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Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on February 4th, 2009. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-02-04 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:
AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 (DR)
AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 VARIANT (DR)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583 OBAMA 4TH PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #585
ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - BOOK ONE #5
ASTONISHING TALES #1
ASTONISHING TALES #1 VARIANT
BLACK PANTHER #1 (DR)
BLACK PANTHER #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT (DR)
BLACK PANTHER #1 LASHLEY WRAPAROUND VARIANT (DR)
CABLE #11
DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #2
DEADPOOL #7 (DR)
ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL #3
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: IT'S DARK REIGNING CATS & DOGS
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #22
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10 (DR)
KIDNAPPED! #4
MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE #1
MIGHTY AVENGERS #21 (DR)
OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #2
PUNISHER #2 (DR)
PUNISHER #2 MCKONE COVER (DR)
SECRET WARRIORS #1 (DR)
SECRET WARRIORS #1 PARENT VARIANT (DR)
SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE #5
THE AGE OF THE SENTRY #5
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #1 (ALL-NEW PRINTING)
WAR OF KINGS: DARKHAWK #1 (WOK)
WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #4
X-MEN NOIR #3
X-MEN NOIR #3 CALERO VARIANT
X-MEN VS. HULK ONE-SHOT
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS FINALS #1
X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT #5
X-MEN: THE TIMES AND LIFE OF LUCAS BISHOP #1
YOUNG GUNS SKETCHBOOK 2009
Collections On-Sale:
AVENGERS: NIGHTS OF WUNDAGORE TPB
CAPTAIN AMERICA: TRUTH PREMIERE HC
ETERNALS: TO SLAY A GOD TPB
MARVEL EUROPE TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 2 HC (2ND EDITION, 2ND PRINT)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 2 HC (VARIANT, 2ND EDITION, 2ND PRINT)
MINI MARVELS: SECRET INVASION DIGEST (DM ONLY)
PUNISHER MAX: GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES TPB
Posters On-Sale:
DEADPOOL BY GREG LAND POSTER
*DR= Dark Reign tie-in
*WOK = War of Kings tie-in 
Monday, February 2, 2009
Marvel Comics On-Sale 02/04/09
HULK VS. Released on DVD Just In Time For Comic-Con NY
Twice The Action. Twice The Carnage. Double The Smash As Hulk Takes On Wolverine And Thor In The Most Highly Anticipated Marvel Animated Feature Yet!
Street Date: 1/27/09
Order Date: 12/30/08
DVD SRP: $19.98
Special Edition: $24.98
Blu-ray Disc SRP: $29.99
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Incredible Hulk’s recent live-action success grossing over $135 million in domestic box office has proven Hulk’s incredible staying power as a Marvel comic icon. On the heels of the successful theatrical and DVD release comes the next big chapter for The Incredible Hulk- Hulk Vs. This January, Marvel Animated Features and Lionsgate will release two of the most legendary chapters in Marvel’s comic book history with the eagerly awaited DVD release Hulk Vs. If Hulk alone weren’t enough, Hulk is now joined by the Super Heroes™ of the next 2 Marvel tentpole films – Wolverine and Thor in this newest addition to the Marvel Animated Features series.
Make way for the clash of Marvel’s mightiest heroes, as Bruce Banner’s alter-ego takes on fan favorites Wolverine and Thor in two epic, all new, action-packed animated films -- Hulk Vs. Wolverine and Hulk Vs. Thor. These dark and violent showdowns have been seen in various forms throughout Marvel comic book history, and the rematches have continued to thrill comic fans ever since. Now Marvel and Lionsgate have taken the two epic comic book battles and merged them into two heart pounding tales on one DVD release that stays true to its comic book roots.
Hulk Vs will be available on DVD, Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc on January 27, 2009 for the suggested retail prices of $19.98, $24.98 and $29.99, respectively. The Standard Edition DVD features collectible 3D lenticular packaging.
HULK VS. WOLVERINE SYNOPSIS
The Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian wilderness, leaving a swath of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, and there’s only one man up to the job. He’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. He’s Wolverine, an elite agent of Canada’s top secret Department H, and he’s been put on Hulk’s trail with a single objective: stop the green goliath…at all costs. Hulk and Wolverine are about to enter the fiercest battle of their lives.
