DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: JLA #81

JLA #81 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art by Duncan Rouleau and Aaron Sowd and a cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'The White Rage,' Part 2 of 3. Wrongfully branded as murderers, the original members of the Justice League are on the run, dodging attacks by the U.S. military. But three heroes refuse to believe the allegations against the JLA and band together to rescue them: Manitou Raven, Faith and John Stewart, the Green Lantern."

JLA #81 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: JLA: SCARY MONSTERS #3

JLA: Scary Monsters #3 will arrive in stores on Thursday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Josh Hood and Sean Parsons and a cover by Arthur Adams.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The JLA combats an ancient evil hell-bent on devouring humanity. But as they defend a small group of civilians from a fate worse than death, they're sealed off from the outside world by an apocalyptic ice storm. And when Wonder Woman's investigation leads her to the bottom of Black Spirit Lake, she finds herself imprisoned in a frozen tomb, powerless to resist the dark forces seeking to corrupt her."

JLA: Scary Monsters #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE FLASH #198

The Flash #198 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood and a cover by Kolins.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The countdown to the landmark 200th issue continues in "Blitz" Part 2 of 4. The psychotic speedster known as Zoom attacks Wally, believing that The Flash can only be a better hero by experiencing ultimate sorrow. First on Zoom's hit list? The DCU's other speedsters: Jesse Quick, Jay Garrick and Impulse. No one is safe from Zoom."

The Flash #198 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN #165

Green Lantern #165 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ben Raab, with art by Rick Burchett and Rodney Ramos and a cover by Ariel Olivetti.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Join the all-new creative team of Ben Raab, Rick Burchett and Rodney Ramos for 'A Tiny Spark!' Kyle summons the surviving Green Lanterns to Oa to take down the Black Circle Syndicate. He can't destroy an entire intergalactic crime organization alone - he needs their help. And he's gonna have to prove that the Green Lantern mantle is still worth fighting for. Plus, prepare yourself for·the return of Kilowog?"

Green Lantern #165 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: GLOBAL FREQUENCY #8

Global Frequency #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story and a cover by Brian Wood.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Los Angeles. 10 minutes ago, Miranda Zero, enigmatic leader of the semi-covert rescue organization Global Frequency, disappeared from all communications grids. For anyone else, it might mean they went out for a cup of coffee and a smoke, but to Aleph, it means very, very bad things. Now a team of agents must race to rescue the queen of the rescuers. They've got one hour·and the clock is ticking."

Global Frequency #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: HELLBLAZER #184

Hellblazer #184 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Marcelo Frusin and a painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"In 'The Wild Card,' the first of three linked stories that provide a great jumping-on point for new readers, John and Angie travel to South America in search of information about the shadow dog. The first stop is the small town of Juliema, Brazil, where John encounters an old friend and is drawn into a game of poker·a game with terrifyingly high stakes."

Hellblazer #184 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY #2

The Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #2 will arrive in stores on Thursday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art by AlŽ Garza and Trevor Scott and a cover by Garza and Richard Friend.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The exciting mini-series continues. Indigo, transported to our time from the future, creates chaos in STAR Labs·and it looks like a job for Superman! Who lives? Who dies?"

The Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERCATS/BATTLE OF THE PLANETS

Thundercats/Battle of the Planets will arrive in stores on Thursday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kaare Andrews, with art by Andrews and covers by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Ross.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A rollicking crossover between two of the most popular entertainment properties in comics today. The sudden appearance of a mystical portal between Earth and Thundera leads to chaos, confusion and adventure as Lion-O and Mark rally their troops against the combined might of the villainous Zoltar and Mumm-Ra. Co-published with Top Cow Productions."

Thundercats/Battle of the Planets will be 48 pages and will cost $4.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SWEATSHOP #2

Sweatshop #2 will arrive in stores on Thursday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Peter Bagge, with art by Bagge, Stephen DeStefano and Bill Wray and a cover by Bagge.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"In 'A Traitor in Our Midst,' someone in the studio has been doing unauthorized parodies of 'Freddy Ferret,' biting the hand that feeds him·and is Mel ever mad. As for 'Carrie's Time,' Carrie gets an offer from a big-time cable channel for women·and then her troubles begin."

Sweatshop #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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