Wednesday, July 27, 2005
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #809
Detective Comics #809 will arrive in stores on August 3 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andersen Gabrych, with art by Pete Woods and Bit and Tommy Castillo and Rodney Ramos, and a cover by Jock.
Here's how DC describes the book:
"In Part 1 of the 4-part weekly shipping ³War Crimes,² crossing over with Batman, the truth about 'War Games' is revealed! Now one of Batman's former supporters is out to tear him apart! Plus, Part 2 of 'The Beast Beneath.'"
Detective Comics #809 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FIRESTORM #16
Firestorm #16 will arrive in stores on Aug. 3 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Stuart Moore, with art by Jamal Igle and Rob Stull and a cover by Matt Haney.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The 2-part 'Secret Origins' concludes as Firestorm merges with an unexpected partner in a desperate attempt to defeat the Pionic Man. Plus, exploding stars! Knitting needles! Mother substitutes! And a shock ending that takes Jason into Villains United!"
Firestorm #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: GOTHAM CENTRAL #34
Gotham Central #34 will arrive in stores on Aug. 3 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker, with art by Kano and Stefano Gaudiano and a cover by Sean Phillips.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Guest-starring the Teen Titans! The cops have what appears to be Robin;s dead body in the Gotham Morgue. And with
an uncooperative Batman in Gotham City, the only people to turn to for answers may be the Teen Titans!"
Gotham Central #34 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: MATADOR #4
Matador #4 will arrive in stores on Aug. 3 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Devin Grayson, with art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Isabel's life-and-death struggle becomes a massacre as forces conspire to wipe out all evidence of the thwarted attempt on her life. With nowhere else to turn, Isabel is forced to acknowledge her growing dependence on the man who should be her mortal enemy.
Matador #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SON OF VULCAN #3
Son of Vulcan #3 will arrive in stores on August 3 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Scott Beatty, with art and cover by Keron Grant.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Guest-starring Green Lantern John Stewart and the JLA! As the super-hero community reacts to the news of another champion lost, Vulcan's killer is revealed! Meanwhile, Mikey Devante has bigger problems than losing his mentor and inheriting powers he can't control: Vulcan's Forge is trying to kill him!"
Son of Vulcan #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #36
Y: The Last Man #36 will arrive in stores on Aug 3 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 issue:
"Series co-creator Pia Guerra returns for a special stand-alone issue that finally reveals the whole story behind Yorick Brown's long-lost true love, Beth Deville. As Yorick risks his life to travel halfway around the world in search of this alluring young woman, Beth must survive her own trial by fire."
Y: The Last Man #36 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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