DC COMICS APRIL 2009 SOLICITATIONS

TRINITY #44-48
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Ande Parks, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher
Covers by Shane Davis & John Dell and Jesus Merino
Earth – and all of reality – is under assault from space, magic forces, other dimensions and more! But if Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman changed forever, does it mean salvation for everybody else – or disaster? The Trinity leads DC's heroes and some surprising allies in a sprawling battle to save reality! Featuring Krona, Morgaine Le Fey, the Crime Syndicate, Despero, Enigma, the JLA and loads of other DC heroes and villains!
Issue #44 on sale April 1; issue #45 on sale April 8; issue #46 on sale April 15; issue #47 on sale April 22, issue #48 on sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #2
Written by Tony Daniel
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Covers by Tony Daniel
With the destruction of Arkham Asylum and dozens of Gotham City’s most lethal villains rioting through the streets, it would seem that Nightwing, Robin and their allies have their hands full. But they hadn’t counted on the return of Batman himself! But is it really The Dark Knight? If so, why is he acting so strangely? And if not, is this a threat that could mean the destruction of Gotham?
This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle shifts to the next level with a face-off and ending that will have everybody talking. Who has earned the right to be Batman? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Who will ultimately win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 8 • 2 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US


BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – MAN-BAT #1
Written by Joe Harris
Art by Jim Calafiore
Cover by Ladrönn
Spinning out of the events in BATTLE FOR THE COWL, Gotham City is in chaos and the villains of Arkham Asylum are running amok. One such villain is the evil Doctor Phosphorus who seeks out another scientist in this one-shot to help him grow even more powerful. But when that scientist is Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. Man-Bat, Doctor Phosphorus – and all of Gotham – will get much more than they bargained for!
On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – ARKHAM ASYLUM #1
Written by David Hine
Art by Jeremy Haun
Cover by Ladrönn
Gotham City has become a place of nightmares and madness. At its poisoned heart lies Arkham Asylum. For decades the lunacy has been kept under control by Batman and contained within the walls of Arkham. But with Batman gone, what happens once the walls come tumbling down? In this one-shot, will the Asylum’s administrator Dr. Jeremiah Arkham fall prey to the madness that has plagued so many of his inmates? Or will he seize this opportunity to usher in a new era for Gotham’s most haunted institution?
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – THE UNDERGROUND #1
Written by Chris Yost
Art by Pablo Raimondi
Cover by Ladrönn
With Batman gone, the villains have descended on Gotham! A who's who of Bat-villains star in this one-shot including Catwoman, the Riddler, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, The Penguin and Ra's Al Ghul. What kind of havoc will these villains wreak on a city that's already on the verge of implosion? Who will oppose them? And could they all work together to take down Gotham City – or will they just destroy each other? Find out when THE UNDERGROUND rises!
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT #2
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Frazer Irving
Cover by Guillem March
The Suit of Sorrows worn by Azrael grants the power of wrathful vengeance. It magnifies the wearer's sins of imperfection. It is a death sentence waiting to be exacted. So then why do so many people want it? And why does Azrael, the new soldier for the Order of Purity, refuse to give it up even when he knows it will eventually kill him? With Gotham City torn apart by BATTLE FOR THE COWL, the new Azrael seeks to fill the void left by Batman's absence and redeem his tainted legacy, but the League of Assassins wants the suit for Talia and her own heir to The Dark Knight's mantle. And through it all, someone watches, waiting to snatch the prize from the winner...
On sale April 22 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


ORACLE #2
Written by Kevin VanHook
Art by Don Kramer & Jay Leisten
Cover by Guillem March
The Calculator will go to any lengths to save the life of his daughter Wendy – even if it means using remnants of the Anti-Life Equation to do so! But when Oracle intervenes, she soon finds out that the Calculator has been killing Internet hackers from across the globe to get his hands on the Equation, and the final name on his list is hers!
On sale April 15 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #28
Written by Christina Weir & Nunzio DiFilipis
Art and cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & Kevin Nowlan
“New Dawn” Part 3 of 3! Forced to work side by side, Batman and the Riddler may end up together forever…trapped inside King Tut’s Tomb! Concluding Batman’s first comic book encounter with the cursed King Tut!
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #12
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Kelley Jones
Blood will run and people will scream in the final chapter of this mysterious and macabre maxiseries! The Dark Knight takes on the monstrous Midnight for the fate of Gotham City, but things do not end well for either hero or villain, and neither Batman nor Gotham will ever be the same after Midnight...
On sale April 29 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE OUTSIDERS #17
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
“The Deep” part 3 of 6! While The Outsiders find their hands full dealing with a new group called the Thrashers, a battle of the minds between Jack Ryder and his Creeper persona shakes the group to its core. And in the shadows, The Insiders make an offer to Deathstroke that he can't refuse. All this plus Owlman tries proving himself to the team!
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #2
Written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Gary Frank
Variant cover by Pete Woods
Superman thought that joining his people on New Krypton would allow him to ease some of the tension between Earth and his people, but lately nothing’s been easy for the Man of Steel! Alura still shows no signs of becoming the kind of leader Superman wants her to be. The people of New Krypton still don’t understand the responsibilities that come with their new abilities. And as for Zod? Superman doesn’t even know where to start with Zod. All The Man of Steel knows is that he can’t be trusted. And Zod is about to prove Superman right.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Pete Woods). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 8 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


ACTION COMICS #876
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jose
Cover by Andrew Robinson
Enter: Ursa!
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUPERMAN #687
Written by James Robinson
Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes
Cover by Andrew Robinson
Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis’s new champion – unfortunately Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in the “New Krypton” saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments from a city that assumes he’s Kryptonian. Oh, and there’s also the not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police must deal with the Prankster’s new wave of murderous fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world without Superman.
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUPERGIRL #40
Written by Sterling Gates
Art by Jamal Igle & Jon Sibal
Cover by Joshua Middleton
“Who is Superwoman?” part 4! Following last issue, Supergirl must decide what to do with a shocking piece of information that casts all of “New Krypton” in a new light! Meanwhile, Lois begins putting together clues regarding the body found in Metropolis Harbor and the strange message it was broadcasting.
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUPERMAN/BATMAN #58-59
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Part 2 and 3 of "Nanopolis”! Guest writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning join Mike Johnson and superstar artist Whilce Portacio (WETWORKS, BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL) to take you to a place The World's Finest heroes have never been before! In issue #58, Batman risks everything to save The Man of Steel, but can even his newest Bat-technology help against an unprecedented threat? And in issue #59, it’s an out-of-control Superman vs. The Dark Knight, with the lives of both men hanging in the balance! Look out for two issues in one month to conclude “Nanopolis”!
Issue #58 on sale April 15; issue #59 on sale April 29
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver
Through the decades, many heroes have taken the mantle of The Flash, but they all ride the lightning that crackles in the wake of the greatest hero the DC Universe has ever known, the man who sacrificed himself to save the Multiverse: Barry Allen!
Following the events of FINAL CRISIS, Barry has beaten death and returned to a fast-paced world that a man out of time wouldn’t recognize. Or is it a world that is only just now catching up? All the running he’s done before was just a warmup for the high-speed race that he and every other Flash must now run, because even though one speedster might have beaten death, another has just turned up dead! From Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, the visionaries responsible for the blockbuster GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR, comes the start of an explosive and jaw-dropping epic that will reintroduce to the modern age the hero who single-handedly birthed the Silver Age of comics! DC history will be made, and the Flash legacy will be redefined!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 1 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US


JONAH HEX #42
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
It’s Jonah Hex as you’ve never seen him before: as a kid! During a particularly tense duel, Jonah is reminded of the lessons of his childhood. And to say that Jonah’s father was a believer in “tough love” is the understatement of the year!
On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BOOSTER GOLD #19
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
It’s the aftermath of the “Reality Lost” arc as Booster Gold learns the dire consequences of time travel from Time Master Rip Hunter. And the toughest lesson learned involves understanding how keeping his sister Goldstar alive could be more dangerous than anyone ever dreamed.
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #19
Written by Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Mike Norton & Josef Rubinstein
Cover by Ladrönn
Black Canary confronts the new vigilante known as Cupid over her sick obsession with Green Arrow and the trail of dead bodies Cupid has left at his feet. But don’t expect Cupid to go down without a fight!
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


DEAD ROMEO #1
Written by Jesse Blaze Snider
Art and cover by Ryan Benjamin
Jonathan Romero, aka “Dead Romeo,” was the lead singer of the ‘80s rock band “The Dead Romeos.” But that was before a mysterious set of circumstances turned him into a vampire and sent him straight to Hell. Now he's back on Earth and he has a difficult choice to make: Kill his true love and earn his permanent release from eternal damnation – or protect her and burn for eternity. Either way, someone is going to die!
It’s vampires, romance, rock and dismemberment like you’ve never seen before! New writer Jesse Blaze Snider joins artist Ryan Benjamin for a bloodsucking good time in this all-new 6-issue miniseries.
On sale April 1 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN LANTERN CORPS #35
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT! “Emerald Eclipse” continues as a Red Lantern escapes out of its sciencell and ignites a riot on Oa, forcing Guy, Kyle, Kilowog and Voz to try and prevent the ultimate jailbreak. Meanwhile, Sodam Yat and Arisia arrive on Daxam to stop Mongul and the Sinestro Corps. But how can they hope to stop an entire Corps? Plus: Sinestro arrives on Korugan in search of his daughter!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN LANTERN #41
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT! In “Agent Orange” part 3, the truth behind the eternally corrupt Vega System is finally revealed and the Green Lantern Corps will pay dearly for uncovering the secret. Meanwhile, the greed of Agent Orange knows no bounds as his demand for the universe explodes. Plus, Hal continues to struggle with the abilities of his new power ring.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #32
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art by Federico Dallocchio
Cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter
While the team struggles with the aftermath of dissolution, the cosmic force known as Starbreaker sets out to ravage the earth for a hidden source of unimaginable power. But with the team facing its own crisis, who will stand in his way?
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #26
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Nathan Massengill
Covers by Alex Ross
Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled “Black Adam Ruined My Birthday,” the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own – Stargirl! Don’t miss this momentous issue.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers by Alex Ross that can be ordered separately. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


R.E.B.E.L.S. #3
Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Andy Clarke
Vril Dox – the universe’s most benevolent jerk – recruits more team members to help him reclaim his intergalactic L.E.G.I.O.N. police force. But you’ll be as shocked as he is when he learns who stole it in the first place. Believe us when we say this secret will rattle the entire DCU cosmos! Guest-starring the Omega Men.
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #6
Written by Billy Tucci Art and cover by Billy Tucci
It is the day of reckoning. With no choice but to fight to the end, Rock orders a starving and battered Easy Company to fix their bayonets as the Germans close in. But just as all seems lost, enter the bloodied “Iron Little Men” of the 442nd. Is there time for this small band of heroes to go for broke and turn the tide of battle to save The Lost Battalion?
On sale April 29 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE MIGHTY #3
Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne
Art by Peter Snejbjerg
Cover by Dave Johnson
Alpha One may be the most powerful being on the face of the planet, but emotionally, he’s vulnerable – and he needs a friend he can trust. His ally Gabriel Cole, who has just officially taken command of Section Omega, is becoming that friend. But neither man knows the danger they tempt by inviting each other into their homes. And what amazing secrets are hidden in Alpha One’s underground headquarters?
On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


TEEN TITANS ANNUAL 2009 #1
Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernandez
Cover by Andrew Robinson
Prelude to the “Deathtrap” crossover between the pages of TEEN TITANS, TITANS and VIGILANTE! Titans Tower has mysteriously come to life to attack the Teen Titans! But The Titans have one secret weapon their unknown assailant doesn’t know about. Will they be able to use this weapon in time to save themselves? Find out as the story continues in TITANS #12! And be sure to check out the awesome interlocking covers by Andrew Robinson spanning the entire “Deathtrap” story that create one massive image!
On sale April 1 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US


TITANS #12
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Howard Porter
Cover by Andrew Robinson
“Deathtrap” Part 1 of 5! Completely unhinged, Jericho continues his assault upon his former teammates. As if that wasn’t enough, he also draws the Teen Titans into his twisted plot. And the Vigilante makes it his mission to stop Jericho – permanently! Continued in VIGILANTE #5!
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


VIGILANTE #5
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Rick Leonardi & John Stanisci
Cover by Andrew Robinson
“Deathtrap” part 2 of 5! After attempting to kill Cyborg, Vigilante has been locked up by the Titans. But Vigilante knows that there is a traitor in their midst, and he will use any means necessary to bring Jericho to justice – Even if that means killing all of the Titans to do it!
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


TEEN TITANS #70
Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Andrew Robinson
“Deathtrap” Part 3 of 5! Straight from the pages of VIGILANTE #5, the team gets roped into Jericho’s insane plot to take out both Titans teams. But how can they fight back against a menace who can possess their bodies? Continued in TITANS #13, on sale in May!
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #12
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Dan Green
Cover by Howard Porter
You can’t go home again! At last, our time-lost warriors learn who’s been holding them captive and why. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they can win a fight for freedom against this enemy who turns out to be far stranger than they ever could have imagined.
On sale April 22 • 12 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SECRET SIX #8
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Carlos Rodriguez & Bitt
Cover by Nicola Scott
It's a special double date issue as the surviving members of the Six take a night on the town in that disturbing way that only they can do. It's dinner and a movie with bullets and bloodshed in an all-romance (with violence) issue you won't want to miss! Plus, what does Ragdoll dream about? Um, it’s not for the squeamish.
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SOLOMON GRUNDY #2
Written by Scott Kolins
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Christened on a Tuesday! Writer/artist Scott Kolins (FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES REVENGE, THE FLASH) brngs you the exclusive first-ever Solomon Grundy battle with Bizarro! The two monsters smash through Gotham City in a stirring, mind-blowing death match you’ll have to see to believe! Plus: Witness more of the origin of Cyrus Gold as he begins his evil destiny by committing his first horrid murder. Will Cyrus ultimately uncover who murdered him and unravel the Solomon Grundy curse forever?
On sale April 8 • 2 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE WARLORD #1
Written by Mike Grell
Art by Joe Prado & Walden Wong
Cover by Mike Grell
At the Roof of the World in Tibet, a team of paleontologists and adventurers has made the find of the century: perfectly preserved dinosaur specimens that appear to have died mere days before! Their expedition takes a deadly turn when they uncover an impossible portal to another world – an unbelievable country at the hollow center of the Earth, the mythical land of Skartaris! But they’re not the first surface-worlders to find themselves stranded in Skartaris, and their arrival in his peaceful home triggers an unforgettable new adventure for the hero who has taken the land as his own: Travis Morgan, the Warlord! This new ongoing series marks the return of creator Mike Grell to the fantasy saga that made him famous! Reunite with Tara, Shakira, Tinder and the rest of the cast in a story that continues the adventures of the Warlord but opens up a new era where any reader can jump aboard.
Along with Grell’s scripts – and lushly painted covers – comes the art of rising star Joe Prado (ACTION COMICS, SINESTRO CORPS SECRET FILES)! DC’s finest fantasy franchise is reborn!
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE SPIRIT #28
Written by Michael J. Uslan & F.J. DeSanto
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Brian Bolland
It’s Paris in the springtime! Our 3-part revue of The Spirit’s finest female foils concludes with the woman who puts the femme in femme fatale, the toast of Montmartre: Plaster of Paris! Where this beauty goes, murder follows en suite!
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


STRANGE ADVENTURES #2
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Manuel Garcia & Al Milgrom and Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter
Cover by Jim Starlin and Rob Hunter
Adam Strange discovers that someone – or something – is stealing stars. But no one believes him! Has Adam gone crazy? Meanwhile, Comet remains in hiding until the arrival of a very unexpected visitor while Bizarro tries putting an end to a senseless war.
On sale April 1 • 2 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US


WONDER WOMAN #31
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Aaron Lopresti
“Rise of the Olympian!” Two warrior cultures collide as Diana finally faces off against the invulnerable champion of Zeus known as Achilles – the demi-god warrior reincarnated to replace Wonder Woman! Also, we learn more about the monstrous creature Genocide as a key member of the supporting cast hovers near death. The story that changes Diana's status quo forever continues!
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN: SCARECROW AND TWO-FACE YEAR ONE TP
Written by Bruce Jones and Mark Sable
Art by Jesus Saiz, Sean Murphy and Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Zach Howard
Two of Batman’s greatest foes star in this new title collecting YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW #1-2 and TWO-FACE YEAR ONE
#1-2.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US


BOOSTER GOLD: 52 PICK-UP TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
Booster Gold is back in this softcover volume collecting BOOSTER GOLD #1-6 as the Super Hero from tomorrow must repair the timeline of the DC Universe to earn membership in the Justice League of America!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US


BATMAN: THE RESURRECTION OF RA’S AL GHUL TP
Written by Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Dini and Keith Champagne
Art by Don Kramer, Jason Pearson, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Freddie Williams II, Ryan Benjamin and others
Cover by Adam Kubert
The unforgettable epic is now in trade paperback! Batman's immortal foe, Ra's al Ghul, should be dead at last — so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this intense tale originally presented in BATMAN ANNUAL #26, BATMAN #670-671, ROBIN #168-169, ROBIN ANNUAL #7, NIGHTWING #138-139 and DETECTIVE COMICS #838-839!
Ra's al Ghul is back . . . but what does his return have to do with Batman's teenaged son, Damian — whose mother is Ra's al Ghul's daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra's al Ghul's insidious plans.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 256 pg, FC, $19.99 US


FINAL CRISIS HC
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino, Marco Rudy, Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy
Cover by J.G. Jones
The year’s most mind-blowing event is collected in this spectacular new hardcover featuring FINAL CRISIS #1-7! What happens when evil wins? That’s the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between light and dark. Written by superstar creator Grant Morrison (JLA, BATMAN) with stellar art from J.G. Jones (52 covers), Carlos Pacheco (SUPERMAN) and Doug Mahnke (BLACK ADAM), this event defined the DCU and the New Gods for the 21st century and beyond!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 10 • 240 pg, FC, $24.99 US


THE FLASH PRESENTS: MERCURY FALLING TP
Written by Todd Dezago
Art by Ethan Van Sciver, Eric Battle, John Stokes, Prentis Rollins and others
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
In this classic story from IMPULSE #62-67, featuring art by Ethan Van Sciver, Max Mercury discovers that his connection to the speed force has been severed. Now, it’s up to Impuse to save his mentor and surrogate father.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US


GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Mike Norton, Diego Barreto, Wayne Faucher and Robin Riggs
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Green Arrow and Black Canary finally discover the whereabouts of Connor Hawke – but can they save him? Find out in these stories from GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #11-14 and GREEN ARROW SECRET FILES #1.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US


THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE NEW PRINTING TP
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel
Cover by Alex Ross
Don’t miss this new printing of the definitive history of the DC Universe. Featuring virtually every character in the DC Universe, this tale takes us from the dawn of creation to the end of recorded history and lays the foundation for adventures to come.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 104 pg, FC , $12.99 US


JLA DELUXE EDITION VOL. 2 HC
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Howard Porter, Gary Frank, Greg Land, Val Semeiks and others
Cover by Howard Porter & John Dell
Collecting stories from JLA #10-17, PROMETHEUS #1 and JLA/WILDCATS in Deluxe format, this volume features the Justice League facing off against Lex Luthor's newly assembled Injustice Gang while the fate of the Earth itself hangs in the balance.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 24 • 320 pg, FC, $29.99 US


RANN/THANAGAR HOLY WAR VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Ron Lim, Jim Starlin, Rob Hunter and Al Milgrom
Cover by Ron Lim and Rob Hunter
The star-spanning adventure from issues #1-4 of the cosmic miniseries and HAWKMAN SPECIAL #1 features Adam Strange, Hawkman, Captain Comet and more. Can our heroes stop the nefarious Lady Styx from turning the entire universe into her own congregation?
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US


ROBIN: THE TEEN WONDER TP
Written by Dennis O’Neil, James Robinson, Chuck Dixon,
Jim Starlin, Marv Wolfman, Bill Willingham and Geoff Johns
Art by Lee Weeks, Scott McDaniel, Tony Daniel and others Cover by Alex Ross
All of the teenagers who have served as Robin star in this title collecting stories from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #100, NIGHTWING #101, BATMAN #428 and 442, ROBIN #126 and 132 and TEEN TITANS #29.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US


THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 26 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Will Eisner
This collection features nearly impossible-to-find post-1952 material including stories originally published by Harvey Comics, Kitchen Sink Press, The New York Herald Tribune and many more! Closing the door on DC’s massive republishing effort spotlighting the Spirit Universe, this volume is a genuine collector’s treasure trove.
This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.
Advance-resolicited; on sale June 17 • 256 pg, FC, $59.99 US


SHOWCASE PRESENTS: MARTIAN MANHUNTER VOL. 2 TP
Written by Jack Miller and others
Art and cover by Joe Certa
The 1960s adventures of J’onn J’onzz are collected in this new volume featuring stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #305-326 and HOUSE OF MYSTERY #143-173!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 592 pg, B&W, $16.99 US


SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPER FRIENDS VOL. 1 TP
Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and Dennis O’Neil
Art by Ric Estrada, Vince Colletta, Ramona Fradon, Bob Smith and Kurt Schaffenberger
Cover by Alex Toth
The superstars of the 1970s animated adventures star in this new, bargain-priced volume collecting SUPER FRIENDS #1-24!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 448 pg, B&W, $9.99 US


GOLDEN AGE STARMAN ARCHIVE VOL. 2 HC
Written by Gardner Fox, Alfred Bester, Don Cameron, Joe Samachson and others
Art by Jack Burnley, Mort Meskin, George Roussos, Emil Gershwin, Sam Citron and others
Cover by Jack Burnley
From the Golden Age of Comics comes this second hardcover collecting tales of the original Starman from the pages of ADVENTURE COMCIS #77-102.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 24 • 272 pg, FC, $49.99 US


STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC
Written by James Robinson
Art by Tony Harris, Gene Ha, Dusty Abell, Phil Jimenez,
J.H. Williams III and others
Cover by Tony Harris
In this third volume Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. Plus, Starman teams up with Batman to save the life of Solomon Grundy. Collecting STARMAN #30-38, STARMAN ANNUAL #2, STARMAN SECRET FILES #1 and THE SHADE #1-4.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 432 pg, FC, $49.99 US


STATIC SHOCK: REBIRTH OF THE COOL TP
Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III
Art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell
Cover by John Paul Leon
Static, currently appearing in TEEN TITANS, is back in this new collection of classic stories from his hit Milestone series!
When a mutagenic gas accidentally gave him superhuman abilities, Virgil Hawkins was reborn as Static, the electrically powered teen Super Hero. And while Static tries to balance the pressures of his school work, after-school job and family life, he also protects his inner city neighborhood against villains including Holocaust and Commando X. Collecting STATIC #1-4 and STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE COOL #1-4.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US


SUPERMAN/BATMAN: FINEST WORLDS HC
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson
Art by Ed Benes, Rafael Albuquerque,
Rags Morales and John Dell
Cover by Rags Morales
Collecting three titanic tales from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #50-56! First up, it’s the untold story of how Superman’s dad and Batman’s father had a fateful meeting many years ago! Then, the Li’I League is on the scene as miniature versions of the JLA find their way into the DCU! It’s up to Superman, Batman and their peers to keep the tykes from destroying everything in their path. And in the third story, The Man of Steel’s powers find a new home in the body of The Dark Knight. Now Batman possesses incredible Kryptonian abilities while Superman stands powerless. How will they adjust physically and psychologically to these bizarre changes? And will Batman’s new absolute powers corrupt him absolutely?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US


SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell and John Byrne
Art by Eric Powell, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, John Byrne and others
Cover by Eric Powell
The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns and Richard Donner joins artist Eric Powell (The Goon) for "Escape from Bizarro World," a 3-part story in which Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World! Also included in this volume are classic tales of Bizarro from SUPERMAN #140, DC COMICS PRESENTS #71 and MAN OF STEEL #5!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US


SUPERMAN: ENDING BATTLE TP
Written by Geoff Johns, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz and Joe Kelly
Art by Pascual Ferry, Duncan Rouleau and others
Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
When the villainous Manchester Black uncovers Clark Kent’s secret identity, it sets in motion one of the hardest days in Superman’s life. Collects stories from SUPERMAN #185-186, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608-609, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130-131 and ACTION COMICS #795-796.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US


WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER TP
Written by Jodi Picoult
Art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Drew Johnson and others
Cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
#1 New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult joins the series in this volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10! Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman Affairs, is assigned to capture herself. But how can she accomplish this without revealing her secret identity?
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US


BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #4
Written by Matt Wayne
Art by Andy Suriano & Dan Davis
Cover by Scott Jeralds
Batman knows one must study the past in order to solve the problems of the future, but he never expected to literally be part of history! Now, thanks to the Time Lord known as Rip Hunter, Batman and Aquaman might never return to the present!
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #5
Written by Mike Kunkel
Art and cover by Mike Kunkel
Strange things are happening, and Captain Marvel is pretty sure it has something to do with a certain crazy doctor! With the help of two sentient cockroaches, Dr. Sivana has recently escaped from Fawcett City Penitentiary and set out to take over the world. Using the one skill he has – being a mad scientist – Sivana creates a robotic mayhem on the city of Fawcett. But he needs more power, and it would appear that his archenemies Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel might be just what the doctor ordered.
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


SUPER FRIENDS #14
Written by Sholly Fisch
Art by Scott Shaw! & Terry Beatty
Cover by J. Bone
When the alien Kanjar Ro invades Earth, he freezes all humans so that they won’t mess with him – including the Super Friends! What he doesn’t know is that he’s about to face resistance from their super best friends – the Super Pets!
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE EIGHTH GRADE #5
Written by Landry Q. Walker
Art and cover by Eric Jones
It’s graduation day, and things couldn’t be more complicated! The whole gang is here, and the cosmic craziness is about to get way out of hand!
On sale April 1 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


TINY TITANS #15
Written by Art Baltazar & Franco
Art and cover by Art Baltazar
Our magical friend Zatara visits the Titans’ Treehouse and brings some new fuzzy friends to meet the gang. And it’s Rose’s turn to babysit the Terror Titans when a group activity yields fiery results.
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


TINY TITANS: ADVENTURES IN AWESOMENESS TP
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco
Art and cover by Art Baltazar
Check in on the young, adorable heroes of Sidekick Elementary as they head into space, get their report cards, transform into monkeys, fall in love and more! Collecting issues #7-12 of the monthly comic.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • FC, 144 pg, $12.99 US


CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #36
Written by John Rozum, Tom Warburton and Jim Alexander
Art by Will Sweeney, Jay Stephens, Maurice Fontenot and Ethen Beavers
Cover by Jay Stephens
In a new Secret Saturdays story, Komodo is captured by Argost! Plus, Cryptipedia entries from the world of the Secret Saturdays, Samurai Jack shops for a way home, and the Kids Next Door face the masters of disguise!
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #56
Written by Tim and Julie Cahill, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch
Art by Andy Suriano, Robert Pope and Christopher Cook
Cover by Andy Suriano
The creators of My Gym Partner's a Monkey pen a new story in which Jake's art makes him famous! Plus, the gang at Foster's Home tries to teach Wilt some new tricks, and Billy and Mandy mess with Father Time!
On sale April 29
32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


LOONEY TUNES #173
Written by Jesse Leon McCann and various
Art by Omar Aranda, Alberto Saichann, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Scott Gross
In an adventure that could only be described as “Rumble in a…Puddle,” it’s Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote like you’ve never seen them before – in a good old-fashioned snow fight!
On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


