Since the New 52 began, Jeff Lemire and Scott Snyder have been exploring the mythology that connects Animal Man and Swamp Thing in their respective books. That connection is what drives a new crossover storyline between the two, titled "Rotworld." Though we saw a preview of things to come in August, DC's Zero Month issues delayed the official start of the crossover until October. Scroll down for a preview of Lemire's first issue.

Animal Man #13 is written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Steve Pugh and Timothy Green II, and goes on sale Wednesday, October 3rd.

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