Dark Knights of Steel: II #1
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| Writer | Tom Taylor |
| Artist | Otto Schmidt |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
An entire medieval world was forever changed when a spaceship crashlanded from a doomed planet. Monarchs died, kingdoms rose, long-buried treachery came to light…and a League was born. Now an ancient, violent war brews beneath the waves, one that promises untold destruction should it break the surface. If the League hopes to weather it and protect the lands of its realms and beyond, it must first root out the treasonous agents hiding in plain sight amidst its own ranks! Worldwide bestselling writer Tom Taylor (Detective Comics, Nightwing) and acclaimed artist Otto Schmidt (DC vs. Vampires, Green Arrow) welcome you back to the epic more
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jul 15, 2026Taylor and new artist Otto Schmidt had a lot to catch us up on, and so far, they’re off to a strong start. Read Full Review
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9.0
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Jul 15, 2026The return to the medieval times proves costly as peace between kingdoms becomes fragile. Taylor welcomes readers back with an exceptional script. Schmidt & Prianto deliver on impact art as the journey leads into many directions. Buckle in for an ever-engaging combination of fantasy & heroics. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Jonathan Waugh
Jul 15, 2026While its first issue is setting up a lot of potential narrative arcs, Dark Knights of Steel II #1 is a great reintroduction to one of the best Elseworlds tales in some time. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jul 19, 2026It all works to remind fans of the magic of the first series and show how it will continue in this sequel. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Batman Universe - Stephanie Mounce
Jul 14, 2026All in all, I am excited for this new series (I was bored with Allwinter, so it isn’t a loyalty to the franchise that has me excited). Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - David Harth
Jul 15, 2026Dark Knights of Steel #1 is a return to familiar favorite that truly delivers. Taylor and Schmidt are able to do that thing that so few other can do – create a nearly flawless first issue experience. A first issue can make or break a book and this one does everything it can to draw you in and keep you there. The writing and art gel together beautifully, giving readers some great moments and plots that bode very well for the future of this comic. Read Full Review
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7.1
Comic Watch - Jamison Nilsson
Jul 15, 2026The overall quality aside for a moment, this new story doesn’t rely on too much context of the previous storyline, making it highly accessible for readers who haven’t read the previous run. There is also a helpful page for new readers that includes a quick recap of the previous storyline and another page showing each character’s allegiances. Read Full Review
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