Wednesday, January 18, 2006
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: BATMAN #649
Batman #649 will arrive in stores on Jan. 25 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen and a cover by Jock.
Here's how DC describes the book:
"The unpredictable Black Mask forms an uneasy alliance with the Red Hood! But can these two uncompromising masked men truly cooperate? Or will this team-up make the streets of Gotham run red with bad blood? Either way, it's sure to spell trouble for the Batman."
Batman #649 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #6
Batman: Journey into Knight #6 will arrive in stores on Jan. 25 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andy Helfer, with art by Tan Eng Huat and a cover by Pat Lee.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"It's a double-cross for the Dark Knight as this year-long series heats up! Batman is caught in the middle of a battle between international terrorists and the FBI, and everyone wants the same thing: a piece of the Carrier!"
Batman: Journey into Knight #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: JLA: CLASSIFIED #16
JLA: Classified #16 will arrive in stores on Jan. 25 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Gail Simone, with art by José Luis García-López and Klaus Janson and a cover by García-López.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"A harrowing new story arc begins when Gail Simone, José Luis García-López and Klaus Janson team up to send the World's Greatest Super Heroes to an emerging nation torn by revolution! The dictatorial reign of the warlord General Tuzik is brought to a halt when the JLA, acting at the request of the United Nations Security Council, storms the General's stronghold. Unfortunately, Tuzik bends the rules of international law -- and escapes the free world's grasp -- to initiate his greatest act of terror: creating a Justice League for his own country to help bring the world and its heroes to their knees! Who -- or what -- is the Hypothetical Woman that enables Tuzik to create his own twisted League Against Justice?"
JLA: Classified #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: PLASTIC MAN #20
Plastic Man #20 will arrive in stores on Jan. 25 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kyle Baker, with art and cover by Baker.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Gruff, by-the-book writer Kyle Baker is partnered with rule-bending rookie artist Kyle Baker to bring you a new issue of the most talked-about comic of the century! Okay, we know we mentioned Kyle Baker two -- three times, but why else would you buy this? Final issue."
Plastic Man #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: VIGILANTE #5
Vigilante #5 will arrive in stores on Jan. 25 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bruce Jones, with art by Ben Oliver and a cover by Michael Golden.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The exciting miniseries rockets closer to its explosive finale! Vigilante confronts Dr. Powell about information he withheld. Then Powell hypnotizes Vigilante and regresses him to his boyhood...to find out how the Vigilante came to be!"
Vigilante #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.75.
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FIRST LOOK: CATWOMAN #51
Catwoman #51 will arrive in stores on Jan. 25 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Will Pfeifer, with art by Pete Woods and a cover by Adam Hughes.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Fresh off the soul-rattling revelation from last issue, Selina is livid and looking for answers -- starting with none other than Batman! Her quest will bring her into conflict with the police, and at least two vehicles will be stolen in the process! Slam Bradley makes a fateful decision, while the Black Mask makes his big move against Catwoman, striking at the very heart of Selina's world in a way too terrible for words!"
Catwoman #51 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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