January 2012 | DC Comics

EVERYBODY’S TALKIN’ ABOUT BATMAN

Friendless and alone, the Dark Knight is currently under attack by the Court of Owls in BATMAN – but the “Night of the Owls” is coming, and Batman will turn the tables on the sinister secret society. Anticipating the epic Bat-family crossover event coming in May, Scott Snyder spoke about the story to come.

Head over to COMIC VINE for an exclusive first look at the cover to BATMAN #9 – a thematic mirror of the distinctive cover to BATMAN #4.

And then check out an exclusive page from BATMAN #6 at IFANBOY.

"I don't want to give away too much, for a long time now, we've seen Batman struggling to disprove the Court of Owls, Batman on the defensive,” Snyder told THE SOURCE. “But with ISSUE 6, that starts to turn - there's no denying the Court anymore, and Batman is going to come at them with a vengeance. Expect the Court to fight back though, in a big way... It's all going to escalate into a war for Gotham City, with some big and game-changing surprises coming up along the way very, very soon. And again, thanks so much to all of you from team Batman. Ok, to Gotham!"

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DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 COLLECTED EDITIONS – AN UPDATED LOOK AT 2012

In 2011, DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 launched some of the most discussed comic books in recent memory – and in 2012, those talked about issues will be collected into some of the most anticipated books of the year. We shared the initial release plans for the collections back in November, but here’s an updated look at what 2012 will bring.

Coming in May 2012:

JUSTICE LEAGUE VOLUME 1: ORIGIN HC

Writer: Geoff Johns

Artists: Jim Lee and Scott Williams

Collects: JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-6

$24.99 US, 176 pg

ANIMAL MAN VOLUME 1: THE HUNT TP

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artists: Travel Foreman, Jeff Huet and John Paul Leon

Collects: ANIMAL MAN #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

BATMAN VOLUME 1: THE COURT OF OWLS HC

Writer: Scott Snyder

Artists: Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion

Collects: BATMAN #1-7

$24.99 US, 176 pg

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOLUME 1: THE SIGNAL MASTERS TP

Writer: Dan Jurgens

Artists: Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan and Marco Castiello

Collects: JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

GREEN LANTERN VOL. 1: SINESTRO HC

Writer: Geoff Johns

Artists: Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy

Collects: GREEN LANTERN #1-6

$24.99 US, 160 pg

CATWOMAN VOLUME 1: THE GAME TP

Writer: Judd Winick

Artist: Guillem March

Collects: CATWOMAN #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

STORMWATCH VOLUME 1: THE DARK SIDE TP

Writer: Paul Cornell

Artists: Miguel Sepulveda and Al Barrionuevo

Collects: STORMWATCH #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

GREEN ARROW VOLUME 1: THE MIDAS TOUCH TP

Writers: J.T. Krul, Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens

Artists: Dan Jurgens, George Pérez, Ignacio Calero and Ray McCarthy

Collects: GREEN ARROW #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

WONDER WOMAN VOLUME 1: BLOOD HC

Writer: Brian Azzarello

Artists: Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins

Collects: WONDER WOMAN #1-6

$24.99 US, 160 pg

Coming in June 2012:

BATMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS VOLUME 1: FACES OF DEATH HC

Writer: Tony S. Daniel

Artists: Tony S. Daniel, Ryan Winn and Sandu Florea

Collects: DETECTIVE COMICS #1-7

$24.99 US, 176 pg

RED LANTERNS VOLUME 1: BLOOD AND RAGE TP

Writer: Peter Milligan

Artists: Ed Benes, Rob Hunter and Diego Bernard

Collects: RED LANTERNS #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

BATWOMAN VOL. 1: HYDROLOGY HC

Writers: J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman

Artist: J.H. Williams III and Amy Reeder

Collects: BATWOMAN #0-5

$22.99 US, 144 pg

MISTER TERRIFIC VOL. 1: MIND GAMES TP

Writer: Eric Wallace

Artists: Giancarlo Gugliotta, Wayne Faucher, Scott Clark, Dave Beaty and Oliver Nome

Collects: MISTER TERRIFIC #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

FRANKENSTEIN AGENT OF SHADE VOLUME 1: WAR OF THE MONSTERS TP

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artist: Alberto Ponticelli

Collects: FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

STATIC SHOCK VOL. 1: SUPERCHARGED TP

Writer: Scott McDaniel and John Rozum

Artists: Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens

Collects: STATIC SHOCK #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

LEGION OF SUPERHEROES VOLUME 1: HOSTILE WORLD TP

Writer: Paul Levitz

Artists: Francis Portela, Walter Simonson and Dan Green

Collects: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

Coming in July 2012:

