Previews Catalog for January 2010

Page 80 DC Comics

First Wave #1

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by RAGS MORALES
DC’s shocking new pulp universe is finally unveiled! In the shadows of the War, the roots of the Golden Tree cabal grew deep into the heart of a fallen world… and the leaders at the heart of this secret organization see no place in their utopia for heroism. Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to their advance - until now. Central City’s mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well. But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is the Batman? Eisner Award winner Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, JOKER) and superstar Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) craft a DC universe like you’ve never seen before! It’s a world with no supermen, only mortal men… Death can come at any moment, and adventure can still be found at every corner of the map! Will Doc Savage be the first to lead the coming world or the last to be crushed under its heel?

Arcane Comics says…  First Wave looks like a return to the pulp roots of DC Comics.  Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Joker) is penning this tale about DC super heroes without super powers.  This book looks like its going to be a gritty and dirty continuation of what Brian started with the DC Comics Batman Doc Savage special.