DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: JLA #102

JLA #102 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art and cover by Ron Garney.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The biweekly 6-part saga 'The Pain of the Gods,' by Chuck Austen and Ron Garney continues with an issue focusing on the Scarlet Speedster! He's the Fastest Man Alive, but he's not infallible. How does The Flash deal with the sheer agony of being unable to rescue children from a fire? Will he hide behind an obsessive, over-protective mania or turn to his peers for a more realistic perspective on the harrowing events they face daily?"

JLA #102 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN #630

Batman #630 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art by art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend and a cover by Matt Wagner.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The thrilling conclusion to 'As the Crow Flies." The secret of the Scarebeast is revealed ‹ and no one is safe! Has the Penguin's master plan ensured the demise of the Dark Knight and the city of Gotham?"

Batman #630 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN #179

Green Lantern #179 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28 from DC Comics. The issue is 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:

"It's Green Lantern vs. Green Lantern in Part 4 of the 6-part 'Homecoming?' Kyle Rayner's search for the villain who's been pulling his strings leads him to Washington, D.C., but standing in his way is the last man he wants to face: his friend and fellow Green Lantern, John Stewart! It's a tale of two Lanterns in a battle of wills and Power Rings."

Green Lantern #179 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN BIRTHRIGHT #12

Superman Birthright #12 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The 12-issue maxi-series reaches its explosive finale. Superman takes on the Kryptonian army in a battle that decides his status in Metropolis. What role will Lex Luthor play? Plus, an unexpected appearance that changes Superman forever."

Superman Birthright #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: RICHARD DRAGON #2

Richard Dragon #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 21 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Nightwing guest-stars in a battle royale in Blüdhaven! Richard Dragon and Bronze Tiger team up with Blüdhaven's swift-fisted protector to take on the fearsome Circle of Six! And if that isn't enough muscle and blades to rip the city to shreds, the cops and local gangstas join the fray in a wall-to-wall free-for-all."

Richard Dragon #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: KINETIC #5

Kinetic #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 21 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kelley Puckett, with art by Warren Pleece and a cover by Tomer Hanuka.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The ultimate loser has discovered he has super powers. And that means it's time to throw on a cape and tights, leap from tall buildings and take back the night from evildoers everywhere, right? Wrong! Tom may be on Cloud 9 right now, but a lifetime of physical and mental pain doesn't just go away."

Kinetic #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE LOSERS #14

The Losers #14 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art by Jock and Nick Dragotta and a cover by Jock.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"The conclusion to the 2-part story 'Sheikdown.' Things are heating up in the Gulf State of Qatar. The Emir wants the CIA out of his kingdom before their counter-terrorist operation blows up in his face and provokes an invasion. But with somebody feeding inside information to the terrorists -- somebody with their own grudge against the Losers -- it looks like Stegler's new assignment just might be his last. And the Losers are caught in the crossfire, playing both ends against the middle."

The Losers #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: PLANETARY #20

Planetary #20 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, July 28 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art and cover by John Cassaday.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"'Mystery in Space' concludes! A Planetary probe is sent to investigate an impossibly large object that has entered our solar system. It seems to be a spaceship ‹ but what kind of creature could possibly need a ship that big? Also on course with the object is a terrestrial ship carrying Jacob Greene...charter member of The Four!"

Planetary #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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