BATMAN AND ROBIN VOLUME 1: BORN TO KILL HC

Writer: Peter J. Tomasi

Artists: Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray

Collects: BATMAN AND ROBIN #1-8

$22.99 US, 192 pg

SUICIDE SQUAD VOLUME 1: KICKED IN THE TEETH TP

Writer: Adam Glass

Artists: Federico Dallocchio, Tom Raney and Clayton Henry

Collects: SUICIDE SQUAD #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

BATGIRL VOLUME 1: THE DARKEST REFLECTION HC

Writer: Gail Simone

Artists: Ardian Syaf and Vicente Sifuentes

Collects: BATGIRL #1-6

$22.99 US, 144 pg

DEMON KNIGHTS VOLUME 1: SEVEN AGAINST THE DARK TP

Writer: Paul Cornell

Artists: Diogenes Neves, Oclair Albert and Mike Choi

Collects: DEMON KNIGHTS #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

BATWING VOLUME 1: THE LOST KINGDOM TP

Writer: Judd Winick

Artists: Ben Oliver and ChrisCross

Collects: BATWING #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

MEN OF WAR VOL. 1: UNEASY COMPANY TP

Writers: Ivan Brandon, Jonathan Vankin, B. Clay Moore, Matt Kindt and John Arcudi

Artists: Tom Derenick, Phil Winslade, Paul McCaffrey, Patrick Scherbeger, Dan Green and Richard Corben

Collects: MEN OF WAR #1-8

$19.99 US, 256 pg

GRIFTER VOLUME 1: MOST WANTED TP

Writer: Nathan Edmondson

Artists: Cafu, Jason Gorder, Scott Clark and Dave Beaty

Collects: GRIFTER #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

Coming in August 2012:

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOLUME 1: SUPERMAN AND THE MEN OF STEEL HC

Writers: Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch

Artists: Rags Morales, Rick Bryant, Brent Anderson, Gene Ha, Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang

Collects: ACTION COMICS #1-8

$24.99 US, 200 pg

SUPERBOY VOLUME 1: INCUBATION TP

Writer: Scott Lobdell

Artists: R.B. Silva and Rob Lean

Collects: SUPERBOY #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

DEATHSTROKE VOLUME 1: LEGACY TP

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artists: Joe Bennett and Art Thibert

Collects: DEATHSTROKE #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

O.M.A.C. VOL. 1: OMACTIVATE! TP

Writers: Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen

Artists: Keith Giffen and Scott Koblish

Collects: O.M.A.C. #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

HAWK AND DOVE VOL. 1: FIRST STRIKES TP

Writers: Sterling Gates and Rob Liefeld

Artist: Rob Liefeld

Collects: HAWK AND DOVE #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

SWAMP THING VOLUME 1: RAISE THEM BONES TP

Writer: Scott Snyder

Artists: Yanick Paquette, Victor Ibanez and Marco Rudy

Collects: SWAMP THING #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

RESURRECTION MAN VOLUME 1: DEAD AGAIN TP

Writers: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Artists: Fernando Dagnino and Fernando Blanco

Collects: RESURRECTION MAN #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

Coming in September 2012:

AQUAMAN VOLUME 1: THE TRENCH HC

Writer: Geoff Johns

Artists: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado

Collects: AQUAMAN #1-6

$22.99 US, 144 pg

TEEN TITANS VOLUME 1: IT’S OUR RIGHT TO FIGHT TP

Writer: Scott Lobdell

Artists: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund

Collects: TEEN TITANS #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

BIRDS OF PREY VOLUME 1: TROUBLE IN MIND TP

Writer: Duane Swierczynski

Artists: Jesus Saiz and Javier Pina

Collects: BIRDS OF PREY #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN VOLUME 1: GOD PARTICLE TP

Writers: Gail Simone and Ethan Van Sciver

Artist: Yildiray Cinar and Norm Rapmund

Collects: THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOLUME 1: FEARSOME HC

Writer: Peter J. Tomasi

Artists: Fernando Pasarin, Scott Hanna and Geraldo Borges

Collects: GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1-7

$22.99 US, 160 pg

LEGION LOST VOLUME 1: RUN FROM TOMORROW TP

Writer: Fabian Nicieza

Artist: Pete Woods

Collects: LEGION LOST #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

VOODOO VOLUME 1: WHAT LIES BENEATH TP

Writers: Ron Marz and Josh Williamson

Artists: Sami Basri and Hendry Prasetya

Collects: VOODOO #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

Coming in October 2012:

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT VOL. 1: KNIGHT TERRORS HC

Writer: Paul Jenkins and David Finch

Artists: David Finch and Richard Friend

Collects: BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1-9

$24.99 US, 208 pg

I, VAMPIRE VOLUME 1: TAINTED LOVE TP

Writer: Joshua Hale Fialkov

Artist: Andrea Sorrentino

Collects: I, VAMPIRE #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK VOL. 1: IN THE DARK TP

Writer: Peter Milligan

Artist: Mikel Janin

Collects: JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

NIGHTWING VOLUME 1: TRAPS AND TRAPEZES TP

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artists: Eddy Barrows, J.P. Mayer, Paulo Siqueria and Trevor McCarthy

Collects: NIGHTWING #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS VOLUME 1: THE RING BEARER HC

Writer: Tony Bedard

Artists: Tyler Kirkham, Harvey Talibao and Batt

Collects: GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #1-7

$22.99 US, 160 pg

SUPERGIRL VOL. 1: THE LAST DAUGHTER OF KRYPTON TP

Writer: Michael Green and Mike Johnson

Artist: Mahmud Asrar

Collects: SUPERGIRL #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN VOLUME 1: DARKNESS RISING TP

Writer: Tony S. Daniel and James Bonny

Artist: Philip Tan

Collects: THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #1-8

$14.99 US, 192 pg

ALL-STAR WESTERN VOLUME 1: GUNS AND GOTHAM TP

Writers: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti

Artists: Moritat, Jordi Bernet and Phil Winslade

Collects: ALL-STAR WESTERN #1-6

$16.99 US, 192 pg

Coming in November 2012:

THE FLASH VOLUME 1: MOVE FORWARD HC

Writers: Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato

Artist: Francis Manapul

Collects: THE FLASH #1-8

$22.99 US, 192 pg

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS VOLUME 1: REDemption TP

Writer: Scott Lobdell

Artist: Kenneth Rocafort

Collects: RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

SUPERMAN VOLUME 1: WHAT PRICE TOMORROW? HC

Writer: George Perez

Artists: George Perez, Jesus Merino, Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott

Collects: SUPERMAN #1-6

$22.99 US, 144 pg

BLUE BEETLE VOLUME 1: METAMORPHOSIS TP

Writer: Tony Bedard

Artists: Ig Guara and J.P. Mayer

Collects: BLUE BEETLE #1-6

$14.99 US, 144 pg

BLACKHAWKS VOLUME 1: THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD TP

Writer: Mike Costa

Artists: Ken Lashley, Graham Nolan, Norm Rapmund, Cafu and Bit

Collects: BLACKHAWKS #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

CAPTAIN ATOM VOLUME 1: EVOLUTION TP

Writer: J.T. Krul

Artist: Freddie Williams II

Collects: CAPTAIN ATOM #1-7

$14.99 US, 160 pg

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS VOLUME 1 featuring DEADMAN & CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN TP

Writers: Paul Jenkins, Dan DiDio and Jerry Ordway

Artists: Bernard Chang and Jerry Ordway

Collects: DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #1-8

$16.99 US, 192 pg

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WRITER JAMES ROBINSON ON EARTH 2

We recently announced DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” featuring six new series coming in May. With an entire parallel world to explore in EARTH 2, writer James Robinson expands the scope of the storytelling potential in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. There are new characters, new enemies and new conflicts – but for now, Robinson’s keeping the details under wraps.

“I’m excited and eager to let people know all the facts about the new EARTH 2 comic, but for now I have to remain vague,” teased Robinson. “Earth 2 is a world that's very like our own, but at the same time vastly different. It has known great conflict and danger...a dark menace defeated but at a great cost both to the Earth and to its superheroes of that time. Now, in the present as new menaces emerge to attack the Earth, so new heroes must emerge too, learning to work as a team (or perhaps Society is a better word) while facing these new threats head-on. Who are these heroes? Will their powers include speed, bestial fury, and maybe even green light? Wait and see.”

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Everybody’s Talking about “We Can Be Heroes”

Earlier this week, DC Entertainment announced “We Can Be Heroes,” an unprecedented giving campaign to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

“As the famine and drought in Africa continue to rage, DC Entertainment is turning to its strongest superheroes to help the 13 million people in need of lifesaving aid,” wrote THE HUFFINGTON POST.

We’ve already shown you a gallery of images from the press conference announcing “We Can Be Heroes” and linked to some of the coverage of this announcement. To read more about “We Can Be Heroes,” check out the coverage that has ran in USA TODAY’s POP CANDY, THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES, CNET and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.

