FIRST LOOK: BIRDS OF PREY #5

Written by: Duane Swierczynski.

Art by: Jesus Saiz and Javier Pina.

Cover by: David Finch..

Description: After the events in #4, the team agrees to take 24 hours to take stock of what just happened. But there's no such thing as R&R for the Birds of Prey, as Black Canary realizes that Gotham City is still in grave danger. And the key to unmasking the villain known as "Choke" may lie in the mystery of a man who one day just walked out on his family and life…and into a world of mind-control and murder.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: BLUE BEETLE #5

Written by: Tony Bedard.

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

Cover by: Tyler Kirkham and Sal Regla.

Description: Jaime Reyes's entire life changed the moment an alien weapon bonded with him. He's had to hide his secret from his friends and family, run from insane and powerful villains, and be careful to watch his anger…but how can he cope when the armor acts on its own and mortally wounds someone close to him?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN ATOM #5

Written by: J.T. Krul.

Art by: Freddie Williams II.

Covers by: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

Description: Captain Atom likes to think of himself as a hero, but he can't shake visions of another fate that could be far more monstrous. And maybe there's more truth to this nightmare than he'd like to believe as he finally comes face-to-face with the bizarre creature that's been lurking in the shadows.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: CATWOMAN #5

Written by: Judd Winick.

Art by: Joe Guillem March.

Cover by: Guillem March.

Description: Catwoman is flying solo and finding plenty of turbulence! She has her paws full when a simple smash and grab turns into a hit and pummeled, as she faces an adversary who is more than a match for Selina. She calls herself Reach, and she doesn't pull any punches. Can our favorite Feline Fatale land on her feet?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS

Written by: Paul Jenkins.

Art by: Bernard Chang.

Cover by: Ryan Sook.

Description: It's the mind-blowing, metaphysical conclusion of Deadman's soul-searching quest to find meaning in his mission and salvation for the spirits of those he has possessed! Deadman thinks he finally has the upper hand on his boss, Rama, but he'll soon learn that when it comes to dealing with a god, there's no such thing. All that plus mobsters, terrorists and a bazooka!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN: CORPS #5

Written by: Peter J. Tomasi.

Art by: Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna.

Cover by: Andy Kubert.

Description: Guy Gardner must assemble a strike force to invade the genocidal Keeper's dimension and rescue his imprisoned teammates, John Stewart and Vandor! And Guy's recruits are the nastiest Green Lanterns to ever put on a ring!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #5

Written by: Paul Levitz.

Art by: Walter Simonson and Dan Green.

Cover by: Walter Simonson.

Description: Legendary artist Walter Simonson comes on board for an ambitious single-issue story that walks you through a day in the life of the Legion, checking in with every single member along the way! It's a race against time to find the meaning of Dream Girl's predawn vision before its secret can catch the team by surprise!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: NIGHTWING #5

Written by: Kyle Higgins.

Art by: Eddy Barrows and Paolo Siqueria.

Cover by: Eddy Barrows.

Description: With winter closing in, Haly's Circus hits New Orleans! But as Dick Grayson gets closer in his search for answers about the mystery of the circus, it's not just the temperature that heats up. And just how does a voodoo ritual gone bad factor in? Find out as Nightwing takes the Big Easy!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #5

Written by: Scott Lobdell.

Art by: Kenneth Rocafort.

Cover by: Kenneth Rocafort.

Description: With Jason going one-on-one with the ancient evil known as the Untitled and Koriand'r barely able to crawl to his side, it's up to Roy to stand alone against the monstrous threat known as Crux!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: SUPERGIRL #5

Written by: Michael Green and Mike Johnson.

Art by: Mahmud Asrar.

Cover by: Mahmud Asrar.

Description: Supergirl's nightmare is finally over -- she has left Earth and has somehow made it back to Argo City! But it's not the home she remembers, and a deadly new adversary stands in her way.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #3

Written by: Nick Spencer.

Art by: Wes Craig and Walter Simonson.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: The team is rocked by the death of one of their own. They won't have much time to mourn, though, as a face from the past thought long gone returns! Plus, NoMan is forced to answer for the sins of his past…

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: TINY TITANS #48

Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco.

Art by: Art Baltazar.

Cover by: Art Baltazar.

Description: Tiny Titans unmasked in a special all-red hair issue! Barbara! Miss Martian! Starfire! Blackfire! And Speedy! Actually, Speedy's hair is more of an auburn. Also, what's Wonder Girl's secret? What is she doing with all that fruit? A discovery is made when she reveals her secret oranges!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

FIRST LOOK: WONDER WOMAN #5

Written by: Brian Azzarello.

Art by: Tony Akins.

Covers by: Cliff chiang.

Description: Wonder Woman has returned home to London…but leaving Paradise Island doesn't mean leaving the gods behind, as two of the most powerful deities of the pantheon have come to town – and neither of them is leaving without being crowned King of the gods!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: Jan. 18.

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