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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.

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.

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EVERYONE’S TALKIN’ ABOUT “BEFORE WATCHMEN”

It's official. BEFORE WATCHMEN has officially been announced. To see the covers and read exclusive interviews with the writers of the seven mini-series, as well as the CURSE OF THE CRIMSON CORSAIR back-up story to be featured in each issue, visit the following media outlets.

• USA Today: RORSCHACH – Interview with writer Brian Azzarello

• LA Times Hero Complex: MINUTEMEN – Interview with writer/artist Darwyn Cooke

• The New York Times: THE COMEDIAN – Interview with writer Brian Azzarello

• Entertainment Weekly: SILK SPECTRE – Interview with writer Darwyn Cooke

• The Hollywood Reporter: NITE OWL – Interview with writer J. Michael Straczynski

• Wired: OZYMANDIAS – Interview with writer Len Wein

• Comic Book Resources: DR. MANHATTAN – Interview with writer J. Michael Straczynski

• Associated Press: CURSE OF THE CRIMSON CORSAIR – Interview with writer Len Wein and artist John Higgins

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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.

USA TODAY has a sneak peek at RED LANTERNS #6. "I really liked the idea of taking these monsters, who are normally portrayed as wild forces of destruction, and really getting under their skin, finding out what made them rage and where their rage might lead them (and) making them individual," series writer Peter Milligan said of the Red Lantern Corps.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES posted the first five pages of ACTION COMICS #6, NEWSARAMA debuted a sequence from BATWING #6, COMICVINE has your first look at HAWK AND DOVE #6 and IFANBOY previewed STATIC SHOCK #6.

Meanwhile, MAXIM has a glance at SWAMP THING #6 and WIRED’s GEEKDAD gave you a taste of the new back-up story in MEN OF WAR #6. GAWKER’s KOTAKU has a sneak peek at JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #6 and GAWKER’s IO9 showed you the first five pages of STORMWATCH #6. And over at IGN, take a first look at DETECTIVE COMICS #6.

Social media buff? Then check out the exclusive previews of GREEN ARROW #6 and O.M.A.C. #6 on DC Comics’ official Google+ and Facebook pages.

And in case you missed our blog post linking to it earlier today, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has your first look at ANIMAL MAN #6 and an interview with series writer Jeff Lemire about the issue, which depicts the independent film that Buddy Baker starred in.

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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.

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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

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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)

PREVIEWS OF WEDNESDAY’S DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 RELEASES

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

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY had an exclusive preview of BATMAN #5, and USA TODAY had a first look at NIGHTWING #5, featuring an interview with writer Kyle Higgins. Higgins laid out a key distinction between Gotham’s heroes, saying that "the difference between Dick and Bruce has always been that Bruce does what he does out of this sense of guilt and this feeling he has to. And Dick Grayson does what he does because he genuinely enjoys helping people. He's a much more empathetic character and he's someone who enjoys people and interaction.” MTV GEEK ran a sneak peek at RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #5, NEWSARAMA ran a first look at BIRDS OF PREY #5 and pages from CATWOMAN #5 were featured on the DC COMICS FACEBOOK PAGE.

Beyond the BATMAN books, GAWKER’S KOTAKU had an exclusive preview of WONDER WOMAN #5, IGN offered a first look at CAPTAIN ATOM #5, SUPERGIRL #5 was featured on WIRED’S GEEK DAD and POPMATTERS showcased a sequence from DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #5.

Head over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES for a first look at LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #5, and check out pages from GREEN LANTERN CORPS #5 on COMICVINE and BLUE BEETLE #5 at IFANBOY.

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

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.

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The Best of 2011

There’s still glitter on the streets. Fridges are filled with half-empty bottles of champagne and gyms are extra crowded due to people working on their resolutions. And while we celebrate the beginning of a new year, there’s no better way to ring in 2012 than to reflect on the successes of 2011.

The DC offices were closed all of last week, but that doesn’t mean that press didn’t continue to roll in. Below, take a look at some of the year-end “best of” lists that ran.

CNN’s GEEK OUT highlighted ANIMAL MAN, BATWOMAN, THE FLASH, I, VAMPIRE and JOE THE BARBARIAN in an article about the “unprecedented creativity” in comic books in 2011.

THE ONION’s A.V. CLUB’s list of the best comic books of 2011 included DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN, BATWOMAN and ANIMAL MAN. The article also gave individual honors to WONDER WOMAN, O.M.A.C. and JIMMY OLSEN.

GAWKER’s IO9 featured SPACEMAN, ANIMAL MAN, SWAMP THING, BATMAN and FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.HA.D.E. on their list of the best science fiction and fantasy comic books of 2011.

COMPLEX MAGAZINE’s list of top 25 comic books of 2011 included FLASHPOINT, JUSTICE LEAGUE, NORTHLANDERS, SWAMP THING, WONDER WOMAN, BATWOMAN, ACTION COMICS, DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN and ANIMAL MAN.