HULK VS. THOR SYNOPSIS
It’s gods versus monsters in this epic forty-five minute movie. For ages, Loki the trickster has sought a way to bring defeat to his accursed stepbrother, Thor. But for all the battles Thor has fought, in all the nine realms, only one creature has ever been able to match his strength—a mortal beast of Midgard known as The Incredible Hulk. Now, with Odin the king of the gods deep in a regenerative sleep, and the forces protecting Asgard at their weakest, Loki is finally ready to spring his trap. In a classic battle that will test a hero’s limits more than ever before, only the mighty Thor can hope to prevail.
STANDARD EDITION DVD BONUS FEATURES: *
- Hulk Vs. Wolverine - Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- Hulk Vs. Thor - Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- “First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men” featurette
- “First Look – Thor Tales of Asgard” featurette
- Trailer Gallery
SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES: *
Hulk Vs. Wolverine
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur and Storyboard Artists Kevin Altieri and Butch Lukic
- “This is Gonna Hurt: The Making of Hulk Vs Wolverine” featurette
- “Fan Frenzy: Hulk Vs Wolverine at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con” featurette
- “First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men” featurette
- Trailer Gallery
Hulk Vs. Thor
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur, Animation Director Sam Liu and Color Key Design James Peters
- “Of Gods and Monsters: The Making of Hulk Vs Thor” featurette
- “Jack Kirby and Thor” (original Thor comic illustrator) featurette
- “First Look – Thor Tales of Asgard” featurette
- Trailer Gallery
- *special features subject to change. Blu-ray special features in hi-def.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Invade NYCC to Shell-ebrate 25th Anniversary
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TO BE "SHELL-EBRATED" AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
TMNT's 25 Years of Turtle Power Highlighted with Panels, Photo Opportunities and Prizes at East Coast's Largest Pop Culture Convention
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to their New York City home to "Shell-ebrate" as Mirage Studios, owners of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand, Playmates Toys, the Turtles' longtime master toy licensee, andTMNT licensing agent 4Kids Entertainment, mark the 25th Anniversary of the lean, green, crime fighting machines with a major fan-based commemoration at the New York Comic Con show (booth # 1057) February 6 to February 8, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York.
The Turtles will rise from the sewers and hit the streets and major landmarks in Manhattan prior to New York Comic Con, on Thursday, February 5 (Noon - 5 p.m.) and Friday, February 6 (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.), to engage with fans, locals and NYC visitors about their TMNT memories and enthusiasm for the brand. Footage of the brothers taking Manhattan will be available at www.TMNT25.com. From there, the Turtles will play a starring role at Comic Con with exciting activities planned for fans including a TMNT photo station, a Ubisoft retro TMNT video game challenge where attendees can win a Nintendo Wii, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time arcade game tournament to win the title in the Guinness Book of Video Games Record for highest score in one credit, and onsite raffles to win an iPod touch from UCLICK, the Turtles' mobile content licensee.In addition, there will be signings and booth appearances by TMNT artists and Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, co-creators of the TMNT, over the course of the show.
Comic Con will be educational for TMNT fans, as well, with panels covering the artistic evolution of the TMNT over the past quarter century, led by Mirage artists on Friday February 6 (5:45 - 6:45 p.m.) in Panel Room 2 (1A07), and another focused on the animation of the TMNT hosted by the producers, directors, writers, and storyboard artists of the current 4Kids TMNT TV series, on Sunday, February 8 (12:15 -1:15 p.m.) in Panel Room 8 (1A23).
In addition, to bring their newer and younger fans some live TMNT magic, the Turtles will participate in New York Comic Con's Kids Day on Sunday, February 8. Activities will include martial arts demonstrations by the TMNT and the black belt instructors of Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts in the BattleZone located in the Galleria, a panel hosted by the Turtles' newscaster sidekick, April O'Neil, who'll host a tribute to the TMNT brand and pay tribute to the 25th Anniversary with an interactive skit. The panel will be from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., followed by the skit at 2:45 p.m. - both in the Galleria. Throughout the day, kids will have the chance to practice mixed martial arts moves, meet the TMNT, and win TMNT prizes from Playmates Toys, TMNT master toy licensee. A full schedule of TMNT events at the show can be found at TMNT25.com.
