DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #799

Detective Comics #799 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dylan Horrocks, with art by Mike Huddleston and Jesse Delperdang and a cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'War Games,' Act 3, Part 1. Batman engineers a mass meeting of criminals. But will it render the game unwinnable? And in the backup story, the conclusion of 'Low,' the Riddler takes on Poison Ivy."

Detective Comics #799 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.75.

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FIRST LOOK: MAJESTIC #3

Majestic #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Karl Kerschl and cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines,

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The adventures of WildStorm hero Mr. Majestic in the DCU continue! Suffering from memory loss, Majestic tries to piece together the shards of his past and return home. Plus, the Eradicator's back -- and he's got Majestic in his sights!"

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

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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #2

Justice League Unlimited #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Adam Beechen, with art by Ethen Beavers and Walden Wong and a cover by Ben Caldwell.

Here's how DC describes the book:

The action-packed new series continues with a story guest-starring Booster Gold and Steel! The League battles the Royal Flush Gang in Las Vegas, and Booster learns why the team pays Superman so much respect."

Justice League Unlimited #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE MONOLITH #9

The Monolith #9 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 book:

"The gangsters of the underworld retaliate against the downtrodden lower East Siders they've repressed and robbed -- by creating a Monolith of their own...one forged of iron!"

The Monolith #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95

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FIRST LOOK: SCRATCH #5

Scratch #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Sam Kieth, with art and cover by Kieth.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Batman returns in the conclusion of the story of misbegotten werewolf Scratch! A bloodthirsty mob wants Scratch dead. Can Batman protect him from his hometown and discover the secret of the Ouroboros in the midst of this frenzy?"

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

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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #27

Y: The Last Man #27 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr. and a cover by Massimo Carnevale.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Part 1 of the 5-part 'Ring of Truth.' At long last, Yorick, 355 and Dr. Mann make their way to San Francisco to find out what caused the plague. But Yorick's unbalanced sister Hero and the mysterious Setauket Ring have also made their way west - and they all have their sights set on the last man on earth!"

Y: The Last Man #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SWAMP THING #8

Swamp Thing #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from DC Comics. The issue is written by by Will Pfeifer, with art and cover by Richard Corben.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Acclaimed artist Richard Corben concludes his 2-part stint in unforgettable fashion! The safari to bag a Swamp Thing takes a shocking twist when Alec's true enemy reveals himself -- and he's more powerful than even Alec could have imagined. But that conflict pales when a reminder of Swamp Thing's past seeks him out in the bayou."

Swamp Thing #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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