Quick question: what was the best comic book that DC was publishing prior to the New 52 relaunch? Answer: The Secret Six! Writer Gail Simone’s edgy, dark-humored series about a band of villainous antiheroes was an absolute delight to read. It was funny, it was smart, and it featured the most well-written characters at DC, hands down.

So what did DC do when they relaunched their comic universe in 2011? They cancelled Secret Six! Morons!

Well don’t worry, folks, because DC and Simone are bringing it back! The new Secret Six will hit the stands in early December!

It’s just so beautiful

Could this be a sign that DC is desperate for more successful comics? Especially ones that aren’t tied to Batman? Possibly, but I don’t really care about the politics.

The comic will feature the New 52 debut of Catman, the breakout character from the previous Secret Six. Simone promises in that link that the new Catman will be more dangerous. According to her, “This kitten has claws.” Artist Dale Eaglesham will be redesigning the character, which is OK, since it was Eaglesham who redesigned him for Secret Six last time. From the sound of it, this is going to be Catman’s book, which I am totally cool with.

I do own the Catman action figure, after all…

Other team members like Deadshot, Bane and Ragdoll are already in the New 52, but sadly, it doesn’t appear as if they’ll be joining the new series from the get go.

One can hope they’ll join the team in time.

Simone will also bring along Black Alice, one of her original characters from before the reboot.

Ken Lashley will be the interior artist. I’m not too familiar with his work, but I’m sure it’s great.

This is just very exciting news! I hope DC doesn’t blow it!

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