DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: JSA #55

JSA #55 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne and a cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Spotlighting Green Lantern, the Flash, Wildcat and Hawkman. The four original members of the Justice Society head to northern Maine on Christmas Eve to help a dear old friend and super-hero in his own right: Santa Claus! Or is it a long-lost former member that needs a little Christmas cheer?"

JSA #55 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #5

Batman: Death and the Maidens #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka, with art and cover by Klaus Janson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The mini-series by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson continues to heat up! Batman has made a deal with the devil, accepting a gift from his ultimate foe: Ra's al Ghul. Now his past and present collide as he seeks to make peace with the most horrific nightmare from his childhood. And while Batman is temporarily out of the picture, the only person Ra's fears is creating her greatest weapon in her war with al Ghul..."

Batman: Death and the Maidens #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: GOTHAM CENTRAL #14

Gotham Central #14 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka, with art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano and a cover by Lark.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The acclaimed series hits another turning point as the Joker's reign of terror in Gotham City continues! While the GCPD race against the clock to prevent him from claiming another victim, the story leaks to the media and widespread panic hits Gotham."

Gotham Central #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: H-E-R-O #11

H-E-R-O #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Will Pfeifer, with art by Kano and a painted cover by John Van Fleet.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Metropolis archaeologists find some rather unusual ancient cave art featuring what looks to be a prehistoric super-hero. Go back thousands of years to those thrilling bygone days of early man and see what happens when the H-Dial falls into the hands of a Cro-Magnon."

H-E-R-O #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE AUTHORITY/LOBO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Authoriy/Lobo Christmas Special will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and cover by Simon Bisley.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The crossover that no one expected! When Jenny Quantum discovers a book chronicling Lobo's assassination of Santa Claus in the bowels of the Carrier, she reacts like any child would: She wants Lobo punished! Unbeknownst to our heroes, the Main Man himself has set his sights on the Authority for a whole different reason and when these trains collide, it ain't gonna be pretty!"

The Authority/Lobo Christmas Special will be 48 pages and will cost $4.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE #3

Thundercats: Hammerhand's Revenge #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Fiona Avery, with art by Carlos D'Anda, with covers by D'Anda and Whilce Portacio, and Brett Booth.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The swashbuckling adventure continues as the Thundercats make it through the Eternal Forest, only to be ambushed by the Berserkers. It's an all-out battle that causes the Sword of Omens to summon Lion-O. Unfortunately, he's held prisoner by the Griffins."

Thundercats: Hammerhand's Revenge #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: 100 BULLETS #48

100 Bullets #48 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 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 issue:

"'In Stinked,' Part 2. Jack and Mikey are up to their eyeballs in it, having walked straight out of a drug-induced stupor into a Wonderland-type zoo where the animals are big game and people would rather hunt them than admire them. Lions and tigers and fat Mafiosi in cheap velour track-suits make for an interesting family outing."

100 Bullets #48 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: FABLES #20

Fables #20 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha and a painted cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The mysterious stranger in red is the talk of the town - Fabletown, to be specific. What happens when her old nemesis Bigby Wolf is the one assigned to debrief her? Meanwhile, Prince Charming has started his campaign to become the new mayor, and he's making lots of promises..."

Fables #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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