TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ALL-STAR WESTERN #6
Written by: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Art by: Moritat and Phil Winslade.
Covers by: Ladronn.
Description: Jonah Hex fights a giant bat to the death! But even with his winged foe slain, will he and Amadeus Arkham survive being trapped in a cave with the lost tribe of Miagani Indians? Hex and Arkham must enlist help -- including some familiar faces and some surprising saviors -- if they're going to make it out of this death trap and bring justice to the enslaver of Gotham's underprivileged children. Plus: The Barbary Ghost proves that a girl can be a gang boss's worst nightmare when she has vengeance on her mind.
Pages: 40.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: AQUAMAN #6
Written by: Geoff Johns.
Art by: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
Cover by: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
Description: Who sank Atlantis? Mera, the beautiful Atlantean assassin trained in the Bermuda Triangle, follows a trail of death and deceit to the one man who knows the ugly truth. But what does he want in return for his secrets -- and how does it all tie into Mera's own dark past?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #6
Written by: Paul Jenkins and David Finch.
Art by: David Finch and Richard Friend.
Covers by: David Finch and Richard Friend..
Description: Batman's darkest fears resurface in this stunning conclusion to the opening epic as the Dark Knight confronts the mastermind behind the toxin being injected into Gotham City's criminals. But the conspiracy behind the toxin runs deeper than he could possibly have imagined. Time is running out -- and the entire structure of Gotham City's society is at risk, unless Batman can find a path to overcome the man who once broke his back: Bane!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: BLACKHAWKS #6
Written by: Mike Costa.
Art by: CAFU and Bit.
Cover by: Ken Lashley.
Description: While the rest of the field team puts down a sudden uprising of rogue technology, Irish and Attila make the most of their medical leave by getting wasted in an Eastern European dive bar -- though the locals don't take kindly to having U.N. peacekeepers nosing around in their business…
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: THE FLASH #6
Written by: Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato.
Art by: Francis Manapul.
Covers by: Francis Manapul and Mike Choi.
Description: Struggling with the climactic aftermath of his battle with Mob Rule last issue, The Flash must solve a murder mystery that dates back 150 years! Is this case too cold even for Barry Allen? Also: Learn the origins of Central and Keystone City!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #6
Written by: Gail Simone and Ethan Van Sciver.
Art by: Yildiray Cinar and Norm Rapmund.
Cover by: Ethan Van Sciver.
Description:
In the blink of an eye, Ronnie and Jason witness a horror so gruesome, the two young Firestorms will question their entire futures as Super Heroes. As if that wasn't enough, Pozhar, the Russian Firestorm, shows the two boys exactly how dangerous their world has become.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #6
Written by: Tony Bedard.
Art by: Tyler Kirkham and Batt.
Covers by: Tyler Kirkham and Batt.
Description: The sleeper in the sun has awakened! Green Lantern Kyle Rayner and his renegade team of Lanterns are all that stands between the creature Invictus and planetary genocide. But in this battle, how did Fatality and the rest of the Lanterns end up being the bad guys?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: I, VAMPIRE #6
Written by: Joshua Hale Fialkov.
Art by: Andrea Sorrentino.
Cover by: Jenny Frison.
Description: It's a shock ending you won't see coming! Guest star Batman grudgingly helps Andrew fight the Queen of Blood, who has taken over Gotham City with her army of vampires! But Mary's going to lose something dear to her in the process!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #6
Written by: Peter Milligan.
Art by: Mikel Janin.
Cover by: Mikel Janin.
Description: Enchantress has been subdued, but this team of misfits hardly knows how to celebrate when each is still wrestling with their own demons. While Zatanna and Constantine try to decide on their next steps, Deadman deals with his loss, and Shade the Changing Man tries to bring Mindwarp back from the edge of sanity -- but at what cost?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: THE RAY #3
Written by: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Art by: Jamal Igle and Rich Perotta.
Cover by: Jamal Igle.
Description: Lucien must save the life of his girlfriend, Chianti. But just when he thinks he's saved the day, Lucien meets an enigmatic stranger who wants to cast him as the lead in his new superhero movie. The twist? This man has powers of his own. Powers so intense that they allow him to turn anything he imagines into reality. And he's not afraid to use them against The Ray and his loved ones if Lucien refuses to take him up on his offer.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #6
Written by: Tony S. Daniel and Jim Bonny.
Art by: Philip Tan.
Cover by: Philip Tan.
Description: Hawkman comes face to face with Jim Craddock, a.k.a. the Gentleman Ghost, a malevolent spirit obsessed with finding an ancient relic called the Mortis Orb. Can Hawkman stop Craddock from using the power of the Orb to unleash hell on Earth?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN #6
Written by: George Perez.
Art by: Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott.
Cover by: George Perez.
Description: Recently, an onslaught of creatures has targeted Superman, nearly destroying Metropolis in the process. And now...Superman is helping them finish the job?! Guest-starring Supergirl!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: TEEN TITANS #6
Written by: Scott Lobdell.
Art by: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.
Cover by: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.
Description: In the aftermath of their battle with Superboy, the Teen Titans make a horrifying discovery: Kid Flash has been knocked out of synch! If they are going to save their teammate, the badly beaten and battered teens need to sneak into the New York branch of S.T.A.R. Labs -- which means that this issue guest-stars none other than Virgil Hawkins, a.k.a. Static! But if the team was hoping to use the lab for some downtime, they are going to be disappointed, because now they must battle a new, young team of supervillains known only as 2.0! All this and the debut of Kid Flash's new costume!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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FIRST LOOK: VOODOO #6
Written by: Josh Williamson.
Art by: Sami Basri.
Cover by: John Tyler Christopher.
Description: Following the shocking events of last issue, Voodoo feels betrayed by her own people and wants to be left alone. Little does she know Agent Fallon and the Black Razors are looking for revenge -- but first they need to break another Daemonite Hybrid out of jail to help them track her down. The identity of that Daemonite Hybrid will leave you stunned!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 22.
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