"New York is the home of the Turtles, and we are eager to get them back to their roots for our fans. A lot has changed since their debut in 1984, but the TMNT have never forgotten their comic origins or their fans, said Gary Richardson, CEO of Mirage Studios. "New York Comic Con is only the beginning of a very exciting year for the TMNT and we can't wait to leave our mark on NYC."
New York Comic Con is the first major event in the year-long Shell-ebration that began on January 1, when the TMNT launched a nostalgic, interactive Web site dedicated to their 25th Anniversary. The site includes an online sweepstakes, open until March 17, 2009, where one lucky prize winner will receive an original, limited edition TMNT bronze statue and a trip for two to New York City (including airfare, hotel and spending money).
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DARK HORSE SALUTES THE DARK ANGEL, BETTIE PAGE
In December 2008, the world bid a sad farewell to one of the most celebrated and imitated glamour icons in history. Throughout the 1950s, Bettie Page carved her own niche in the popular pinup photography industry by seamlessly melding her college-coed, southern-belle charm with some of the most risqué themes and poses of the day. Her trademark bangs became the unofficial badge of honor for girls in the rockabilly revival movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s, and her style still resonates throughout the world today.
Dark Horse Comics has paid homage to Bettie and her good-girl-gone-bad persona for the better part of the past decade, producing over one hundred licensed products for Bettie Page collectors to enjoy. Continuing the tradition, this spring will see the addition of two new items to their extensive list of collectibles for the Bettie Page fan. Dark Horse attempts to bring the same sense of fun that Bettie herself brought to her photo sessions with two new coffee mugs, both featuring a photograph taken by world-famous model-turned-photog Bunny Yeager. The first mug depicts Bettie looking sultry as ever in her infamous leopard bikini with a background of tan leopard spots. The second mug features a variant of the same photo, with a twist. Bettie is wearing a black bikini against a background of blue leopard spots; when filled with a hot beverage, the spots fade to a solid blue background as the bikini fades to reveal a topless Bettie Page!
“It has been a real thrill to work with Bettie over the years,” Product Development head David Scroggy recalled. “While we have always had fun with her image, as Bettie herself did, we have also always treated her with respect and affection. Everything we have done to date has been officially licensed as well, as are these new mugs. I hope everyone who winds up with one of these mugs likes their coffee extra hot!”
Both mugs will be available at retail stores in May, with a suggested price of $12.99 (non-changing) and $14.99 (heat-sensitive).
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Only One Ms Marvel Can Survive Dark Reign!
It’s the beginning of the end for Carol Danvers (AKA Ms. Marvel) as she comes face to face with the Dark Avengers—and her destiny as Ms. Marvel becomes Dark Ms. Marvel with issue #38! It all begins in this week’s Ms. Marvel #35, from the fan favorite team of writer Brian Reed and artist Patrick Olliffe, as Carol encounters Captain Marvel’s replacement—Noh-Varr, better known as Marvel Boy! As Carol’s past catches up with her and she meets Norman Osborn’s new Ms. Marvel (AKA the villainous Moonstone), two Ms. Marvels will clash…and Carol Danvers will fall!
“Brian Reed tells a solid, cool superhero tale”—Bryan Joel, IGN.Com
“I've really liked the direction that Brian Reed has been taking Ms. Marvel over the past few months…I've been really digging the complexities of everything that's been happening”—Kevin Powers, ComicsBulletin.Com
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on upcoming issues of Ms. Marvel as the series continue to tie into the red hot Dark Reign and becomes Dark Ms. Marvel with issue #38. Carol Danvers is on a collision course with destiny—but what does this mean for her future? Find out in Ms. Marvel!
MS. MARVEL #35 (NOV082330)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by PATRICK OLLIFFE
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated T+ …$2.99
ON SALE TOMORROW!
MS. MARVEL #36 (DEC082316)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by PATRICK OLLIFFE
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/5/09, On-Sale—2/25/09
MS. MARVEL #37 (JAN092485)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by PATRICK OLLIFFE
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—3/5/09, On-Sale—3/25/09
Death Ray and Maya Partner to bring Dark Horse Comic El Zombo to the Big Screen
Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment team up to bring the acclaimed Dark Horse comic book El Zombo Fantasma to the big screen.
El Zombo Fantasma, published by Dark Horse Comics in 2005, created by David Wilkins and Kevin Munroe, will be produced under the Death Ray Films banner recently formed by Chris Patton, Kevin Munroe and Robert Sanchez who are currently in production on War Monkeys.
