Thursday, October 10, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #34

Batman: Gotham Knights #34 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Scott Beatty and Danielle Dwyer, with art by Roger Robinson, C. Scott Morse and John Floyd and a cover by Brian Bolland.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Part 1 of 'Tabula Rasa.' A savage attack on an innocent woman triggers a development in the life of the Dark Knight. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is confronted by his old nemesis Bane who brings startling information about the late Thomas Wayne! Could this be the beginning of the strangest Dynamic Duo ever? Plus, a Batman Black and White backup, 'The Delusions of Alfred Pennyworth,' written by Danielle Dwyer and illustrated by C. Scott Morse."

Batman: Gotham Knights #34 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: BLACK SUN #2

Black Sun #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Marc Andreyko, with art and cover by Trevor Scott.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The new Eye of the Storm mini-series continues. Maggie Sun is suspended from the force for disregarding her father's orders. But will a minor detail like that keep her from investigating the strange killings plaguing Hong Kong? If you think so, you don't know Maggie. Even when the case takes on a decidedly familial twist, she's on it."

Black Sun #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THE FILTH #5

The Filth #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Grant Morrison, with art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine and a cover by Carlos Segura.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"In 'Pornomancer,' we meet Anders Klimaaks, a Dutch porn star with a unique talent. Currently wanted by both the LAPD and Hand agent Jenesis Jones, Klimaaks is the unwitting key player in adult film mogul Tex Porneau's horrific plan to create a new kind of hardcore for a new world. Will the Hand have the spunk to handle this obscene threat, or could this be the money shot to end them all?"

The Filth #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: JSA #41

JSA #41 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns, with art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne and a cover by Rags Morales.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Hourman sees a horrible future - an attack on the Tyler Company, his father's business, which may be the catalyst to the unravelling of time itself. The JSA assembles to take on Black Barax, a villain once fought by the original JSA, as he arrives in the present ready to wreak havoc. Plus, Captain Marvel and Black Adam have a "heart-to-heart" that takes an unexpected turn."

JSA #41 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: LUCIFER #31

Lucifer #31 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Peter Gross and Craig Hamilton and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Inferno,' Part 3 of 4. While Mazikeen is drowning in the thoughts of God, Lucifer fights to expel the creature called Virtus from his mind and body. But the angel Amenadiel is armed and ready, Lucifer's name has already been called, and the price of forfeiting this duel is death. The Morningstar may be about to learn how to lose without playing.

Lucifer #31 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: ROBIN #107

Robin #107 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Jon Lewis, with art by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy and a cover by Kevin Lau.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The giant, creepy creature known as Charaxis hits town -- or does he? Before he was transformed into Charaxis, he was Killer Moth. Now, his legacy is running about town, and mystery abounds as a series of crimes is committed simultaneously -- by the same man! Meanwhile, Spoiler receives a piece of news that will change her life forever, and an old pal of Tim Drake's returns."

Robin #107 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #131

Superman: The Man of Steel #131 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Schultz, with art by Brandon Badeaux and Mark Morales and a cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Ending Battle,' Part 7 of 8. Facing the combined might of Mongul, (an intelligent) Bizarro, Master Jailer, and Silver Banshee, Superman doesn't stand a chance to get to Lois before she finds the unexpected visitor at her doorstep, and pays the ultimate price for her secrets."

Superman: The Man of Steel #131 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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