TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #821
Detective Comics #821 will arrive in stores on April 26 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Paul Dini, with art by J.H. Williams III and a cover by Simone Bianchi.
Here's how DC describes the book:
"Gotham's wealthiest citizens find themselves victimized by the mysterious new villain Facade as a story arc by new the new Detective creative begins. Operating with a gang trained to pass as members of the cities' elite, the masked mastermind's crimes baffle the police and leave members of Gotham society fearing for their lives. It's up to Batman to use a 'facade' of his own, that of socialite Bruce Wayne, in order to bait the villain's underlings and discover the true identity of their elusive leader."
Detective Comics #821 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN/BATMAN #28
Superman/Batman #28 will arrive in stores on July 19 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The Martian Manhunter attacks Batman! Parasite and Titano return! And Superman's allegiance will be tested in an epic 5-part arc involving many of the DCU's alien heroes, including members of the Green Lantern Corps."
Superman/Batman #28 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: JACK OF FABLES #1
Jack of Fables #1 will arrive in stores on July 26 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, with art by Tony Akins and Andrey Pepoy and a cover by James Jean.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Last seen hitchhiking from Hollywood after releasing a trilogy of films (about himself) that made him an international superstar, the series follows Jack's immediate adventures as a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. His extreme road stories and encounters with other notorious, renegade Fables are just a few of the situations in store for this fan-favorite character of the Fables series."
Jack of Fables #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ROKKIN #1
Rokkin #1 will arrive in stores on July 26 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Andy Hartnell, with art and wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charala.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Rokkin is a timeless story of good versus evil; of average men and women who become heroes when they rise up against oppression. In a lawless time of barbarians, warlords and mythical creatures, one man who struggles to protect the innocent is gifted with the power to transform into a warrior of immense power. Will he have what it takes to overcome the odds and become a great hero?"
Rokkin #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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