The story follows the mysterious murder of the world's most notorious Mexican wrestler who bargains his way out of an eternity of fiery damnation by returning to Los Angeles to play guardian angel to a troublesome teen, Belisa Montoya. He soon discovers that the teen is not what she seems and that their fates have been intertwined for centuries.
Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment will bring tales of the undead masked wrestler to multiple mediums starting with the live action feature followed by a new animated series.
Kevin Munroe will write and direct with Chris Patton and Robert Sanchez producing. Wilkins and Munroe will co-produce. Mike Richardson will executive produce for Dark Horse Entertainment.
Jose Martinez and Kellvin Chavez will produce along with Academy Award nominee Moctesuma Esparza who will executive produce for Maya Entertainment.
“Zombo started years ago as just a geeky idea between two friends who worked at the same video game company,” says Munroe. “But Dave and I always knew that the property had a broader appeal than just its publishing roots, and now we'll see it finally reach an entirely new audience. I'm thrilled to be a part of creating this new breed of superhero for the big screen.”
"As a Cuban-American in this industry, I see El Zombo as a unique property that will not only showcase Latinos but also appeal to all audiences. It has action, romance, redemption and wrestling, it's a Latin Hellboy," says Robert Sanchez. "It's the prefect date movie!"
“El Zombo is an extremely cool superhero and it's tremendous, pile-driving fun,” says Kellvin Chavez. “As a fan of wrestling, I used to watch 'Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata' one of the most famous Mexican free wrestlers, so I was excited by this project.”
“We are excited to work with Death Ray and Dark Horse on El Zombo as it furthers our goal of bringing Latino themes and Latino talent to the commercial market,” says Jose Martinez Jr. for Maya. “We plan to blow this out in a big way so that everyone can enjoy this awesome idea.
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DC COMICS SHIPPING CHANGES 1/27/09
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS
Title Diamond Current Solicited
Item Code In-Store Date In-Store Date
1966 LIVE ACTION TV SERIES BATMOBILE REPLICA (DC DIRECT) MAY080285 1/28/09 12/10/08
FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #5 OCT080097 1/28/09 12/31/08
GREATEST HITS #5 (VERTIGO) NOV080225 1/28/09 1/21/09
BATMAN #676 POSTER (DC DIRECT) JUL080260 2/4/09 2/11/09
BATMAN #676 POSTER PREPACK (DC DIRECT) JUL080261 2/4/09 2/11/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #3 AUG080118 2/4/09 10/22/08
JLA TROPHY ROOM: BAT SIGNAL PROP REPLICA (DC DIRECT) APR080294 2/4/09 11/12/08
SUPERMAN #675 POSTER (DC DIRECT) JUL080258 2/4/09 2/11/09
SUPERMAN #675 POSTER PREPACK (DC DIRECT) JUL080259 2/4/09 2/11/09
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS SPECIAL #1 NOV080141 2/11/09 1/21/09
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS SPECIAL #1 VARIANT EDITION NOV080142 2/11/09 1/21/09
BATMAN: R.I.P. DELUXE EDITION HC OCT080163 2/11/09 2/4/09
GEARS OF WAR #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080214 2/11/09 1/14/09
GEARS OF WAR #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV080215 2/11/09 1/14/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 BALANCED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080293 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 BALANCED ONE THIRD CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080294 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 WEIGHTED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080295 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 WEIGHTED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080296 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080297 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: BLACK CANARY ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080298 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: GNORT ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080299 2/11/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: ICE ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080300 2/11/09 12/10/08
MIRROR’S EDGE #4 (WILDSTORM) DEC080189 2/11/09 2/4/09
NIGHTWING #153 DEC080113 2/11/09 2/4/09
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 1 HC (VERTIGO) OCT080227 2/11/09 2/11/09
SCALPED #25 (VERTIGO) NOV080237 2/11/09 1/21/09
VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION #5 DEC080149 2/11/09 2/4/09
WONDER WOMAN: WHO IS WONDER WOMAN? TP NOV080190 2/11/09 2/4/09
AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #6 OCT080101 2/18/09 12/24/08
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55 OCT080140 2/18/09 12/24/08
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143 2/25/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144 2/25/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145 2/25/09 1/28/09
GREATEST HITS #6 (VERTIGO) DEC080215 2/25/09 2/18/09
GREEN LANTERN #38 NOV080161 2/25/09 1/28/09
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) DEC080223 2/25/09 2/18/09
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
JUL080237 2/25/09 2/4/09
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 (WILDSTORM) OCT080206 2/25/09 12/31/08
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) OCT080207 2/25/09 12/31/08
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166 3/4/09 2/18/09
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 7: THE MIST & PHANTOM OF THE FAIR TP (VERTIGO)
NOV080233 3/4/09 2/25/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 DEC080119 3/4/09 2/18/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) DEC080188 3/11/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV088084 3/11/09 2/11/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 4 HC NOV080176 3/11/09 3/4/09
NORTHLANDERS #15 (VERTIGO) DEC080219 3/11/09 2/25/09
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080209 3/11/09 1/7/09
100 BULLETS #100 (VERTIGO) DEC080194 3/18/09 2/11/09
DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER POKER PACK (DC DIRECT) DEC080237 3/18/09 4/15/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 DEC080107 3/18/09 2/25/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 VARIANT EDITION DEC080108 3/18/09 2/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 DEC080128 3/25/09 3/5/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 VARIANT EDITION DEC080129 3/25/09 3/5/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 OCT080095 3/25/09 12/24/08
JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN BATTERY PROP (DC DIRECT) JUN080332 4/15/09 1/21/09
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DC COMICS RUSH SOLICITS HOT TOYS SUPERMAN RETURNS JOR-EL DELUXE 1:6 SCALE COLLECTORS FIGURE
DC Comics is pleased to rush solicit the HOT TOYS SUPERMAN RETURNS JOR-EL DELUXE 1:6 SCALE COLLECTORS FIGURE, available in the U.S. for the first time.
This spectacular 12-inch high figure is inspired by the appearance of Jor-El in the hit movie Superman Returns, and includes over 22 points of articulation, real-cloth jacket and pants colored glossy white, a display base with the Superman Returns logo and a Jor-El nameplate, and the authentic likeness of actor Marlon Brando.
This item is in stock at Diamond now and available for order, and is scheduled to arrive in stores on February 11 with a price of $195.00 U.S.
Quantities are extremely limited. Retailers may order one JOR-EL DELUXE 1:6 SCALE COLLECTORS FIGURE per storefront under the item code NOV088029.
Orders may be placed only by contacting your Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative.
Important note: No online or email orders will be accepted. 
THREE DC COMICS PROJECTS NOMINATED FOR GLAAD AWARDS
The nominations for the 20th annual GLAAD awards have been announced, with three DC Comics projects named in the category Outstanding Comics Book:
- THE ALCOHOLIC, written by Jonathan Ames
- FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS, written by Greg Rucka
- SECRET SIX, written by Gail Simone
Review: DCUC 2 Packs-Matty Wave One
Kastor has a great review on the new DC Universe Adam Strange/Starfire 2-Pack from Mattel.
Check it out over at his site, Kastor's Korner.
Kastor's Korner
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Monday, January 26, 2009
The Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Fantastic Four Are No More!
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #60 (DEC082344)
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #60 WHITE VARIANT (DEC082345)
Written by JOE POKASKI
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
White Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—1/29/09, On-Sale—2/18/09
ULTIMATE X-MEN #100 (DEC082346)
ULTIMATE X-MEN #100 WHITE VARIANT (DEC082347)
Written by ARON E. COLEITE
Penciled by MARK BROOKS
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
White Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—1/29/09, On-Sale—2/18/09
Marvel Comics On-Sale 01/28/09
Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on January 28th, 2009. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-01-28 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:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583 OBAMA 3RD PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA! #2
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #21 (DR)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #46
CAPTAIN AMERICA #46 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT
DAREDEVIL #115
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #5
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #5 ACUNA VARIANT
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #5 LEE SKETCH VARIANT
ENDER'S SHADOW: BATTLE SCHOOL #2
FANTASTIC FOUR #563
GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH #4
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #125
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #44
MARVEL PREVIEWS #66
MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA #3
MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA #3 BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT
MS. MARVEL #35 (DR)
NEW AVENGERS #49 (DR)
NOVA #21
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE #6
RUNAWAYS #6
SHE-HULK #37
SKAAR: SON OF HULK #7
SKAAR: SON OF HULK #7 SILVER SURFER VARIANT
SOLEIL: SCOURGE OF THE GODS #1
SOLEIL: SCOURGE OF THE GODS #1 VARIANT
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #5
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #5 PERKINS VARIANT
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #5 SKETCH VARIANT
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #130
WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #11
X-FORCE #11
X-MEN: WORLDS APART #4
YOUNG X-MEN #10
Collections On-Sale:
CRIMINAL VOL. 4: BAD NIGHT TPB
MARVEL 1985 PREMIERE HC
MARVEL 1985 PREMIERE HC VARIANT
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 5 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 5 HC VARIANT
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 3 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 3 HC VARIANT
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 2 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 2 HC VARIANT
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 1 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 1 HC VARIANT
NEW AVENGERS VOL. 3 HC
NEW AVENGERS VOL. 3 HC VARIANT
SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR TPB
SPIDER-GIRL VOL. 10: SEASON OF THE SERPENT DIGEST
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 21: WAR OF THE SYMBIOTES TPB
ULTIMATUM: MARCH ON ULTIMATUM PREMIERE HC
X-MEN: ORIGINAL SIN PREMIERE HC
*DR= Dark Reign tie-in
Thursday, January 22, 2009
SHOCKER TOYS' 2009 NEW YORK COMIC CON EXCLUSIVES AND BOOTH INFO!
Shocker toys will be attending the 2009 New York Comic Con with SCUD the
disposable and The Maxx taking over New York City
January 2009 - NY - Comic-Con returns to New York Febuary 6-8th and
Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 1051 with new products
showcasing and bringing two big show exclusives to the event.
Very pleased will be the fans of Rob Schrab's Scud and Sam Keith's The
Maxx. Shocker Toys LLP will have on hand SCUD the Disposable Assassin
and MTV's the Maxx in a translucent fully poseable action figure form.
Each figure will come packaged with their regular Indie Spotlight
accessories. Scud will be featured in a smokey translucent yellow with a
translucent yellow Isz and interchangeable hands with 11mm guns. The
Maxx will be featured in smokey translucent purple and come with 2 heads
and 3 translucent purple Isz. These are limited edition figures with
only 300 of each produced and once gone will only become a highly sought
after collectible.
Also on hand will be the unveiling of some other product lines such as
Indie Spotlight comic book heroes the 6" scale action figure line
everyone is talking about featuring pulp heroes to lovely ladies.
Shockinis the fully interchagable 2.5" figure that features 18+ poa and
can be made into anything anyone can imagine or can be purchased premade
into a licensed or original character. Metalocalypse action figures of
Dethklok, the world's most popular band and most significant cultural
force. Mallow, the new five inch designer collectible sure to warm the
hearts of any toy collector featured in blanks and licensed versions.
And much, much more you can't miss out on. Many new announcements will
be made leading into Toy Fair 2009.
The SCUD and Maxx figures will be Available at NY Comic Con booth #1051
(2/6-8, 2009) and on http://www.shockertoys.com/store.php for
pre-order for attendees and non-attendees, while supplies last (limited
to 400pcs).
Hot Toys - THE GODFATHER - 12 inches Don Vito Corleone collectible figure
Hot Toys is gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse! Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are proud to bring you the best ever 1/6th scale Don Vito Corleone collectible figure from the legendary movie – THE GODFATHER.
The Godfather collectible figure features :
- Stands approximately 12 inches / 31cm tall, true to 1/6th scale
- Use of Hot Toys TrueType figure with over 32 points of articulation
- Dresses with real fabric, movie accurate black couture
- Comes with accessories including the famous chair, his cat and a glass.
- Includes two sets interchangeable hands and one hand for holding the glass.
- Features amazing head sculpt with authentic likeness of Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone
Release date: Q2, 2009
- Licensed and distributed by Sideshow Collectibles
- Produced and manufactured by Hot Toys Ltd
Artists info:
- Head Sculpt by KANG IN AE
- Head Art Directed by YULLI
- Clothes design by KIM HYOUNG ILL(Rueann Kim)
- Paint by JC.HONG
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DARK REIGN Changes Ms Marvel and Hawkeye Forever!
