Midnighter and Apollo Get Their Own Mini-Series

This week DC Comics announced that Midnighter and Apollo will be getting their own mini-series in October. Midnighter and Apollo are LGBT characters who have been in an on-again off-again relationship for many years. Steve Orlando, who worked on the Midnighter ongoing series and is also part of the LGBT community, will be writing the mini-series. Fernado Blanco (Manhunter, Phantom Stranger) will be the interior artist for the title. Midnighter and Apollo were introduced in 1998 as part of the Wildstorm universe. Post-New 52 they joined the DC Universe. Steve Orlando told the New York Times that in the Midnighter and Apollo mini-series, “They have a firmer idea of who they are, and they’ve become stronger and more confident together.” Are you guys excited for this mini-series? Are you longtime fans of Midnighter and Apollo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!