DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BATGIRL #57

Batgirl #57 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 20 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 6! Batgirl and Onyx fight for their lives in the bowels of Gotham City as a seemingly endless supply of criminals overruns the city. And the mysterious mastermind behind 'War Games' decides to take the war to Batman."

Batgirl #57 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #58

Batman: Gotham Knights #58 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from DC Comics. The issue is written by A.J. Lieberman, with art by Al Barrionuevo and Francis Portella and a cover by Jae Lee.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'War Games,' Act 3, Part 5. With the city in chaos, Tarantula becomes the prime target of the G.C.P.D. Desperate for a victory, they're hell-bent on bringing her down. Batman must choose between stemming the violence and saving his newest ally."

Batman: Gotham Knights #58 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: FIRESTORM #6

Firestorm #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dan Jolley, with art by Chris Batista and Dan Green and a cover by Luke Ross.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"A special issue that ties into Identity Crisis, featuring guest art by Chris Batista and Dan Green. With the pressures of his family life and the gargantuan responsibilities of the powers of Firestorm weighing heavily on him, Jason Rusch finally decides to blow off some steam! But what will be the consequences of his recklessness...especially when the JLA reveals what happened to Ronnie Raymond."

Firestorm #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: MANHUNTER #3

Manhunter #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Marc Andreyko, with art and cover by Jesus Saiz and Jimmy Palmiotti and a cover by Jae Lee.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The action-packed new series continues with an issue that ties into Identity Crisis. Kate Spencer's new super-hero identity turns her entire life upside down, as a super-powered accident endangers her custody rights and threatens to blow her cover as Manhunter. Worst of all, the psychotic Shadow Thief has a thing or two to teach her about street fighting..."

Manhunter #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95

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FIRST LOOK: ROBIN #131

Robin #131 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham, with art by Jon Proctor and Robert

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'War Games,' Act 3, Part 4! Two Robins -- one former and one current -- fight for their lives! Tim Drake takes on the devilish duo of the Trickster and Mr. Fun, while Stephanie Brown takes on the mysterious mastermind steering 'War Games!'"

Robin #131 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: OCEAN #1

Ocean #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story and a cover by Michael Golden.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The 6-issue miniseries Ocean is a fast-paced science-fiction story with brains, attitude and style. Beyond the inner planets lie the gaseous giants, Jupiter being the largest of all. Orbiting Jupiter is the moon Europa, a hard orb floating in frigid space. Lying beneath Europa's half-mile-thick mantle of shear ice is an ocean, the only one in the solar system that's not on Earth. And within those cold waters could rest the key to life on Earth - and quite possibly its extinction."

Ocean #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: LUCIFER #55

Lucifer #55 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Marc Hempel and a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"A special issue featuring guest artist Marc Hempel. The growth of a new religion in Hell creates a major crisis for its rulers. If the religion's prophet and teacher can be silenced, perhaps the flames of rebellion can be extinguished. But when the fallen cherub Gaudium shows up, is he on a mission from Lucifer, or up to some secret scheming? "

Lucifer #55 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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