In the aftermath of the critically-acclaimed Dark Avengers #1, fans of the Marvel Universe know that Norman Osborn’s new team of Avengers have some dark secrets…which lead to shocking new revelations in April in Ms Marvel #38 and Dark Reign: Hawkeye #1. Marvel is pleased to reveal these previously classified solicits and cover art:
DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE #1 (of 5)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by TOM RANEY
Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
From the pages of DARK AVENGERS—Bullseye cuts loose! The media knows him only as Hawkeye–-but we know he’s really the psychopath named Bullseye! How does the world’s deadliest assassin fit in with Norman Osborn’s hand-picked team of public do-gooders? What’s his agenda, and how does it instantly jeopardize the entire Avengers legacy? And how long can the most ruthless killer ever to walk the Earth be kept on a leash? The one-two punch of writer Andy Diggle (THUNDERBOLTS) and Tom Raney (SECRET INVASION: INHUMANS) unite for the solo mini-series that puts the innocent right in the angry archer’s crosshairs!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
MS. MARVEL #38
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by PATRICK OLLIFFE
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Wolverine Art Appreciation Variant by PAOLO RIVERA
FROM THE PAGES OF DARK AVENGERS! Now it can be revealed. After the fall of Carol Danvers, the villainous Moonstone has now taken up the mantle of the world’s greatest super-heroine. And don’t worry…she’s gonna save the hell out of you.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2 Sells Out & Returns With New Printing!
One of 2008’s hottest—and most acclaimed—new series continues into 2009 even hotter than before, as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2 Second Printing Variant, from the Oz dream team of Eric Shanower and Skottie Young continue Dororthy’s adventures in this strange new world—and brings her face to face with some new allies!
“Eric Shanower presents Oz as the fable that it's intended to be…the aesthetic appeal of this book is nearly unrivaled in terms of a product perfectly matching its aura with its basic design.”—Daniel Crown, IGN.Com
“It really is as beautiful as any of the best illustrated children books you’d find, and tells a story in way that pages that all look like they should be framed should never be able to.”—Jan-Ken-Pon, BookSpotCentral.Com
“Shanower and Young just don't do Baum's book justice, they in some ways make it even better. I absolutely adore this adaptation, and give high marks for all involved.”-- Greg McElhatton, ComicBookResources.Com
With two quick sell outs and loads of acclaim, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on upcoming issues of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (DEC088039)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
All Ages …$3.99
FOC – 2/5/09 ON SALE – 2/25/09
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
DC COMICS SHIPPING CHANGES 1/20/09
Title Diamond Current Solicited
Item Code In-Store Date In-Store Date
100 BULLETS #99 (VERTIGO) NOV080226 1/21/09 1/14/09
FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #2 NOV080122 1/21/09 1/14/09
GREEN LANTERN #37 OCT080147 1/21/09 12/31/08
HARLEY QUINN: PRELUDES AND KNOCK-KNOCK JOKES TP SEP080168 1/21/09 1/14/09
1966 LIVE ACTION TV SERIES BATMOBILE REPLICA (DC DIRECT) MAY080285 1/28/09 12/10/08
BATMAN #676 POSTER (DC DIRECT) JUL080260 1/28/09 2/11/09
BATMAN #676 POSTER PREPACK (DC DIRECT) JUL080261 1/28/09 2/11/09
FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #5 OCT080097 1/28/09 12/31/08
GREATEST HITS #5 (VERTIGO) NOV080225 1/28/09 1/21/09
SUPERMAN #675 POSTER (DC DIRECT) JUL080258 1/28/09 2/11/09
SUPERMAN #675 POSTER PREPACK (DC DIRECT) JUL080259 1/28/09 2/11/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #3 AUG080118 2/4/09 10/22/08
JLA TROPHY ROOM: BAT SIGNAL PROP REPLICA (DC DIRECT) APR080294 2/4/09 11/12/08
AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #6 OCT080101 2/11/09 12/24/08
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS SPECIAL #1 NOV080141 2/11/09 1/21/09
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS SPECIAL #1 VARIANT EDITION NOV080142 2/11/09 1/21/09
BATMAN: R.I.P. DELUXE EDITION HC OCT080163 2/11/09 2/4/09
GEARS OF WAR #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080214 2/11/09 1/14/09
GEARS OF WAR #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV080215 2/11/09 1/14/09
GREEN LANTERN #38 NOV080161 2/11/09 1/28/09
MIRROR’S EDGE #4 (WILDSTORM) DEC080189 2/11/09 2/4/09
NIGHTWING #153 DEC080113 2/11/09 2/4/09
SCALPED #25 (VERTIGO) NOV080237 2/11/09 1/21/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55 OCT080140 2/11/09 12/24/08
VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION #5 DEC080149 2/11/09 2/4/09
WONDER WOMAN: WHO IS WONDER WOMAN? TP NOV080190 2/11/09 2/4/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 BALANCED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080293 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 BALANCED ONE THIRD CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080294 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 WEIGHTED MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080295 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 WEIGHTED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT)
