DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos # 1 2024 NM

DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos # 1, released on October 2, 2024, is the debut of a six-issue horror-themed limited series written by David Dastmalchian and illustrated by Jesús Hervás. Published under the "DC Horror" banner for mature readers, it reintroduces a classic team of misfits for a modern, gore-filled era. 

The series reimagines the Creature Unit, a black ops squad of supernatural monsters assembled for a dangerous military mission. 

• The Incident: The story kicks off with a chaotic, bloody scene at a grocery store in Chicago, where the team's volatility is on full display as "all hell breaks loose".
• The Mission: Managed by the shadowy General Wade Eiling, the team is being developed to counter a threat so horrific the government wants to keep it hidden even from the Justice League.
• Themes: The narrative explores the emotional and physical struggles of these characters, questioning whether they are truly monsters or humanity's last hope. 

Core Team Roster 

The issue introduces a new iteration of the team led by Matthew Shrieve: 

• Vincent Velcro: A vampire with a cynical outlook.
• Wanda Griffith (Wolfpack): A female werewolf making her first appearance.
• Elliot "Lucky" Taylor (Patchwork): An undead soldier often compared to Frankenstein's monster.
• Myrra Rhodes: A gorgon who serves as the team's powerhouse.
• Dr. Barbara West: The unstable but talented scientist overseeing the project.