Thursday, December 12, 2002

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: THE AUTHORITY: SCORCHED EARTH

The Authority: Scorched Earth will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Robbie Morrison, with art by Frazer Irving and a painted cover by Ashley Wood.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The Authority returns in an intense new one-shot. The birth of a new being has caused the Sun to rapidly age, causing a potential supernova five billion years early. While an easy solution would be for the Authority to kill the newborn entity, the consequences of such an action could spell doom for the entire solar system. Will the return of a long-forgotten ally be enough? Will our heroes prevail against incredible odds? Is mankind doomed to extinction?"

The Authority: Scorched Earth will be 48 pages and will cost $4.95.

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FIRST LOOK: BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1

Batgirl: Year One #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty, with art and cover by Marcos Martín and Alvaro Lopez.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The creators of Robin: Year One return with a look into the past of another of comics' most popular characters! Barbara Gordon, following her chance meeting with Robin at the end of Robin: Year One, aspires to become a vigilante herself. But between the skepticism of Batman and the watchful eye of her adoptive father James Gordon, she's finding the hero biz to be an uphill battle. And in her first time out of the gate, she must take on Killer Moth."

Batgirl: Year One #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: FABLES #8

Fable #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha and a painted cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Animal Farm,' Part 3 of 5. The Fables at the Farm are now in open revolt, and the always practical, always proper Snow White finds herself at the top of the radicals' hit list. Her adversaries number in the hundreds, while her only ally seems to be the crass and wily Reynard the Fox. Together, to get to the truth, the two fugitives have to make their way to the caves beyond the Valley of the Sleepers. But first they have to survive crossing the tall grass, which inhabits sleeping giants and belongs to the ravenous Shere Khan."

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

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #133

Superman: The Man of Steel #133 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna and a cover by John Van Fleet.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Lost Hearts,' Part 3 of 4. Gravely affected by the things he's seen on his search for Lana Lang, Superman has given in to despair. Could the world be losing its greatest hero?"

Superman: The Man of Steel #133 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: LADY CONSTANTINE #1

Hellblazer Special: Lady Constantine #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art by Goran Sudzuka and a cover by Phil Noto.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The year is 1785, and Johanna Constantine - ancestor of John Constantine - finds herself embroiled in a desperate battle to locate the world's most coveted and deadly mystical prize. An infernal Box which, if opened, could reveal the secrets of the Universe, or unleash all the savage powers of Hell...or both. After being hired by British Secret Intelligence to hunt down the box, Johanna must enlist the aid of allies both human and otherwise if she is to seize the prize from an ancient and unstoppable foe - as the very fate of the world hangs in the balance."

Hellblazer Special: Lady Constantine #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: LUCIFER #33

Lucifer #33 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Dean Ormston and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"In this standalone issue, the dying owner of a Manhattan convenience store is caught in the crossfire of a robbery. His savior is a beautiful young woman whose hunger for life is matched only by a terrifying need for something only he can give. When he follows this strange woman into a terrifying world of darkness, like Lucifer, he learns that sometimes there is no such thing as having nothing left to lose."

Lucifer #33 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: ROBOTECH #1

Robotech #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Tommy Yune and Jay Faerber, with art and cover by Long Vo and Udon and a variant cover by Steve Skroce.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"All-new 6-issue mini-series. Ace fighter pilot Roy Fokker has gone to war and is making himself a legend through his tenacity and raw ability. His skills in the air also alienate him from his comrades, as he often outlives his wingmen. His next mission, though, will test even his ability and will bring him into conflict with a face familiar for any Robotech fan, Captain Gloval!. But there's a new challenge on the horizon for both of them -- and it's about to crash onto Macross Island! For more information, see the feature article. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with Long Vo and Udon (50 percent) and Steve Skroce (50 percent)."

Robotech #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: Y - THE LAST MAN #6

Y -- The Last Man #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan, Jr. and a painted cover by J.G. Jones.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A new story arc begins with Part 1 of the 5-part 'Cycles.' In this perfect jumping-on point for new readers, Yorick Brown and his companions embark on an important quest. Riding the rails across a radically transformed America, the last man on earth is pursued by several competing factions, including the deadly Daughters of the Amazon. Meanwhile, things get worse for Hero, Yorick's missing sister."

Y -- The Lst Man #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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