New “Dark Knight III” Covers Revealed, Retailer Variant List Announced

DC Comics has unveiled the second and third retail variant covers for “Dark Knight III: The Master Race” #1 by artists Jae Lee and Sean Murphy. The retailer-specific covers will have the logo of the participating comic shop offering the cover for sale.

The publisher previously revealed the first of its retailer variants, illustrated by Dave Johnson, for the highly anticipated sequel series.

All said, thirty retailers are participating in this program. In addition to the artwork, DC Comics has released the full list of stores and artists involved in the initiative.

• BuyMeToys.com – Gary Frank
• Newbury Comics – Michael Allred
• Comic Book Legal Defense Fund – Paul Pope
• Books-A-Million – Rafael Albuquerque
• Silver Snail – Francis Manapul
• Hypno Comics – Bill Sienkiewicz
• Borderlands Comics and Games – Klaus Janson
• Graham Crackers Comics – Darwyn Cooke
• Yesteryear Comics – Jason Fabok
• Third Eye Comics – Brian Bolland
• M&M Comics Service – Dave Dorman
• Legacy Comics and Cards – Artgerm
• Dynamic Forces – Jae Lee
• Midtown Comics – Greg Capullo
• Midtown Comics – Marc Silvestri
• Rebel Base Comics & Toys – Sean Murphy
• Lone Star Comics – John Cassaday
• Dragon’s Lair – Ivan Reis
• Tate’s Comics + Toys + More – Kevin Eastman
• Cards, Comics & Collectibles – Amanda Conner
• Diamond UK – Jock
• Forbidden Planet Limited – Adam Hughes
• AOD Collectibles – Dale Keown
• JScottCampbell.com – J. Scott Campbell
• Heroes and Fantasties – Tim Sale
• Yancy St. Comics – Kelley Jones
• Zapp! Comics – Terry Dodson
• Madness Games & Comics – Joshua Middleton
• Ssalefish Comics – John Romita, Jr.
• Lange’s Sports – David Finch
• Disposable Heroes Comics – Simon Bisley
• Phantom – Walter Simonson
• Hastings – Tyler Kirkham
• Beyond Comics – Eduardo Risso
• Instock Trades – Lee Bermejo
• Discount Comic Book Service – Neal Adams
• Bulletproof Comics – Gabriele Dell’Otto

The sequel to the seminal “Dark Knight Returns” and its follow-up “The Dark Knight Strikes Again,” “Dark Knight III: The Master Race” is written by Frank Miller, the architect of the “Dark Knight” universe, and Brian Azzarello, with art primarily from Kubert and Janson, the latter whom inked Miller’s art in the original story. “The Dark Knight III: The Master Race” #1 is scheduled for release on Nov. 25.

Source: New “Dark Knight III” Covers Revealed, Retailer Variant List Announced – Comic Book Resources