As October draws to a close DC has chosen to put the spotlight on once of it’s most famous villains with a book collection together some of their finest moments. The Penguin Special #1 will release on October 30, 2024 and promises to show different sides to Oswald Cobblepot just as his first streaming series is reaching a dramatic climax.
The book will feature classic stories from Bill Finger, Alan Grant and Jason Aaron with artwork from legendary names like Finger’s Batman co-creator Bob Kane, Sam Kieth and Jason Pearson.
But that’s not all. In order to catch readers up with what Oswald is doing during the launch of the DC All In Special one of our favourite writers, Jeremy Adams, and artist Howard Porter have created a new, exclusive story just for this collection.
Here’s a first look at the cover art by Mikel Janin:
THE PENGUIN SPECIAL #1
Written by JEREMY ADAMS, BILL FINGER, ALAN GRANT, and JASON AARON
Art by HOWARD PORTER, BOB KANE, SAM KIETH, and JASON PEARSON
Cover by MIKEL JANIN
$5.99 US | 64 pages
ON SALE 10/30/24
At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham’s underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn’t afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor. Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin’s 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker’s Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin’s next moves during All In.
