DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ACTION COMICS #802

Action Comics #802 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art by Tom Derenick, Bob Petrecca and Norm Rapmund and a cover by Dave Bullock.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'The Harvest' begins here in the first of a 5-part Action storyline. Get a look at the face behind the iron mask of the mysterious General Zod, as the mysteries behind his shocking origins come into focus. Meanwhile, normal people across the U.S. begin to gain strange new powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men."

Action Comics #802 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #18

Justice League Adventures #18 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by written by Stan Berkowitz, with art by Chris Jones and Dan Davis and a cover by Rob Haynes.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"An alien race has established a beachhead on Earth in a most unexpected place and it's up to the miniscule Justice League ally, the Atom, to stop the invading force from taking down the League's most powerful member. Written by Stan Berkowitz of the Justice League animated show."

Justice League Adventures #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKMAN #14

Hawkman #14 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Donald Kramer and Prentis Rollins and a cover by Andrew Robinson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Hawkgirl confronts the murderer of her parents - and the Hawks both want him dead. The question is: Who's going to do the deed? Plus, tragedy strikes the cast of St. Roch. Featuring guest-art by Donald Kramer and Prentis Rollins."

Hawkman #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: NEVERMORE #1

Batman: Nevermore #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Len Wein, with art by Guy Davis and a painted cover by Bernie Wrightson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A 5-issue Elseworlds mini-series that brings the World's Greatest Detective together with the inventor of the modern detective story: Edgar Allan Poe! In Baltimore in the late 1800s, a number of high-ranking citizens' have been murdered in ways that defy explanation. The only thing linking the murders are sightings of a giant raven fleeing each crime scene…"

Batman: Nevermore #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: 100 BULLETS #43

100 Bullets #43 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian Azzarello, with art by Eduardo Risso and a painted cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'Chill in the Oven,' Part 1. Loop Hughes (last seen in the story arc "Hang Up on the Hang Low") has been doing time in prison for murder. Sure, it was self-defense, but when all you can afford is a court-appointed mouthpiece, that argument tends to fall on deaf ears right before the judge kicks you up the river. Forced to learn the ins and outs of prison politics - where a sideways glance can get you a shiv in the back - it's all Loop can do to keep his bones from being broken - never mind his spirit."

100 Bullets #43 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #781

Detective Comics #781 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker and Jon Lewis, with art by Tommy Castillo, Wade Von Grawbadger and Stefano Guadiano and a cover by Tim Sale.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Part 5 of 'Dead Reckoning' finds Batman in a desperate race to stop the Charlatan! Gotham City's newest - and possibly most dangerous - villain plans to take out more of Arkham's enemies. Can Batman - or anyone - stop him? Plus, in the back-up feature, Jon Lewis and Stefano Gaudiano team up for a tale that's truly out of this world! The mythos of Batman meets the tale of Robin Hood, as told with the sensibilities of a Grimm's Fairy Tale. The citizenry of the woodlands fear the creature known only as the 'Bat King.' But is he a demonic foe or a friend in need?"

Detective Comics #781 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: 21 DOWN #8

21 Down #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, with art by Jesús Saíz and Palmiotti and a painted cover by Joe Jusko.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'Roadside Attractions.' In the first installment of this new story arc, downtown Detroit is under siege from an angry weather god, while Mickey and Preston find themselves immersed in the mystery surrounding a young girl's disappearance. Strange things start to happen as Preston's powers begin growing in unexpected ways. With time running out, Preston must determine the connection among an eclipse, the number 19, and a mysterious ring of fire in order to save the missing girl."

21 Down #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: ROBOTECH #5

Robotech #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Tommy Yune and Jay Faerber, with art by Long Vo and Studio XD, a cover by Vo and a variant cover by Claudio Castellini.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"While recovering from injuries sustained in his crash, Roy learns the truth about the VF-1 program, and not a moment too soon! A traitor is revealed and attempts to sabotage the program…by hijacking the new Armor 1 space station! Roy must take the Veritech into space in order to salvage the entire program! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Long Vo (50 percent) and Claudio Castellini (50 percent)."

Robotech #5 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.