If you haven’t already, be sure to visit www.WeCanBeHeroes.org to find out how you can contribute to this important campaign. And don’t forget to watch the video on the site to learn more about “We Can Be Heroes.”

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DC Comics All Access: Joey Cavalieri

Gimme a second, I'll be with you in just a little bit. The next issue of ANIMAL MAN is about to off to the printer, and I need to make sure that it's got everything it should. Sheer, stark terror at overwhelming forces beyond human comprehension, depicted in ways that would give Caligula nightmares? Check. The requisite amount of complete and utter strangeness that leaves even the most jaded comic book readers slackjawed? Check. Enough domestic squabbling among the Bakers to make our fans feel like the time they spent with their own families during the holidays was totally kumbaya by comparison? Check. Yep, thumbs up. This one's ready to go!

Now I can get on the phone with Jeff Lemire and we can talk about the year ahead for the benighted Baker clan. Spoiler alert: it's looking too good. For them, that is. You, on the other hand, are in for the thrill-ride of your lives.

Moritat has put the finishing touches on his inspired art for the latest issue of ALL STAR WESTERN, and it's a gem, a beauty, a joy to behold. Just to tease: beyond the usual deft characterizations and architectural delights, the particular issue all boils down to location, location, location. Two words: "Bat Cave." If you've been avoiding this title because of the word "Western" in it, let me tell you, I used to feel the same way. Then I grew up. Take it from a guy who never starts a sentence with the word "seriously." Seriously, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Moritat have broadened the horizons of what you can expect from a comic book Western. It would be a shame if you missed this because of some unfortunate predisposition toward people in Stetsons. The frontier symbolized freedom for generations, and in our small way it represents a creative freedom that has made the book a trailblazer.

Kevin Maguire dropped by yesterday, and I promised him that I'd try to get everybody here to learn to count to 53. The unofficial fifty-third book, at least from my standpoint, is MY GREATEST ADVENTURE, strong accent on the word "GREATEST." Kev showed me the pages for the "Tanga" feature in the latest issue, and they're just as wild and uninhibited and imaginative as anything he's ever done. Have you noticed how he's become the master of facial expression? Have you been laughing at Kevin's way of giving Tanga just the right smart remark? Have you been checking out the amazing coloring by Rosemary Cheetham? She made me say that. Actually, no, she didn't at all, but I think you should see it, if you like looking at things that are amazing. The stuff just doesn't look like anything else out there, and that gladdens me. Other amazing things in the book are Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins' Robotman feature, and Aaron Lopresti's Garbage Man. They really shine. When you're at the comic book rack, flip through MY GREATEST ADVENTURE and see for yourself. It's "one louder."

Your pal,

Joey Cavalieri

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aaron lopresti, All-Star Western, animal man, jeff lemire, jimmy palmiotti, joey cavalieri, justin gray, kevin maguire, Matt Kindt, moritat, My Greatest Adventure, rosemary cheetham, scott kolins

SERIES EDITOR MIKE MARTS ON BATMAN, INCORPORATED

We recently announced DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” featuring six new series coming in May. In BATMAN, INCORPORATED, critically acclaimed writer Grant Morrison returns to the world he helped populate with a global Bat-presence, all in preparation for a major international threat. Already re-imagining the early history of Superman in ACTION COMICS, Morrison brings a fresh take on Batman to DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. BATMAN series editor Mike Marts offers some editorial insight as to what readers can expect from the highly-anticipated series.

“Grant Morrison’s new BATMAN, INCORPORATED series is the final, unbelievable act of a saga six years in the making,” said Marts. “Along with his artistic partner-in-crime Chris Burnham, Grant delivers twists, turns, punches and reveals no reader will see coming. Things pick up directly after the shocking cliffhanger of last year’s LEVIATHAN STRIKES one-shot—and only get crazier from there!”

In the meantime, check out these sneak peeks at BATMAN, INCORPORATED.

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Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 that are going 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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BATMAN #4 Goes Back To Press

BATMAN #4 has sold out, and will be going back to press for its second printing. Deepening the mystery of the Court of Owls, the issue looks at Bruce Wayne’s own past with the sinister secret society – but the more he explores the shadows, the darker they become. If you missed the first run of this issue, now’s your chance to catch up. It’ all prelude to the “Night of the Owls” crossover event coming in May.

The second printing will be on sale in comic book stores on February 22, 2012.

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GI COMBAT: THE HAUNTED TANK

We recently announced DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave,” which will launch GI COMBAT. This new series will feature rotating back up stories. Following UNKNOWN SOLDIER, which we posted about yesterday, will be HAUNTED TANK by writer John Arcudi and artist Scott Kolins.

