DC Comics has today announced a six-issue mini-series of comic books based on the world of the upcoming Batman: Arkham City game that aim to provide further background information on this sprawling maximum security prison built within Gotham City.

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DC Comics and Capcom will be joining forces to create a comic book series based on Capcom’s popular video game series Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

While details on the new series including the creative team and launch month will only be announced later, we do know that DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint will be publishing both titles.

“We’re ecstatic that Resident Evil is returning to WildStorm, where we have already established deep roots into the mythos of this world,” said Hank Kanalz, Vice President/General Manager for WildStorm. “We can’t wait to continue, and bring a freshness and excitement to the property to match the amazing things they are doing with the game.”

“Dante, Nero and the world of Devil May Cry is a perfect fit for the sensibilities of our studio. We have such terrific inspiration from the anime and games and we intend on meeting the exceptionally high standard of quality that has been set for this.”

The Resident Evil series has proved its popularity by selling over 34 million units since the original game was released in 1996. Chris Redfield returns in Resident Evil 5, along with a new partner, Sheva Alomar, to discover the truth behind a new threat that arises in Africa. Resident Evil 5 is scheduled to arrive on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in March 2009.

Devil May Cry 4 is the latest in the popular Devil May Cry series. The game sees players stepping into the shoes of both Dante and Nero. DMC4 has shifted over 2 million units in the US since it was released in February.

According to Germaine Gioia, Capcom’s Senior Vice President of Licensing “Comics are a critical component in Capcom’s merchandising strategy for our most cherished franchises, as they target the same discerning, loyal fans that care most about these established brands.”

EA and DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint are teaming up to create a Mirror’s Edge comic book.

The comic book will be based on the upcoming Mirror’s Edge video game and will serve as a prequel. The comic book will be penned by writer and story designer Rhianna Pratchett, who was also in charge of the game’s script, and features the art of Matthew Don Smith.

The comic book series will consist of six parts and will introduce Faith and her ‘Runners,’ acrobatic couriers who deliver packages undetected using networks of rooftops and aerial skyways. The first issue will be available at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego this week.

Mirror’s Edge is currently in development at Stockholm-based EA DICE for the PS3 and Xbox 360. This first-person shooter action-adventure game is expected to be released this winter.

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DC Comics and Epic Games are partnering to publish a Gears of War comic book. Set to debut in October, the Gears of War comic book will be published under DC’s WildStorm imprint. It is scheduled to hit shelves just ahead of the launch of Gears of War 2 for the Xbox 360 in November.

The first story arc of the comic book series will fill in the storyline gap between the original Gears of War and the upcoming sequel. Stay tuned because more details about the series, including the creative team behind the comic, were promised at a later date.

Earlier in the week DC Comics also announced a comic book based on Sierra’s upcoming game Prototype.

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