In between constantly saving the day from all manner of super-powered threats, the superheroes of the DC Universe still find time for a little romance, and love will be the focus of an oversized holiday special this February.
DC Comics has released its advance solicitation information for its titles going on sale February 2020, including DC Crimes of Passion #1, an 80-page one-shot written and illustrated by a whole host of creative talent including actor Jay Baruchel, with hardboiled detective -- and star of the original 1937 Detective Comics #1 -- Slam Bradley as the special's apparent host. The advance solicit information, narrated by Slam, and cover illustrated by Yasmine Putri are below.
DC CRIMES OF PASSION #1
- written by James Tynion IV, Steve Orlando, Sina Grace, Jay Baruchel,Stephanie Phillips, and others
- art by Greg Smallwood, Riley Rossmo, Andie Tong, Mike Norton, Anthony Spay, and others
- cover by Yasmine Putri
- Passion. Betrayal. Murder. When you’re a private investigator, these are things you experience daily. But when you add capes to the mix—like Batman, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn? Things get even messier. The name’s Slam Bradley, and I’m telling you that this year’s Valentine’s Day special has more intrigue than you can shake a stick at. Ten tales of love—the kind of love that can push people over the edge. Don’t miss it...or I’ll make you pay.
- ONE-SHOT
- PRESTIGE FORMAT
- ON SALE 02.05.20
- $9.99 US | 80 PAGES
- FC | DC
With ten separate, twisted love stories in the special, the solicit info hints at the heroes and villains of Gotham City getting in the romantic spirit of the season...provided they can survive the night.
DC Crimes of Passion #1 is written and illustrated by a whole host of superstar comic book creators. It is scheduled to go on sale February 5 from DC Comics.