BLOODY DISGUSTING’s list of top 10 comic books of 2011 included SWEET TOOTH, DETECTIVE COMICS, BATWOMAN and ANIMAL MAN.

AFTER ELLEN highlighted BATWOMAN in their 2011 review of books.

SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE named DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 the biggest comic book story of 2011.

POPDOSE included BATWOMAN, SCALPED and XOMBI on their list of favorite comics of 2011.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES’ list of top 100 comics of 2011 included BATMAN INCORPORATED, HELLBLAZER, XOMBI, FRANKENSTEIN AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E., THE UNWRITTEN, SWEET TOOTH, THE SHADE, ALL-STAR WESTERN, JONAH HEX, AMERICAN VAMPIRE, FLASHPOINT: BATMAN KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE, O.M.A.C., FABLES, IZOMBIE, BATGIRL, BATMAN, AQUAMAN, ACTION COMICS, SWAMP THING, WONDER WOMAN, BATWOMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, SCALPED and ANIMAL MAN.

IFANBOY declared DC Comics as their “Publisher of the Year.” Their list of best new books in 2011 included ANIMAL MAN, SPACEMAN, BATMAN and ACTION COMICS. Meanwhile, their list of the top 10 comic events of 2011 included DC: RETROACTIVE and the STAR TREK/LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES crossover, while FLASHPOINT and DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 took the top two spots. And their list of 2011’s best comic book writers included Jeff Lemire (ANIMAL MAN/FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E./SWEET TOOTH), Brian Azzarello (WONDER WOMAN/100 BULLETS/SPACEMAN), and taking the #1 spot was Scott Snyder (BATMAN/SWAMP THING/DETECTIVE COMICS/AMERICAN VAMPIRE).

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

To help kick off 2012, here's a round up of exclusive previews from the first round of fifth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

ACTION COMICS # 5, written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang, depict's Kal-El's escape from Krypton, and offers a new twist on this iconic sequence which we're seeing for the first time in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. WIRED ran the exclusive preview of the issue on their homepage, with a preview that was shared between their GEEKDAD and UNDERWIRE blogs.

USA TODAY previewed ANIMAL MAN #5 and interviewed series writer Jeff Lemire. "They don't want her put into harm's way," Lemire said of Buddy and Ellen and their powerful daughter, Maxine. "It's really that tension of knowing that they may have to give her up and the greater good might be something that they have to consider rather than just being a family, and whether or not they're willing to do that is going to cause a lot of tension in their marriage and a lot of tension just thematically moving forward."

GAWKER’s KOTAKU debuted five pages from DETECTIVE COMICS #5 and GAWKER’s IO9 has your first look at BATWING #5. Meanwhile, UGO posted the first four pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #5 and COMICVINE has a sneak peek at GREEN ARROW #5. Over at IGN, check out a sequence from MEN OF WAR #5. Meanwhile, REVOLVER MAGAZINE showed pages from O.M.A.C. #5, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES has a glance at SWAMP THING #5, NEWSARAMA previewed RED LANTERNS #5 and IFANBOY has your premiere look at STORMWATCH #5. MTV GEEK ran an exclusive preview of STATIC SHOCK #5 and DC Comics’ official Facebook page posted four pages from HAWK AND DOVE #5.

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Previews of Next Week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases

Next week, the DC offices will be closed for the holidays. However, that’s not stopping the final batch of fourth issues of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 from landing in comic book stores on Wednesday. Previews of the various issues have been running for the past few days across the Internet and we’ve compiled them all here on THE SOURCE for your convenience.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY continued previewing DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 on their homepage by premiering an exciting sequence from SUPERMAN #4.

USA TODAY interviewed BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT writer David Finch and ran an exclusive preview of issue #4. “She's a character who can never be caught but loves to be chased," Finch said of the White Rabbit. “It's such a great playful character, and she's a lot of fun to draw. It seems like she's connecting (with fans), which is great.”

And if that’s not enough of the Justice League family for you, MAXIM had a preview of AQUAMAN #4, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES’ HERO COMPLEX debuted pages from THE FLASH #4, GAWKER’s IO9 showed a sequence from THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #4 and MTV GEEK had a first look at THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #4.

Over on the darker side of things, REVOLVER MAGAZINE had a preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #4 and FEARNET had a sneak peek at I, VAMPIRE #4.

PASTE MAGAZINE invited you to see nineteenth century Gotham City in ALL-STAR WESTERN #4, COMICVINE previewed VOODOO #4 and NEWSARAMA posted a first look at BLACKHAWKS #4.

In IGN’s exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERNS: NEW GUARDIANS #4, Larfleeze breached the sacred citadel of the Guardians of the Universe. Meanwhile, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES’ sneak peek at TEEN TITANS #4 depicted a shared contemplative moment for team members Celine and Miguel.

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