These comic books were the first issued in each series. Apocalypse Nerd Released: January by Dark Horse Comics. Writer & Artist: Peter Bagge Archaic Released: May by Fenickx Productions LLC. Writer: James S. Abrams. Artist: Brett Marting Batman: Dark Detective Released: May 4 by DC Comics. Writer: Steve Englehart. Artists: Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Blade for Barter Release: February by Seven Seas Entertainment. Writer: Jason DeAngelis Artist: Honoel A. Ibardolaza Daredevil vs. Punisher Release: July 6 by Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights imprint). Writer & Artist: David Lapham. Fantastic Four: House of M Release: July 6 by Marvel Comics. Writer: John Layman. Artist: Scot Eaton. Great Lakes Avengers Release: April 6 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Dan Slott. Artist: