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The Star Wars saga is filled with many epic battles between the light and dark sides, each critical in determining the fate of the galaxy. These Battle Packs, available exclusively at Toys ‘R Us, capture two of those moments. On the frozen planet of Hoth, Luke Skywalker encounters the fierce wampa and must rely on his still-untested Force powers to escape an icy doom. And on barren Geonosis, armor-clad clone troopers and the massive droid army clash for the first time, a battle that heralded the galaxy-wide Clone Wars. The scene is set and forces in place to recreate some of the most epic scenes from the films, so don’t be left behind when the battle begins!
Hoth Patrol
The Rebels establish their new base on Hoth, a world of snow and ice where daytime temperatures are bone chilling and nighttime temperatures are deadly. Rebel patrols riding indigenous tauntauns venture into the freezing landscape to guard the base’s perimeter. On one of these routine patrols, Luke is captured by a wampa ice creature, one of the planet’s most vicious predators. The carnivorous wampa hunts its prey with stealth in spite of its size. Perfectly hidden by its white fur in the snowy Hoth landscape, the ice creature sneaks up on Luke and renders the unsuspecting Rebel unconscious with one swipe its massive hand. The wampa drags Luke back to its ice cave and suspends him from the ceiling, planning to make the Jedi its next meal. Only Luke’s skill with the Force saves him from an untimely end: he uses the Force to retrieve his lightsaber, which enables him to free himself from the ice and escape from the wampa.
STAP Attack
Obi-Wan arrives on Geonosis just as the Separatists pledge their support to Count Dooku. The Jedi is there as part of his investigation into the clone army’s creation, and accidentally uncovers the Separatist’s existence. He also discovers the huge droid manufacturing facilities on the planet and their dark purpose: to build a massive army for the Separatists to use in their quest to overthrow the Republic. Kenobi manages to relay this information before he is captured. The Jedi Council launches a rescue, which triggers a series of events that culminate in the first battle of the Clone Wars. Battle droids swarm into combat on Geonosis, a vast army under the control of the Separatists. Armed with blaster rifles, the battle droids face the clone troopers in combat: two forces both programmed to act with unwavering loyalty toward their creators. Single Trooper Aerial Platform (STAP) vehicles are used for reconnaissance and patrol by battle droids. These lightweight crafts are armed with blaster cannons, so they can also be deployed as support vehicles for larger crafts, as they are during the Battle of Geonosis.
Gather your forces for a droid attack, or channel the Force against a savage opponent. This opportunity will pass you by if you don’t get aboard your STAP or trusty tauntaun and head to Toys ‘R Us. May the FORCE be with you and stay tuned for more exciting news from Hasbro!
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Recreate Classic Battles with Battle Packs Available Exclusively at Toys ‘R Us
Stargate Atlantis 3 - Chevrons Locked!
The celebrated third series of action figures based on the Sci-Fi Channel hit series Stargate Atlantis are ready to embark on their most important mission to date – exploring your collection! Featuring characters from the third and fourth seasons, this assortment offers new faces, new uniforms, new threats and a bonus figure-sized Ancient Control Chair!
The core release will include Dr. Samantha Carter and Dr. Jennifer Keller as they appeared in the show’s fourth season, a hulking and imposing Wraith Drone, the limited Garrison Uniform Sheppard in his on-base black uniform and the Previews Exclusive warrior, Ronon Dex. Also included in each case will be a special edition case-topper figure featuring a new version of a Stargate legend – General Jack O’Neill in his blue garrison uniform! This limited figure will be included within each sealed case and will only be available from your local retailer.
As with past Stargate releases, this assortment was sculpted by Jean St. Jean Studios, stands 7 inches tall and features series-accurate costumes. The Ancient Control Chair will be distributed with Dr. Carter, Dr. Keller, Wraith Drone and Ronon, however each figure in the line will also include several accessories to further accent your Stargate displays.
For more information and to check the latest Stargate product releases, remember to visit www.diamondselecttoys.com – home of the best of all worlds!
Sentry Is Targeted By The Skrulls in Mighty Avengers!
The Skrull hunt continues! After the shocking reveal of a new Howling Commandos team in the last issue, Eisner-award winning writer, and the brain behind Secret Invasion, Brian Michael Bendis focuses on the Golden Guardian of Good in Mighty Avengers #14! This Secret Invasion tie-in, with eye popping art from rising star Khoi Pham (Incredible Hercules), answers the questions surrounding the erratic Sentry and arrives wrapped in a stunning cover by artist Marko Djurdjevic!
A continuing enigma to the Marvel Universe, Sentry’s fragile mental state makes him a ticking time bomb, leaving everyone around him in constant danger. In the Sentry’s darkest hour, one could only expect an appearance from his arch-nemesis, The Void…but how does this tie into the Skrull invasion?
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Mighty Avengers and all other Secret Invasion tie-ins as they continue to sell out at Diamond and as fans continue to ask “Who do you trust?”
What are the Skrulls’ plans for Bob Reynolds? How does his wife Lindy factor in? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Mighty Avengers #14!
MIGHTY AVENGERS #14 (MAR082207)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by KHOI PHAM
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/1/08, On-Sale—5/21/08
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Whedon & Cassaday's Groundbreaking ASTONISHING X-MEN Epic Concludes!
Too big for a normal issue, the conclusion to Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s groundbreaking X-Men epic arrives in Giant Size Astonishing X-Men #1! This double-sized issue brings Spider-Man, The Avengers and Fantastic Four into the battle with Breakworld—but will they aid the X-Men in their time of need? And even if they do help, how can the X-Men’s newest enemies be defeated in time to save the Earth? Cyclops and his team must put it all on the line—and one of the X-Men won’t be walking away from this fight. With a gorgeous wraparound cover by John Cassaday, featuring the Marvel Universe’s greatest heroes, and loaded with extras, Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1 is the X-Men comic that no X-Fan can afford to miss!
Wrapping up all the plot threads introduced in the series that changed the comic industry, one of the best selling creative teams of the decade bids farewell the to X-Men in Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1! But just who will make it back from this final battle…and will they ever be the same again? Plus, don’t miss the Giant Size Astonishing X-Men Poster, in stores now!
GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 (DEC072218)
GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 INKED VARIANT COVER (MAR088068)
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ …$4.99
FOC—5/8/08, On-Sale—5/28/08
GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN POSTER
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
On-Sale—NOW!
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Spider-Man’s Venomous New Foe Debuts On EntertainmentWeekly.Com!
The world’s most popular super hero has faced terrifying new threats in the top-selling (and thrice monthly!) Amazing Spider-Man, but now Spidey is about to encounter some familiar faces—and the debut of a character tied to one of his most iconic foes!
Head over to http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20196484,00.html to learn just how acclaimed writer Dan Slott and legendary artist John Romita Jr plan to show Spider-Man “New Ways To Die” this summer!
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THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS on DC UNIVERSE #0 (MAJOR SPOILER ALERT)
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2008/04/30/2008-04-30_the_flash_outruns_the_reaper_23_years_af-1.html
The Flash outruns the reaper 23 years after saving universe and dying
BY ETHAN SACKS
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Wednesday, April 30th 2008, 4:00 AM
Barry Allen was not a flash in the pan. Introduced in 1956 as The Flash in the DC comic Showcase, he lasted until 1985, when he was vaporized after preserving the cosmos.
Barry Allen was not a flash in the pan. Introduced in 1956 as The Flash in the DC comic Showcase, he lasted until 1985, when he was vaporized after preserving the cosmos.But in DC Universe 0, comic book folks have put Barry's pieces back together.
But in DC Universe 0, comic book folks have put Barry's pieces back together.
For a superhero who can run faster than the speed of light, it sure took him long enough to return.
DC Comics is reviving Barry Allen - aka The Flash - the popular superhero killed off by the publisher 23 years ago, the Daily News has learned.
Unlike other comic book deaths - even Superman went up, up and away for just a year - The Flash was so good at dying that his demise became part of comic book lore.
Many fans had come to like the character better dead than alive after he was disintegrated saving the universe.
"That's the point of comics - they don't have to die, because they're fictional creations," said Grant Morrison, one of the writers behind the comeback.
