TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN #2
Blackest Night: Batman #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Peter J. Tomasi, with art by Adrian Syaf and John Dell and covers by Andy Kubert and Bill Sienkiewicz.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The Dark Knight continues his journey into Blackest Night! Will the new Batman join his predecessor in the grave? Will Red Robin's reunion with his father be bitter and bloody? Can anyone escape the horror of the Black Lanterns?"
Blackest Night: Batman #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: BOOSTER GOLD #24
Booster Gold #24 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Dan Jurgens and Matthew Sturges, with art by Dan Jurgens / Norm Rapmund and Mike Norton and a cover by Jurgens and Rapmund.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Booster Gold faces off against Black Beetle for the fate of the entire Justice League. But Black Beetle isn't all he seems, and his one, true identity is revealed at last! Plus, Matt Sturges and Mike Norton take Blue Beetle out of El Paso and drop him directly into harm's way in a battle against...Black Beetle!"
Booster Gold #24 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: ADVENTURE COMICS #2
Adventure Comics #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns and Michael Shoemaker, with art by Francis Manapul and Clayton Henry and covers by Manapul.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Superboy is back and living out his teenage years in Smallville. But all is not as it seems in Superman's hometown. And while Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, to see if they have a future together, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe. But what do their plans have to do with Conner and the other students at Smallville High?
"Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, which takes place in the 31st century, Lightning Lad travels to the prison planet of Takron-Galtos to confront his brother, Lighting Lord. There, Lightning Lord informs Lighting Lad of a shocking family secret that sets the pieces in motion for a war that will decide the future of the universe."
Adventure Comics #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DOOM PATROL #2
Doom Patrol #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Matt Clark, John Livesay and Kevin Maguire and covers by Clark and Maguire.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"It's a black hole, but it's not a black hole. If you're a Doom Patrol fan, that made perfect sense. And even if not, then you're in for one hell of a ride as the Doom Patrol face off against the most annoying alien this side of G'nort. Who's G'nort? What, do we have to spoon-feed this stuff to you? Oh, and we send the Metal Men into space. Just because."
Doom Patrol #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: RED ROBIN #4
Red Robin #4 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost, with art by Ramon Bachs and a cover by Francis Manapul.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"'The Grail.' part 4 of 4! In this explosive conclusion to the debut arc, Red Robin's search leads him to the deserts of the Middle East with the League of Assassins by his side. How many lines will he cross to prove that Bruce Wayne is alive? One journey ends, but a far deadlier one begins as Red Robin learns the truth although he may not survive to tell anyone, because back in Gotham City, Red Robin faces off with the one man who could stop his quest: Batman!"
Red Robin #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: SECRET SIX #13
Secret Six #13 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Gail Simone, with art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood and a cover by Daniel Lu Visi.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"War breaks out on the new Devil's Island and the Six are split in half. Now they're on opposite sides and ready to die (or kill) for their cause! But what in the world are they fighting over that's strong enough and brutal enough to take down Wonder Woman? "
Secret Six #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: TITANS #17
Titans #17 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Pat McCallum, with art by Angel Unzueta and Wayne Faucher and a cover by Unzueta.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Spotlight on Beast Boy! Gar Logan grows tired of not being taken seriously by his Titans teammates. And what he plans on doing about it will shock!"
Titans #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: THE SHIELD #1
The Shield #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 10 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa, with art by Marco Rudy / Mick Gray and Gregg Scott and a cover by Francis Manapul.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Spinning out of August's 'Red Circle' event from superstar writer J. Michael Straczynski comes the new ongoing adventures of the patriotic Shield and the mysterious man on the run, Inferno! Trautmann and Rudy take Lt. Joe Higgins, a.k.a. The Shield, into the hotspots civilians dare not go. His first mission takes The Shield to the razed country of Bialya, destroyed by the rage of Black Adam in 52. Something lurks in the mountains beyond militia activity, and The Shield must investigate!
"Plus, Inferno stars in a fast-paced co-feature! Who is Inferno, and why is he being pursued by the Dark Men? He'd better find out fast because Green Arrow and Black Canary have questions of their own for the new hero!"
The Shield #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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