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BLACKEST NIGHT #7
On sale February 24 • 7 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis
As Nekron continues to wage war on life throughout the universe, Hal Jordan discovers the grim, true mission behind the villain’s return. But the truth is so cosmically abysmal that it threatens to expose a secret that could tear the very universe asunder. You can’t miss this stunning, penultimate issue to the year’s biggest event!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
GREEN LANTERN #51
On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Variant cover by Greg Horn
The most epic battle in BLACKEST NIGHT yet comes to a shocking conclusion as Hal Jordan makes the ultimate move to take on the Black Lantern Spectre. But what price comes with the unleashing of Parallax? And what does this mean for the future of the emotional spectrum’s avatars?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #45
On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Greg Horn
The battle for the Green Lantern Battery on Oa comes to a bloody end as the new front in the War of Light emerges!
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 Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
What’s with this Top Secret nonsense?
BLACKEST NIGHT: FLASH #3
On sale February 17 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
It’s a case of the chicken-or-the-egg as Barry Allen takes on the Black Lantern Reverse-Flash and seeks answers to the very nature of Professor Zoom’s impending resurrection. Plus, the Rogues witness an act so horrifying that it changes one of their own forever.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #3
On sale February 24 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino • Variant cover by Gene Ha
The bloodthirsty combat in Manhattan reaches its stunning conclusion here! Earth-2 Superman returns to prove that the true legacy of the Justice Society of America is death. Can our heroes rise up to defeat their dead mentors, role models and villains? And can even the third- smartest man in the world, Mr. Terrific, devise a way to destroy them – or will Manhattan and the world perish under Nekron’s might?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Zombie Supes can kill Mr. Terrific all he wants, but he best be leaving Power Girl alone!
BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #3
On sale February 3 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
Following closely to the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, this miniseries event concludes as the Amazonian Princess comes to terms with who she is and what her role is in the world. But will her acceptance make her more appetizing to the Black Lantern hordes – or could that emotion be their undoing?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
More Top Secret nonsense.
ADVENTURE COMICS STARRING BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY #7
On sale February 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Travis Moore
Covers by Francis Manapul
TOP SECRET!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #510). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
BLACK LANTERN GREEN ARROW #30
On sale FEBRUARY 24 · 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by JT KRUL
Art by WILL CONRAD
Cover by GREG HORN
Variant cover by MIKE GRELL
TOP SECRET!
And check out page 79 for GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #29!
Retailers please note: This issue is actually GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #30. This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Mike Grell). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Here’s some Top Secret nonsense with eyebrow-raising titles!
BATGIRL #7
On sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Phil Noto
The situation is dire as Batgirl and Robin must venture into Devil’s Square in an attempt to save Batman before Roulette’s “most dangerous game” turns deadly. Guest-starring Dr. Phosphorus, Roxy Rocket and Riot, and more!
Roxy Rocket?! I thought she was just a character in Batman: The Animated Series.
WONDER WOMAN #41
On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Aaron Lopresti
It’s a knock-down, drag-out war in the sky between the mightiest females in the DC Universe as Wonder Woman fights Power Girl! Meanwhile, that disturbingly creepy circle of hellion kids known as the Crows do everything they can to destroy Diana’s life and loved ones!
It’s a battle of the boobies! I think Power Girl has the superior cup-size, though.
WEDNESDAY COMICS HC
Advance-solicited • On sale MAY 26 • 200 pg, 11″x17.5″, $49.99 US
This is it! The oversized, hardcover collection of DC’s 2009 weekly comics sensation that USA Today called “cool, classic-looking.” Featuring composite cover art, the WEDNESDAY COMICS HC includes:
• ADAM STRANGE written and illustrated by Paul Pope
• BATMAN written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso including additional panel art on each page!
• METAMORPHO written by Neil Gaiman with art by Michael Allred
• DEADMAN written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck with art by Dave Bullock
• THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN written by Walter Simonson with art by Brian Stelfreeze
• THE FLASH written by Karl Kerschl and Brenden Fletcher with art by Karl Kerschl
• GREEN LANTERN written by Kurt Busiek with art by Joe Quinones
• HAWKMAN written and illustrated by Kyle Baker
• KAMANDI written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ryan Sook
• THE METAL MEN written by Dan DiDio with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & Kevin Nowlan
• SGT. ROCK written by Adam Kubert with art by Joe Kubert
• SUPERGIRL written by Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Amanda Conner
• SUPERMAN written by John Arcudi with art by Lee Bermejo
• TEEN TITANS written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway
• WONDER WOMAN written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell
Plus: Don’t miss previously unpublished pages — one starring The Creeper (written by Keith Giffen with art by Eric Canete) and one starring Plastic Man (written by Evan Dorkin with art by Stephen DeStefano)! And, as if that weren’t enough, this can’t-miss collection also includes a bonus sketchbook section and intro by series editor Mark Chiarello!
The cover art for this collection looks so much better than the cover layouts they used on the series itself. I might have to double dip on this one. Plus, it’s way cheaper than paying to have it bound.
ABSOLUTE PLANETARY BOOK TWO HC
Advance-solicited • On sale July 7 • 384 pg, FC, $75 US
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by John Cassaday
Snow, Jakita and the Drummer take on their nemeses the Four…then death itself! PLANETARY reaches its conclusion as the field team made a mad decision regarding an old friend. The Absolute Edition Book Two collects issues #13-27 of the stunning series.
ABSOLUTE PLANETARY BOOK ONE HC NEW PRINTING
Advance-solicited • On sale July 7 • 320 pg, FC, $75 US
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by John Cassaday
PLANETARY has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. These Archeologists of the Unknown delve into secret places most beings fear to tread. Book One is once again available in the Absolute format, collecting issues #1-12 plus the full script from issue #1.
Sure, they’re expensive, but they’re worth it.
TOM STRONG DELUXE EDITION BOOK TWO HC
Advance-solicited • On sale April 14 • 336 pg, 7.0625” x 10.875” FC, $39.99 US
Written by Alan Moore, Leah Moore & Peter Hogan
Art by Chris Sprouse, Shawn McManus & others
Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
In these tales from issues #13-24, Tom faces off against the ruthless Paul Saveen, the Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss and more!
Tom Strong is probably my favorite of Alan Moore’s ABC books.
BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: CATWOMAN BY STEVE RUDE
DESIGNED BY STEVE RUDE
SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO
Slinking her way into the BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE line, Catwoman becomes the first female character and the third villain to join this popular series.
This classic rendition of Catwoman swinging a whip is an original design by artist Steve Rude and makes the perfect companion piece to Rude’s version of Batman in black and white.
The statue measures approximately 7.5” high x 4.75” wide x 3.25” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.
Limited edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * Statue * $80 US
I like how they’ve slowly been adding Batman’s rogues gallery to this series of statues. I should start saving my money now…
BATMAN REBORN SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES
In one of the most exciting, ongoing comics events in recent years, a cast of familiar characters assumes the mantle of the bat. And out of the events of BATMAN REBORN, a new generation of heroes rise!
Now don’t miss out on the action figures based on this award-winning, best-selling series, which includes both Azrael and Batgirl in their new costumes.
Includes:
Batman: Jason Todd 6.65” h
Batman: Two-Face 6.7” h
Azrael 6.75” h
Batgirl 5.75” h
4-color clamshell packaging.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
Retailers, please note: Batman: Jason Todd, Batman: Two-Face, Azrael and Batgirl are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.
Hot damn! Even the Azrael figure looks cool. At the very least, I have to get that Batgirl figure.