"We can do anything with them, and we can make them come back and make them defy death," Morrison said. "And that's why people read comics, to get away from the way life works, which is quite cruel and unheroic and ends in death.
"Not so fast, said comic historian Alan Kistler. "Barry's had this heroic sacrifice, which is the coolest thing you can do for a superhero," insisted Kistler - unaware that DC Comics will announce the Flash's resurrection today in the last panel of its "DC Universe #0."
"If you brought Barry back, the question is can you do anything to top it?
"Well, The Flash did save the entire comic book industry.
When the red-and-gold costumed speedster debuted in "Showcase #4" in 1956, super heroes were virtually extinct; Westerns and war comics were all the rage.
All that changed with the surprise sales success of The Flash, rejuvenating the likes of Superman and paving the way for future superheroes, including Spider-Man.
"Without Barry Allen, we'd still be reading comic books about cowboys," Geoff Johns, co-writer of the new Flash comics, told the Daily News.
Morrison and Johns had been waiting for the right moment to bring back their childhood hero. In Johns' words, "When the greatest evil comes back to the DC Universe, the greatest hero needed to return."
Comic hyperbole aside, Morrison believes that it won't take long for The Flash to get back up to speed, alongside his Justice League teammates, Batman and Wonder Woman.
"He's the God of the modern world," Morrison said. "People are doing more everyday, moving faster and I think the Flash can be their hero. I do think he's a superhero for now."
esacks@nydailynews.com
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
IN-STORES THIS WEEK FROM DYNAMITE! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA AND MORE!
A bit of news for you to start off another dynamite week! First up, of course, we have Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 3! Look for our own Project Superpowers: Death Defying Devil FCBD Edition at your local store. Don't have a local store? Check out http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ to find a store to check out on Free Comic Book Day!
Also, it looks like we'll be appearing at Wizard World Philly, right here across the bridge from our offices, including a couple of panels and a rare convention appearance by Garth Ennis! More details to come as we get closer to the show: http://www.wizardworld.com/
And speaking of Wizard, be sure to check out issue #202 for Alex Ross' Project Superpowers cover and an inside look at our latest smash series!
IN STORES APRIL 30, 2008
NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #7 By Jerwa, Herbert, Carvalho and Lucas!http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109164.html
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: NOV073466
Now a full "season" of 12 issues thanks to fan support! Issue #7 of Season Zero kicks off a brand new storyline by writer Brandon Jerwa and artist Jackson Herbert (w/Charles Carvalho)!
In this issue, our creative team takes a look at the Galactica herself, and the role the ship plays in the lives of those that serve aboard her. In coming issues, look for the development of the human model Cylons along with the return of Byron Dane, the man that Adama brought back from neutral space and let loose into the colonies! Cover art by Jackson Herbert Stjepan Sejic and a BSG photo cover!
IN STORES MAY 3, 2008
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EDITION - Featuring the Death Defying Devil!
IN STORES MAY 3, 2008
MAN WITH NO NAME: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLIER #1http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109682.html
THE BOYS #18http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109686.html
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #5http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109278.html
ADOLESCENT BLACK BELT RADIOACTIVE HAMSTERS #3http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109275.html
IN STORES MAY 14, 2008
BROTHERS IN ARMS #1http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109264.html
ARMY OF DARKNESS #9http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109501.html
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #3http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109271.html
ZORRO #3http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109497.html
RED SONJA #33http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109495.html
COMING SOON!
RED SONJA #34http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109685.html
ASK DYNAMITE:
Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"!
John writes: "Dynamite is doing a dynamite job with this new Zorro series! I love it! Very well done. The only critique I would have is the uniforms of the Mexican soldados were blue, not red. Other than that, I am enjoying this very much and look forward to future issues!"
Details, details! We kid, but it's the details that matter the most, right? Look for an explanation of sorts in Zorro #3 as we address the "blue vs. red" debate!
DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS:
ARMY OF DARKNESS/XENA: WHY NOT? #2 (WizardUniverse.com): "Though the main plot-Ash is confused for Autolycus by a bunch of thugs in a tavern (as well as Xena) and takes a beating meant for the king of thieves-reads a bit like an episode of 'Three's Company' (which lived and died on mistaken identity gags), there's still mindless fun to be had hanging out with Ash, Xena and Gabrielle. Such as trying to stop the diminutive Ash-It creature from using the Mininomicon from turning the faeries into demonic monsters! Layman gets the character's 'voices' just right, and his characterization of Ash carries over perfectly from the movie continuity.
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DC Comics Releases 4/30/08
ARRIVING IN STORES THIS WEEK: RELEASE DATE — APRIL 30, 2008
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
ACTION COMICS #864 FEB080212
ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC NOV070222
BLUE BEETLE #26 FEB080217
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #44 (JOHNNY DC) FEB080266
DC UNIVERSE: ZERO MAR080123
EX MACHINA #36 (WILDSTORM) FEB080271
FRIDAY THE 13TH: ABUSER AND THE ABUSED #1 (WILDSTORM) FEB080282
GON VOL. 4 (CMX) JAN080266
GREEN LANTERN #30 FEB080222
JACK OF FABLES #22 (VERTIGO) FEB080298
JSA CLASSIFIED #37 FEB080229
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #41 FEB080232
MYSTERY IN SPACE VOL. 2 TP JAN080205
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN VOL. 2 TP JAN080209
SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 06: TORMENT HC DEC070253
SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS TP (WILDSTORM) JAN080238
TEEN TITANS #58 FEB080188
TEEN TITANS GO! #54 (JOHNNY DC) FEB080264
TEEN TITANS: YEAR ONE #4 FEB080189
UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #8 FEB080197
DC DIRECTJUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: HEROES POSTER OCT070283
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: HEROES POSTER PREPACK OCT070284
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: VILLAINS POSTER OCT070285
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: VILLAINS POSTER PREPACK OCT070286
NEW GODS ACTION FIGURES BALANCED MASTER CASE SEP070303
NEW GODS ACTION FIGURES BALANCED HALF CASE SEP070304
NEW GODS ACTION FIGURES WEIGHTED MASTER CASE SEP070305
NEW GODS ACTION FIGURES WEIGHTED HALF CASE SEP070306
NEW GODS: LIGHTRAY ACTION FIGURE SEP070307
NEW GODS: ORION ACTION FIGURE SEP070308
NEW GODS: DARKSEID ACTION FIGURE SEP070309
PROMO ITEMSHOUSE OF MYSTERY PROMO POSTER JAN088064
ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK: RELEASE DATE — MAY 7, 2008
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11 DEC070213
ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11 VARIANT EDITION DEC070214
THE ALL NEW ATOM #23 MAR080161
AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO #2 (VERTIGO) MAR080224
BATMAN: DEATH MASK #2 MAR080156
BATMAN VS. THE SCARECROW MAR080154
COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #7 JAN080145
CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 2 (CMX) JAN080267
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #18 (VERTIGO) FEB080293
DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #3 MAR080136
DC UNIVERSE SPECIAL - JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA MAR080166
DETECTIVE COMICS #844 MAR080149
THE EXTERMINATORS #29 (VERTIGO) MAR080234
THE EXTERMINATORS VOL. 4: CROSSFIRE AND COLLATERAL TP (VERTIGO) JAN080250
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 (VERTIGO) MAR080225
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 VARIANT EDITION (VERTIGO) MAR080226
INFINITY INC. #9 MAR080175
JLA PRESENTS: AZTEK - THE ULTIMATE MAN TP JAN080199
JONAH HEX #31 MAR080176
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #45 (JOHNNY DC) MAR080198
KIICHI AND THE MAGIC BOOKS VOL. 1 (CMX) JAN080260
LOONEY TUNES #162 (JOHNNY DC) MAR080205
METAL MEN #8 MAR080178
MIDNIGHTER #19 (WILDSTORM) MAR080213
NEW DYNAMIX #3 (WILDSTORM) MAR080211
NIGHTWING #144 MAR080150
NORTHLANDERS #6 (VERTIGO) MAR080238
THE QUESTION VOL. 2: POISONED GROUND TP JAN080207
RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #1 MAR080129
RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #1 VARIANT EDITION MAR080130
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 24 HC DEC070272
SUPERGIRL #29 MAR080160
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: RAISING CAIN #1 (WILDSTORM) MAR080217
TOR #1 MAR080147
THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #8 (VERTIGO) MAR080236
WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #1 MAR080131
DC DIRECT SMALLVILLE SERIES 2 MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT OCT070269
SMALLVILLE SERIES 2 INNER CASE ASSORTMENT OCT070270
