DC is launching a new medieval universe that mixes superheroes with Game of Thrones.
Written by Tom Taylor (Nightwing, Injustice) with art by Yasmine Putri, Dark Knights of Steel will see DC stalwarts such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn given a medieval fantasy twist.
"I've spent the last two years creating a new epic fantasy universe for DC Comics, and Dark Knights of Steel is an absolute dream come true," Taylor told EW. "Despite being the writer of the DC horror series, DCeased, I'm actually a huge a fantasy fan. Combining two of my favorite things, DC superheroes and high fantasy, is my absolute happy place. I grew up reading Lord of the Rings alongside Superman. Terry Pratchett alongside Garth Ennis. Robin Hobb and Mark Waid. Dragonlance and Justice League. Now I get to bring all this together with the incredible Yasmine Putri, in the biggest story I could imagine. A tale of war and love, of despair and hope, of betrayal and improbable alliances forged in battle."
Taylor added Dark Knights of Steel will provide "all-new origins for Batman and Superman, for Harley Quinn and Black Lightning," with the series being "for the fans of shows like Game of Thrones and Critical Role. This is for the kids who took dice to school, who chose their own adventure, and dreamed of flying in a cape."
Taylor is no stranger to creating alternate universes with DC's heroes and villains. 2019's DCeased by Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsine and Stefano Guadiano featured the DC Universe overrun by an Anti-Life Equation virus, turning the infected into mindless zombies. A number of heroes such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman fell to the virus, forcing a new generation of heroes to reform the Justice League after leaving Earth.
The critical acclaim and success of DCeased led to spinoffs such as A Good Day to Die, Unkillables and Hope at World's End. A sequel titled DCeased: Dead Planet picked up five years after the heroes left Earth. Superman (Jon Kent), Batman (Damian Wayne), Wonder Woman (Cassie Sandsmark) and others wound up returning to their home with renewed hope for a cure to the Anti-Life Equation.
Source: EW