Thursday, June 6, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #605

Adventures of Superman #605 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Casey with art by Carlos Meglia and a cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The conclusion of the Super-Baby saga. Will Superman be forced to kill Ultraman as the Fortress of Solitude grows to tremendous proportions, threatening to overtake the entire planet? And what plans do Owlman and Superwoman have?"

Adventures of Superman #605 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: BATGIRL #29

Batgirl #29 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kelley Puckett, with art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which is part 13 of the "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" story:

"For the last few months in the various Batman-related books, members of the Batsquad have uncovered tiny clues regarding the murder of Vesper Fairchild. Tonight, they piece them together by recreating the crime, with Nightwing playing the role of the killer and Batgirl, the victim."

Batgirl #29 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50,

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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN #151

Green Lantern #151 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art by Dale Eaglesham and Rodney Ramos and a cover by Jim Lee.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The future of all Green Lanterns begins here. In the aftermath of the 'Hand of God' storyline, readers find a Green Lantern with a new outlook on his duties, as well as new tricks up his sleeve. There's not going to be any rest for anyone, however, as an infectious madness without rhyme or reason grabs hold of New York City, starting with one of Earth's former Green Lanterns."

Green Lantern #151 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: TRANSMETROPOLITAN #57

Transmetropolitan #57 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos and a cover by Gene Ha.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Police and troops are committing atrocities on direct order from a White House under siege. The City looks to be on course for a riot, and the only person who could possibly stop it all is the President - or, at least, the removal of the President. And who could drag him into the light? Spider Jerusalem could, but he's hunted in his own City, suffering continual mental damage, and rapidly being cut away from anything he can use to bring down the Smiler."

Transmetropolitan #57 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: FABLES #2

Fable #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Lan Medina and Steve Leialoha and a painted cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Vertigo's newest ongoing series continues. Bigby Wolf, Fabletown's one-man police force, interrogates some shady suspects for Rose Red's probable murder - including Bluebeard, a known ladykiller⤆literally. Snow White reveals the salacious act that destroyed not only her marriage but her relationship with her sister. And penniless philanderer Prince Charming decides to sell his royal title over the internet."

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

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FIRST LOOK: 100% #1

100% #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written and illustrated by Paul Pope, with a cover by Pope.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Writer/artist Paul Pope returns to Vertigo with a new 5-issue mini-series. 100% follows the romantic exploits of three couples in neo-Manhattan. Ensconced in the underbelly of futuristic boxing, hardcore performance art and underworld crime, the passionate 20-something characters experience sex, love and entertainment - and their unsettling repercussions - at 100% impact."

100% #1 will be 48 black-and-white pages and will cost $5.95.

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