SMALLVILLE SERIES 2: IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE OCT070271
SMALLVILLE SERIES 2: GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE OCT070272
SMALLVILLE SERIES 2: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE OCT070273
SMALLVILLE SERIES 2: AQUAMAN ACTION FIGURE OCT070274
SMALLVILLE SERIES 2: CYBORG ACTION FIGURE OCT070275
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 2: BATWOMAN BUST OCT070287
ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS: RELEASE DATE — MAY 14, 2008
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
100 BULLETS #91 (VERTIGO) MAR080222
52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN TP FEB080236
BAT LASH #6 MAR080142
BATMAN #676 FEB080199
BATMAN #676 VARIANT EDITION FEB080200
BATMAN: THE JOKER'S LAST LAUGH TP FEB080248
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #17 MAR080153
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #45 (JOHNNY DC) MAR080197
BATMAN: THE RESURRECTION OF RA'S AL GHUL HC JAN080194
BOOSTER GOLD #9 MAR080140
BOOSTER GOLD VOL. 1: 52 PICK-UP HC JAN080195
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #25 (JOHNNY DC) MAR080201
CHECKMATE: THE FALL OF THE WALL VOL. 03 TP FEB080247
DMZ #31 (VERTIGO) MAR080228
FINAL CRISIS: SKETCHBOOK MAR080125
GEN13 #20 (WILDSTORM) MAR080212
GOTHAM UNDERGROUND #8 MAR080143
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #8 MAR080138
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #24 MAR080169
GREEN LANTERN: NO FEAR TP FEB080244
HUNTRESS: YEAR ONE #1 MAR080127
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15 FEB080227
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15 VARIANT EDITION FEB080228
KING OF CARDS VOL. 4 (CMX) FEB080309
THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #14 (JOHNNY DC) MAR080199
THE LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS #1 (WILDSTORM) MAR080207
MAD KIDS #11 MAR080203
MAD MAGAZINE #490 MAR080202
NUMBER OF THE BEAST #3 (WILDSTORM) MAR080209
SIMON DARK #8 MAR080155
SUPERMAN #676 MAR080146
TINY TITANS #4 (JOHNNY DC)
MAR080195
TITANS #2 MAR080132
THE UN-MEN #10 (VERTIGO) MAR080240
VERTIGO: FIRST CUT TP (VERTIGO) FEB080299
WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY VOL. 2 TP (WILDSTORM) FEB080280
WONDER WOMAN #20 MAR080179
YOUNG LIARS #3 (VERTIGO) MAR080239
DC DIRECT COMIC BOOK COVER PORTFOLIO #1: WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SEP070310
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 BALANCED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT OCT070262
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 BALANCED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT CT070263
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE OCT070264
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: TERRA ACTION FIGURE OCT070265
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE OCT070266
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 WEIGHTED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT OCT070267
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 WEIGHTED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT) OCT070268
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DC Comics Shipping Changes 4/30/08
SHIPPING CHANGES
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS
Title Diamond Current Solicited
Item Code In-Store Date In-Store Date
ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC NOV070222 4/30/08 3/26/08
GON VOL. 4 (CMX) JAN080266 4/30/08 4/23/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HEROES POSTER (DC DIRECT) OCT070283 4/30/08 5/21/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HEROES POSTER PREPACK (DC DIRECT)
OCT070284 4/30/08 5/21/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VILLAINS POSTER (DC DIRECT) OCT070285 4/30/08 5/21/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VILLAINS POSTER PREPACK (DC DIRECT)
OCT070286 4/30/08 5/21/08
MYSTERY IN SPACE VOL. 2 TP JAN080205 4/30/08 4/23/08
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN VOL. 2 TP
JAN080209 4/30/08 4/23/08
