Today we continue revealing the characters that'll help Pinocchio battle the undead in the upcoming Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer and the Great Puppet Theater, which is due out in October. Today brings Il Capitano, the wooden soldier who will join the title character and Harlequin.

Here's some teaser info on the new book:

Pinocchio's back... but who are his friends!?! In the sequel to the 2009 graphic novel Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer by Dusty Higgins and Van Jensen, the titular puppet has to share the undead-killing stage. The stakes are raised in Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer and the Great Puppet Theater (SLG Publishing) as Pinocchio unravels the mystery of the vampire menace and his own shadowy background. The sequel will hit shelves in October.

Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer was named one of the Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens in 2010 by YALSA. Follow Pinocchio on Twitter: @p_vampireslayer