Dial H
DC · 2012–2013 · 16 issues
About the series
In this inventive 2012–2013 DC series, writer China Miéville and artists Alberto Ponticelli, Mateus Santolouco, and David Lapham reimagine the classic H-dial concept with a surreal, literate twist. Nelson Jent and Roxie Hodder discover a mysterious phone that transforms the dialer into bizarre, temporary superheroes—each with their own strange powers and even stranger names. As they navigate a hidden world of forgotten heroes and monstrous threats like The Centipede and Manteau, the series explores identity, transformation, and the very nature of heroism. A cult favorite from DC’s New 52 era, Dial H stands out for its inventive world-building and Miéville's signature blend of weird fiction and social commentary.