SUPERMAN/ BATMAN VOL. 06: TORMENT HC DEC070253 4/30/08 4/23/08
SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS TP (WILDSTORM) JAN080238 4/30/08 4/23/08
ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11 DEC070213 5/7/08 2/13/08
ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11 VARIANT EDITION DEC070214 5/7/08 2/13/08
COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #7 JAN080145 5/7/08 3/19/08
CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 2 (CMX) JAN080267 5/7/08 4/30/08
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #18 (VERTIGO) FEB080293 5/7/08 4/30/08
THE EXTERMINATORS VOL. 4: CROSSFIRE AND COLLATERAL TP (VERTIGO)
JAN080250 5/7/08 4/30/08
JLA PRESENTS: AZTEK - THE ULTIMATE MAN TP JAN080199 5/7/08 4/30/08
KIICHI AND THE MAGIC BOOKS VOL. 1 (CMX) JAN080260 5/7/08 4/30/08
THE QUESTION VOL. 2: POISONED GROUND TP JAN080207 5/7/08 4/30/08
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 24 HC DEC070272 5/7/08 4/30/08
52 AFTERMATH :THE FOUR HORSEMEN TP FEB080236 5/14/08 5/7/08
BATMAN #676 FEB080199 5/14/08 4/23/08
BATMAN #676 VARIANT EDITION FEB080200 5/14/08 4/23/08
BATMAN :THE JOKER'S LAST LAUGH TP FEB080248 5/14/08 5/7/08
BATMAN: THE RESURRECTION OF RA’S AL GHUL HC JAN080194 5/14/08 5/7/08
BOOSTER GOLD VOL. 1: 52 PICK-UP HC JAN080195 5/14/08 5/7/08
CHECKMATE: THE FALL OF THE WALL VOL. 03 TP FEB080247 5/14/08 5/7/08
COMIC BOOK COVER PORTFOLIO #1: WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE (DC DIRECT)
SEP070310 5/14/08 4/9/08
GREEN LANTERN: NO FEAR TP FEB080244 5/14/08 5/7/08
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15 FEB080227 5/14/08 4/23/08
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15 VARIANT EDITION FEB080228 5/14/08 4/23/08
KING OF CARDS VOL. 4 (CMX) FEB080309 5/14/08 5/7/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 BALANCED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
OCT070262 5/14/08 5/21/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 BALANCED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
OCT070263 5/14/08 5/21/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
OCT070264 5/14/08 5/21/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: TERRA ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) OCT070265 5/14/08 5/21/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) OCT070266 5/14/08 5/21/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 WEIGHTED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
OCT070267 5/14/08 5/21/08
NEW TEEN TITANS SERIES 2 WEIGHTED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
OCT070268 5/14/08 5/21/08
VERTIGO: FIRST CUT TP (VERTIGO) FEB080299 5/14/08 5/7/08
WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY VOL. 2 TP (WILDSTORM) FEB080280 5/14/08 5/17/08
BATMAN VS. TWO-FACE TP FEB080249 5/21/08 5/14/08
BIZARRO 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE (DC DIRECT) OCT070276 5/21/08 5/28/08
COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #8 FEB080182 5/21/08 4/23/08
DOKKOIDA?! VOL. 2 (CMX) FEB080312 5/21/08 5/14/08
FABLES #73 (VERTIGO) MAR080230 5/21/08 5/14/08
JUSTICE VOL. 1 TP FEB080252 5/21/08 5/14/08
LOVELESS #24 (VERTIGO) FEB080301 5/21/08 4/23/08
SCALPED #17 (VERTIGO) MAR080235 5/21/08 5/7/08
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN VOL. 3 TP FEB080257 5/21/08 5/14/08
SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD HC JAN080204 5/21/08 5/14/08
SWAN VOL. 13 (CMX) FEB080310 5/21/08 5/14/08
TWO FLOWERS FOR THE DRAGON VOL. 1 (CMX) FEB080308 5/21/08 5/7/08
VENUS IN LOVE VOL. 3 (CMX) FEB080311 5/21/08 5/14/08
THE ALL NEW ATOM VOL. 3: THE HUNT FOR RAY PALMER TP FEB080246 5/28/08 5/21/08
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #10 FEB080203 5/28/08 4/30/08
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #10 VARIANT EDITION
FEB080204 5/28/08 4/30/08
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #11 MAR080157 5/28/08 5/14/08
APOTHECARIUS ARGENTUM VOL. 5 (CMX) FEB080313 5/28/08 5/21/08
BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE TP FEB080237 5/28/08 5/21/08
COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS VOL. 1 TP FEB080238 5/28/08 5/21/08
