted and left brutally changed must crawl through the wreckage of his life to defeat a gang of deadly criminals hell-bent on setting the streets of Philadelphia aflame. Fueled by rage and empowered by years of experience upholding the law, the new Black Hood is a visceral, conflicted and flawed urban vigilante-but he's also the city's last hope. A modern crime noir tale introducing readers to the newest-and deadliest-hero in the Dark Circle Comics lineup.


Script: Duane Swierczynski

Art: Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick

Cover: Michael Gaydos

978-1-61988-962-0

$14.99/$16.99 CAN

6 5/8 x 10 3/16"

TR

144pp, Full Color

Direct Market On-Sale Date: 10/7