Friday, May 31, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #771

Detective Comics #771 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 will be part 12 of the "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" story:

"It's one thing to try and solve a murder. Being cleared of the crime is a different matter. While Batman struggles to build a new life, the shadow of the GCPD looms large. Plus, Chapter Nine of 'Josie Mac.'"

Detective Comics #771 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: DOOM PATROL #9

Doom Patrol #9 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:

"Once upon a time, the man known as Cliff Steele lost his mind. Now, as Robotman, he's trying to figure out what happened to the rest of him in the years before he got it back. The answers will astound him -- and just might cause him to lose his mind one final time."

Doom Patrol #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE FILTH #1

The Filth #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Grant Morrison, with art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; cover by Carlos Segura.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Grant Morrison's new, top-secret series for Vertigo is here. Get ready for a heady brew of psychedelia. Prosthetically-outfitted dolphins in scuba gear, a hard-smoking chimpanzee who dresses like a guard at the Kremlin and some cryptic pronouncements that something sneaky is going on right under our very noses is just the beginning of the world-class weirdness to come."

The Filth #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #6

Greyshirt: Indigo Sunset #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Rick Veitch, with art by Veitch and Frank Cho and a cover by Veitch.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Greyshirt escapes a moldy grave. When captured by Black Jack Hawkins - Scourge of Crater Bay - Greyshirt must flee for his life before the denizens of Old Moldy get him. Will the buccaneers be as lucky? Stay tuned for the final revelation in the Franky and Johnny saga -- and the role the Lure has played in Indigo history. The wrap-up in the Sunset, featuring guest-art by Frank Cho."

Greyshirt: Indigo Sunset #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKMAN #4

Hawkman #4 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:

"What could be worse than being trapped in a savage warworld in a dimension created by the god of death? Try being chained and tortured as a slave in these 'Battlelands!' The only hope for Hawkman's freedom is the aid of the Shadow Thief and Carter's own mastery of will. Yet, what good is freedom if it only leads into a bigger cage? Meanwhile, Hawkgirl learns a lesson from Tigress and her crossbow. Will she get the point?"

Hawkman #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HIGH ROADS #3

High Roads #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Scott Lobdell, with art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"After Sloan explains how she came by the location of Hitler's most prized hidden treasure, she reluctantly joins forces with U.S. Army soldier Nic Highroad - and the undersized British actor with the outsized ego, Sir Arthur Bombridge - on a train bound for the German border. It's official: These three erstwhile allies are going to take advantage of the dying days of World War II to steal 'Morpheus' Necklace' out from under the little mustache of the world's most hated man."

High Roads #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #8

Justice League Adventures #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike W. Barr, with art and cover by Min S. Ku and Rob Leigh.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"When the League learns that there's a giant creature using the moon as a giant monster incubator, they do everything in their power to keep things stable. But as the gargantuan beast starts to hatch, the very Earth itself is threatened with certain doom. And when a stormy old foe uses the opportunity to create chaos, the Justice League finds themselves buffeted by the howling winds of fate."

Justice League Adventures #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $1.99.

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FIRST LOOK: LAB RATS #3

Lab Rats #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written and illustrated by John Byrne, with a cover by Byrne.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"One of the students has already been killed during a 'vacation' to a fairy-tale-themed amusement park, but the troubles are just beginning for the Rats. The secrets behind this strange place - one teeming with bio-engineered threats not limited to living, breathing dragons - may cost even more lives as our heroes try to shut it down for good."

Lab Rats #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN #183

Superman #183 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:

"The unthinkable happens: Clark Kent is fired from the Daily Planet! Plus, the secret deal between Lex Luthor and Lois Lane (from way back in Superman #151) is finally paid off, but at a heavy price."

Superman #183 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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