HEROES SC (WILDSTORM) FEB080287 5/28/08 5/21/08
JACK KIRBY’S O.M.A.C.: ONE MAN ARMY CORPS HC JAN080196 5/28/08 5/21/08
LOVELESS VOL. 3: BLACKWATER FALLS TP (VERTIGO) FEB080302 5/28/08 5/21/08
PALETTE OF 12 SECRET COLORS VOL. 3 (CMX) FEB080314 5/28/08 5/21/08
SALVATION RUN #7 MAR080141 5/28/08 5/7/08
SALVATION RUN #7 VARIANT EDITION JAN088283 5/28/08 5/7/08
THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC JAN080203 5/28/08 5/21/08
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF KRYPTON TP FEB080253 5/28/08 5/21/08
ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 HC (VERTIGO) JAN080242 6/4/08 5/28/08
BATMAN VS. THE JOKER STATUE (DC DIRECT) OCT070261 6/4/08 5/14/08
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #19 (VERTIGO) MAR080223 6/4/08 5/28/08
FABLES VOL. 10: THE GOOD PRINCE TP (VERTIGO) FEB080297 6/4/08 5/28/08
INFINITY INC. VOL. 1: LUTHOR’S MONSTERS TP FEB080241 6/4/08 5/28/08
KEY TO THE KINGDOM VOL. 4 (CMX) FEB080315 6/4/08 5/28/08
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: 1,050 YEARS IN THE FUTURE TP FEB080239 6/4/08 5/28/08
ORFINA VOL. 3 (CMX) FEB080316 6/4/08 5/28/08
SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC JAN080201 6/4/08 5/28/08
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE HAUNTED TANK VOL. 2 TP FEB080258 6/4/08 5/28/08
TOM STRONG BOOK 6 TP (ABC) FEB080281 6/4/08 5/28/08
BURNOUT (MINX) FEB080289 6/11/08 6/4/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE INJUSTICE LEAGUE HC FEB080251 6/11/08 6/4/08
THE QUESTION: THE FIVE BOOKS OF BLOOD HC FEB080240 6/11/08 6/4/08
JACK OF FABLES #23 (VERTIGO) MAR080231 6/18/08 5/28/08
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: BLACK DOSSIER - THE ABSOLUTE EDITION HC (ABC)
JAN080240 7/30/08 6/11/08
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500 Fresh Digital Comics Hit Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited
Marvel Comics, has just added 500 more issues to their online digital comic service. Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited offers subscribers the ability to catch up on stories both new and old from the comfort of their own home and now it's is even bigger! As the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man movies prepare to rock the box office this summer, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited has added a plethora of Hulk and Iron Man digital comics for subscribers to enjoy. Read up on your favorite heroes before they make their big screen appearances this summer!
Older issues will keep fans feeling nostalgic like Amazing Fantasy, Tales to Astonish, Tales of Suspense and Strange Tales, while those looking for more recent comics can read new digital comics of Young Avengers, New Avengers and much more. All of these and a ton more have been digitized for your reading pleasure. See the entire list of 500 here.
The greatest collection of Marvel comics ever assembled online, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited now offers over 3,500 titles. In addition to today’s 500 comic insertion, there are over 25 new digital comics added every week from Monday through Friday!
Be sure to head on over to Marvel.com and get into the action at Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.
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Living Dead Dolls 16 1st look
A look at LDD 16.
Coming in October 2008.
No other pix available at this time.
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Hulk #3 Smashes Through To A New Printing!
One of this year’s hottest new series sells-out at Diamond immediately again, as the red-hot Hulk #3 returns with a new printing! The incredible creative team of Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated writer Jeph Loeb (Ultimates 3, television’s Heroes) and superstar artist Ed McGuinness continue their rampage as the Red Hulk battles A-Bomb and…the Hulk? Hulk #3 Second Printing Variant features the incomparable interior art of Ed McGuinness on a new cover depicting two of Marvel’s greatest powerhouses meeting for the first time!