SCOOBY-DOO #143
Written by Robbie Busch and John Rozum
Art by Scott Neely and Scott Gross
Cover by Scott Neely
The White House has an unexpected guest! The Scooby Gang will have to find the secret behind the Wicked Witch of the West Wing before the government gets scared silly!
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


GEN13 #29
Written by Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Mike Huddleston
Grunge discovers the horrific truth about the Sk8-Gra-La skatepark, but will it be in time to save his life? Or will he end up broken at the bottom of the bowl? He's going to need the help of his fellow gen-active teammates, but they have little problems of their own to deal with: specifically the miniaturized mastermind Dr. Cross! Kicking off a new bimonthly shipping schedule!
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


WILDCATS #10
Written by Christos Gage
Art by Neil Googe & Shawn Moll
Cover by Neil Googe
Majestic’s Hawaiian utopia is everything he advertised it to be and more! Yet there’s something sinister just beneath the surface that the team can’t pin down. Also, a former team member returns...but on whose side?
And in a special backup, Christos Gage and Shawn Moll (She-Hulk) bring back the group everybody’s been waiting for – Team Seven!
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE AUTHORITY #9
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage
Art by Simon Coleby and Ivan Reis & Livesay
Cover by Simon Coleby

The Authority find themselves in a battle for their lives against a being of immense power and they’ll need a miracle to survive in one piece. Do they still have an ace up their sleeve? And one of the members of the team will be taking an incredible step toward recovery...but at what cost?
Also, the conclusion of the highly anticipated STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES backup story, by Christos Gage and fan-favorite artist Ivan Reis (GREEN LANTERN)!
On sale April 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


EX MACHINA #41
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Cover by Tony Harris
It’s the beginning of a new storyline – one that will finally reveal the true source of the Great Machine's strange powers! As New Year's Eve approaches, Mayor Mitchell Hundred makes a shocking announcement while the retired Super Hero's past returns to haunt Times Square.
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS


FRINGE #4
Written by Mike Johnson and various
Art by Tom Mandrake
The FOX television phenomenon Fringe continues in this special tie-in comic series from creators J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Don't miss any of the clues as the mysteries of FRINGE unfold here!
This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.
RESOLICITED • On sale April 29 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GEARS OF WAR #7
Written by Joshua Ortega
Art by Simon Bisley and Henry Flint
Video game cover art
Of all the storylines in the mega-hit Gears of War 2, few resonate like the tragedy of Tai Kaliso. The story of this proud warrior with a gentle heart is finally told in a special issue pencilled by legendary comic book superstar Simon Bisley!
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS


MIRROR’S EDGE #6
Written by Rhianna Pratchett
Art by Matthew Dow Smith
Cover by Niko Henrichon
In order to save what’s left of her family, Faith must break into the headquarters of the city’s premier security firm. To add to the difficulty, she must then break out. If she’s caught, it could mean the end for everybody. In the finale of the miniseries event written by famed game writer Rhianna Pratchett and illustrated by Matthew Dow Smith (SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS) we conclude this adventure further fleshing out the incredible video game world!
On sale April 1 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US


HEROES VOL. 2 TP
Written by Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, Mark Sable and others
Art by Staz Johnson, Michael Gaydos, Tom Grummett, Ryan Odagawa, Jason Badower, Travis Kotzebue, Marcus To and others
Cover by Various
The sequel to last year's top-selling HEROES hardcover is now in trade paperback! This stunning new volume collects the incredibly engaging online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC TV series Heroes! Collecting every online chapter from Season Two, this volume features the work of top TV and comics writers. Included are the stories "TheTen Brides of Takezo Kensei," "The End of Hana and Drucker," "The Golden Goose" and many more!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 272 pg, FC, $19.99 US


POINT BLANK NEW EDITION TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Sean Phillips
Grifter is determined to get to the bottom of a bewildering mystery in this gripping precursor to the SLEEPER series. Collecting the entire five-issue miniseries, the story begins as Grifter is caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Reprinted here as a new edition with a new cover by Sean Phillips, this volume works as a set alongside upcoming collections of the SLEEPER saga.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • FC, 128 pages, $14.99 US
Mature Readers


ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA VOL. 1 HC
Written by Alan Moore
Art by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray
Cover by J.H. Williams III
ABC. Alan Moore’s entrancing masterpiece is collected for the first time in oversized, Absolute format featuring the spectacular art of J.H. Williams III. The first of three ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA slipcased collections, this volume collects PROMETHEA #1-12! Discover the stories that introduced Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York, whose life will be changed by her research into the mythical warrior woman known as Promethea!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 30 • 8.25” x 12.5”,
328 pg, FC, $99 US


PROTOTYPE #1
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Darick Robertson & Matt Jacobs
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Acclaimed writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (COUNTDOWN, FRIDAY THE 13TH, JONAH HEX) join forces with artistic powerhouse Darick Robertson (The Boys) for a 6-issue WildStorm epic like no other. In anticipation of the upcoming multiplatform Activision video game comes the hyperkinetic world of PROTOTYPE! Follow New York homicide detectives as they track a serial killer unlike any they’ve ever faced, and enter a new era where human extinction and monstrous evolution collide! Featuring a variant cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Darick Robertson & Matt Jacobs), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale April 1 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • Mature Readers


RESIDENT EVIL #2
Written by Rick Sanchez
Art and cover by Kevin Sharpe & Jim Clark
The prequel to the most anticipated new game of 2009 continues as Chris Redfield’s fight against the proliferation of B.O.W.s rages on! His current mission takes him to the jungles of Brazil and on the hunt for a Nazi scientist whose dark genetic research has gone awry. And through it all, learn more about the failed mission that still haunts Chris!
On sale April 8 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MATURE READERS


MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #4
Written by Jeff Parker
Art and cover by Tom Fowler
Open the book and turn all the pages!
Enter a land for kids of all ages
Like the Stone Age or The Dark Age, but not the Age of Reason!
You can go anywhere you like, but leaving is treason!
For the Lancing Tuskmoggin are playing at joust –
It's the Enchanted Menagerie of Emil Gaust!
On sale April 15 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


RESISTANCE #5
Written by Mike Costa
Art by CP Smith and Ramón Pérez
Cover by CP Smith
The best-selling PlayStation 3 game franchise continues! Capelli and his team are overwhelmed and outgunned by the invading Chimera, but they hatch a desperate plan that might just even the odds if they can pull it off...assuming they don’t all get killed in the process. The safety of the United States hangs in the balance!
On sale April 29 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS


WORLD OF WARCRAFT #18
Written by Walter and Louise Simonson
Art by Mike Bowden & Walden Wong
Cover by Jon Buran & Tony Washington
Garona brings Twilight’s Hammer down on the peace summit at Theramore, further setting back relations between the Horde and the Alliance. But all is not as it seems as mysterious outside forces continue to hatch a plan of disruption. Could someone possibly be secretly aligned with the Scourge?
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE X-FILES #6
Written by Doug Moench
Art and cover by Brian Denham
The latest Badlands disappearance is a local woman who may still be alive. While Scully pursues the presumed abductor and escaped serial killer known as “Dante,” Mulder explores the Hollow Earth – an underground realm of caves and tunnels with no small resemblance to Hell. Will he find the missing woman? Or will Dante reach her first? And what happens if the demons Dante claims haunt him turn out to be real?
On sale April 15 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US


BAYOU VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jeremy Love
Art and cover by Jeremy Love
“BAYOU, which tackles racism and violence in 1930s Mississippi, is as hypnotic as it is unsettling.” — Wired
The first book from the original webcomics imprint of DC Comics is here! South of the Mason-Dixon Line lies a strange land of gods and monsters; a world parallel to our own, born from centuries of slavery, civil war, and hate.
Lee Wagstaff is the daughter of a black sharecropper in the Depression-era town of Charon, Mississippi. When Lily Westmoreland, her white playmate, is snatched by agents of an evil creature known as Bog, Lee’s father is accused of kidnapping. Lee’s only hope is to follow Lily’s trail into this fantastic and frightening alternate world. Along the way she enlists the help of a benevolent, blues-singing swamp monster called Bayou. Together, Lee and Bayou trek across a hauntingly familiar Southern Neverland, confronting creatures both benign and malevolent, in an effort to rescue Lily and save Lee’s father from being lynched.
BAYOU VOL. 1 collects the first four chapters of the critically acclaimed webcomic series by Glyph Award nominee Jeremy Love.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 8.375” x 6”, FC, 160 pg, $14.99 US


FABLES #83
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Joao Ruas
Part 1 of “The Great Fables Crossover”! Thrill! To the adventures of your favorite Fables as they fight for their very existence in the greatest Fables epic yet! Shudder! To the danger as all of existence is about to be wiped out with the stroke of a pen! 3 months @ 3 books per month! = 9 amazing issues! Featuring Brazilian newcomer Joao Ruas, who brings his exquisite style and elegance as our new cover artist!
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


JACK OF FABLES #33
Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham
Art by Russ Braun & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Brian Bolland
Part 2 of “The Great Fables Crossover”! This is the opening salvo in what will come to be known around the world as “The Great Fables Crossover” (except for that one issue of FABLES that comes out the previous week that actually starts it, but who gives a crap?). You know, everyone is always saying, "Hey, we want to see Jack get his ass kicked." And since this is a crossover, there could be all kinds of people who might be kicking Jack's ass. But it'll probably only involve the one person you’re thinking would do something
like that.
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