As many of you may know, HAUNTED TANK centers around the ghost of Confederate general J.E.B. Stuart who is sent to act as a guardian over his namesake during a time of war.

We asked John Arcudi to tell us a bit about his concept for HAUNTED TANK and here’s what he said:

“Using war as a backdrop for fiction has a kind of universal appeal; not for the action or violence, but because war puts people in extreme circumstances. Every emotion is amped up and that makes for compelling stories. Obviously, "Haunted Tank" is a concept that takes that "extreme" even higher by introducing a supernatural element, but still, a lot of potential there as long as you focus on the players and not the play.

What’s great about this particular incarnation of HAUNTED TANK is that DC wanted me to really make it haunted, with a scary ghost and everything! The old stories with Jeb Stuart's ghost are a lot of fun, but I have a problem making war 'fun.' This approach is suited to my talents and tastes.”

So get ready for HAUNTED TANK! This is a ghost story you’re not going to want to miss.

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DC Comics-The New 52, dc comics-the new 52 "second wave", G.I. Combat: The Haunted Tank, john arcudi, scott kolins

DC Comics has two GLAAD Media Award Nominees

The nominees of the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards have been announced. We are pleased that DC Comics has two nominees in the category of Outstanding Comic Book:

BATWOMAN written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman

SECRET SIX written by Gail Simone

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.

For the full list of nominees and more information go to http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards.

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Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Here’s a round up of the exclusive previews from this week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases, on sale tomorrow.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ran the first five pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE #5 on their homepage.

On Friday, we told you about Batman’s appearance in I, VAMPIRE #5. USA TODAY chatted with series writer Joshua Hale Fialkov to accompany their exclusive preview of the issue. "Andrew has everything under control except for the crazy guy in the bat suit," Fialkov said of the series’ protagonist. "It adds a nice level of chaos for the characters to have to deal with."

Meanwhile, POPMATTERS showed pages from THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #5 and WIRED’s GEEKDAD previewed AQUAMAN #5. IGN has your first look at THE FLASH #5. GAWKER’s KOTAKU debuted a sequence from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5 and GAWKER’s IO9 has a glance at TEEN TITANS #5. UGO has your first look at SUPERMAN #5 and MTV GEEK has a sneak peek at ALL-STAR WESTERN #5.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES posted the first four pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #5 and COMICVINE has an exclusive preview of THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #5. Over at NEWSARAMA, check out a sequence from VOODOO #5, the first issue from new series writer Josh Williamson. Pages from GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #5 were featured on IFANBOY and DC Comics’ official Facebook page has your first look at BLACKHAWKS #5.

To be continued …

Gallery from “We Can Be Heroes” Press Conference

Earlier today, DC Entertainment announced “We Can Be Heroes,” an unprecedented giving campaign to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Below, check out a gallery of images from this morning’s press conference announcing “We Can Be Heroes” at the Time Warner Center in New York City.

And to read what people have been saying so far about “We Can Be Heroes,” visit VARIETY, DEADLINE, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, WALL STREET JOURNAL’s MARKETWATCH, THE WASHINGTON POST’s COMIC RIFFS, MASHABLE, MTV GEEK, COMINGSOON.NET, THE SACRAMENTO BEE, DIGITAL JOURNAL, BROADCAST NEWSROOM, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, COMICS ALLIANCE, NEWSARAMA, COMIC VINE, COMICBOOK.COM, COMICS BEAT, COMICMIX, ICV2 and SCIENCEFICTION.COM.

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Gallery captions from left to right:

Cokie Roberts, Save the Children

Cokie Roberts, Save the Children (2)

We Can Be Heroes Press Conference

Cokie Roberts and Diane Nelson

DC Entertainment execs Geoff Johns_Diane Nelson_Jim Lee

Barry Meyer, Diane Nelson, Jeff Robinov

Diane Nelson, Jeff Robinov

We Can Be Heroes Press Conference 2

Jeff Bewkes, Chairman & CEO, TimeWarner

Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, WarnerBros

Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros Pictures Group

Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment

We Can Be Heroes Press Conference 3

Dr. George Rupp, Neal Keny-Guyer, Diane Nelson

Speakers at DC Entertainment We Can Be Heroes Event (Group members from left to right: Dr. George Rupp, President & CEO, International Rescue Committee, Jeff Bewkes, Chairman & CEO Time Warner, Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros, Jeff Robinov, President Warner Bros Pictures Group, Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment, Dr. Maura O'Neill, Senior Counselor and Chief Innovation Officer, USAID, Cokie Roberts, Save the Children Trustee and Political Commentator for ABC News, Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO Mercy Corps)