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THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN

     In 1986, a groundbreaking miniseries took the industry by storm, revolutionizing forever the way people envisioned the comic-book medium. Now, acclaimed writer/artist Frank Miller is set to do it again, with the most anticipated comics sequel of all time…

     THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 3-issue epic miniseries — each issue a whoppin' 80 pages in Prestige Format — masterfully written and illustrated by Miller and featuring the magnificent colors of Miller's collaborator, Lynn Varley.

     It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and everything is just fine. Perfect, in fact. At least on the surface. What the world at large doesn't know is that it's a total sham. A perfectly choreographed, pretty little world where everything that's ugly, or even potentially disturbing, is all nicely wrapped up with neat little ribbons and swept under the carpet.

     Only he knows better. He's watched it fester to near-breaking point, and it's time for the only free man left who can effect any real change to bring it all down around their ears, once and for all. It's not gonna be pretty. But at least it'll be honest.

     The Dark Knight returns once again — trimmer, more streamlined, and with a vitality that hasn't been seen since the first years of his war on crime. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelley — formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl — the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. But to fight this war successfully, he must first return to being the World's Greatest Detective and discover what has become of his former allies who were once the World's Greatest Heroes.

     THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN features surprising appearances by such DC icons as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, the Atom, the Question, and more. But are they still the World's Greatest Heroes?

     Frank Miller and Lynn Varley bring their unique and often controversial talents to bear in creating an amazing new tale of the Dark Knight and the finest heroes the world has ever known. The multi-award-winning team of Miller and Varley have delivered — together and separately — some of the finest tales of our time with BATMAN: YEAR ONE, 300, Sin City, Elektra Lives Again, RONIN, Give Me Liberty, and Hard Boiled. Be there to witness what may be their finest work to date, as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN sets a new standard for comics.

     Editor Bob Schreck on his relationship with Frank Miller & Lynn Varley: "I have had the extreme pleasure and honor of knowing and working with Frank and Lynn for several years now. From Sin City to Martha Washington to The Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot, each project is approached with a wide-eyed enthusiasm that's as infectious as it is exhilarating. This return to Batman is no exception. They are pouring their hearts and souls onto each and every page and it shows! Together, once again, they are turning the world on its ear, and challenging everything we take for granted with these enduring characters that we 'think' we know so well. From concept, to art style, to coloring and packaging, this book benefits from the 15 years of experience these two comic book mavericks have under their belts since they first made headlines with THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Buckle up, folks!"

     This project is supported with an extensive promotional campaign.

     THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Bob Schreck, with each issue 80 pages and released monthly in six-week intervals. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $7.95 U.S.

THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE

     The Dark Knight returns...again! In celebration of the long-awaited sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS comes THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE. Based on designs by Miller, and sculpted by William Paquet, this hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of Batman with his sidekick, Catgirl (a.k.a. Carrie Kelley) perched on his shoulder.

     Best of all, you won't have to wait too long to display this handsome, Limited Edition statue in your home, as it is set to arrive in comic-book stores the same day as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1! This statue is approximately 13 1/4" tall and 5 3/4" deep overall, on a base that is 7" wide x 5" deep, and it is packaged in a 4-color box.

     THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE arrives in comic-book stores December 5, with a retail price of $195.00 U.S. Retailers, please note: This is a Limited Edition statue of only 7,500. Allocations may be necessary.

Enemies in their midst
HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY

     They've traveled millions of miles and suffered unimaginable losses. But now the alien-born inhabitants of the city called Haven must face the greatest challenge of all — finding a new home — in the 9-issue HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY.

     From the same creative team that introduced the Havenites and their city in JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL (released in November), writers Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and artist Ariel Olivetti reveal the origins of Earth's newest immigrants in THE BROKEN CITY. Why did the people of Haven leave their homeworld, taking their city with them? How did they get their diverse powers? Who — or what — are they fleeing? And will it come looking for them?

     The answers begin to unfold in HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #1, as the heroes of the JLA learn more about the Havenites and their champions, the Alliance. Fleeing the alien tyrant known as Anathema, the people of Haven made incredible sacrifices and suffered devastating torments as they made their escape. But the war for freedom is far from over, as the city of Haven is home to other villains (all possessing incredible powers) and traitors to the Alliance's noble ideals. And even if those villains are defeated, how will the city of Haven be treated by its new homeland? And how will the United States, headed by Lex Luthor, a man who hates the alien Superman, treat an entire city of super-powered aliens seeking refuge?

     HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY is a 9-issue maxiseries edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

DEADMAN

     Boston Brand has survived the rigors of the recent DEAD AGAIN miniseries. And after hanging around the fringes of the DC Universe for over 30 years, everyone's favorite dead acrobat finally gets his own ongoing series: DEADMAN, written by Steve Vance (DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN, SUPERMAN, INC.) and illustrated by newly discovered artist Josep Maria Beroy.

     Boston Brand is a (dead) man with a mission: to hunt down and capture the deadliest villains on Earth. These villains once were residents of Nanda Parbat, a secret Himalayan paradise, where they were gathered in order to prevent them from committing any more evil acts. But with the death of the keeper of Nanda Parbat, the residents were set free. Imagine: over 300 years' worth of the planet's most corrupt beings, set free at once on an unsuspecting world. Only Deadman and his detective friend Max Loomis even know of their existence — and only they can hope to stop them!

     Issue #1 updates readers on Deadman's previous adventures while embarking on the first of his new ones: an investigation into the mysterious death of a legless band leader in Cairo — and the discovery that his body itself, being returned to the States for its final rest, holds a secret that threatens to unleash a new kind of horror on the Earth.

     DEADMAN stars a very different kind of super-hero. While his roots might be in the mystical domain of Dr. Fate and the Phantom Stranger, his nature makes him the sort of down-to-earth character that readers will find both funny and fascinating. It's a change of pace from traditional fare, and with writer Vance and exciting new artist Beroy, DEADMAN will be sure to convince readers that being dead has its advantages...

     This project is supported with house and trade ads.

     DEADMAN is an ongoing series edited by Andy Helfer. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

Heroes so cool, they don't need logos!
DC FULL COVERAGE!

     The DC Universe has characters that are among the most recognizable icons in the world. And to prove it, this December features a special cover event we're calling DC FULL COVERAGE!, offering a fun new way to look at DC's stars — with many FULL COVERAGE! issues serving as great jumping-on points!

     Almost all of December's ongoing DCU books showcase a dynamic depiction of the book's stars on the top half of the book, with the title of each book cleverly incorporated within the artwork on the bottom half (the title is also in type in the upper corner, so no matter how a book is racked, readers can identify their favorite titles easily). The end result makes for an arresting display of DC's signature characters.

     In addition to a bold new artistic representation on the covers, almost every DC FULL COVERAGE issue features a self-contained, standalone story — making December the perfect opportunity for new readers to try DCU titles!

Catch the following DC FULL COVERAGE! books in December:

• ACTION COMICS #786 *

• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #599 *

• AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #85 *

• BATGIRL #23 *

• BATMAN #598 *

• BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #45 *

• BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #24 *

• BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #150

• BIRDS OF PREY #38 *

• DETECTIVE COMICS #765 *

• DOOM PATROL #3 *

• THE FLASH #181 *

• GREEN ARROW #11 *

• GREEN LANTERN #145 *

• HARLEY QUINN #15 *

• IMPULSE #81 *

• JLA #61 *

• JSA #31 *

• JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #2 *

• THE LEGION #3 *

• NIGHTWING #64 *

• ORION #21

• ROBIN #97 *

• THE SPECTRE #12 *

• SUICIDE SQUAD #4 *

• SUPERBOY #95 *

• SUPERGIRL #65 *

• SUPERMAN #177 *

• SUPERMAN ADVENTURES # 64 *

• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #121 *

• THE TITANS #36

• WONDER WOMAN #177 *

• YOUNG JUSTICE #40 *

* "Standalone" issues

THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6
HARDCOVER

     DC Comics continues its comprehensive, Eisner Award-winning collection of Will Eisner's most famous creation, the Spirit, with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6, a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January 3 to July 27, 1943.

     Volume 6 brings back the heady, frantic days of World War II, when Eisner, like so many young Americans, was called upon to serve his country. For the duration of the war, his creation, the Spirit, needed to be passed along to his assistants. But what a Who's Who of assistants it was: Lou Fine, one of the most highly respected draftsmen ever to have worked in comics; Jack Cole, creator of Plastic Man and one of comics' true geniuses; noted novelists Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; and many others! In their capable hands, with America embroiled in the conflict, the Spirit began to take on Axis foes as well as the usual cast of colorful thugs, crooks and killers.

     Volume 6 also features an introduction by Eisner describing his work for the Army and his role in the development of comics as an educational tool — including an 8-page gallery of his military comics' work during and after the war years!

     THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6 is a 224-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. [New Release Date: December 19]