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KINETIC
 The
DC FOCUS line — where real life and super-powers intesect with raw, unexpected
results — continues in March with the hard-hitting KINETIC,
written by Kelley Puckett (BATGIRL) with evocative art by Warren Pleece
(DEADENDERS).
KINETIC’s
central character is Tom Morell, a sickly, disabled, ultra-loser facing
the daily hell of high school. Worse yet, his sole means of emotional
support is his loving but smothering mother who fears he'll drop dead
at any moment. And the worst part is, she's right.
Tom's
only escape is the super-heroic exploits of Kinetic, his favorite comic-book
hero. But unbeknownst to Tom, he's got some powers of his own, and they’re
going to change his life — assuming they manifest themselves before Tom
reaches the end of his rope and decides that life isn't worth living!
And
next month, watch for the debuts of TOUCH and FRACTION, each of which
were previewed with KINETIC in February’s HARD TIME #1!
This
project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com.
KINETIC
is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. The 32-page issue #1 is scheduled
to arrive in comic-book stores on March 24 with a cover price of $2.50
U.S.
X
marks the spot!
JLA #94: “THE 10TH CIRCLE”
The legendary creative team that produced some of history’s most fondly
remembered comics — Uncanny X-Men’s John Byrne and Chris Claremont
— reunites for the 6-part saga “The 10th Circle,” kicking off in JLA
#94 and shipping biweekly beginning in March!
In
“The 10th Circle,” written by Byrne &Claremont with art and covers
by Byrne & Jerry Ordway (Fantastic Four), the JLA investigates
a rash of child disappearances…but soon begin to disappear themselves!
Before long, Superman is brainwashed and in the hands of a fanatic cult
that worships an ancient, vampiric evil. With things looking dire, the
JLA may just have to call on the aid of a mysterious new team that has
been shadowing their every move…but are they a force for good, or evil?
This
project is supported with a full-color promo poster, trade and house ads,
and a minisite at www.dccomics.com.
JLA
is an ongoing series edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #94 is scheduled
to arrive in comic-book stores on March 10 with a cover price of $2.25
U.S. The 32-page issue #95 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores
on March 31 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#8
A shocking 6-part story written by Jeph Loeb and featuring the amazing
art of Michael Turner (Fathom) begins here!
The
action kicks off with SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8, in a story
that picks up after the cataclysmic events of issue #6 and introduces
an important new character in the DC Universe. Batman has discovered something
strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay…something that appears
to be a young girl. Little does he know that she’ll eventually capture
the attention of Superman, Wonder Woman and even Darkseid and his Female
Furies!
Superman
wants to care for her. Wonder Woman wants to protect her. And Darkseid
wants to make her his new weapon. But who is she? And whose side will
she end up on?
Don’t
miss this action-packed story brimming with the visual excitement that
only Michael Turner and Aspen Studios can deliver!
This
project is supported with an 8-page preview in Wizard #??, house ads,
and a minisite at www.dccomics.com.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN
is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #8 is
scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 24 with a cover price
of $2.95 U.S.
Batgirl
vs. Batman!
BATGIRL #50
For months Batgirl has worked with Batman despite growing feelings of
resentment. In March’s extra-sized BATGIRL #50, written
by Dylan Horrocks with art by Rick Leonardi & Jesse Delperdang and
a stunning cover by James Jean, that resentment finally explodes!
Fueled
by the emotion-charging drug Soul, Batgirl goes on a rampage that brings
her toe-to-toe with her mentor, exploding in a fury of fists and feet.
This is it: the knock-down, drag-out fight you’ve been waiting to see!
But who will emerge victorious, and what ramifications will it all have
on Batgirl’s future as a crimefighter?
This
project is supported with house ads.
BATGIRL
is an ongoing series edited by Michael Wright. The 40-page issue #50 is
scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 24 with a cover price
of $2.95 U.S.
BATMAN
IN THE FORTIES
TRADE PAPERBACK
Get ready for the latest collection celebrating Caped Crusader’s early,
formative adventures: BATMAN IN THE FORTIES! Featuring
Batman stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31, 37, 47, 48, 49, DETECTIVE COMICS
#27, 33, 38, 49, 80, REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and
WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #30, this volume — which features work by celebrated
talents including Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jack Schiff, Jerry Robinson,
George Roussos, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Winslow Mortimer
and others — collects Batman’s first appearance, as well as the debut
of Robin and the first telling of the Dark Knight’s origin.
Batman’s
famed Rogues’ Gallery is also on hand, with stories featuring the Joker,
Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter. Plus, this volume features an introduction
by noted comics historian Bill Schelly.
This
project is supported with house ads.
