DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: SMALLVILLE #1

Smallville #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Verheiden and Clint Carpenter, with art by Kilian Plunkett and Mark Morales and a painted cover by John Van Fleet.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Premiere issue of a bimonthly series inspired by the hit TV series on The WB. The boys head out for a camping trip on which Pete pushes Clark to show him the limits of his abilities. But they're unaware of a mysterious watcher in the woods who follows them home. Rounding out this issue is an in-depth interview with series star Tom Welling, a visit to the Smallville set, and the first part of an episode guide to the first season. "

Smallville #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: GREEN ARROW #22

Green Arrow #22 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Scott Beatty, with art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks and a painted cover by Matt Wagner.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A stand-alone story written by Scott Beatty. Count Vertigo has a bone to pick with his ol' arch(er) rival, Green Arrow! It's a showdown in the tropics, as the two battle it out on primordial turf. What does a cigar-smoking skeleton have to do with it all? "

Green Arrow #22 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: JLA: SCARY MONSTERS #1

JLA: Scary Monsters #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Josh Hood and Sean Parsons and a cover by Art Adams.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The start of an all-new JLA mini-series. The JLA square off against the ancient spirits haunting a resort community constructed on an Indian burial ground. Can the JLA avoid being transformed into monsters themselves?"

JLA: Scary Monsters #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: LUCIFER #36

Lucifer #36 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:

"'Naglfar' Part 1 of 5. An epic new storyline begins with the launching of the ship Naglfar - a vessel made from dead men's fingernails. Its mission: to sail beyond Heaven into the Mansions of Silence in search of Elaine Belloc's lost soul. Its unlucky crew: hand-picked by Lucifer Morningstar and unlikely to return."

Lucifer #36 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: ROBOTECH #4

Robotech #4 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 Charles Park and a variant cover by Ben Olliver.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The testing at Macross Island heats up as Roy slowly puts together the clues about what he's really testing. His attempts at wooing Claudia Grant, however, aren't going as smoothly as the test program. She still loves Roy but is getting fed-up with what she perceives as his worldly ways with the fairer sex! Meanwhile, Anti-Unification attacks heat up and the question is: How are they locating the top-secret island chain? Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers Long Vo and Charles Park (50 percent) and Ben Olliver (50 percent)."

Robotech #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SLEEPER #3

Sleeper #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker and Robbie Morrison, with art by Sean Phillips and Dwayne Turner and a painted cover by Phillips.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"While on an excursion to clean up some loose ends, Miss Misery reveals her depraved origin tale. Afterwards, Holden and Misery travel to the Imperial Grove, the yearly hideaway spot of the American Monarchy, where the real movers, shakers and pop hit-makers set the rules of engagement for the coming year. Now all Holden has to figure out is how he, and, more important, Tao fit in here. Plus, part 2 of the 3-part back-up story The Authority: 'High Stakes.'"

Sleeper #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #2

Superman: Metropolis #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art and cover by Danijel Zezelj.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The 12-issue maxi-series heats up. The mystery of the Tech deepens as it takes hold of Metropolis' elderly, granting them a new lease on life. How does this figure into the return of the dead? Ace photo-journalist Jimmy Olsen aims to find out."

Superman: Metrpololis #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #9

Y: The Last Man #9 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 book:

"'Cycles,' Part 4 of 5. In the penultimate chapter of this heartland horror story, the last man on Earth finally uncovers his hosts' dark secret. And when Yorick has an unexpected reunion with someone from his past, blood is spilled. Will this be the fall of man?"

Y: The Last Man #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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Justice League BATMAN Wall Plaque From the hit Cartoon Network animated series comes this fully-sculpted Justice League Batman wall plaque. The Dark Knight is shown as he appears in the Justice League animated series in this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain wall plaque sculpted by John G. Mathews. This phenomenal piece measures approximately 4.5 inches tall by 8 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep and will liven up any room.