DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: JLA #87

JLA #87 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The JLA's 'Trial By Fire' takes a fatal turn in Part 4 of 6, as the horrifying origin of their latest nemesis is revealed. Surprisingly, Batman feels there's only one possible solution to The Burning question, and it's a stretch."

JLA #87 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN #169

Green Lantern #169 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:

"Kyle takes off for uncharted regions of space to save Kilowog's soul. An ancient race of beings has taken hold of one of Kyle's only allies, and Kyle will stop at nothing to make sure Kilowog is saved. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Jade finds herself questioning her relationship with Kyle."

Green Lantern #169 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE

Fables: The Last Castle will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Craig Hamilton and P. Craig Russell and a painted cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Learn the history of the beloved Fables crew in this 48-page Special that acts as a prequel to the hit series. Little Boy Blue, Deputy Mayor Snow White's personal assistant, weaves a tale of the great war that forced Bigby Wolf, Prince Charming, Bluebeard and the rest into hiding. In a battle royale of blood, guts and broken hearts, we meet a mysterious woman in red and find out why Boy Blue plays only the blues on his horn."

Fables: The Last Castle will be 48 pages and will cost $5.95.

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FIRST LOOK: HELLBLAZER #188

Hellblazer #188 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written Mike Carey, with art by Doug Alexander and a painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The 2-part 'Bred in the Bone' concludes. Gemma Constantine is caught between the monsters of Gruinard Island and the human monsters who brought her there as she desperately tries to atone for her uncle John's past sins."

Hellblazer #188 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: THE LOSERS #4

The Losers #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art and cover by Jock.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The Losers find themselves in a world of hurt when their mission to steal incriminating data from corrupt oil conglomerate Goliath goes horribly wrong. When help comes from an unexpected quarter, revelations emerge about the covert operation in which the Losers supposedly lost their lives. And now it looks like it's about to happen all over again - for real! Betrayed, outgunned, and backed into a corner, the Losers only have one wild card left to play..."

The Losers #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #2

Reign of the Zodiac #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Keith Giffen, with art by Colleen Doran and Bob Wiacek and a cover by Tony Harris.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The mythology of the Zodiac comes to life in this new series. On the distant world of Eidolon, the day arrives for a wedding rigged to create a superpower out of the decadent House of Virgo and the militaristic House of Aries. But the hot-blooded Arian bride has a secret plot to escape, which could lead to war."

Reign of the Zodiac #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: TERRA OBSCURA #4

Terra Obscura #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan, with art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Karl Story.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"S.M.A.S.H.'s return to action has been anything but glorious, as our heroes' advance has been foiled by the null field. Meanwhile, the hunt for Tom Strange takes the Invertica City gang to the coldest reaches of Earth."

Terra Obscura #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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