Wednesday, March 28, 2002

DC FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #769

Detective Comics #769 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka and Judd Winick, with art by Steve Lieber, Cliff Chiang and Mark McKenna and a cover by Andrew Robinson.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which is part five of the "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" story arc.

"Ekin-Tzu -- a freakish nightmare of a man -- has returned to wreak havoc on the Lucky Hand triad. Only Batman stands in the way of a gangland bloodbath. Meanwhile, the Gotham PD grills Alfred for answers in the daring escape of Bruce Wayne. Plus, chapter seven of 'Josie Mac,' by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang."

Detective Comics #769 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKMAN #2

Hawkman #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by James Robinson and Geoff Johns, with art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair and a painted cover by Andrew Robinson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Hawkgirl is intent on bringing her parents' murderer to justice, and the mystery deepens as clues lead the Hawk duo to India. Once they start tracing a trail, they discover the only person that could help is being pursued by three of the heaviest hitting bounty hunters in the game, who also happen to be Hawkman's worst enemies. The Shadow-Thief, Tigress and Copperhead return to cause more havoc."

Hawkman #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN #181

Superman #181 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"It am Freaky Wednesday! When Superman and Bizarro switch bodies, some truly wacky stuff happens. And readers will even learn a few things about Bizarro's secret origin."

Superman #181 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: CHICAGO

Superman & Savage Dragon: Chicago will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Erik Larsen, with art by Larsen and Al Gordon and a cover by Larsen and Alex Ross.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The pulse-pounding prequel to Superman & Savage Dragon: Metropolis. A heaping helping of Metropolis heavies have hightailed it to the Windy City to join forces with the Vicious Circle. Superman must form an uneasy alliance with the Savage Dragon to rid two cities of two sets of super-villains! Co-published with Image Comics."

Superman & Savage Dragon: Chicago will be 48 pages and will cost $5.95.

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FIRST LOOK: YOUNG JUSTICE #44

Young Justice #44 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker and a cover by Humberto Ramos.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which part one of the five-part "World Without Young Justice" story that continues through Impulse, Robin and Superboy:

"Meet the all-new Young Justice, including a bigger Wonder Girl, a male Secret, and a dark Arrowette. Their mission: to save Jason Todd from being murdered by his parents! What's going on?"

Young Justice #44 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HIGH ROADS #1

High Roads #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics and WildStorm Productions. The issue is written by Scott Lobdell, with art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A new Cliffhanger title makes its splashy debut. In the final days of WWII, U.S. Army Captain Nick Highroad is dangling from the side of a mansion carved out of ice at a secret Nazi compound located in the Arctic. How did he get there? And who are the diminutive English actor, the former Fuehrer's mistress, and the ex-kamikaze pilot who seem to be his only friends? Find out most (but not all) the answers in this high-impact, high-concept, high-drama first issue."

High Roads #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: DOOM PATROL #7

Doom Patrol #7 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by John Arcudi, with art and cover by Tan Eng Huat.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The search for the earthly remains of Robotman is on - will a startling discovery in the Smoky Mountains leads to the creation of the most outrageous incarnation of Cliff Steele ever?"

Doom Patrol #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE SPECTRE #16

The Spectre #16 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Jim Royal and a cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which is the second part of the three-part "Mystery in Space" story arc:

"Reunited with a Corps of Dead Lanterns, Hal Jordan must protect the celestial birth of a whole universe from an armada of aliens set on its destruction. Meanwhile, the loose Spectres run wild, and young Helen lies comatose - but the last thing she is is immobile."

The Spectre #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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