Thursday, June 20, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: 100 BULLETS #36

100 Bullets #36 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian Azzarello, with art by Eduardo Risso and a painted cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which is the conclusion to the 6-part "The Counterfifth Detective" story:

"Private Eye Milo Garret's spiral continues, as he uncovers the truth about exactly why he's been left a scarred, broken man. It's said the truth will set you free, but for Milo it's not before he's been backed into a corner, beaten down, and spat back up. Milo's only possible escape lies in the attache case Graves gave him, but can a man really hope to escape his past?"

100 Bullets #36 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: ACTION COMICS #792

Action Comics #792 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art by Pascual Ferry and Mark Morales and a cover by Ferry and Cam Smith.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Someone close to Clark Kent is missing. What can Superman do? It's a different role for Superman, who has to play detective to get to the bottom of this mystery."

Action Comics #792 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN #604

Batman #604 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens and a cover by McDaniel.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Batman returns to the place that started it all - Crime Alley - to think over the events of recent months (Vesper's murder, his own arrest and escape, his abandonment of the Bruce Wayne persona). But it's not a quiet moment of reflection. He runs into Catwoman, and they proceed to roof-hop all over Gotham, fighting thugs in between moments of deep thought."

Batman #604 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: CATWOMAN #8

Catwoman #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Brad Rader and Rick Burchett and a cover by Paul Pope.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Catwoman and Slam Bradley turn the tables on the East End's crooked cops. Meanwhile, the aforementioned cops are closing in on Holly, even rousting her closest friends. We wouldn't want to be in their path."

Catwoman #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #14

Codename: Knockout #14 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Robert Rodi, with art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti and variant covers by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"She's a sexy secret agent with ties to two opposing agencies; her partner's a fast- talking gay whiz kid. Angela Devlin and Go-Go Fiasco, right? Wrong! We're talking Britain's top espionage team, Divinita Beastly and Ravish Kinkimanboi. Will they become our heroes' allies -- or their replacements? Find out in this standalone issue."

Codename: Knockout #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE FLASH #187

The Flash #87 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood and a cover by Brian Bolland.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which is part four of the five-part "Crossfire" story:

"How can the Flash free himself from the influence of the Thinker? How can he battle a villain whose very thoughts transform the world to his own terms? And is Cyborg sorry he ever came to Keystone, now that he's met the Flash's Rogues Gallery?"

The Flash #187 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: JLA #67

JLA #67 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Human sacrifice just doesn't sit well with Batman - or the rest of the JLA, for that matter. And when two mysterious ancient champions lay waste to a Florida amusement park, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes hit them hard! But the two brutal war-chiefs are much tougher than they seem, and as Green Lantern falls, it's a desperate struggle for the rest of the heroes to stay alive! This issue sets many story elements in motion, paving the way for this summer's bi-weekly JLA mega-event 'The Obsidian Age.' Keep watching the skies -- and the seas."

JLA #67 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN

Just Imagine Stan Lee with Walter Simonson Creating Sandman will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Stan Lee (lead story) and Michael Uslan (backup), with art by Walter Simonson (lead) and Richard Corben (backup) and covers by Simonson (front) and Adam Hughes (back).

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The penultimate Just Imagine one-shot introduces an incredible new hero, courtesy of Stan Lee and artist Walter Simonson. When Earth is menaced by a 'coma plague' dooming humanity to eternal sleep, only the newly chosen hero of the Dream Realm - the Sandman - can offer any hope. But will astronaut Larry Wilton be up to the challenge? Plus, an 'On the Street' backup illustrated by Richard Corben."

Just Imagine Stan Lee with Walter Simonson Creating Sandman will be 48 pages and will cost $5.95.

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FIRST LOOK: PROMETHEA #21

Promethea #21 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Alan Moore, with art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Promethea and Barbara reach the highest female level on the Tree of Life, a black sphere called Binah. Here Sophie learns something important about her nature, and the nature of Promethea. Meanwhile, back on Earth, an old favorite makes an unexpected return."

Promethea #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: STEAMPUNK #12

Steampunk #12 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Chris Bachalo and Richard Friend

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Extra-sized final issue extravaganza! In their wildest adventure yet, Cole and Company finally escape England - and the clutches of the evil Lord Absinthe - only to crash-land in wartorn France. There they meet a twisted version of Napoleon, more machine than man, a half-mad revolutionary fighting a desperate cat-and-mouse game against Absinthe for the freedom of France. Also, as Cole is tried for war crime, Vicki must come to terms with her feelings for our hero, which leads to the shocker ending."

Steampunk #12 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.50.

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