Friday, August 30, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: GREEN ARROW #16

Green Arrow #16 will arrive in stores next week from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brad Meltzer, with art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks and a painted cover by Matt Wagner.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Four-time New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer becomes the new writer of Green Arrow's adventures. Long ago, Oliver Queen made specific plans in the event of his death. Now that Ollie has since died and returned to life, the archer is checking to see if his instructions were carried out properly."

Green Arrow #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKMAN #7

Hawkman #7 will arrive in stores next week from DC Comics. The issue is written by James Robinson, with art by Rags Morales and Tim Truman and a painted cover by Andrew Robinson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"James Robinson writes the first 'Lives Past' issue, showing the former lives of the Winged Wonder. It's back to the Old West, where we get a glimpse into the St. Roch of yesteryear, along with a look into the life and times of a gunslinger by the name of Nighthawk."

Hawkman #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN #186

Superman #186 will arrive in stores next week from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art and cover by Pascual Ferry and Cam Smith.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The 8-part 'Ending Battle,' running through all the Superman books for two months, begins. The Man of Steel's deadliest villains are targeting those closest to Clark Kent. When a revamped Master Jailer and Neutron attack the Capitol aiming for Pete Ross and Lana Lang, Superman must save his friends while uncovering clues to the mysterious mastermind behind it all."

Superman #186 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: 21 DOWN #1

21 Down #1 will arrive in store next week from WildStorm Productions and DC Comics. The issue is written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Grey, with art by Jesus Saiz and Palmiotti and a painted cover by Joe Jusko.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A new WildStorm series debuts, tying into events of the new Gen13. Preston Kills has an incredible gift - a gift of second sight given to him by the mysterious Herod when Preston was a boy. There's just one catch: the gift will kill Preston when he turns 21, meaning he has only an all-too-brief year left to live. When a mysterious woman appears at Preston's door with the idea that he might be able to save himself, his world is turned upside-down."

21 Down #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #774

Detective Comics #774 will arrive in stores next week from DC Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka and John Francis Moore, with art by Steve Leiber, Stefano Gaudiano, Mark McKenna and Rick Hoberg and a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Unwilling to accept the news of Sasha's predicament, Batman conducts his own investigation. But when the clues lead him to the ultra-secret government agency known as Checkmate, will even Batman escape alive? Plus, Part 2 of "The Hunt," by John Francis Moore, Stefano Gaudiano and Rick Hoberg."

Detective Comics #774 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: BIG DADDY DANGER #2

Big Daddy Danger #2 will arrive in stores next week from DC Comics. The issue is written by Adam Pollina, with art and cover by Pollina and Tyson McAdoo.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The slam-bang wrestling maxi-series continues. A secret mission takes Big Daddy away from his son, Danny Danger, and into the clutches of some old foes from the wrestling ring. Meanwhile, the dejected Danny has a run-in with some neighborhood toughs, but gets advice on getting even from an unexpected source."

Big Daddy Danger #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: DOOM PATROL #12

Doom Patrol #12 will arrive in stores next week 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 Patrol battles the demon Raum in hell for the souls of thousands of innocents -- not to mention themselves. And the team finds unlikely allies in its battle, as well as a shocking revelation or two about their own immortal essences."

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

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