Thursday, November 14, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

JLA/JSA SECRET FILES & ORIGINS #1

JLA/JSA Secret Files & Origins #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns, Rick Veitch, with art by Steve Sadowski, Phil Winslade, Kelly Yates, Scott Kolins, Clement Sauve, Tom Mandrake, Dietrich Smith, Michael Bair, Patrick Gleason, Andrew Pepoy, Mick Gray, Serge LaPointe, Keith Champagne and various and a cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

" The prelude to the most anticipated team-up of the year. Artist Steve Sadowski returns to the exploits of the JSA, joining David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns to reveal surprising connections between DC's two greatest super-teams (inked by Andrew Pepoy), setting the stage for the explosive JLA/JSA: Virtue & Vice hardcover. Plus: Metamorpho returns to life (written by Rich Hedden with art by Phil Winslade); the JLA and the JSA fight over which team gets a member of Young Justice (written by Jim Beard with art by Clement Sauve & Serge LaPointe); and Chase uncovers the secret behind the mole hunt that has weaved through this year's Secret Files issues (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Kelly Yates & Mick Gray). Also: Aquaman writer Rick Veitch offers a prelude to the new series in a short story illustrated by Dietrich Smith; and a brief preview of JLA/Avengers with art by George Peréz. All this plus profiles of some of the two team's newest members, allies, and more."

JLA/JSA Secret Files & Origin #1 will be 64 pages and will cost $4.95.

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SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #2

Superman: Day of Doom #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dan Jurgens, with art and cover by Jurgens and Bill Sienkiewicz.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Part 2 of the 4-part weekly event! The Planet's new reporter continues his interviews concerning the day Doomsday killed Superman, this time widening his subjects to the ordinary civilians who were there that day and the horrors they saw. It wasn't just Superman who died that day. Duffy also interviews the Prankster, and other lower-tier villains who tried to take credit for that day's tragedy. Meanwhile, Superman continues to investigate more mysterious accidents, as the clues to an emerging threat become clearer."

Superman: Day of Doom #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #132

Superman: The Man of Steel #132 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Schultz, with art by John Lucas and Walden Wong and a cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Superman has saved the city of Metropolis from numerous threats recently, that the citizens celebrate by throwing a big parade in his honor. Meanwhile, an actor portraying the Man of Steel gets his wish to become Superman when Mr. Mxyzptlk arrives for the festivities. The real Superman wants no part of the Imp's hijinks, but we begin to understand the bond that Mxy feels towards Kal-El."

Superman: The Man of Steel #132 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: THE FILTH #6

The Filth #6 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 'The World of Anders Klimaaks,' the streets of Los Angeles are overrun with giant, destructive zombie sperm! Can the hand stop lunatic hardcore director Tex Porneau from creating the ultimate sex and death epic? And what happens when the police finally catch up with Greg Feely and the little graves in his garden?"

The Filth #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: Y - THE LAST MAN #5

Y -- The Last Man #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr. and a painted cover by J.G. Jones.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The shocking conclusion of the 5-part 'Unmanned.' Yorick and Agent 355's search for the one woman who may be able to save the human race comes to a close, but with a less-than-happy ending. Elsewhere, one of Yorick's closest friends takes a horrific first step towards becoming the last man on earth's greatest enemy. Plus, a monkey misbehaves."

Y -- The Last Man #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: LUCIFER #32

Lucifer #32 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Inferno,' Part 4 of 4. The Inferno story arc concludes with Lucifer and Amenadiel finally clashing in the arena. The fate of Effrul and the sovereignty of Hell hang in the balance, and the Morningstar is all out of options. Unless in the vast web of betrayals and double bluffs there's one man in Hell who keeps his word…"

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

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FIRST LOOK: FOREVER MAELSTROM #1

Forever Maelstrom #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, with art by John Lucas and Eduardo Barreto and a cover by Lucas and John Cassaday.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A time-jumping ladies' man is reality's only hope in an outlandish miniseries from the creators of American Century. His name is Forever Maelstrom. His expertise in world history - honed by traveling through centuries to befriend the world's most historic figures - may be all that stands between order and anarchy when an evil madman derails time itself! With alternate timelines running roughshod over each other, only Forever and a motley crew of misfits can gather the devices necessary to restoring the world he once knew. But time, as ever, is fleeting..."

Forever Maelstrom #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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