DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ARROWSMITH #1

Arrowsmith #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek, with art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Meríno.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A new 6-issue mini-series. It's 1915, and young Fletcher Arrowsmith lives in a troubled times, where magic is every bit as important as arms in the first World War. Arrowsmith longs for adventure in a world in which the highest call to answer is a call to duty, and the loftiest goal is to maintain one's honor."

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

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FIRST LOOK: GLOBAL FREQUENCY #9

Global Frequency #9 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Tomm Coker and a cover by Brian Wood.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Superviolence.' It's a title that says it all, and then some. In a secret BIOWAR facility somewhere in Texas, a security breach has occurred. Under cover of night, a single agent has been sent to kill all personnel and release floating terror into the skies. In response, Miranda Zero sends in her own lone agent. Now two men are locked in deadly hand-to-hand battle, enduring unimaginable pain."

Global Frequency #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: GOTHAM CENTRAL #9

Gotham Central #9 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka, with art and cover by Michael Lark.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Half a Life,' Part 4 of 5. Renee Montoya finds herself behind bars and out of options until an old admirer comes to her temporary rescue. But the disgrace she's suffered is nothing compared to the horror she's about to face, as the true manipulator behind her fall from grace reveals himself in devastating fashion. Meanwhile, Crispus Allen finds himself with a new partner, as Josie Mac joins the cast of Gotham Central. Could she be the one person who can save Montoya before her hidden stalker's revenge is complete? Be sure to check out the Gotham Central back-up story in Detective Comics #784."

Gotham Central #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKMAN #17

Hawkman #17 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair and a painted cover by John Watson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The conclusion to the 3-part story 'The Thanagarian,' guest-starring Animal Man. Hawkwoman has finally tracked down the final fate of her ex-partner, and what it means to the world of the Animal Avatars. But an unexpected tag-along will send Shayera's life in an entirely new direction."

Hawkman #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE POSSESSED #1

The Possessed #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns and Kris Grimminger, with art and cover by Liam Sharp.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Since the dawn of mankind, demons have sought to infest the Earth using humans as host bodies. Now the demons are upping the ante, and only a group of people once possessed as children can stand against them. They are…The Possessed!"

The Possessed #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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