DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ACTION COMICS #820

Action Comics #820 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art by Carlos D'Anda and a cover by Joyce Chin and Arthur Adams.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"A tribute to the dead is interrupted by a new Silver Banshee! As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a supervillain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from the pits of Hell."

Action Comics #820 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #184

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #184 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by A.J. Lieberman, with art by Brad Walker and Troy Nixe and a cover by Brian Haberlin.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'War Games,' Act 3, Part 2. As Batman drowns in a sea of enemies, the rest of Gotham's heroes race to save him. All the chaos and violence so far was merely a prelude to this. To make matters worse, the G.C.P.D. is about to break ranks."

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #184 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: NIGHTWING #98

Nightwing #98 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Devin Grayson, with art by Mike Lilly and Andy Owens and a cover by Scott McDaniel and Owens.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'War Games,' Act 3, Part 3! Ten months ago, Firefly torched Haly's Circus, the childhood home of Dick Grayson. Tonight, Firefly must face the wrath of Nightwing. Meanwhile, Batgirl and Onyx battle Killer Croc and the Suicide King."

Nightwing #98 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE: ELITE #4

Justice League: Elite #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"A glimpse into Vera's youth in industrial England a generation ago gives insight into her relationship with her late brother Manchester Black and the horrors that made them both what they are today -- for Vera, leader of the Elite...for Black, dead!"

Justice League: Elite #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95

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FIRST LOOK: CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #5

Challengers of the Unknown #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Howard Chayking, with art and cover by Chaykin.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The penultimate issue of the mini-series. The remaining Challengers come face-to-face with the masters of the world and learn that the masses have been manipulated for some time. Now it's up to the Challengers to free the world -- and beyond -- from Hegemony's insidious grasp."

Challengers of the Unknown #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: FABLES #30

Fables #30 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by James Jean.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Part 1 of a new 4-part story, 'The Year After.' It's a family affair as Snow White goes into labor, and the magical nature of her pregnancy becomes an event that no one expected. The ever-proper Miss White is about to discover that having the Big Bad Wolf's baby is more than she'd ever bargained for...but the proud papa may be in for the biggest surprise of all. Plus, the results of the election for Fabletown's new mayor are in...and the winner may surprise you!"

Fables #30 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: 100 BULLETS #54

100 Bullets #54 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian Azzarello, with art by Eduardo Risso and a cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Wylie Times has Mr. Shepard right where he wants him and isn't about to let him go without a little punishment. But what made Shepard and his deadly apprentice decide to hit Naw'lins in the first place?"

100 Bullets #54 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: EX MACHINA #5

Ex Machina #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Tony Harris and Tom Feister and a cover by Harris.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The thrilling finale of 'State of Emergency!' In order to stop the killer from terrorizing his city, Mayor Hundred must leave the safety of City Hall to personally confront someone from his past life...and once again don the mantle of the super-heroic 'Great Machine!'"

Ex Machina #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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