THE LITERALS #1
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Mark Buckingham
Part 3 of “The Great Fables Crossover”! If you're a reader of JACK OF FABLES, then you're familiar with The Literals – an extended family of characters who literally embody literary notions. It's also very possible that one of The Literals may have created all of the Fables plus the universe in which they reside, unbeknownst to our beloved Fables.
The full story on this enigmatic crew of characters begins here, the first in a 3-issue miniseries and Part 3 of "The Great Fables Crossover," an epic, 9-part tale spanning the pages of FABLES and JACK OF FABLES. The story kicks off when Jack reveals the existence of The Literals to Fabletown, and things quickly get chaotic from there. Fables don't like the idea of having a living god who can wipe them out with the stroke of a pen, and have thus decided to get rid of The Literals. Will they succeed in erasing their creator from existence, or will he literally rub them out first?
On sale April 29 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS


AIR #8
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker
The fate of the most important artifact in history lies within Blythe's reach, and she must use her strange link to Zayn to retrieve it. Facing her most grueling challenge yet, Blythe struggles to reconcile her faith in Zayn with the shocking truth behind his history.
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


BANG! TANGO #3
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Adrian Sibar & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Life on the lam is dangerous enough business for a gun-happy hit man, but the temperature reaches a boiling point on the dance floor when he discovers what an ex-flame is packing under her skirt! The scorching new miniseries continues!
On sale April 1 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


HAUNTED TANK #5
Written by Frank Marraffino
Art by Henry Flint
Cover by Ted McKeever
April 2003: The Haunted Tank rolls into Baghdad after only 21 days of conflict, and its crew looks forward to a quick rotation home. But as their ghostly compatriot knows all too well, in war, things aren’t always how they first appear. And those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
On sale April 1 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


HELLBLAZER #254
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Goran Sudzuka & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Lee Bermejo
In a mad fever dream, John Constantine wonders why he’s always cursed to fall for the wrong girl. And if you think that’s a distraction, wait
until you see what the London city fathers have unearthed in the developing Olympic Village!
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


HELLBLAZER: ROOTS OF COINCIDENCE TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Leonardo Manco & Giuseppe Camuncoli
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Constantine must discover who has been manipulating recent events around him in this collection featuring HELLBLAZER #243-244 and #247-249. But first he must understand his own relationship to the web of synchronicity that binds his life. To do so, he will tap into a source of terrifying and blasphemous power, and what it reveals will change his life forever.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US


DMZ #41
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Nikki Cook
Cover by John Paul Leon
Having rejected the relative safety and stability of Parco Delgado's government enclave (as well as a relationship with Matty Roth), Zee ventures out into the wilds of the DMZ. What is she seeking? Peace of mind? A greater truth? Or does she see Parco for what he truly is and would rather be alone and drifting than a part of it?
On sale April 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


HOUSE OF MYSTERY #12
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Luca Rossi & Grazia Lobaccaro
Cover by Esao Andrews
Part 2 of “The Space Between”! Disappointed by everyone around her, Fig is unsure who to trust and is back at square one. Where do you go when there's nowhere to go? You go nowhere. Or you stop being you. Or you go to the Goblin Market with the things that go "HZZZZZZ." Featuring werewolves galore and the return of the House’s first waitress, Rina, whose political convictions will blow your mind.
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


INCOGNEGRO SC
Written by Mat Johnson
Art by Warren Pleece
Photo cover
“[An] engrossing graphic novel, with its smart dialogue and sharp images.” — The New York Times
Writer Mat Johnson, winner of the prestigious Hurston-Wright Legacy Award for fiction, constructs a fearless graphic novel that is both a page-turning mystery and a disturbing exploration of race and self-image in America, masterfully illustrated with rich period detail by Warren Pleece (THE INVISIBLES, HELLBLAZER). In the early 20th century, when lynchings were commonplace throughout the American South, a few courageous reporters from the North risked their lives to expose these atrocities. They were African-American men who, due to their light skin color, could pass for white. They called this dangerous assignment going “incognegro.”
Zane Pinchback, a reporter for the New York-based New Holland Herald, is sent to investigate the arrest of his own brother, charged with the brutal murder of a white woman in Mississippi. With a lynch mob already swarming, Zane must stay “incognegro” long enough to uncover the truth behind the murder in order to save his brother — and himself.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27
136 pg, B&W, • $14.99 US • MATURE READERS


PREACHER BOOK ONE HC
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
“Features more blood and blasphemy than any mainstream comic in memory. Cool.” — Entertainment Weekly
Available for the first time in hardcover, preacher Jesse Custer begins his dark journey to find God, in this volume collecting PREACHER #1-12, plus pinups from PREACHER #50 and #66. After merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer has become completely disillusioned with the beliefs to which he had dedicated his entire life. Now possessing the power of “the word,” an ability to make people do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country. Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy, Custer loses faith in both God and man as he witnesses dark atrocities and improbable calamities during his exploration of America. This new collected edition features an all-new introduction by series writer Garth Ennis.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 24 • FC, 352 pg, $34.99 US • Mature Readers


MADAME XANADU #10
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend
The cold and omnipotent Phantom Stranger is the only man throughout all of time who vexes the mysterious Madame Xanadu. When the two timeless lovers meet in a final confrontation, the past, present and future will hang in the balance!
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


SCALPED #28
Written by Jason Aaron
Art and cover by RM Guera
In 1975, two federal agents were shot and killed on the Prairie Rose Indian Reservation. This issue, find out what really happened that day and who fired the fatal shots as we catch up with jailed militant Lawrence Belcourt and the lonely mystic known only as Catcher.
On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
In 2008 alone, superstar writer Grant Morrison killed Batman, put the entire DC Universe through its FINAL CRISIS and concluded the unanimously beloved ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. But what does a writer who’s written every significant Super Hero do when he can create any Super Hero he wants? The answer, of course, is SEAGUY! Morrison (THE INVISIBLES) rejoins original SEAGUY artist Cameron Stewart (SEVEN SOLDIERS) in an all-new adventure starring the cult-favorite character!
In Seaguy’s cartoon future world, everyone is a Super Hero and no one dies. It’s absolutely perfect...Or is it? In this follow-up to the cult 2004 miniseries, Seaguy resurfaces with a sinister new partner, a hatred of the sea and a rebel restlessness he can’t explain. Why are Doc Hero and his ex-archenemy Silvan Niltoid, the Alien from Planet Earth, whispering strange equations? Why is Death so useless? And can that really be the ghost of Chubby Da Choona mumbling uncanny warnings and dire prophecies of ultimate catastrophe?
When the grotesque powers lurking behind the corporation known as Mickey Eye and the Happy Group attempt to erase Seaguy’s entire existence, can he possibly get it together in time to save a world so far gone it can’t even imagine the horror lying in wait? Find out here in Morrison’s own personal reframing of the Super Hero concept for the 21st century.
On sale April 1 • 1 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS


TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 2: LUST FOR LIFE NEW EDITION TP
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos
Cover by Darick Robertson
In this second volume of TRANSMETROPOLITAN, which now has been reconfigured to collect issues #7-12, renegade journalist Spider Jerusalem targets three of society's most worshipped and warped pillars: politics, religion, and television. When Spider tries to shed light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing a group of hit men/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious talking police dog.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • FC, 144 pg, $14.99 US
Mature Readers


UNKNOWN SOLDIER #7
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Cover by Dave Johnson
The book IGN called “contender for best new series of the year,” as well as the praise-winner from Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, G4 TV, The Onion, and Ain’t It Cool News features a special stand-alone story: Locals believe the sub-Sahara bush that Moses now calls home to be haunted by the world’s darker inclinations. But Is Moses preparing for a standoff with that evil... or is he the spirit itself?
Don’t miss this special jumping-on point issue, featuring the debut of new cover artist Dave Johnson!
On sale April 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


YOUNG LIARS #14
Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by David Lapham
Things take a turn for the worse for Annie X as her dream surgery goes horribly wrong. Now everything from her blossoming modeling career to her insatiable affair with Danny has gone down the tubes. See the flipside of the idyllic little town called Browning, and learn just how far Annie will have to sink to find salvation.
On sale April 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


UNCLE SAM DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross
Art and cover by Alex Ross
“The most eloquent use of a super-human archetype for a great many years, Darnall and Ross have with UNCLE SAM produced a luminous and moving study of America’s iconographic landscape . . .” — Alan Moore
Alex Ross illustrates a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America as seen through the eyes of a homeless man who may be the living spirit of America in this new hardcover edition of a Vertigo classic. With dynamic painted art by Alex Ross, UNCLE SAM is the story of a star-spangled vagrant clad in red, white and blue, guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories. Absorbed by history-traveling visions of America's dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America's checkered past.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 10 • 7.0625” x 10.875”, FC, 128 pg, $19.99 US
Mature Readers


KING OF DEBRIS VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Yusuke Aso
CMX/Flex Comix. Citro’s an all-too-human android boy who lives with his “grandfather,” an old mechanic, and Corona, the mechanic’s granddaughter. When warring factions battle it out at his home, a powerful device implants itself in Citro, making him both more powerful and the target of evil forces. Tragedy propels Citro and Corona on a quest, accompanied by their new ally Tera, the broomstick- flying, techno-witch.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN


THE LAPIS LAZULI CROWN VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Natsuna Kawase
CMX. Everyone in young Miel’s family has magical powers, but she’s not really interested in developing hers. Miel wants to live a more normal life, much to her older sister’s disapproval. But when she encounters a boy who needs some help—and who happens to resemble the handsome and beloved young prince of the realm—Miel may just have found the motivation she needs to develop her own special gifts.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE


FIRE INVESTIGATOR NANASE VOL. 2
Story by Izo HASHIMOTO/Art by Tomoshige ICHIKAWA
CMX. Nanase continues to investigate the death of Fire Chief Tsuruga, convinced that it was no accident. Meanwhile, someone is out to stop her by any means necessary. When she’s attacked at home, the only one who can help her may be “Firebug,” the mysterious arsonist. Then when the son of Nanase’s supervisor becomes the primary suspect in a fatal fire, she sets out to prove he’s not guilty.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+


THE NAME OF THE FLOWER VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Ken Saito
CMX. Chouko is now a freshman in college and busy with school activities. Kei tries to distance himself from her by throwing himself into his latest work. Despite these obstacles, they do eventually find themselves drawn back to each other, and their mutual affection grows stronger. But things may be complicated by an excursion Kei takes with a female friend from his past.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+


KING OF CARDS VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno
CMX. Is it possible that Manami’s coveted Sahgan card is actually a fake? That’s what a competitor claims…and he’s got a Sahgan card of his own! The only person who knows the truth is Araki, the boy who looks like Sahgan and who claims he’s through with cards forever! She’s still all mixed up about the guy and can't decide whether she hates him or has a crush on him.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 5” x 7.375” • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN


SWAN VOL. 14
Written by illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi
CMX. The classically trained Masumi continues to struggle with modern dance. The frustrated choreographer just may replace her with a more experienced dancer. But Leonhardt only wants to work with Masumi. Will Leonhardt’s arrogance end both his and Masumi’s dancing days before they’ve even begun?
Retailers: This title is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicit; on sale May 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US • EVERYONE


TERU TERU X SHONEN VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao
CMX. It seems misfortune surrounds Sasuke wherever he goes, which is precisely why Shinobu’s family has blacklisted this troublemaker and his brother Nozomi. Despite strict instructions not to see Sasuke, Shinobu–accompanied by her ever-loyal ninja protector Saizo–runs away to do just that. But when they instead fall prey to a trap set by kidnappers, will Saizo be able to save his lifelong friend?
Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+


TWO FLOWERS FOR THE DRAGON VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa
CMX. Long buried memories begin to resurface for Lucien, and it appears that his motivation for first wanting to marry Shakuya may not have been so pure. A surprise kiss between the two leads to a lengthening in the “Kuwan tattoo” on the princess’ arm. And Shakuya’s closest handmaid, Lupina, is about to get mixed up with a dangerous guy who may have played a role in Lucien’s disappearance.
Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN


RESISTANCE ACTION FIGURES
After a valiant struggle to stop the Chimera invasion in Europe, mankind must make its last stand on the shores of the United States. In the highly anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION®3 game, Resistance 2™ places players in the heroic role of Sgt. Nathan Hale as he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from the unstoppable Chimera. While wrestling with this insidious war machine, Hale must also battle the virus raging inside of his own body that threatens to transform him into the very creatures he fights against.
Includes:
Chimera Advanced Hybrid • 6” h
Ravager • 7” h
Nathan Hale with Swarmer • 5” h and 2” h x 4” l
Steelhead • 6” h

Each figure features multiple points
of articulation and a base.
4-color clamshell packaging.

Advance-solicited;
on sale September 2, 2009 • Action Figures * PI






From the pages of 2009’s most anticipated DC Universe event!
BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

DC Direct is proud to produce action figures for the event of the summer – the beginning of the highly anticipated “Blackest Night” storyline!


Included in this series are Earth-2 Superman, the first member of the lifeless, emotionless, Black Lanterns to be revealed; Boodikka, the veteran corpsman who was among the first to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps’ own policing unit, the Alpha Lanterns; Saint Walker, the first member of the Blue Lantern Corps, which champions hope in the universe; and Atrocitus, Abin Sur’s killer and the first to utilize the power of blood and rage to become a member of the Red Lantern Corps, which is out to destroy both the Sinestro and Green Lantern Corps!


Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman 6.75” h


Blue Lantern Saint Walker 7.25” h


Alpha Lantern Boodikka 6.75” h


Red Lantern Atrocitus 7.25” h

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. The Saint Walker and Atrocitus figures include lantern accessories, and the Boodikka figure comes with a removable face plate.

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 30, 2009 * Action Figures * PI

Heroes of the DC Universe: SUPERMAN BUST
DESIGNED BY CARLOS PACHECO
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

The Man of Steel becomes the latest addition to the new HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of busts!

In one of his most iconic poses, Superman demonstrates his titanic strength! The base of the bust is inspired by Metropolis and complements both the Adam Hughes and Terry Dodson Supergirl Busts from the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line.



This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75” high x 5” wide x 2” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 2, 2009 * Bust * $70 US

WONDER WOMAN 1:6 SCALE Deluxe Collector Figure

It’s the figure Wonder Woman fans and 1:6 scale collectors alike have been waiting for!

This classic interpretation of Amazonian Princess Diana Prince is dressed in her classic-style, intricate and authentically detailed costume, including silver- and gold-toned, metal-plated bracelets and tiara, as well as her Lasso of Truth.

Featuring 28 points of articulation, the figure is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display base.



Advance-solicited; on sale September 16, 2009 * Collector figure * $99.99 US

THE VINYLIZATION OF THE DC UNIVERSE CONTINUES!

Superman is the second character to join the new line of stylized vinyl UNI-FORMZ™, inspired by the red-hot designer toy phenomenon!

This exciting new version of the Man of Steel is a must-have for collectors of contemporary toy design, as well as fans of Superman.

Three unique versions of Superman are available – the classic version in his traditional blue and red outfit and, based on the popular event “The Death and Return of Superman,” the Cyborg variant and the Kryptonian Life-Suit variant!




Don’t miss out! These toys are extremely limited and once they are sold out, DC Direct will not produce these styles again!In keeping with the tradition of designer toys, rarity of certain incarnations are the norm. The Superman variants (Cyborg and Kryptonian Life-Suit) will be produced in far lower quantities.

These limited-edition vinyl UNI-FORMZ™ Superman figures each feature 12 points of articulation, stand approximately 8” tall and are packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 9, 2009 * Vinyl * PI


Take a gamble on some of Gotham City’s most wanted!

ARKHAM ASYLUM POKER SET
FEATURING ART BY MARK STUTZMAN

This unique poker set includes two standard 4-color, 4-suit, 54-card decks featuring both Arkham Asylum residents and Gotham City heroes, as well as 300 4-color poker chips in the colors of black, blue, gold and gray. The set is presented in a deluxe, locked metal carrying case, which is packaged in a 4-color box. Also included are two keys to unlock the case, five black dice and a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity that appears as a card in the deck!


Advance-solicited; on sale September 23, 2009 * Poker Set * $199 US

HARLEY QUINN 1:2 SCALE BUST
SCULPTED BY ANDY BERGHOLTZ

The Joker’s go-to gal is the latest character to be added to the popular 1:2 scale bust line!

This bust features Harley Quinn dressed in her classic harlequin jester outfit, which is finely tailored to the cold-cast porcelain bust. And as a special added feature, her pom-pom adorned hat can be posed in a variety of different ways.

Mounted on a museum-style, pedestal display base, this mixed-media piece measures approximately 12” high (to top of head) x 7.75” wide x 5” deep, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.


Advance solicited; on sale September 30, 2009 * Bust * $295 US

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN BY DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI
BASED ON THE ART OF DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI
SCULPTED BY JIM McPHERSON

Appearing in black and white, it’s the Caped Crusader as he is seen in one of the most influential Batman stories of all time, BATMAN: YEAR ONE!

This pose, designed by David Mazzucchelli, was used in one of the original promotional images for the book, and the artist himself was consulted for the production of this statue.

The statue measures approximately 7.75” high x 4.5” wide x 2.75” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.


Advance-solicited; on sale September 2, 2009 * Statue * $80 US

ARKHAM ASYLUM BOX SET

Beware the denizens of Arkham Asylum!

The Caped Crusader and three of his deadliest enemies are collected here in one insane box set.

The four figures, all featuring brand-new colors, are packaged together with a 64-page book featuring stories that offer rare glimpses into the lives of some of the most notorious residents of Gotham City’s home for the criminally insane. Stories included are “Escape” from SHOWCASE ’95 #11, “Workin’ My Way Back to You” from THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #3, “Penguin Dreams” from BATMAN #585 and “Fool’s Errand” from ROBIN #85.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 23, 2009 • Box Set * PI

WONDER WOMAN MINI NEON SIGN

Decorate your home or store with this exciting, affordable neon sign featuring the iconic Wonder Woman logo!

The adjustable base unit can sit on a tabletop or be mounted to a wall.

Powered by a plug-in, UL-adapter, the sign itself measures approximately 15" wide x 5" high and has a base measuring approximately 5.5” in diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box.



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Mattel Q & A

With the holidays passing us by and New York Comic Con and Toy Fair coming up, Mattel answered 10 questions for us:

1) What is the street date for the new wave of Movie Master figures?

