DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BATMAN #627

Batman #627 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, May 12 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:

"The 5-part 'As the Crow Flies' continues as Batman ships biweekly in May. This issue features one of a trio of painted covers by Trinity's Matt Wagner that includes Adventures of Superman #628 and Wonder Woman #204. The Penguin has teamed up with the Scarecrow to slice off a big piece of Gotham's underworld. Can Batman and Robin possibly stop this unholy alliance?"

Batman #627 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: ACTION COMICS #815

Action Comics #815 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, May 12 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos and a cover by Arthur Adams.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"WThe Superman revolution continues as the Man of Steel gets ready for round two with Gog. Superman battles for his life - and those of the Teen Titans - against a foe fueled by an unholy rage."

Action Comics #815 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE MONOLITH #4

The Monolith #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, May 12 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:

"DC's horrific new defender sets out on a new 2-part story - "Last Rites!" The Monolith reaches into the city to find evil. Something ancient and sinister lurks beneath Journey's End Cemetery, while a mysterious priest hunts the undead through the back alleys of Brooklyn. Plus, Alice and Tilt are faced with the responsibility of teaching their new protector to adapt in a new century."

The Monolith #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: AQUAMAN #18

Aquaman #18 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, May 12 from DC Comics. The issue is written Will Pfeifer, with art by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy and a cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'American Tidal' by the new creative team of Will Pfeifer, Patrick Gleason nad Christian Alamy continues. Just as Aquaman discovers that the disaster that sunk San Diego was caused deliberately, he and Lorena are attacked by a man-made sea beast sent to prevent anyone from learning the truth. Thousands have died already - will Aquaman and Lorena be next?"

Aquaman #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: GOTHAM CENTRAL #19

Gotham Central #19 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, May 12 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano, with a cover by Lark.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark return to launch an all-new arc sure to intrigue Gotham Central readers and longtime Batman fans alike! Driver finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation that quickly turns deadly, leaving him and Josie Mac with more questions than answers. But their resulting investigation reveals a link to a 10-year old mass-murder case and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books in years: Harvey Bullock! Even more disconcerting, all that leads back to a very familiar face from Batman's Rogues Gallery."

Gotham Central #19 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: FABLES #25

Fables #25 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, May 12 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha and a cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'March of the Wooden Soliders,' continues as Bigby arrives at the farm in upstate New York only to be greeted gun-first by an army of wooden soldiers. Meanwhile, back in Manhattan, the fate of Fabletown hangs in the balance as a very pregnant Snow White encounters a nasty surprise of her own."

Fables #25 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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