MAY080296 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080297 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: BLACK CANARY ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080298 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: GNORT ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080299 2/18/09 12/10/08
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1: ICE ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
MAY080300 2/18/09 12/10/08
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143 2/25/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144 2/25/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145 2/25/09 1/28/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 OCT080095 2/25/09 12/24/08
GREATEST HITS #6 (VERTIGO) DEC080215 2/25/09 2/18/09
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 1 HC (VERTIGO) OCT080227 2/25/09 2/11/09
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) DEC080223 2/25/09 2/18/09
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE (DC DIRECT)
JUL080237 2/25/09 2/4/09
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 (WILDSTORM) OCT080206 2/25/09 12/31/08
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) OCT080207 2/25/09 12/31/08
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166 3/4/09 2/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 DEC080119 3/4/09 2/18/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) DEC080188 3/11/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV088084 3/11/09 2/11/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 4 HC NOV080176 3/11/09 3/4/09
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080209 3/11/09 1/7/09
100 BULLETS #100 (VERTIGO) DEC080194 3/18/09 2/11/09
DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER POKER PACK (DC DIRECT) DEC080237 3/18/09 4/15/09
JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN BATTERY PROP (DC DIRECT) JUN080332 4/15/09 1/21/09
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DC COMICS ANNOUNCES “ORIGINS AND OMENS” CREATIVE TEAMS
In February, nineteen core DC Universe titles will feature “Origins and Omens” backup stories by some of the biggest names in comics, setting the stage 2009 and beyond. Now, DC reveals the writers and artists behind “Origins and Omens.”
These “Origins and Omens” titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on February 4:
• ADVENTURE COMICS #0 (DEC080117) features a story written by Geoff Johns with art by Francis Manapul
• NIGHTWING #153 (DEC080113) features a story written by Peter Tomasi with art by Joe Bennett
• SECRET SIX #6 (DEC080139) features a story written by Gail Simone with art by Pete Woods
These “Origins and Omens” titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on February 11:
• ACTION COMICS #874 (DEC080116) features a story James Robinson with art by Renato Guedes and José Wilson Magalháes
• BOOSTER GOLD #17 (DEC080121) features a story written by Dan Jurgens with art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
• GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #17 (DEC080124) features a story by Andy Kreisberg with art by Mike Norton and Joe Rubinstein
• GREEN LANTERN #38 (NOV080161) features a story by Geoff Johns with art by Ivan Reis
• GREEN LANTERN CORPS #33 (DEC080127) features a story by Peter Tomasi with art by Patrick Gleason
• TITANS #10 (DEC080143) features a story by Judd Winick with art by Jesus Saiz
These “Origins and Omens” titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on February 18:
• BIRDS OF PREY #127 (DEC080120) features a story by Kevin Van Hook with art by Fernando Pasarin and Matt Ryan
• JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #30 (DEC080132) features a story by Len Wein with art by Marco Rudy
• THE OUTSIDERS #15 (DEC080115) features a story Peter Tomasi with art by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott
• ROBIN #183 (DEC080114) features a story by Fabian Nicieza with art by Freddy E. Williams II
• SUPERGIRL #38 (DEC080118) features a story by Sterling Gates with art by Matthew Clark
• VIGILANTE #3 (DEC080148) features a story by Marv Wolfman with art by Rick Leonardi and John Stanisci
These “Origins and Omens” titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on February 25:
• JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #24 (DEC080133; variant edition: DEC080134) features a story by Matthew Sturges with art by Fernando Pasarin and Matt Ryan
• SUPERMAN #685 (DEC080109) features a story by James Robinson with art by Pablo Raimondi
• TEEN TITANS #68 (DEC080144) features a story by Sean McKeever with art by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter
• WONDER WOMAN #29 (DEC080150; variant edition: DEC080151) features a story by Gail Simone with art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan
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