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TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ACTION COMICS #18

Written by: Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch.

Art by: Brad Walker, Chris Sprouse.

Cover by: Rags Morales.

Description: The lead story, written by Grant Morrison with art by Rags Morales, Brad Walker, Cam Smith and Andrew Hennessy, is destined to be a milestone in The New 52 - and that's all we can say about it for now! Plus, in the backup story, written by Sholly Fisch with art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, learn how Superman's battle against the Little Man has some very far-reaching consequences

Pages: 40.

Price: $4.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #14

Written by: Adam Beechen and various.

Art by: Norm Breyfogle and various.

Cover by: Ryan Benjamin.

Description: All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! Following the events of "Flashdrive," the new-look Justice League encounters an old ally! As the Trillians and Mangals prepare for battle, Superman is forced to choose sides Plus: The shocking revelations in Batman Beyond that are sure to impact Terry and Dana's relationship forever!

Pages: 40.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: BATWOMAN #18

Written by: J.H. Williams and W. Haden Blackman.

Art by: Trevor McCarthy.

Cover by: Trevor McCarthy.

Description: A new story arc begins here as Batwoman adjusts to her new partner and her new role in the war on crime. Guest-starring Batman!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: BIRDS OF PREY #18

Written by: Christy Marx.

Art by: Romano Molenaar, Vicente Cifuentes.

Cover by: Emanuela Lupacchino.

Description: Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! His first target? The newest member of the Birds team, Strix! And if that wasn't enough trouble for the girls, this issue introduces The Daughters of the Dawn who are abducting people with super powers...starting with a certain prisoner at Belle Reve!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: CATWOMAN #18

Written by: Ann Nocenti.

Art by: Rafael Sandoval.

Cover by: Rafael Sandoval.

Description: Guest-starring Batman! In the fallout from "Death of the Family," Catwoman and Batman spend a night at the museum-fighting over stolen art!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: CONSTANTINE #1

Written by: Robert Vendetti.

Art by: Renato Guedes.

Cover by: Juan Jose Ryp.

Description: The star of Justice League Dark is unleashed in his all-new ongoing series! Liar, cheater, manipulator...John Constantine is all of these, and yet he uses these skills and more to protect the world from the darkest corners of the DC Universe. What Constantine learns in this first issue will shake the very foundations of the New 52...and only he knows how to deal with it!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #18

Written by: Joe Keatinge.

Art by: Federico Dallocchio.

Cover by: Ryan Sook.

Description: Writer Joe Keatinge and artist Federico Dallocchio turn the spotlight on Starfire!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: FABLES #127

Written by: Bill Willingham.

Art by: Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha.

Cover by: Joao Ruas.

Description: In part 3 of "Snow White," the newly established Fabletown in the former Castle Dark continues to yield dark secrets. Ruthless Prince Brandish locks one of Fables' beloved princesses in a tower with no way out. And in Haven, Beast cooks up a scheme involving Geppetto and the Blue Fairy while Flycatcher enjoys a nice, relaxing bath -- only to find more than a rubber duckie with him in the tub.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #18

Written by: Tony Bedard.

Art by: Aaron Kuder.

Cover by: Aaron Kuder.

Description: "Wrath of the First Lantern" continues! After having ripped apart Guy Gardner, the First Lantern now directs his singular and horrific power at John Stewart, forcing the Corps to see the light and darkness of their lives in a frightening new way!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #4

Written by: B. Clay Moore.

Art by: Tony Harris.

Cover by: Tony Harris.

Description: Nigel's father hasn't been around in a while, but in 1940s London that's not unusual. Fortunately, his friend William can take up the slack, personally and as the Whistling Skull! But when they join The Skeleton, will working together be enough to save the day against Nazi scientific horrors?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE #18

Written by: Geoff Johns.

Art by: Ivan Reis, various.

Cover by: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado.

Description: Cyborg takes center stage as events fall into place for next month's massive new story arc: "Off The Grid"! Also, Batman continues to be question the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance and Aquaman's future with the League. Plus: The Shazam backup story reveals the origin of Black Adam-and what it means for Billy Batson's survival!

Pages: 40.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #2

Written by: Geoff Johns, Matt Kindt.

Art by: David Finch, Scott Clark.

Cover by: David Finch.

Description: The new Justice League of America team continues to form, but the question remains: What do these heroes want in return for their membership? Secret motives are everywhere, and the outcome will have a huge impact on this team and the rest of The New 52!

Plus, the alien Manhunter's back-up series begins revealing more about J'onn's plans for this team...and the other Justice League. • The new Justice League of America team continues to form, but the question remains: What do these heroes want in return for their membership?

Secret motives are everywhere, and the outcome will have a huge impact on this team and the rest of The New 52!

Plus, the alien Manhunter's back-up series begins revealing more about J'onn's plans for this team...and the other Justice League.

Pages: 40.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA'S VIBE #2

Written by: Andrew Kreisberg.

Art by: Pete Woods, Sean Parsons.

Cover by: David Finch.

Description: Vibe makes a massive discovery when he learns of the secret of his power! Plus: Vibe's first public outing with the Justice League of America team sends him into conflict with one of his teammates.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #18

Written by: Paul Levitz.

Art by: Scott Kolins, Keith Giffen.

Cover by: Keith Giffen, Scott Koblish.

Description: Separated and in great danger, the Legionnaires must face their greatest foes yet: the new Fatal Five! Can the Legion's newly appointed leader handle their greatest enemies?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: NIGHTWING #18

Written by: Kyle Higgins.

Art by: Roger Bonet.

Cover by: Juan Jose Ryp, Roger Bonet.

Description: Dick Grayson lost so much during "Death of the Family" that some new events are going to push him right over the edge! Nightwing has almost no hope left until the chance for vengeance presents itself. What decisions will he make?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #18

Written by: Scott Lobdell.

Art by: Timothy Green.

Cover by: Mico Suayan.

Description: Jason Todd suffered terribly at the hands of The Joker in "Death of the Family," and now he's changing the Outlaws' mission! Something is bound to break with all that's happened...will it be Jason's soul?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: SUPERGIRL #18

Written by: Frank Hanna.

Art by: Robson Rocha.

Cover by: Mahmud A. Asrar.

Description: It's a new dawn for the Girl of Steel after the nightmare of "H'El On Earth"! Nothing will be the same for Supergirl as she embarks on a new mission that brings her face to face with one of DC's deadliest villains!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: March 20.

FIRST LOOK: SWORD OF SORCERY #6

Written by: Christy Marx, Marc Andreyko.

Art by: Andrei Bressan, Aaron Lopresti.

Cover by: Aaron Lopresti.

Description: Amaya becomes the Lady Regent of House Turquoise and discovers the startling truth behind its power! A mysterious evil originating from Nilaq is now on Earth, and John Constantine doesn't like that one bit! And in the backup feature, Stalker must defeat Lucifer to save his scion!

Pages: 40.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 20.