“Oh. My. Gosh.” Loeb exclaimed, "I'm amazed and so grateful for our continued success -- three issues and three sellouts! Ed and I set out to have fun on this title and clearly the retailers and readers are having a blast too! We know that everyone is spoiling for the Red Hulk vs. Green Hulk match-up and this one sets the stage. So, hang on, true believers, the real smashing is still to come! Thanks to everyone, in particular our amazing team of Dex, Jason and Richard who knock themselves out every issue delivering the goods!”
With every issue of Hulk selling out almost immediately, and multiple printings still red-hot, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of this series. Now that Hulk and Red Hulk have met, what’s next? HULKS SMASH!
Please note that copies of Hulk #3 may still be available at the retail level.
HULK #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAR088088) Written by JEPH LOEBPencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Inked by DEXTER VINES
Colored by JASON KEITH
Rated A…$2.99
FOC—5/8/08, On-Sale—5/28/08
Monday, April 28, 2008
New Animated characters revealed!
Coming back at you again from Botcon in Cincinatti with an unexpected surprise! We just revealed the never before seen Transformers: Animated characters from Deluxe W408 and Leader W208. They are too cool to talk about, so you got to just check them out for yourself!
Deluxe W4 08
SWOOP
SENTINEL PRIME
ELITE GUARD BUMBLEBEE
Leader W2 08
ULTRA MAGNUS
News from Botcon: Transformers Animated
Coming to you from Botcon in Cincinatti, check out the latest and greatest from the Transformers: Animated product line!
The new Transformers: Animated series brings exciting new battles and adventures to Cartoon Network every Saturday morning! With great action and cool characters you can be sure to be entertained! Our designers coupled the stylistic design from the animation with fun product features to bring these characters to life in ways you could not imagine, taking the Autobot and Decepticon battle from the TV screen straight to you.
By the way, stay on the look out for the future of the Transformers Animated line. We may introduce new characters along with our more traditional ones, but there will always be homage to the G1 series mixed in (HINT, HINT).
2008 Assortments
Animated Supreme Assortment
Watch out for the Supreme Assortment, Roll Out Command Optimus Prime. He is larger then life with a cool and unique conversion style to switch him from vehicle to robot mode. This is the first time Optimus Prime has ever appeared in the line at this scale!
Animated Leader Assortment
In the Leader assortment Megatron stands his ground with a large, signature arm cannon. Plus, he has specific styling connecting to the character’s G1 heritage. This assortment features phrases as well as lights and sounds.
Animated Deluxe Assortment
Our most popular scale, the character conversion from vehicle to robot seamlessly mirrors the conversion in the TV program making the connection between toy and entertainment that much sweeter.
Animated Voyager Assortment
The characters and styling are direct from the Transformers: Animated series. These action figures are larger scale for more fun, playing action!
Optimus Prime vs. Megatron The Battle Begins pack
Get ready to battle! This pack includes new Transformers: Animated versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron posed and ready for battle with over-sized weapons. Includes a DVD with 22 minutes of content that shows where the battle began with Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Optimus Prime Shift Tech game
With 15 games, you can quest through the world of Transformers: Animated as Optimus Prime in both robot or vehicle mode with one quick pull of the controller.
Animated Power Bots Assortment
Younger kids can experience the fun of Bumblebee in a non-transforming figure with amazing action features, sounds, and speech!
Animated Activators Assortment
Just one touch triggers spring-loaded conversion that gets these scout-scale Animated Autobot and Decepticon warriors ready for action faster then you can imagine.
Animated Battle Blaster Assortment
Bring Optimus Prime to life with a single pull when in vehicle mode to convert into his signature weapon! Features electronic lights, sounds, and phrases for the ultimate action.
Animated Bumper Battlers Assortment
Bumper Battlers match the personality of Animated characters with great crash and bash play. Hit the front bumper to activate robot mode or crash the toys into each other for more action! Plus, push the Autobot shields to activate cool sounds and phrases.
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