Halfway through September and DC’s Dark banner titles rank among the most popular books in the relaunch. From Animal Man to Demon Knights, they’re some of the most ambitious and inventive new ongoings, and account for two of our recent Pick of the Week selections. So we’re thrilled to share these exclusive covers and solicits for the #4 issues due out in December.

Be mindful: Potential spoilers ahead.

Some highlights:

Victor Ibanez steps in to provide interior art for Swamp Thing #4.

Mike Choi provides guest art for a Demon Knights backup, joining Diogenes Neves & Oclair Albert.

Swamp Thing and Animal Man are already linked by a common enemy.

G.I. Robot!

Justice League Dark’s John Constantine is guest starring in I, Vampire.

Ryan Sook is a rockstar.

ANIMAL MAN #4

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

After coming face to face with the mysterious Totems, Buddy learns the truth about Maxine’s destiny – but it may be too late, as The Red is infiltrated by agents of The Other, and Buddy struggles to control his new, unfiltered powers with deadly results! Meanwhile, Ellen and Cliff must face the last Hunters alone!

SWAMP THING #4

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by VICTOR IBANEZ

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

All across the world, those with a primal connection to the forces of life and death can feel that something is very wrong. The war between The Green andThe Other has begun, and the knights of decay walk the Earth unchecked – but without Alec Holland, the Green has no champion strong enough to fight back!

DEMON KNIGHTS #4

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art by MIKE CHOI and DIOGENES NEVES & OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by MIKE CHOI (Not final cover)

On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

It wasn’t a coincidence that the Shining Knight found herself in Little Spring as the Horde massed at the village gates. She’s on a quest, and has been all her long life – whether she’s known it or not! Now, a powerful vision will reveal to her the true stakes of the battle for Little Spring and pull back the curtain on one of the biggest secrets in the DC Universe! Don’t miss “Merlin Watches The Storm,” featuring guest art by the sensational Mike Choi (X-Force)! And yes, “storm” is a hint.

** Not final cover

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #4

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI

Cover by J.G. JONES

On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

“Monster Planet” comes to its world-shattering conclusion as Frankenstein and Nina take on the massive Sea Monster, while Lady Frankenstein and the rest of the Creature Commandos go head to head with the colossal Ogre Titan. Plus: Don’t miss the debut of the G.I. Robot Squadron and the new War Wheel!

RESURRECTION MAN #4

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING

Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Who is the Transhuman? And why is he risking his life for the Resurrection Man? And even with his help, will our hero be able to fend off the bounty-hunting Body Doubles and the forces of both Heaven and Hell?

I, VAMPIRE #4

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO

Cover by JENNY FRISON

On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Straight from the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK comes John Constantine! Problem is, rather than help Andrew in his war against the Queen of Blood, Constantine figures it would make more sense to just wipe out all of the vampires, including Andrew!

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #4

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by MIKEL JANIN

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Madame Xanadu’s plan is working! Zatanna, John Constantine, Shade the Changing Man, Mindwarp and Deadman are all being brought together. But will Xanadu’s manipulations blow up in her face when she learns that Enchantress has grown too powerful to be controlled?