- 192-page trade
paperback
- In stores March
3
- $19.95 U.S
BATMAN/POISON
IVY: CAST SHADOWS
 The
Dark Knight’s most alluring foe becomes the prime suspect in a murder
investigation in BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS, a 64-page
Prestige Format Special written by Ann Nocenti (DAREDEVIL) with haunting
painted art and a cover by John Van Fleet (BATMAN: THE CHALICE).
A
new skyscraper in Gotham City casts a large shadow over Arkham Asylum,
where Poison Ivy is being held. But the sudden lack of sunlight is driving
her mad, since she can no longer grow the plants that are an important
part of her therapy. And when a series of attempted murders of the building’s
developers and financial elite takes place, Batman immediately thinks
Ivy is involved. But he’s running out of time…and he’s been infected with
the same toxin as the developers! Is Ivy to blame — and will she help
him?
This
project is supported with house ads.
BATMAN/POISON
IVY: CAST SHADOWS is a 64-page Prestige Format Special edited by Joey
Cavalieri. It is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 31
with a cover price of $6.95 U.S.
DOOM
PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2
HARDCOVER
 The
World's Strangest Heroes are back!
DOOM
PATROL ARCHIVES Vol. 2, written by Arnold Drake with art by Bruno
Premiani and Bob Brown and a new cover by Brian Bolland, collects the
classic DOOM PATROL #90-97, originally published in 1964-1965. Experience
what made this title legendary and thrill to the adventures of Robotman,
Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and "The Chief!”
This
hardcover Archive Edition includes classic confrontations with The Brotherhood
of Evil, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Dr. Tyme, Mento, General Immortus
and more, plus an introduction by comics legend Roy Thomas!
- 240-page hardcover
- In stores March
31
- $49.95 U.S
FORMERLY
KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE
TRADE PAPERBACK
 Unscrupulous
businessman Maxwell Lord never misses the chance to cash in on a scheme,
no matter how harebrained. And his latest plan is his wackiest yet: reuniting
the classic 1980s Justice League!
FORMERLY
KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE is a 144-page trade paperback collecting
the best-selling, off-beat 6-issue miniseries by the JUSTICE LEAGUE creative
team of Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire and Joe Rubinstein!
Blue
Beetle, Booster Gold, Fire, Elongated Man, Captain Atom and Mary Marvel
make up the team that Maxwell Lord has set up in a suburban strip mall…but
trouble soon arises, both from angry locals as well as the deadly Roulette!
And don’t forget (how could we?) galactic conqueror (and interstellar
headcase) Manga Khan!
This project is supported with house ads.
- 144-page trade
paperback
- In stores March
3
- $12.95 U.S
GREEN
ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER
TRADE PAPERBACK
 Oliver
Queen travels down a road of deception, danger, and tragedy in GREEN
ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER, a 144-page trade paperback collecting
award-winning writer Judd Winick’s first story arc from issues #26-31,
featuring art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks and a painted cover by Matt
Wagner!
Star
City is getting a facelift, but gentrification has its costs. Green Arrow
has always been a man of the people, but now he has to prove it by combating
corporate corruption…and little does he know that he’ll have to prove
it against a 3-ton ogre! Plus, Black Lightning pays a visit to Star City…but
does he come as a friend or foe?
This
project is supported with house ads.
- 144-page trade
paperback
- In stores March
24
- $12.95 U.S
JSA:
THE LIBERTY FILES
TRADE PAPERBACK
 Get
ready for JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, a 264-page ELSEWORLDS
trade paperback collecting the 2-issue JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES miniseries
as well as the 2-issue follow-up, JSA: THE UNHOLY THREE, written by Dan
Jolley & Tony Harris with art and cover by Harris & Ray Snyder!
In
JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, the "Owl," "Clock," "Bat"
and a host of other very familiar costumed characters battle for the safety
of the world. The story continues in THE UNHOLY THREE, set eight years
later, as the Bat, the Clock, and Clark Kent take on two ex-KGB operatives
code-named Parasite and Steelwolf responsible for killing American covert
agents in Berlin. Can the Unholy Three stop them before they find the
Trigger, a mystery device which could end all life on Earth?
This
project is supported with house ads.
- 264-page ELSEWORLDS
trade paperback
- In stores March
24
- $19.95 U.S
SHAZAM!
ARCHIVES VOL. 4
HARDCOVER
 All
it takes is a single magic word…
Get
ready for SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 4, a stunning new hardcover
archive collecting the classic CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #4 and #5, plus
stories from MASTER COMICS #21 and #22, WHIZ #25 and AMERICA’S GREATEST
COMICS #2, featuring the work of William Woolfolk, Mac Raboy, C.C. Beck,
and more!
In
the early 1940s, the success of Fawcett’s Captain Marvel began to rival
that of Superman — The World’s Mightiest Mortal had become a super-hero
to reckon with. And with that popularity came deeper mythology and new
characters such as Captain Marvel, Jr., and the Lieutenants Marvel, both
of whom appear in this volume, along with a guest appearance by Bulletman.
THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 4 follows this development of the legend of
Captain Marvel and features page after page of classic art. Also included
in this volume is an insightful introduction by Fawcett Comics authority
P.C. Hammerlinck.
- 196-page hardcover
- In stores March
3
- $49.95 U.S
TEEN
TITANS: A KID’S GAME
TRADE PAPERBACK
Witness the dawn of a new era in TEEN TITANS: A KID’S GAME,
a 192-page trade paperback collecting the best-selling TEEN TITANS #1-7,
written by the fan-favorite Geoff Johns with art by Mike McKone and Marlo
Alquiza, additional art by Tom Grummett, Nelson DeCastro and Kevin Conrad,
and a cover by Michael Turner!
Witness the gathering of a new team of Teen Titans and their initial battle
against an old, familiar foe: Deathstroke! The reasons behind his actions
prove shocking to the team, and before the teen heroes can even get their
feet on the ground, they must reencounter the cult of Brother Blood. Plus,
an introduction by Johns and Profile Pages from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS
SECRET FILES #1!
This
project is supported with house ads.
- 192-page trade
paperback
- In stores March
31
- $9.95 U.S
A
GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1
TRADE PAPERBACK
 Get
ready for an all-new manga-sized volume collecting the first two volumes
of creator Marc Hempel's classic series!
A
GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 reintroduces us to Gregory, a lovable,
institutionalized boy in a straitjacket who speaks only in vowels. Sharing
his small cell is a mortality-challenged rat named Herman Vermin and a
cheese-fixated mouse named Wendell. Together, they manage to generate
more entertainment than a roomful of stand-up comics (at a fraction of
the cost)! Hempel (artist of THE SANDMAN: THE KINDLY ONES) leaves no foible
undrawn in this masterful study of human (and rodent) character.
- 176-page black-and-white
trade paperback
- Suggested for
mature readers
- Measuring 5” x
7 3/8”
- In stores March
31
- $9.95 U.S
ELFQUEST:
THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2
TRADE PAPERBACK
 DC’s
re-presentation of classic Elfquest material continues with ELFQUEST:
THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2, a new digest-sized, black-and-white trade
paperback collecting ElfQuest #5-9, written by Wendy and Richard
Pini with art and a new cover by Wendy Pini.
In
this installment of the classic ElfQuest saga, Cutter's tribe has happily
melded with the Sun Village, but the elf chieftain still has a ways to
go with Leetah, the beautiful healer. Cutter also decides the only way
the elves will survive the encroachment of humans is for all the scattered
elf tribes to be reunited. With Skywise, Cutter sets out on his journey,
which includes a visit to the Forbidden Grove, an eerie locale that hides
danger!
- 224-page black-and-white
trade paperback
- Measures 5” x
7 3/8”
- In stores March
17
- $9.95 U.S
CARTOON
CARTOONS
DIGEST-SIZED TRADE PAPERBACKS
 The
stars of the Cartoon Network can all be found in this fourth set of trade
paperbacks in DC Comics' new line of digest-sized collections! CARTOON
CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON! And CARTOON CARTOONS
VOL. 2: THE GANG’S ALL HERE! each collect 110 pages of stories
from CARTOON CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING,
featuring the glories of Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Cow &
Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, and I.M. Weasel! As
Johnny Bravo would say, “Man, that's pretty!”
These
can’t-miss volumes feature the work of a barrel of great creators, including
Genndy Tartakovsky, Craig McCracken, Danny Antonucci, Robbie Busch, Jesse
McCann, Dan Slott, Mo Willems, Angus Bungay, John Delaney, Vincent Deporter,
Tim Harkins, Mike Kazaleh, Neal Sternecky, Sholly Fisch, Chuck Kim, John
Rozum, Bill Alger, Scott McRae, Bill Wray, and more!
- 112-page trade
paperbacks
- Measures 5 1/8”
x 7 9/16”
- In stores March
10
- $6.95 U.S. each
THE
DARK KNIGHT RETURNS ACTION FIGURES
 Frank
Miller’s seminal work on the gritty, ground-breaking DARK KNIGHT RETURNS
changed the landscape of comics forever and inspired a new generation
of comics creators. Now, DC Direct celebrates that immortal series with
a quartet of figures beautifully sculpted by Tim Bruckner that capture
the look and feel of Miller’s Batman, Superman, The Joker, and Robin!
- THE DARK
KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately
7 3/8” tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with
a Batarang with rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and
comes packaged in a 4-color window box.
- THE DARK
KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE, which portrays Carrie
Kelly as the Dark Knight’s apprentice, measures approximately 4 7/8”
tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a slingshot
and rope. This figure also includes a sidewalk base with street lamp
featuring a glow-in-the-dark street lamp and comes packaged in a 4-color
window box.
