DC Comics announced Dark Knights of Steel II- the sequel to the popular Elseworlds medieval-fantasy epic.
The sequel returns as a 12-issue maxi-series. Tom Taylor returns as the writer. Otto Schmidt will replace Yasmine Putri as the artist for the series.
The series will revolve around the tenuous peace made between the houses of El and Wayne, the Kingdom of Storms, and the Amazons as they prepare for a new threat. This time the threat comes from the ocean where an ancient Atlantean race will make itself known. To make matters worse, there is a traitor amongst the League.
By Otto Schmidt
Taylor couldn’t be more thrilled to be back in the world of the Dark Knights of Steel. Not only is Taylor excited to be dabbling in the fantasy genre, but he promises that there will be some ominous times ahead for our heroes.
“I was raised on comic books and fantasy novels. From as early as I can remember, my mind has been filled with universes of great heroes standing against corrupting evil and injustice. From the Discworld to the DCU, I have been thrilled by the epics and heroism of J.R.R. Tolkien and Mark Waid, by the humor and heart of Gail Simone, Joe Kelly, and Terry Pratchett, by the jaw-dropping character arcs of Garth Ennis and Robin Hobb.
“So I am beyond excited to return to our fusion of fantasy and superheroes with Otto Schmidt, Arif Prianto, Wes Abbott, Matthew Levine, and Andrea Shea. Dark Knights of Steel II is a twisted tale of power and betrayal, of war and love, of heroes fighting would-be tyrants, and of good people coming together to stand against evil, expansionist empires. Forging two of my favorite things together with heat vision and an anvil is my absolute happy place. I’m sorry in advance for all the terrible things that happen.”
‘Dark Knights of Steel II’ Covers
Dark Knights of Steel II #1 features a main cover by the first series artist Yasmine Putri. Travis Moore and Tamra Bonvillain, Davide Paratore, and Joshua Middleton illustrate the variant covers.
Dark Knights of Steel II #1 hits comic book shops on July 15, 2026.
Source: DC.com
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