DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BIRDS OF PREY #69

Birds of Prey #69 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Gaim Simone, with art by Ron Adrian and Alex Lei and a cover by Mark Texeira.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The Birds break out in the first of six biweekly issues kicking off the storyline 'Between Dark and Dawn!' Huntress goes undercover to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret and a hidden operative. This issue features guest art by Ron Adrian, plus a cover by fan favorite Mark Texeira."

JLA #100 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: FIRESTORM #3

Firestorm #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dan Jolley, with art by Chriscross and Rob Stull and acover by Chriscross.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The explosive first story arc comes to a conclusion! Still struggling to understand the vast, incredible powers that have been thrust upon him, 17-year-old Jason Rusch finds himself trapped with his worst enemy, forced to face the harsh realities of his own past, and horrified at the terrible price that comes with being Firestorm, The Nuclear Man!"

Firestorm #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #796

Detective Comics #796 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andersen Garbrych, with art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith, Brad Walker and Troy Nixey and a cover by Tim Sale.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The new Dynamic Duo takes to the streets in their creepiest adventure yet! Batman and the new Robin face off against the man who may be the sickest psychopath in the DCU: Mr. Zsasz! Can they stop him from slicing and dicing the citizenry of fair Gotham? And in the backup, Part 2 of 'Polished Stone' written by Andersen Gabrych with art by newcomer Brad Walker and Troy Nixey. To gain credibility with his people, Orpheus must take down the only man with more power on the streets: Batman!"

Detective Comics #796 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #24

Y: The Last Man #24 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr. and a painted Cover by Massimo Carnevale.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Co-creator Pia Guerra returns for Part 1 of the 2-part 'Tongues of Flame.' This brand-new storyline -- and excellent jumping-on point for new readers -- explores what's happened to organized religion in the unmanned world. The Last Man on Earth is desperately searching for a Catholic priest so he can make an important confession. But if Yorick's not careful, he may end up needing Last Rites instead"

Y: The Last Man #24 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1

DC Comics Presents: Batman #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns and Len Wein, with art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Andy Kuhn and a cover by Adam Hughes.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The first of eight weekly comics that pay homage to Julius Schwartz and one of his fondest creations: the cover-driven story. The cover to Batman #183 inspires two different stories of a seeming 'couch potato' Dark Knight: one written by Geoff Johns with art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella, and another written by Len Wein with art by Andy Kuhn."

DC Comics Presents: Batman #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SWAMP THING #5

Swamp Thing #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art and cover by Enrique Breccia.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The penultimate chapter of the 6-part "Bad Seed," plus a free 8-page preview of The Books of Magick: Life During Wartime. The Swamp Thing and his human daughter Tefé battle for possession of ultimate power - a battle that draws in every living thing on Earth. Only one of them will walk away from this alive...but which one? While John Constantine can only watch from the sidelines, Sargon the Sorcerer finally shows his true colors."

Swamp Thing #5 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SCRATCH #2

Scratch #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Sam Kieth, with art and cover by Kieth.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The supernatural miniseries by Sam Kieth mixing Batman with a teenage werewolf continues! Only Zack, a young werewolf, can save a small town from the grip of terror...a terror that's been stealing small children. The problem is, the town doesn't want Zack to do it."

Scratch #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERCATS: ENEMY'S PRIDE #2

Thundercats: Enemy's Pride #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by John Layman, with art and cover by UDON.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The latest Thundercats miniseries continues as the 'Cats face a threat from within! Lion-O's idea for a Thunderguard seemed like a good one. But now the Thunderians' last line of defense appears to be going on the offense, making enemies out of allies and turning friend against friend. Knowing your king isn't right in the head is one thing; stopping him is another,"

Thundercats: Enemy's Pride #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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