There won’t be a specific “street date” with any of the new Movie Masters (or DCUC figures for that matter). Most major retailers are not set up to release toys on a set date (like they do with DVDs). The next wave of Movie Masters will be out in the next 45 days or so.

2) We've seen the Batman Movie Masters that are coming through March of 09, is there any set date that we will see the Superman Movie Masters yet and also are they going to be the Christoopher Reeve Movies?

We would love to do Movie Masters for some of the older Superman films. And doing so requires a lot of coordination between multiple parties. This is something we are looking into, but it will take time to get all of the right parties together to make it happen. Sorry we can’t be more specific, but we don’t want to announce anything until we know it is happening.

3) With Mattel taking over the WWE license in 2010, is Mattel already working on this line or do they have to wait for Jakks' to run out before they start anything? Will there be CAC line where you can actually build a in scale Big Show, Great Khali or even Andre the Giant?

Our WWE toys will premier in early 2010, but it is too early to comment on any specifics. Look for more news at the summer conventions!

4) There have been some issue with some of the DCUC figures legs melting to the body, around the hip joint. Is Mattel aware of this issue & if so what are you planning on doing to fix it?

Quality will absolutely continue to improve. Here is a little bit of insight that might help. Once we receive feedback we immediately make plans to correct any errors, fix paint ops or change plastic quality. Unfortunatly, unlike a newspaper which can print a retraction in one day, it can take 2 -9 months before new product is produced, shipped and then available for purchase.

We are absolutely committed to improving our product as quick as possible. In the toy world for logistic reasons this just takes some time.

5) Not sure if the Legion of Super-Heroes is on your list of figure to make, but if you are in a planning stage, which verison of the Legion are you looking at (1st Appearance, 70's, 80's, current, etc.)?

We do have a LOSH JLU 4 pack coming up later in 2009. All the figures are in the costumes they wore on the show (hey there were a lot of LOSH members in those big fight scenes!). As for doing LOSH in the 6” line, when we get to the Legion we would likely find a way to do figures with variants to try an put out multiple versions since Legion of Super Heroes is one of those few teams that has had quite a few signifigant and different reboots and redesigns over the years.

6) The female figues seem to be lacking muscle as opposed to the male figures. The arms almost seem to thin on the Wonder Woman figure. Is there any chance of going back & fixing that?

We are actually more then thrilled with the way the Horsemen sculpted Wonder Woman and our other new female figures. We do have new females figures planed for 2009 and when new parts are needed we will look at always continuing to improve sculpts for accuracy and detail.

7) Without asking what characters are you doing, as I'm sure you get a lot of those, if you do a Wonder Girl figure, would her scale be the same as the Robin & Kid Flash figure?

Wonder Girl would use a (as yet unseen)Teen Female body the same way Kid Flash uses the Teen Male Body.

8) There was a list of DC Universe figures that will supposably be available at Wal-Mart (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=1530). Can you either confirm or deny the figures on this list?

We can’t comment on any figures past Wave 8 at this time do to the ever changing logistics in the toy industry. The biggest thing we want to avoid is announcing a figure and then having to retract that because something changes. A lot of details can throw off a figure’s schedule which is why we wait until we absolutely know it is coming to market to announce it.

9) A question about Wave 8. You have Hawkgirl in this wave, which is really great. But did your decision on using Shayera Hol, instead of Kendra Saunders, who is the current Hawkgirl, have to do with the popularity of the JLU cartoon?

Doing Shayera over Kendra was not tied directly into the JLU cartoon. Shayera just happens to be coming out first. We will get to Kendra in time. The Horsemen wanted to do Shayera first and went with their call. They are amazing partners and often the specific styling on figures is a choice they make. We like to give them as much creative freedom as possible to create the best looking figures.

10) Any hint on what we might see at New York Comic Con or Toy Fair?

For DCUC we will have Wave 9 at NYCC and NYTF. For MOTUC we will likely have through the June figure on display. For JLU we will have the next few three packs and singles shown. We got a bit ahead of ourselves on JLU with such a huge reveal last summer at SDCC so we are still catching up a bit on this line before we are ready to reveal more new figures Read more...

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Spirit Comic Book Minimates

Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum have announced a new set of Minimates based on the Will Eisner "The Spirit" comic book series. Included in this set will be the following:

- The Spirit (blue suit)
- P’Gell
- The Squid
- Battle Damaged Spirit

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The wait is over! Hasbro reveals Wolverine Movie Action Figure Scale!

X-Men Origins: Wolverine debuts in 2009, and so does Hasbro’s new line of 3¾”-scale action figures! This incredible claw-popping collection features both Classic and Movie Wolverine, as well as the many villains he battles! Figures will be in stores March 1st. Check out Hasbro.com/marvel for more updates and product news!
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The New Fantastic Force Makes Its Debut In MYCUP O’ JOE!

It’s a new year and MyCup o’Joe, at MySpace Comic Books, is back with an all new edition and some big announcements! What is the new Fantastic Force? What is the next big X-Men crossover? And what does Joe never want to hear anyone say anymore? All this, plus a preview of Marvel’s 2009 plans, answers to your questions and exclusive art—including a new piece by Rob Liefeld! It’s all at http://www.myspace.com/comicbooks

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to www.myspace.com/comicbooks and get in on the fun! Don’t forget to leave your questions for Joe because who knows, maybe next week your question will be answered!
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Sells Out & Returns With A New Printing!

One minute, she’s a girl from Kansas and the next she’s the great sorceress of the Munchkin people! How does Dorothy make such a radical transformation? Well an unexpected trip to the land of Oz sure helps. With Dorothy’s critically acclaimed descent into Oz, Marvel is pleased to announce that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1 (of 8), by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young, has sold out at Diamond and will be going back to press. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz #1 Second Printing Variant will feature an all-new cover from Skottie Young, depicting Dorothy and her beloved Toto. Adapted from the beloved L. Frank Baum classic, fans and critics agree-- this book is a must-have!

“The art team really runs wild, delivering one of the finest visual experiences of the year. And it's likely that, with seven issues to go, things will only get better from here. Marvel's endeavors with its adaptations have been quite outstanding; Oz is yet another example of this publisher growing its business and doing it in a way that is both respectful and incredibly entertaining” says Richard George of IGN.com.

Doug Zawisza of ComicBookResources.com raves, “Shanower and Young have nothing but love for this concept and the characters therein… The visuals on the book are simply kinetic. Young brings his overly cartoonish expressionistic style here to a great fit for his work –- as though he has found the assignment of his lifetime and seeks to pump his own life into it. His characters are bouncy and engaging and the colors make the story live even moreso.”

Her first moments in Oz have been memorable. In the short time she’s been there, she has met witches, Munchkins and a living Scarecrow! There’s more in store for our young Kansas native, and to see where it all begins, check out The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz #1 Second Printing Variant!

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV088100)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
All Ages …$3.99
FOC – 1/22/09 ON SALE – 2/11/09
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Marvel Comics On-Sale 01/14/09

Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on January 14th, 2009. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-01-14 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:
ADAM: LEGEND OF THE BLUE MARVEL #3
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #28
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583 OBAMA VARIANT
ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - BOOK ONE #4
BIG HERO 6 #5
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #9
CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #5
DEADPOOL #6 (DR)
LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS #3
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #47
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #7
NOVA: ORIGIN OF RICHARD RIDER ONE-SHOT
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE #5
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY #4
THE ODYSSEY #5
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #2
X-INFERNUS #1 CAMUNCOLI 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
X-INFERNUS #2
X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN #3

Collections On-Sale:
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST BOOK 2 TPB
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN PREMIERE HC
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN PREMIERE HC VARIANT
HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 6 TPB
IMMORTAL IRON FIST VOL. 3: THE BOOK OF THE IRON FIST TPB
LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH TPB
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN, HULK & IRON MAN: TRIPLE THREAT DIGEST
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 5 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 5 HC VARIANT
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 2 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 2 HC VARIANT
SPIDER-MAN: AMAZING FRIENDS DIGEST
X-FORCE VOL. 1: ANGELS AND DEMONS TPB

*DR= Dark Reign tie-in


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PROVE YOU'RE A PROOF FREAK AND WIN!

Contest allows fans the chance to become a PROOF freak!

It's easy to say you're a big fan, but PROOF creators Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo give you the chance to show it with the upcoming Prove You're A PROOF Freak Contest!

"Since issue number one, Riley and I have been blessed with a terrific fan base who often go out of their way with grassroots efforts to promote the series," Grecian said. "The Prove You're A PROOF Freak contest takes it one step further, by giving fans the chance to show off their fandom in a creative way - cut cardboard, sculpt ice, paint the side of your house, mow the logo into your corn field - do whatever it takes within legal means to show the world how much you love PROOF! Our favorite PROOF display could have three readers winning big!"

Photos of entries are due to letterstoproof@gmail.com no later than 12:00 PM EST time on April 1st, 2009. The top ten entries will be published in PROOF, with the second runner up receiving a copy of PROOF #1 signed by Grecian and the first runner up receiving an original sketch by Rossmo. The Grand Prize winner will be drawn into PROOF as a Victorian-era circus freak, created using their name and likeness, and will receive a page of art from the issue they appear in! In addition, those entries done in conjunction with their local comic book shop will also award their store with a signed copy of PROOF #1 and an original page of PROOF art!

