DC Comics to issue New 52 Summer Sampler

DC Comics is issuing a sampler that will have the first issues of some of the titles of the new 52, including Wonder Woman. The collection, available in May will include:

previews of six of our most anticipated collections of the summer: JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL 1: ORIGIN by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee; BATMAN VOL 1: THE COURT OF OWLS by Scott Snyder; GREEN LANTERN VOL 1: SINESTRO by Geoff Johns; WONDER WOMAN VOL 1: BLOOD by Brian Azzarello; SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL 1: SUPERMAN AND THE MEN OF STEEL by Grant Morrison and ANIMAL MAN VOL 1: THE HUNT by Jeff Lemire.

The sample, for which I could find no pricing, is being use as part of the promotion for the volume one collections of the new 52 also kicking off in May.

The promotion for the book says, “This revolutionary event was wholeheartedly embraced by fans and retailers, spurring the unprecedented sale of over 5 million comics in six weeks, the likes of which has not been seen in the industry in a decade.”

“Each title can be used as an easily accessible jumping on point; a great way to lure in new fans and lapsed fans, as well as build on our core base.”

Interesting to see which titles DC chose for the sampler. Was it reviews? Sales? I am happy to see Wonder Woman in  (as well as Batman and Animal Man which have both been excellent). The interesting part is the huge marketing plan behind the new 52 volume 1 titles:

(Source: edelweiss.abovethetreeline.com)