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

USA TODAY has a sneak peek at BATWOMAN #6, which kicks off a new story arc for the series and serves as the debut issue of artist Amy Reeder. In the new story arc, readers will be introduced to Maro, a villain who according to series co-writer W. Haden Blackman, “represents a more dangerous supernatural threat than Batwoman has yet faced.” And in case you missed it on Friday, be sure to also check out USA TODAY’s exclusive preview of the Hunt for Harley Quinn with SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and interview with series writer Adam Glass.

MAXIM gave you your first look at SUPERBOY #6, IGN took you to Arkham Asylum with their exclusive preview of RESURRECTION MAN #6 and GAWKER’s IO9 debuted a sequence from BATMAN AND ROBIN #6. MTV GEEK has a sneak peek at MISTER TERRIFIC #6, UGO previewed BATGIRL #6 and COMPLEX MAGAZINE posted the first five pages of GRIFTER #6.

Meanwhile, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES quenched your thirst for more FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. with their exclusive preview of issue #6, NEWSARAMA powered up your ring by debuting four pages from GREEN LANTERN #6 and COMICVINE has your first look at DEMON KNIGHTS #6.

And over in the world of social media, check out the exclusive previews of DEATHSTROKE #6 and LEGION LOST #6 that ran on DC Comics’ official Facebook and Google+ pages.

To be continued …

BATMAN #8

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Backup story written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV

Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION

Backup story art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

Cover by GREG CAPULLO

Variant cover by JASON FABOK

1:200 B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale APRIL 18 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Broken and beaten, Bruce Wayne has retreated from Gotham City – the city of Owls – to Wayne Manor. But no place is safe, because the Court is about to strike at the heart of city, and nothing will ever be the same. Be there for the start of the battle for Gotham City’s soul…and the prelude to “The Night of the Owls.”

And in the first chapter of a new backup story, learn the secret history of The Court of Owls – as well as the secrets of Gotham City and the Wayne family!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

DETECTIVE COMICS #8

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

Backup story art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale APRIL 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Bruce Wayne’s girlfriend, investigative journalist Charlotte Rivers, tries to protect a long-hidden secret even when her own life hangs in the balance. The Scarecrow is after knowledge only she possesses, and he’ll stop at nothing to get it from her. Can Batman uncover Charlotte’s secret past in time to save her future? With the clock ticking and a dose of newly designed fear gas in the air, Batman must first fight his own nightmare as all of Gotham City turns against him.

Plus, don’t miss the start of a new backup story written by Tony S. Daniel and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski (PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE)!

This issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #8

Written by PAUL JENKINS

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

1:25 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

On sale APRIL 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

A series of disturbing events captivates Gotham City as citizens turn on each other all across town. But when toxicology reports turn up negative, it’s left to Batman to determine the source of the problem, bringing him into an encounter with Tweedledum and Tweedledee at an entrance to the mysterious “Wonderland.” With Jim Gordon occupied on a tragic, high-profile case, and madness beginning to take root across the city, can Batman find the source of it all before it’s too late?

BATWING #8

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale APRIL 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Batwing vs. Massacre! The culmination of Massacre’s rampage and destruction of Africa’s first team of heroes, The Kingdom! The battle between Batwing and Massacre crashes Gotham City as Batman, Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing join the fight in a massive, action-packed rumble you won’t want to miss! And the shocking identity of Massacre is revealed at last!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #8

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale APRIL 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The “Born To Kill” saga concludes in a storm of fire and water, as Batman and Robin find themselves beaten and battered emotionally, as well as physically, as the fate of NoBody is revealed!

BIRDS OF PREY #8

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ

On sale APRIL 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Rumor has it that Dinah Lance – a.k.a. Black Canary – killed a man with her sonic scream, and she’s been running from the law ever since. But it wasn’t a mere punch that shattered the victim’s skull. Now, something far more dangerous than the law is hell-bent on taking down Black Canary: a cunning enemy who knows her every weakness, both physical and psychological. The only things standing between Dinah and certain death are her friends and teammates: Batgirl, Katana and Starling. But will they still want to protect her after they learn the truth about what she was up to for the past three years?

BATWOMAN #8

Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN

Art by AMY REEDER and ROB HUNTER

Cover by AMY REEDER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by AMY REEDER

On sale APRIL 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Six lives moving through different points in time, all heading toward a crossroads.

Batwoman faces gnashing teeth, claws and otherworldly powers. But can she defeat the villains of Gotham Harbor?

Maro, an arcane wizard, harnesses violent magics to create the vile creature known as The Hook.

Kate Kane struggles with living multiple lives and how that affects her relationship with Maggie.