PROOF VOL. 1: GOATSUCKER (MAR082085), a 128-page full-color tradepaperback for $9.99, and PROOF VOL. 2: THE COMPANY OF MEN (OCT082281),a 128-page full-color tradepaperback for $12.99, are available now.

Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo are the sole judges of this contest. Their decision will be final. No purchase necessary. All photos sent in will become the property of Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo. The character based on the grand prize winner will also be the property of Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo. Image Comics is not responsible for contest results or displays. Visit the Proof forum at ImageComics.com for updates.

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Tom Brevoort - 5 Quick Questions

Tom Brevoort is an American comic book editor. Since the 1980s, he has worked for Marvel Comics. Brevoort started as an intern and worked his way up to an assistant editor and later an editor in his own right. As of 2007, he holds the title of Executive Editor with Marvel and is responsible for multiple series including New Avengers, Civil War, and Fantastic Four.



He agreed to answer 5 Quick Questions:

1) What would you say is your greatest achievement in comics?

Just being able to remain in comics for close to 20 years. Outside of that, it's really for other people to say what teh best stuff I've worked on might have been.

2) Who was your favorite writer or artist that you worked with & why?

I don't think it's possible to select one writer or artist as my absolute best or favorite, not without slighting too many other people. But it's always cool to work with Stan Lee, or simply exchange greetings with him and realize that he knows who I am.

3) What character you have never worked .., would you like to do & why?

In terms of the Marvel characters, I think the only major one I've never really handled has been Daredevil, so maybe at some point down teh line.

4) Who are your influences?

Stan, Julie Schwartz, Mark Gruenwald, Jack Kirby, etc.

5) What hero or villain would you like to change if you could and why?

I don't know, I don't typically look to go changing around heroes or vilains. If I like them, then I like them for who and whay they are, and if I don't like them, then I'm not in a big rush to use them.

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Christopher Yost - 5 Quick Question

Christopher Yost is a comic book and animation writer best known as the co-writer (with his frequent collaborator Craig Kyle) of the comic book series New X-Men.



Yost began his career in 2002 as an intern in Marvel Comics' west coast office. His spec film scripts got attention from Marvel executives who hired Yost to write episodes of the TV series X-Men: Evolution. In 2003, Yost and Kyle co-wrote the episodes that introduced mutant character X-23, female clone of the popular X-Men character Wolverine. Marvel executives were impressed with X-23’s reception on TV, and asked Yost and Kyle to adapt the character into comics, first by writing a six issue eponymous six-issue mini-series (titled X-23: Innocence Lost), and then by taking over writing chores (as of issue #20) on the New X-Men title, bringing X-23 in as a regular character. Yost and Kyle also co-wrote a second X-23 six-issue miniseries, titled X-23: Target X.

Currently, Yost co-writes the latest incarnation of X-Force with Craig Kyle since the New X-Men title was canceled as of issue #46. Yost also recently wrote a five-issue mini-series titled Emperor Vulcan, a spinoff mini from the Uncanny X-Men story arc, "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire" Emperor Vulcan featured the third Summers brother, Gabriel (alias Vulcan), in his quest to bring stability to the struggling Shi'ar Empire after his successful coup d'etat against previous empress Lilandra. He is following this up with the Kingbreaker mini-series, which sets the scene for the War of Kings storyline Yost is also the writer of Ender's Game: Battle School, the first in a series of adaptations of Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game by Marvel.

1) What would you say is your greatest achievement in comics?

I would say my greatest achievement in comics is being IN comics. It's pretty great just to be here.

My favorite two issues I've worked on are New X-Men 42-43, I was pretty happy with that, that was the moment when I really felt we'd gotten to the right balance with that book. Of course, 3 issues later, the book was cancelled, ha ha.

2) Who was your favorite writer or artist that you worked with & why?

That's impossible to answer, because we've been blessed with some seriously great artists. Billy Tan, Mark Brooks, Paco Medina, Skottie Young, Mike Choi & Sonia Oback, Clayton Crain... we are lucky men. Diogenes Neves is a rising star, and Dustin Weaver is doing amazing stuff on Kingbreaker.

3) What character you have never worked .., would you like to do & why?

Between comics and animation, i've been lucky enough to work on a really wide range of characters. i've not worked with many DC characters, I suppose. I wouldn't mind trying Cloak and Dagger. I always liked them.

4) Who are your influences?

Joss Whedon is my master now. I love Grant Morrison, but I'm much more mainstream. And less cool, sigh.

5) What hero or villain would you like to change if you could and why?

I don't know... Stan and Jack got it pretty good. I'd like to see more VILLAINS. And any villain that went good... I'd like to see them evil again. The world needs more evil. :) Read more...

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Terry Morre - 5 Quick Questions

Terry Moore is a comic book author, graphic novelist and illustrator.

He created the popular series Strangers in Paradise, and was involved in the founding of Homage Comics.



Following the examples of independent comic creators such as Dave Sim and Jeff Smith, he decided to publish Strangers in Paradise himself through his own Houston-based "Abstract Studios" imprint, and has frequently mentioned a desire to do a syndicated cartoon strip in the authors notes at the back of the Strangers in Paradise collection books. He has also mentioned his greatest career influence is Peanuts' Charles Schulz. Some of Moore's strip work can additionally be found in his Paradise, Too! publications.

His work has won him recognition in the comics industry, including receiving the Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story in 1996 for Strangers in Paradise #1-8, which was collected in the trade paperback "I Dream of You".

It was announced on June 15th, 2007 that Moore would be taking over for Sean McKeever as writer of Marvel Comics's Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane series starting with a new issue #1. On July 27th, Marvel announced that Moore would also take over for Joss Whedon as writer of Marvel's Runaways.

On November 19th, 2007 Terry Moore announced in his blog that his new self-published series would be named Echo and its first issue would appear on March 5th, 2008.

He agreed to answer 5 Quick Questions

1) What would you say is your greatest achievement in comics?

Staying in comics.

2) Who was your favorite writer or artist that you worked with & why?

That's a Sophie's Choice, you know, because they'll read this and all but one will say, "Wha...?! What about me?"

3) What character you have never worked .., would you like to do & why?

Supergirl. She needs me.

4) Who are your influences?

I'm influenced by everything, even the bad stuff. All my comic book influences are vague and scattered. I'm not really anybody's boy ward, more like a b*stard child of the entire art world.

5) What hero or villain would you like to change if you could and why?

Batman. What a jerk.

You can check out Terry's blog at http://www.terrymooreart.com/blog/ and check out the official Strangers In Paradise site at http://www.strangersinparadise.com/ Read more...

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All Hands, This is the Captain...

Diamond Select Toys is excited to announce by far the largest collectible this side of the Neutral Zone, the classic Star Trek Captain's Chair replica! That's right, Captain Kirk's instantly recognized command chair from the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise can finally be yours!

This iconic sci-fi release measures an astonishing 3 1/2 feet wide by 3 1/4 feet deep and stands just under 3 1/2 feet tall. The chair itself is constructed of high-quality fiberglass and features plastic, metal and wooden accents to recreate the legendary original prop. Highlights include a newly-engineered base to allow full 360° rotation, a leather seat cover, working indicators and switches as well as your favorite sound effects from the classic Star Trek series!

Detailed schematics of the Captain's Chair supplied by Paramount were used to iron out the various chair designs and create the ultimate Star Trek lifestyle accessory. The right-hand console includes settings for Yellow and Red Alert, Pod Jettison, Micro Tape and the ship's Intercom while the left-hand panel features Hailing Frequencies, Viewscreen Activation and Shuttle Operation controls - each with sound effects or light-up details.

This impressive piece can be ordered through any comic book store and will ship in two pieces. Due to varying shipping costs and the size of this item, we strongly encourage interested customers to request a shipping estimate from their retailer of choice prior to purchasing this item.
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The Next Generation of Marvel Heroes Returns in SECRET WARRIORS!

Nick Fury has assembled the next generation of Marvel super heroes—the sons and daughters of super villains—to fight the new order that Dark Reign has brought to the Marvel Universe! Secret Warriors #1, written by award winning scribes Brian Michael Bendis & red-hot Jonathan Hickman and featuring the stunning art of Marvel Young Gun artist Stefano Caselli, presents Fury’s battle to not only train the next generation of heroes—but to also defeat what may be the greatest threat he’s ever faced! You’ve seen the Warriors come together in the pages of Mighty Avengers and you’ve seen them push back the Skrull armada Secret Invasion—but what could rock their world even more? If that’s not enough, in addition to the eye-popping cover by Jimmy Cheung, Secret Warriors #1 also features the parents of these heroes on a variant cover by a top secret artist!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Warriors and all other Dark Reign tie-ins as the new status quo for the Marvel Universe continues to generate buzz!

Want to know more? Well, Nick Fury has been leaking some information all throughout the Marvel Universe and if you click over to www.agentofnothing.com and use the password “eagleeye” you’ll discover his secrets! There are additional passwords hidden in Marvel comics all throughout January, so keep your eyes peeled for even more special exclusive content!

Without S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury and his super powered allies must face the Dark Reign alone—but are they part of something bigger than they could imagine? Don’t miss the double-sized Secret Warriors #1!

SECRET WARRIORS #1 (DEC082326)
SECRET WARRIORS #1 PARENT VARIANT (OCT088174)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS AND JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by JIMMY CHEUNG
Parent Variant Cover by TOP SECRET
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—1/15/09, On-sale—2/4/09


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