FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: NEGATION WAR PART ONE

Negation War Part One will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Entertainment. The issue is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Paul Pelletier.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"What will the unpredictable Negation creative team unleash as universes collide? It;s been built-up for nearly four years. Now, the world-crushing machine of the dark Negation Universe finally launches an all-out invasion of our own! Can anything challenge their horrific power and prevent utter annihilation? It's your chance to find out why...and to see CrossGen's first superhero."

Negation War Part One will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THE WRAITH #1

The Wraith #1 will arrive in stores on April 18 from Trinity Comics. The issue is written by Frank Dirscherl, penciled by Jim Taylor, inked by Jeff Austin and lettered by Dave Rothe, with a cover by Matt Haley.

Here's how Trinity describes the issue:

"The Wraith, that dread avenger of the underworld, sallies forth in his very first adventure. The Wraith #1 acts as an introductory tale, setting the scene, to allow readers to delve into who these characters are and the kind of world they live in. Learn the background of Paul Sanderson, see his associates in action, and witness how Michael Reeve and Leena Patterson fit into all this."

The Wraith #1 will be 24 black-and-white pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN #626

Batman #626 will arrive in stores on April 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend and a painted cover by Matt Wagner

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Part 1 of the 5-issue thriller 'As the Crow Flies.' Gotham's underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords slip into a rabid -- and murderous -- frenzy. Is it coincidence, or part of an elaborate and sinister powerplay? Join a hot new creative team for an unforgettable soon-to-be classic!"

Batman #626 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN #176

Green Lantern #176 will arrive in stores on April 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Written by Ron Marz, with art by Luke Ross and Rodney Ramos and a cover by Brandon Peterson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The new creative team of writer Ron Marz and penciller Luke Ross takes over, as Kyle Rayner's creator returns to write a story that will set the stage for the future of Green Lantern. After more than a year in space, Kyle returns to Earth. But he soon learns that sometimes you can't go home again, as he finds life has gone on without him in Part 1 of the 6-part 'Homecoming?'"

Green Lantern #176 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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Batman Adventures: Dangerous Dames and Demons TPB Paul Dini and Bruce Timm were two of the primal forces that rewrote the rules for television animation with their work on The Batman Adventures . Inspired as they were by the comics they read as kids, it seems only fitting that they would bring their talents to the printed page as well as to the TV screen. Their first comics collaboration, Batman: Mad Love , garnered tremendous critical acclaim and won the 1994 Eisner and Harvey awards for Best Single Issue, as well as the Thunderbolt Award for Best Graphic Novel. The following year after their story "Laughter After Midnight" was a 1995 Eisner nominee for Best Short Story. Now all of the best of Dini and Timm's collaborations in the world of the Dark Knight - many of them long out-of-print - are collected here for the first time, presenting readers with the fruits of a truly inspired partnership. This book collects: Batman Adventures Annual #s 1-2 Batman Adventures: Mad Love Adventures in the DC Universe #3