My friends at HBO have just released some photos from the second season of GAME OF THRONES, scheduled to premiere on April 1. I thought I'd share them with you.

Here's a first look at some of our new characters,

LORD REAPER OF PYKE

Balon Greyjoy played by Patrick Malahide-Helen Sloan/HBO


THE MAID OF TARTH

Brienne played by Gwendoline Christie-Helen Sloan/HBO


THE ONION KNIGHT

Davos Seaworth played by Liam Cunningham- Helen Sloan/HBO

More to come...