DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: THE AUTHORITY #11

The Authority #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Robbie Morrison; art and cover by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The members of the Authority, settling uneasily into its role as the new leaders of the United States of America, confronts an international crisis none of them could have anticipated: the return of Jenny Quantum's mother. With the backing of the Chinese government, she demands visitation rights to her estranged daughter."

The Authority #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ENGINEHEAD #1

Enginehead #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Ted McKeever.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"A mini-series by melds six heroes into one machine-based super-hero: Enginehead. The action goes down in Irontown, as Enginehead is created from a handful of DC heroes, Professor Emil Hamilton, Automan, Rosie the Riveter, among them. But what noble purpose will Enginehead serve? And how will this mechanical beast interact with the rest of the DCU?"

Enginehead #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HARD TIME #3

Hard Time #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Steve Gerber, with art by Brian Hurtt and a cover by Tomer Hanuka

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Ethan Harrow's harrowing stint in jail continues! Nobody knows how a skinhead was beaten to a pulp in a secure cell at State Penitentiary -- but everyone knows it has something to do with the new kid. Ethan is being watched by the inmate cliques of State, the prison shrink, and a terrifying self-appointed preacher -- and he's about to find out that friends aren't what they seem."

Hard Time #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE MONOLITH #3

The Monolith #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, with art and cover by Phil Winslade.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Heart of Stone' continues as the secret to how the Monolith was sealed beneath Alice's house is revealed! He remained there for decades until she needed him -- and that time has come! Alice is finally cornered -- can she turn her stone discovery into a true guardian angel?"

The Monolith #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #4

My Faith in Frankie #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue iswritten by Mike Carey, with art by Sonny Liew and Marc Hempel and a cover by Hempel

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The mini-series concludes as Jeriven has been dragged down to Bragash's hellish realm to face eternal torments. Even worse, he's lost his one and only worshipper. But now that the once-smitten Frankie knows she's been strung along, she's ready to do battle for Jeriven's very existence. Will she be in time to save her god from a fate worse than death?"

My Faith in Frankie #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: PLASTIC MAN #5

Plastic Man #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kyle Baker, with art and cover by Baker.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The story so big, four issues couldn't contain it! Remember when we told you Plas' origin tale was gonna end last month? Well, we stretched the truth! The madness continues here, as Plastic Man confronts the ghosts of his past as Eel O'Brien. Plus, because you demanded it ‹ more hijinks from Woozy Winks."

Plastic Man #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY -- WITCH FOR HIRE #3

The Sandman Presents: Thessaly -- Witch For Hire #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Shawn McManus and a painted cover by Tara McPherson.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Thessaly's quest to find an answer to her most recent monster problem has her trekking across fantastical landscapes, scouring through huge tomes of spells, and visiting a library you'd only see in your dreams. Meanwhile, back at the Casa de Thessaly, Fetch has been whiling away the time catnapping as Thess' impending doom draws nigh."

The Sandman Presents: Thessaly -- Witch For Hire #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SWAMP THING #2

Swamp Thing #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue written by Andy Diggle, with art and painted cover by Enrique Breccia.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The new series returning the classic Swamp Thing to his roots continues. Abby tries to reason with the fearsome Swamp Thing, only to discover that the all-powerful elemental has turned his back on humanity once and for all. While the Swamp Thing is determined to make Tefe pay for the damage she wrought on the Green, Tefe finds herself drawn halfway around the world to confront her mysterious benefactor..."

Planetary #19 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #21

Y: The Last Man #21 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Goran Parlov and Jose Marzan, Jr. and a painted cover by Aron Weisenfeld.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Kicking off the 3-part story 'Widow's Pass,' featuring guest artist Goran Parlov. Yorick, Agent #355, Dr. Mann and Ampersand hit the road again on their way to San Francisco, but a pitstop in a small town in Arizona finds them face-to-face with an anti-American (and heavily-armed) militia made up of female survivors. The militia believes that the U.S. government is responsible for the death of all men...and they might not be wrong."

Y: The Last Man #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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