- THE DARK
KNIGHT RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE measures approximately
6 5/8” tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with
a two pistols and a Joker doll. This figure also includes a sidewalk
base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box.
- THE DARK
KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately
7 3/8” tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with
alternate hands holding a crushed Bat-armor helmet and a Kryptonite
arrow. This figure also includes a sidewalk base and comes packaged
in a 4-color window box.
This
project is supported with trade and house ads and a full-color promo poster.
The
DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: SUPERMAN
ACTION FIGURE, DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE, and DARK KNIGHT
RETURNS: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE are advance-solicited, sold separately
and arrive in comic-book stores July 21, 2004. Please consult your retailer
for pricing information. Retailers please note: The DARK KNIGHT RETURNS:
BATMAN, ROBIN, THE JOKER and SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURES are intended for
individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master
Case assortment as well as singles. Consult your retailer Order Form for
packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond
the comic-book specialty market.
TEEN
TITANS #9
 Raven’s
back…but what are her motives?
The
mysterious Titan’s return sparks a series of changes for the young heroes
in TEEN TITANS #9 — written by Geoff Johns with art by
Tom Grummett & Marlo Alquiza and a cover by Mike McKone & Alquiza
— the first installment in the 5-part “Raven Rising” story arc!
As
the Titans settle in for another weekend together, the first task on their
agenda is teaching Bart — the new Kid Flash — to drive. But a fun, relaxing
adventure quickly becomes a nightmare as Raven returns with Brother Blood
in tow! Don’t miss the start of what’s sure to be the next classic TEEN
TITANS story!
TEEN TITANS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page
issue #9 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 17 with
a cover price of $2.50 U.S.
BATMAN
#625
 Batman’s
“Broken City” is about to go up in flames, as the creative team of 100
BULLETS brings the acclaimed 6-part saga to a breathtaking conclusion!
In
BATMAN #625, written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo
Risso and a cover by Dave Johnson, a physically and mentally spent Dark
Knight finally catches up with criminal mastermind Angel Lupo. But when
Batman discovers the dark secret behind the murder of a young boy’s parents,
his world is turned upside-down…and only The Joker can put things right!
Don’t
miss the thrilling end of the story arc everyone’s talking about!
BATMAN is an ongoing series coedited by Bob Schreck and Will Dennis. The
32-page issue #625 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March
31 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S.
THE
FLASH #208
 Some
familiar friends and foes speed back into the life of the Fastest Man
Alive in THE FLASH #208, a self-contained issue written
by Geoff Johns with stunning art by Howard Porter & Livesay and a
cover by Aspen Studios’ Michael Turner!
As
Wally West tours the new Flash Museum, the Flash “family” — including
the new Kid Flash and old standby Jay Garrick — forces themselves back
into his life. Will Wally struggle with his rediscovered super-hero identity?
And while Wally revisits his past and present life, Ashley Zolomon pays
a visit to her husband, a man who played a big part in changing Wally's
life: Zoom!
THE FLASH is an ongoing series edited by Joey Cavalieri. The 32-page issue
#208 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on March 31 with a cover
price of $2.25 U.S.
BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION
FIGURES
 New
BATMAN COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES, never before available
in the U.S., are on the horizon! Manufactured by Japanese toy company
Yamato, these action figures were licensed by DC Comics for distribution
in Japan only in 2003. Now, for the first time, DC Direct brings you these
finely detailed, multi-accessoried collector action figures of Batman,
Robin, Harley Quinn and The Joker!
Each
figure is limited to only 5,000 pieces for the U.S. and Canada. Additionally,
each figure comes in its authentic Japanese packaging, with character-specific
accessories and a randomly inserted reproduction card featuring famous
BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS covers. Because these figures are for collectors,
each is designed with limited articulation for maximum aesthetic quality.
Only DC Direct is authorized to make these available to the U.S. and Canadian
markets under special arrangement. Don’t miss out on this opportunity
to own a distinct Japanese vision of the Dark Knight!
The
BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: BATMAN, BATMAN JAPANESE
IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE: THE JOKER, BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR
ACTION FIGURE: ROBIN, and BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE:
HARLEY QUINN are retro-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic-book
stores February 25, 2004. Please consult your retailer for pricing information.
Note to retailers: The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES
are intended for individual sale to consumers, but please be advised that
these are sold in Master Cases of eight only. Each Master Case is evenly
packed, and contains two Batman figures, two Robin figures, two Harley
Quinn figures and two Joker figures. This product is only available for
sale in the United States and Canada. Each figure is limited to a 5,000-piece
run for the U.S. and Canada. If orders exceed inventory, orders will be
allocated.
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