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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BATMAN #4

Written by: Scott Snyder.

Art by: Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion.

Covers by: Greg Capullo and Mike Choi.

Description: Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.



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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES

Written by: Grant Morrison.

Art by: Chris Burnham and Cameron Stewart.

Cover by: Adam Hughes.

Description: In this giant-sized one-shot spinning out of Batman Incorporated, Batman realizes to his horror that he's been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him. Is his deadly adversary an old foe with a grudge to settle, a new face of evil...or something completely different?

Pages: 80.

Price: $6.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.



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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: ODYSSEY #3

Written by: Neal Adams.

Art by: Neal Adams and Bill Sienkiewicz.

Covers by: Neal Adams.

Description: Batman has sidestepped death time and time again, but that all ends in this issue with the gut-wrenching reality of the Underworld. It's a surreal – yet all too real – voyage into a personal hell of his own. Batman will never be the same.

Pages: 40.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: BIRDS OF PREY #4

Written by: Duane Swierczynski.

Art by: Jesus Saiz.

Cover by: David Finch and Richard Friend.

Description: The only thing worse than a bomb on a speeding train is three bombs. Hidden inside the skulls of three different people. All on the same speeding train. And the Birds of Prey -- Black Canary, Starling, Katana and Poison Ivy -- know the names of only two of these walking bombs. Don't miss the shocking revelation that will rewrite the rules of the team forever! Yes, we know it's only issue #4! Guest starring Batgirl!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: BLUE BEETLE #4

Written by: Tony Bedard.

Art by: Ig Guara and J.P. Mayer.

Cover by: Tyler Kirkham and Sal Regla.

Description: What is Jaime Reyes going to do? La Dama and the unstoppable, mechanical monster known as Silverback both want the scarab for their own nefarious purposes, and Jaime's family and friends want to know why he disappeared. Can he keep his secret safe, or will he risk everything to tell his loved ones the truth?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.



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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN ATOM #4

Written by: J.T. Krul.

Art by: Freddie Williams II.

Cover by: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

Description: Before he received his godlike powers, Captain Atom was a military man -- an Air Force pilot. Now, he's being recruited again to serve his country as only he can. But will Captain Atom go along with his new role as a weapon of mass destruction?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: CATWOMAN #4

Written by: Judd Winick.

Art by: Guillem March.

Cover by: Guillem March.

Description: Catwoman pays a call on Wayne Manor, but those who live there prefer that you call first. Then Selina Kyle says goodbye to an old friend, says hello to an older one, and resolves more firmly than ever to strike out on her own. Only one of those things almost gets her killed.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #4

Written by: Paul Jenkins.

Art by: Bernard Chang.

Cover by: Ryan Sook.

Description: Step right up, step right up! Watch as Deadman plays "20 Questions" with the enigmatic Son of the Morning on a roller coaster ride like no other! Plus: Ever wonder why good things happen to bad people? Why banks put Braille writing on drive-through ATMs? And just what exactly is the nature of your relationship with God?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN CORPS #4

Written by: Peter J. Tomasi.

Art by: Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna.

Cover by: Andy Kubert.

Description: John Stewart has gone from being a Green Lantern soldier to prisoner of war! And in the process, he learns who the Corps' mysterious enemy truly is and what they really want. The truth will rock the Corps to its foundation!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE #4

Written by: Geoff Johns.

Art by: Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

Covers by: Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Andy Kubert.

Description: Continuing the origin of the Justice League as The World's Greatest Heroes face the might of Apokolips -- and find aid in an unlikely hero, as Cyborg is created!

Pages: 40.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #4

Written by: Paul Levitz.

Art by: Francis Portela.

Cover by: Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.

Description: With time running out for the Legionnaire in the hands of the Dominators, it's down to Cosmic Boy to crack the riddle of how the all-powerful Daxamite Renegade made it through an impenetrable blockade… and why would Element Lad leave Chemical Kid alone in a room with that same very, very angry Renegade?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.



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FIRST LOOK: NIGHTWING #4

Written by: Kyle Higgins.

Art by: Trevor McCarthy.

Cover by: Eddy Barrows.

Description: As Haly's continues to travel the east coast, Dick's search for answers take him -- and the circus -- to Miami! But when a case from Gotham City brings Barbara Gordon to Florida, Nightwing and Batgirl must work together to bring a thief to justice. Be here as Nightwing and Batgirl tackle South Beach -- and discover the true nature of the circus! The answers start this issue!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #4

Written by: Scott Lobdell.

Art by: Kenneth Rocafort.

Cover by: Kenneth Rocafort.

Description: The man who has pursued Starfire all the way to the wilds of Colorado has only one thing on his mind: her slow and painful death. His name is Crux -- and he's done some dark and dangerous work on his DNA to reach his goal of ridding the Earth of every alien on the planet! And Kori's about to learn that Red Hood and Roy Harper have their hands full with the ancient evil known as The Untitled!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.



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FIRST LOOK: SUPERGIRL #4

Written by: Michael Green and Mike Johnson.

Art by: Mahmud Asrar.

Covers by: Mahmud Asrar.

Description: Trapped and powerless aboard a space station, Supergirl is at the mercy of an ingenious new foe who wants to learn everything there is to know about her. But Supergirl is more than just her powers, and she'll soon show this foe – and all of Earth – what's she truly capable of! Plus, more on the Girl of Steel's mysterious origin!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: TINY TITANS #47

Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco.

Art by: Art Baltazar.

Cover by: Art Baltazar.

Description: t's Mrs. Atom's turn to babysit the Baby Titans -- Damien, Arthur Jr., Smidgen, Kid Devil and Jason Toddler. Can she do it alone? Maybe Miss Martian can help! What happens when our heroes get...lost in Metropolis?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.





FIRST LOOK: WONDER WOMAN #4

Written by: Brian Azzarello.

Art by: Cliff Chiang.

Cover by: Cliff Chiang.

Description: Wonder Woman has left Paradise Island behind, but Hera is just arriving. Without the Amazons' most powerful daughter to protect them, can they withstand the wrath of a God who once favored them? And why would Zola want Diana to march right back into the eye of the storm?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Dec. 21.








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