Thursday, January 26, 2006
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #4
Batman and the Monster Men #4 will arrive in stores on Feb. 1 from DC Comics. The issue is by Matt Wagner.
Here's how DC describes the book:
"In the sinister grip of genetic mutants, the Batman learns first-hand that common criminals are not the worst evil to threaten Gotham. It¹s an all-out slugfest as Batman pushes his training to the limit and goes toe-to-hideous-toe with the Monster Men!"
Batman and the Monster Men #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HARD TIME SEASON 2 #3
Hard Time Season Two #3 will arrive in stores on Feb. 1 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes, with art by Brian Hurtt and Steve Bird and a cover by Hurtt.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The delusional serial killer Cutter settles in among State Penitentiary's inmates, charming some and terrifying others -- and he's got a supernaturally strong effect on Ethan Harrow!"
Hard Time Season Two #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER #3
Seven Soldiers: Bulleteer #3 will arrive in stores on Feb. 1 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Grant Morrison, with art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Serge LaPointe.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Working as a bodyguard at a super-hero convention, Alix Harrower -- the Bulleteer -- finds herself enmeshed in the bizarre relationship between Li'l Hollywood, a faded super-impressionist, and her sidekick. As one tragedy unfolds, a second threatens when Alix finds herself in the sights of the mysterious, undead super-archer -- Spyder -- assassin for hire!"
Seven Soldiers: Bulleteer #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE EXTERMINATORS #2
The Exterminators #2 will arrive in stores on Feb. 1 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Simon Oliver, with art by Tony Moore and a cover by Philip Bond.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"'Bug Brothers,' Part 2 of 5. You'd think industrial-strength insecticide would be unfit for human consumption, but AJ apparently never got the memo -- as Henry learns when he makes a stomach-turning discovery and Saloth deduces that the Draxx poison does more than kill bugs."
The Exterminators #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: Y: THE LAST MAN #42
Y: The Last Man #42 will arrive in stores on Feb. 1 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Goran Sudzuka and José Marzan Jr. and a cover by Massimo Carnevale.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"This special stand-alone issue explores the past, present and future of Ampersand, the long-lost pet of the last man on earth. How did this male monkey end up with Yorick Brown, and where has the animal been since he was kidnapped by a mysterious Japanese assassin? Questions, answers -- and of course, monkeys -- abound!"
Y: The Last Man #42 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERBOLT JAXON #1
Thunderbolt Jaxon #1 will arrive in stores on Feb. 1 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dave Gibbons, with art by John Higgins and a cover by Gibbons.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Jack, Billy and Saf are three ordinary, adventurous kids who make a startling discovery: a mystical Norse relic from the fourth century. All is well as they take their newly found treasure home, ever so pleased with themselves, with not a clue as to the remarkable events they will soon ignite -- including the rebirth of legendary British hero Thunderbolt Jaxon!"
Thunderbolt Jaxon #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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