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Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the last batch of sixth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow. Below, take a look at all the previews that ran (sorted alphabetically and separated by cover), compiled here in one easy location for your convenience.

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Exclusive first look at JUSTICE LEAGUE #7

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

If you’ve been reading THE SOURCE, you know that there is a lot to be excited about in JUSTICE LEAGUE #7. Not only does the issue mark the beginning of a new story arc, but it also shifts the team from the past to the present … and reintroduces Steve Trevor! Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by series guest artist Gene Ha, JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 is not an issue to be missed.

And that’s not all! The issue also kicks off the new SHAZAM! backup story, written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Frank, which reveals the all-new origin of Billy Batson in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52.

So now that we’ve whet your appetite, take an exclusive first look at JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 by checking out Gary Frank’s variant cover for the issue below.

“It was great to get the chance to do all of the redesigned team members together,” Frank exclusively told THE SOURCE. “I noticed how it was generally Superman or Batman at the center of this kind of ensemble shot, so I thought I’d give the girls the spotlight this time by putting Wonder Woman in the heart of things.”

“We asked Gary to draw #7’s cover simply because this issue contains Gary’s gorgeous first chapter of the ongoing ‘Shazam!’ backup story,” said series editor Brian Cunningham. “We felt it was a nice nod to tie the main League cast and Gary together. And, like he always does, Gary gives each League member a strong sense of humanity that not many artists can match. It’s what makes him an elite talent and we’re thrilled to be able to work with him on an ongoing basis. Oh, and wait’ll you see Gary’s take on Shazam and his cast — it’s his best stuff yet!”

Look for JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 in stores next month.

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Dustin Nguyen on the Variant Cover for BATMAN #7

Monday, February 20th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

For the past few days on THE SOURCE, we’ve been showing you some of the various character designs of Talon, the newest villain in Batman’s gallery of rogues and the leader of the Court of the Owls.

Today, we continue to give you a backstage pass to the “Night of the Owls” crossover event by showing you an exclusive sneak peek at artist Dustin Nguyen’s variant cover for BATMAN #7. Setting the stage for the “Night of the Owls” prelude in issue #8, BATMAN #7 is an issue comprised of secrets so grave that the Dark Knight’s world will never be the same.

“While reading Scott Snyder’s script, there was an act that really stuck with me,” Nguyen exclusively told THE SOURCE. “It was a scene where Batman was mixed with pain, fear, and shock. I thought that was a powerful moment in the issue and decided to base the cover off of that moment.”

BATMAN #7 will be available for purchase starting March 21st.

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Exclusive Preview of THE RAY #3

Monday, February 20th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

Lucien Gates is learning the hard way that being a superhero is not all it’s cracked up to be.

In the penultimate issue of THE RAY, 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.

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and featuring art by Jamal Igle and Rich Perrota, THE RAY #3 arrives in stores on Wednesday.

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Exclusive look at first MAD of 2012

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

On Tuesday, MAD Magazine’s first issue of 2012 will be officially hitting newsstands.

MAD’s official blog, THE IDIOTICAL, has been teasing who’s on the issue’s cover for weeks now. Curious to find out who it is? Then stop reading this and head on over to THE IDIOTICAL to see for yourself!

Want more sneak peeks at the issue? Then check out THE HUFFINGTON POST’s reveal of “Banana Republican,” a mock fashion catalog that features Michelle Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Sarah Palin, John Boehner, Ron Paul and Mitch McConnell.

And if you’re a fan of The Hunger Games, MTV GEEK has an exclusive first look at MAD’s “Dreadfully Undercooked Hunger Games outtakes.” May Alfred E. Neuman be ever in your favor!

Speaking from the magazine’s international headquarters in New York City, MAD editor John Ficarra said, “There’s no question that MAD #514 is our most recent issue. And since the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED swimsuit issue will probably be sold out by the time you get to the newsstand, why go home empty handed? You might as well pick up a copy of MAD.”

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Exclusive first look at the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS back-up story

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

If you’ve been following T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS, you’ve been reading the gripping story by Nick Spencer and have been seeing art by some of the industry’s top talent including Walter Simonson, Jerry Ordway and Wes Craig.

