TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ACTION COMICS #35
Written by: Greg Pak.
Art by: Scott Kolins.
Covers by: Aaron Kuder, Neal Adams.
Description:
"Superman: Doomed Aftermath"! In the aftermath of "Doomed" - what is left of The Man of Steel? And what's become of Smallville?
Pages: 32.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE #5
Written by: Scott Snyder.
Art by: Matias Bergara.
Cover by: Rafael Albuquerque.
Description:
The California Gold Rush. Thousands migrate West, and any average Joe could strike it rich with just one swing of his pick. But one unfortunate miner's attempts to unearth a fragment of gold inadvertently awaken something much worse. Clues to the mystery of the monstrous new villain, the Gray Trader, are revealed in this adventurous one-shot story featuring the stunning artwork of rising star artist Matias Bergara!
Pages: 32.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: AQUAMAN AND THE OTHERS #6
Written by: Dan Jurgens.
Art by: Lan Medina, Allen Martinez.
Covers by: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado.
Description: The secret history of The Others threatens to kill them in the present day!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN '66 MEETS THE GREEN HORNET #5
Written by: Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman.
Art by: Ty Templeton.
Cover by: Alex Ross.
Description:
The Dynamic Duo are prisoners of General Gumm and trapped beneath a giant pasta stamp, about to be turned into Bat-spaghetti. Meanwhile, the explorer Signor Bollo is about to hit Gotham City with a crippling lawsuit for the loss of his valuable collection, and the authorities have no choice but to recruit the outlaw Green Hornet to help them recover it. Holy conundrums! The pot boils over in this penultimate issue!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN ETERNAL #26
Written by: Scott Snyder, various.
Art by: R.M. Guera.
Cover by: Clay Mann.
Description:
Martial law is imposed on Gotham City! Learn the secret history of one of Batman's most dangerous foes as he takes center stage!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN/SUPERMAN #14
Written by: Greg Pak.
Art by: Jae Lee.
Covers by: Jae Lee, Paulo Siqueira, Matteo Scalera.
Description:
Part 2 of "Forgotten Heroes" finds the new team of Catwoman and Superman taking on Gotham City - and there's nothing Batman or Lois Lane can do to stop them!
Pages: 32.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVE COMICS #35
Written by: Ben Percy.
Art by: John Paul Leon.
Covers by: John Paul Leon, Becky Cloonan, Cliff Chiang,
Description: In the first chapter of a two-part tale by the guest team of writer Ben Percy and artist John Paul Leon, a civilian appearance at Gotham Airport turns into a horror show for Batman when a plane full of dead passengers arrives on the runway! What happened - and what can Bruce Wayne do about it?
Pages: 32.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: FAIREST #30
Written by: Mark Buckingham.
Art by: Russell Braun.
Cover by: Adam Hughes.
Description:
A Vertigo "Defy Covers" issue! A crime has taken place that will have the whole Farm up in arms if word spreads. Will the Farm's super sleuth duo, Clara and Wilfred, figure out who the culprit is? And how does it relate to the destruction of a beehive in André Gardens? Meanwhile, in Louisiana, we run with the fox as Reynard and Meghan, living rough, try to stay one step ahead of Uncle Bobby and Cousin Joey.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: THE FLASH: SEASON ZERO #1
Written by: Andrew Kreisberg.
Art by: Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur.
Covers by: Photo, Francis Manapul.
Description: An all-new digital first series From the world of the highly anticipated new TV show The Flash! Follow the adventures of Barry Allen as he struggles to balance his job as a police crime scene investigator, his unrequited crush on Iris West (who also happens to be his boss' daughter) and his new life as Central City's guardian angel!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: GOTHAM ACADEMY #1
Written by: Becky Cloonan, Brendan Fletcher.
Art by: Karl Kerschl.
Covers by: Karl Kerschl.
Description:
Welcome to Gotham Academy! Gotham Citycs most prestigious prep school is a very weird place. It's got a spooky campus, oddball teachers, and rich benefactors always dropping by...like that weirdo Bruce Wayne. But nothing is as strange is the students!
Like, what's up with Olive Silverlock? Is she crazy or what? Where did she go last summer? And what's the deal with her creepy mom? And how come that Freshman MAPS is always following her around? And is she still going out with Kyle? P.S. Did you hear the rumor about the ghost in the North Hall?!
Gotham Academy is a new, monthly teen drama set in the shadow of Batman and the craziness of Gotham City, with new characters and old plus a secret tie to Gotham's past...
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: GRAYSON #3
Written by: Tim Seeley.
Art by: Mikel Janin.
Covers by: Mikel Janin, Jan Duursema, Clay Mann.
Description:
A secret mission. A partner in danger. Dick Grayson draws his gun. Will the heir to Batman pull the trigger? Also featuring the stunning, not to be missed debut of a new key player in the DC Universe: the world's greatest spy, the Tiger.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: GREEN ARROW #35
Written by: Andrew Kreisberg, Ben Sokolowski.
Art by: Daniel Sampere.
Cover by: Bryan Hitch.
Description: Welcome new series writers straight from the hit TV show Arrow! Ollie is trying to put his life together after the grueling events of "Broken," and finds himself back in Seattle on a mission from a mystery woman. Who is she - and what's next for Green Arrow?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN #35
Written by: Robert Venditti.
Art by: Billy Tan, Rob Hunter.
Covers by: Billy Tan, Rob Hunter, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado.
