This Wednesday, New Romancer #5, written by Peter Milligan with Brett Parson on art, hits newsstands, continuing the encounter between Lexy and Lord Byron. Milligan’s words and Parson’s pictures make for a series that’s always alternately engaging and giggle-inducing, and this issue looks to be no different. Check out these exclusive preview pages that DC Comics was kind enough to share!

NEW ROMANCER #5 cover

NEW ROMANCER #5 cover

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New Romancer #5, written by Peter Milligan with Brett Parson on art, hits newsstands Wednesday from DC Comics/Vertigo.

From the official issue description:

Awkward and adorable coder Lexy saved romantic poet Byron from a miserable death. Now, can he forget about his quiff long enough to return the favor? Meanwhile, dancer, courtesan and spy Mata Hari puts her ultimate scheme in motion—while the New Romancer web team discovers their “love algorithm” is having a terrifying impact on America’s lonely hearts.

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