Who will work for Mordru? Spoiler: Not Etrigan.
The Good
My favorite thing about this issue and this series is that you can tell Paul Cornell loves writing this book, at least I think he does. This book is a lot of fun, and my favorite thing is that it features some of the lesser known characters from the DC Universe. Characters that truly do deserve a bit more respect (Etrigan, Xanadu, and Vandal Savage). This book has given me a new love for the Demon Etrigan, a character who confused and annoyed me prior to the new 52.
DC has a ton of super-hero books, and this is not one of those books. It's pure awesomeness. I'm never the biggest fan of mystic books or books that take place during the medieval time period, but DEMON KNIGHTS has me hooked. It's incredibly cool, and it's the best non-superhero book at DC.
Every issue, Diogenes Neves kills it on art. The most notable image, aside from the AMAZING final page of this issue, the most notable page is the reappearance of Etrigan. There's a really cool action shot of Etrigan swiping at an image (magical image!) of the Queen. There's a lot going on in the panel, but both characters really stand out and the panel is beautiful.
The Bad
With all the characters in this book, it can get a bit confusing to keep track of them and everything going on. Story wise, this was a bit slower of an issue because it was more about the Queen and Mordru testing the knights than anything else.
The Verdict
Despite the confusion, this is a book you should be reading. The artwork is amazing, and this seems to be a true labor of love for writer Paul Cornell. These are some really cool characters, and it's a book you should give a shot, especially this and the next issue, but only if you like awesomeness. I highly recommend this issue and this series!