Description:
"Godhead" Act 1, Part 2: That shudder you felt was the New Gods declaring their intentions against all ring-wielders! Having staked their claim to the emotional spectrum, the New Gods set about redefining the universe in their image, starting with Metron, who's determined to steal the secrets of the Corps' Citadel. But Hal and the Corps have something to say about that. Good luck trying to make yourself heard when you're talking to a god!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: GREEN LANTERN/NEW GODS: GODHEAD #1
Written by: Robert Venditti, various.
Art by: Pete Woods, various.
Cover by: Francis Portela.
Description:
"Godhead" Act 1, Part 1: Highfather, leader of the New Gods, has long studied the infinite and infinitely mysterious Source Wall which surrounds the universe. Now, he has learned that during "Green Lantern: Lights Out," the ring-wielders broke through the Wall and stole secrets of cosmic importance. Determined to breach the Source Wall himself, Highfather must gain one of each colored ring in the emotional spectrum. But even mighty Highfather doesn't know all, and the forces he's about to unleash will have transformative effects on the whole DC Universe! Cosmic mystery, overwhelming odds, familiar and brand-new New Gods - This one's got it all! This issue also includes a special fold-out that will take you to the Source Wall like never before!
Pages: 44.
Price: $4.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: HINTERKIND #12
Written by: Ian Edginton.
Art by: Francesco Trifogli.
Cover by: Marguerite Sauvage.
Description:
A Vertigo "Defy Covers" issue! The second story arc comes to an end with big changes for The Hinterkind: After plotting to murder her mother, Tersia is queen - for a day! Malachi, the Red Knight, gets a bodyguard of his own! Prosper meets her Prince! Jon Hobb finds his humanity - and the Vampire Nation gets a kick in the teeth!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR TWO ANNUAL #1
Written by: Tom Taylor, Marguerite Bennett.
Art by: David Yardin, Daniel HDR, Vicente Cifuentes, Mike S. Miller.
Cover by: Jheremy Raapack.
Description: Featuring two untold tales! Hal Jordan's alliance with Sinestro is tenuous at best. How can it continue? Then, as the resistance in Gotham City digs in, Commissioner Gordon works with his daughter Barbara for the first time. But their time together is running out!
Pages: 48.
Price: $4.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE #34
Written by: Geoff Johns.
Art by: Doug Mahnke, Keith Champagne.
Covers by: Ethan Van Sciver, Dale Eaglesham, Rags Morales.
Description: Paranoid survivalist. Wanted fugitive. Damned soul. Meet the newest member of the Justice League: Jessica Cruz, a.k.a. Power Ring! With the most dangerous weapon in the universe in her possession, Jessica has been transformed into a dark prophet - one who will force the other members of the League to confront their greatest fears in preparation for a horrific new threat. Meanwhile, Batman and Lex Luthor continue their mission to cure the world of super-villains - but will the extremes they're willing to go to threaten even their closest allies? Lex hopes so.
Pages: 32.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #10
Written by: Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis.
Art by: Howard Porter.
Cover by: Howard Porter.
Description: The JLA3K's final battle against the fury of The Five!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: LOBO #1
Written by: Cullen Bunn.
Art by: Reilly Brown.
Covers by: Aaron Kuder, Ben Oliver.
Description:
The all-new Lobo brings the ultraviolence to his new ongoing series! If the first few blood-soaked pages of this issue don't shock you - nothing will!
Pages: 32.
Price: $3.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: LOONEY TUNES #221
Written by: Matthew K. Manning.
Art by: Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini.
Cover by: Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini.
Description: Wile E. Coyote is up to his usual antics, trying to use his Acme explosives on the ever happy-go-lucky Road Runner. But when his latest master plans goes wrong and lands outside of the panel, Wile E. may have discovered a way to trick the Road Runner that even the pages themselves can't contain!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: THE NAMES #2
Written by: Peter Milligan.
Art by: Leandro Fernandez.
Covers by: Celia Calle.
Description: Searching for the truth behind the mysterious death of her husband, Katya Walker is drawn into the dangerous, nightmarish world of the Names. Meanwhile, the psychopathic killer known as the Surgeon makes a new move, and we learn more about the bizarre creatures know as the Dark Loops.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: THE NEW 52: FUTURES END #22
Written by: Various.
Art by: Patrick Zircher.
Cover by: Ryan Sook.
Description:
How will the world react to discovering the identity of the masked Superman?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: SWAMP THING #35
Written by: Charles Soule.
Art by: Jesus Saiz.
Cover by: Jesus Saiz.
Description:
"The Machine Queen," part 1: Between the Red, the Rot, the Green and the Grey, Swamp Thing thought he'd seen it all. But now he's about to meet the avatar of a whole new Kingdom whose impact on the lives of all humanity goes deeper than even the Green's - the Machine! And when Swampy gets the opportunity to step aside and allow the Machine to take over, he may have good reason to accept the offer!
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: TINY TITANS: RETURN TO THE TREEHOUSE #5
Written by: Art Baltazar, Franco.
Art by: Art Baltazar.
Cover by: Art Baltazar.
Description:
Just when all hope of finding a new treehouse is lost, the girls travel to Paradise Island! Oh, what a wonderful place it is! But where are all the boys? And who's Terra supposed to throw rocks at now?
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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FIRST LOOK: WONDER WOMAN #34
Written by: Brian Azzarello.
Art by: Cliff Chiang.
Cover by: Cliff Chiang.
Description:
Is this the end of Olympus and the gods? Wonder Woman is locked in a desperate battle with the First Born with the destiny of immortals at stake - and she must make a decision that will effect the lives of those she loves most.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Oct. 1.
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