And if that’s not enough T.H.U.N.D.E.R. for you, the final two issues of this six-part miniseries will include a new backup story. Written by Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE NO. 27, THE SPIRIT) and illustrated by Trevor McCarthy (BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM, NIGHTWING), the back-up story will focus on the Undersea Agent, a new member of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. organization.

“First appearing in the Silver Age of comics with artwork by such legends as Gil Kane (GREEN LANTERN, THE ATOM) and Wally Wood (EC Comics to designing Daredevil’s red costume to ALL-STAR COMICS), Undersea Agent makes his first splash in the 21st Century and he is NOT your father’s Undersea Agent,” Uslan exclusively told THE SOURCE. “Some may call this a super-hero adventure, others may refer to it as a spy story, but, in fact, these are the opening chapters of nothing short of a tale of abject HORROR! With cursed power comes grave responsibility.”

“Going into the story, my idea for Undersea Agent began in a very different place than Michael’s,” McCarthy continued. “Based on what I learned about the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, I had more of a classic 1960′s archetypal character in mind, so I worked up those designs initially. But after having a very interesting phone conversation with Michael, my direction changed drastically. Michael envisioned this more along the lines of a horror comic, and that the transformation and look of the character need to be incredibly dramatic and horrific. That really got me interested! We batted around a few ideas and then I got to work. Michael suggested that since the human body is 2/3 water, what if that fact was represented more literally? As if the 2/3 water was redirected outwardly and all that remained was 1/3rd of flesh and bone? The end result is something I think is very unusual and certainly horrific – taking the flayed torso of a man and suspending it inside of a liquid humanoid form. In the end, it turned out to be a very complicated and color-heavy character, but it’s something that I’m really excited about!”

Below, take an exclusive first look at Undersea Agent by checking out McCarthy’s character design and some interior art from T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #5, which hits stands on March 21st.

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Exclusive Preview of MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #5

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

In MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #5, an anthology-style miniseries, the wild and various adventures of Robotman, Garbage Man and the alien Tanga continue.

In “Uncanny Valley, Part 5” by Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins, Robotman continues his search for Mr. Turing on an island comprised entirely by nano-bots. But can he find him before the island’s inhabitants notice his presence?

In “Death’s Door” by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, Garbage Man discovers new and unsettling information about his origins. But will he be able to focus on himself when he and The Reverend must continue to fight an army of dinosaurs from another dimension in order to save Gotham City?

And in “Tanga: Humbled” by Kevin Maguire, Tanga must first battle Za in order to reach P’Nigh and confront him about his undisclosed yet treacherous plan. But what will she do when she finds out she’s a far larger player in the plan than she had known?

Don’t miss the penultimate chapter of MY GREATEST ADVENTURE, in stores today.

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Exclusive Preview of YOUNG JUSTICE #13

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

In the last issue of YOUNG JUSTICE, we learned the origins of Clayface and watched him transform from man into monster.

Issue #13 picks up right where its predecessor left off: right as Clayface takes on the Young Justice team. But with Artemis in prison and Aqualad questioning his leadership capabilities, will the team be able to defeat the monster attacking them? And when Clayface reveals his new and terrifying powers, who will the members of Young Justice rely on for help?

YOUNG JUSTICE #13, on sale today, is written by Greg Weisman and features art by Christopher Jones and Dan Davis.

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Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

Yesterday, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the next batch of sixth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow. Below, take a look at all the previews that ran (sorted alphabetically and separated by cover), compiled here in one easy location for your convenience.

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Exclusive Preview of DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #23

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

By Alex Nagorski

With only four issues of the series remaining, DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS continues its final battle in issue #23!

As Braniac’s plan to invade and destroy Earth seems to be progressing accordingly, the heroes and villains of the DC Universe must unite to stop him before it’s too late. But when tragedy strikes both sides, who will remain committed to saving their planet and who will pledge allegiance to Braniac in order to survive? Hint: the answer might not be as obvious as you may think!

Written by Marv Wolfman and featuring art by Mike S. Miller, DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #23 flies into stores tomorrow.

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