DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #5

Superman: Birthright #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"It's Superman vs. the anti-terrorism weapons of Metropolis. Is this strange visitor a bigger danger to the city than Superman himself?"

Superman: Birthright #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: JSA: ALL STARS #7

JSA: All Stars #7 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, David S. Goyer, and Michael Chabon, with art by Dave Ross, Anibal Rodriguez, and Michael Lark and a cover by John Cassaday and Mark Lewis.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A special extra-sized issue featuring a back-up tale by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Michael Chabon The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay). In the lead story, the modern day Mr. Terrific finds himself under surveillance by D.E.O. Agents. Wanting to get to the bottom of it, Mr. Terrific confronts Director Bones and discovers a few things that will challenge the smartest man alive and shake him to the very core of his soul. Plus, Michael Chabon and Michael Lark weave a 16-page tale revolving around the Golden Age Mr. Terrific and his troublesome brother."

JLA: All Stars #7 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #788

Detective Comics #788 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art and cover by Alfredo Dose.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'The Randori Stone,' Part 1 of 2. Two years ago, Eddie Hurst was sentenced to death for a trio of murders he didn't commit. He was supposed to await his execution quietly in a cold cell at BlackgateŠbut something's happened to Eddie Hurst. He¹s gotten stronger. A lot stronger. And now he wants revenge on everyone who had a role in sending him down the river! Only Batman can stop the coming bloodbath -- but can he uncover the mystery of Eddie¹s newfound strength? And in the backup, the flea-bitten conclusion of Rick Spears' and Rob G's 'The Dogcatcher.'"

Detective Comics #788 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE #5

Formerly Known as the Justice Legue #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Kevin Maguire and Joe Rubinstein.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Because Keith Giffen demanded it...Manga Khan is back! After the events at Roulette's underground fight club, Captain Atom is down for the countŠjust when the former heroes of the JLI need him most. Now the League's only hope may rest in a furry, former Green Lantern...that's right, gang, it¹s the return of G'nort."

Formerly Known as the Justice League #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKMAN #21

Hawkman #21 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair and a ainted cover by John Watson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Headless corpses litter the streets of St. Roch, and the trail of skulls and blood leads to the mysterious creature known as the Headhunter! The dark and deadly truth between the Hawk's newest adversary and his ties to the city of St. Roch are revealed. But how can Hawkman defeat a man-creature even more steeped in the art of war than he is?"

Hawkman #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #16

Y: The Last Man #16 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Paul Chadwick and Jose Marzan, Jr. and a painted cover by J.G. Jones

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Part 1 of the 2-part 'Comedy & Tragedy' featuring guest penciller Paul Chadwick. What might art and entertainment be like in a world without men? The female performers of the Fish & Bicycle Traveling Theater Company are here to show us.  But what does this have to do with the last man on Earth?  A monkey with a knife wound may hold the answer."

Y: The Last Man #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THE AUTHORITY #7

The Authority #7 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Robbie Morrison, with art and cover by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The Church of Transcendence has made the first move against the world's religious centers, preaching their brand of salvation while laying waste to entire cities. It's the Authority's turn for retaliation...but this religious conflict is a marketing war as much as it¹s a contest of champions. Are our heroes' reputations strong enough to withstand intense, worldwide scrutiny?"

The Authority #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: ARROWSMITH #4

Arrowsmith #4 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 Merino.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The fantasy-adventure series by the acclaimed team of Busiek, Pacheco and Meríno takes a dramatic turn. Even if they survive, Fletcher and those he loves will be forever changed! In the thick of battle in the skies over Europe, Fletcher's illusions are shattered. There are two kinds of airmen: those who learn fast and those who die hard. Every day is a struggle against death, and Fletcher's starting to think it wouldn't be so bad to lose."

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

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The Hulk Caught in the heart of a nuclear explosion, victim of gamma radiation gone wild, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed during times of stress into the dark personification of his repressed rage and fury - the most powerful man ever to walk the face of the Earth! Now you can control The Hulk and smash all the enemies that stand in your way. Two types of gameplay: Employ the powers of brains and stealth as Bruce Banner or take control of the of the incredible strength and rage of the Hulk. Take Down the Hulk's foes with tons of devastating attacks. Intense boss battles: Battle it out against gamma-enhanced super villians like Flux, Rampage and Half Life.