Detective Maggie Sawyer transports a double agent named Sune.

Jacob Kane still holds onto hope for a life that he so desperately needs in his.

DEO Agent Cameron Chase covertly aids Batwoman in abducting one of the villain Falchion’s inner circle.

The creative team’s unique take on spy stories continues!

BATGIRL #8

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES

On sale APRIL 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The metahuman thief and killer Grotesque has set his sights on the perfect woman to add to his collection: Batgirl! Also, we reveal the other traumatic incident in Barbara’s life – one you’ve never heard about before! It’s a Gordon family secret that has never been revealed! You must not miss this story!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #8

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT

On sale APRIL 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Suzie Su is back, and she’s betting a hospital full of hostages will get Red Hood’s attention! If that isn’t enough to keep him and the Outlaws busy, there’s someone waiting in the wings! It’s Tim Drake knocking on Red Hood’s door with a very special package for his estranged “brother.” Don’t miss Red Robin’s cameo this issue, as it ties directly into next month’s “Night of the Owls” Batman event!

NIGHTWING #8

Written by KYLE HIGGINS

Art by EDDY BARROWS, RUY JOSE and EBER FERREIRA

Cover by EDDY BARROWS

On sale APRIL 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

A lead-in to next month’s thrilling “Night of the Owls” Batman event! With the Owls descending upon Gotham City, the fate of the city’s leader rests on the shoulders of Nightwing! But as our hero embarks on a mission to rescue Mayor Hady, just how do Cameron Kane and turn-ofthe-century Gotham City factor in? Plus: the untold story of William Cobb – the Talon who’s hunting Bruce Wayne!

CATWOMAN #8

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by ADRIANA MELO and MARIAH BENES

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale APRIL 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Catwoman has a new running buddy named Spark, and together, they’re taking Gotham City – literally! And when these two thieves team up, it’s twice the haul and twice the trouble. Electricity is in the air...

Here’s a round up of exclusive previews from the second round of fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ran an exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN #5 and COMICVINE has your first look at LEGION LOST #5. IFANBOY quenched your thirst for more DEMON KNIGHTS with their sneak peek at issue #5 and NEWSARAMA debuted the first five pages of BATGIRL #5.

Meanwhile, CRAVE ONLINE showed pages from RESURRECTION MAN #5 and GAWKER’s KOTAKU previewed BATMAN AND ROBIN #5. IGN posted pages from GRIFTER #5 and DC Comics’ official Facebook page put up five pages from MISTER TERRIFIC #5. MAXIM shed a spotlight on SUICIDE SQUAD #5 and MTV GEEK has a glance at DEATHSTROKE #5. Over at UGO, check out a sequence from BATWOMAN #5 and head over to WIRED’s GEEKDAD for a first look at FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E #5.

USA TODAY ran an exclusive preview of SUPERBOY #5 and interviewed series writer Scott Lobdell. “He doesn't understand right and wrong because it's not even in his field of vision. He doesn't have anything to go on," Lobdell said of the series’ eponymous protagonist.

To be continued …

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Check out the full list of must-have titles below, and hurry up and download your favorites today because the sale ends on Dec. 30.

The Mystery Begins

• Detective Comics #27-33
• Batman #1-7
• Batman: Year One #408-413
• Batman #408-413
• Batman: The Long Halloween #1-13
• Batman: Dark Victory #0-13

Batman Takes Control

• Death in the Family: Batman #426-429
• The Return of Scarface (Batman #475-476, Detective Comics #642)
• Batman #530-532, #540-541
• Batman/Catwoman: The Trial of the Gun #1-2
• Broken City (Batman #620-625)
• Batman: The Dark Knight #1-5
• Batman and Robin #1-6
• Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1-6

Batman Knightfall

• Batman #491-500, #509-510
• Detective Comics #659-666, #676-677
• Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16-18, #29-30
• Legends of the Dark Knight #62-63
• Showcase ’93 #7-8

Cataclysm

• Detective Comics #719-720
• Batman: Shadow of the Bat #73
• Nightwing #19
• Batman #553
• Azrael #40

No Man’s Land

• Batman: No Man’s Land #1
• Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-84
• Batman #563-564
• Detective Comics #730-731
• Legends of the Dark Knight #116

Hush

• Batman #608-619

The Black Mirror

• Detective Comics #871-881
• Arkham City #1-5

The Never Ending Battle

• Gotham Central #1-5
• Gotham Knights #33-36
• Batwoman: Elegy (Detective Comics #854-857)
• Legends of the Dark Knight #1-20
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1-4
• Batman Beyond (2010) #1-6