Previews #254 nov09 (vol. XIX #11) previews publications

CMX. Eichi’s younger brother, Tomoki, enters a hair styling contest with Suzuna as his model. Even though his parents wanted him to attend a regular college, they support his wishes and attend the contest. When the family meets Suzuna, they all fall in love with her. With everyone pushing for the young couple to get together, could love finally be coming out into the open for Eichi and Suzuna?

Advance-solicited; on sale February 17 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

Written and illustrated by Natsuna Kawase

CMX. The party to announce Princess Rosemarie and Prince Reynol’s engagement is approaching! But Rosemarie finds herself caught up in sibling rivalry and it seems that Prince Grayle, Reynol’s brother, is doing everything he can to split up the young couple. And he’s not alone. The Queen is plotting against them too, but for reasons of her own. Will Rosemarie get past these challenges?

Advance-solicited; on sale February 17 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE

Written and illustrated by Shouko Fukaki

CMX/FLEX COMIX. A mysterious society is stalking Jin because his father and sister, Toko, betrayed them in the past by removing Jin before he could further their cause. At the same time, long lost brother Soichiro tries to warn Jin’s friend Fusano that Toko and their father are not the good guys they appear to be. Fusano’s not buying it and leaves with Toko, a decision she may come to regret.

Advance-solicited; on sale February 24 • 5" x 7.375" • 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN PLUS

DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES • SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

The Joker’s love, Harley Quinn, is the latest statue to join the insanely popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this statue.

Harley is posed wearing her trademark harlequin outfit and is holding an oversized mallet. And she is the perfect companion to the next statue in the series, Poison Ivy!

Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 9.5” high x 5.5” wide x 4.25” deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 9, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US

JAN090300 $99.99

NOV080248 $99.99

The latest addition to the JLA TROPHY ROOM is one of the most recognizable and important parts of Batman’s costume – his modern utility belt!

This prop replica of Batman’s belt is made of faux-leather, includes eight pouches with real, working high-gloss gold snaps with Batman logo emblems and a real, working gold-plated metal buckle with a Batman logo emblem.

In addition to a Certificate of Authenticity, a metal display shelf on which the belt can be mounted is included, along with mounting hardware.

This mixed-media prop replica belt measures approximately 38” long, and the display shelf measures approximately 7.25” high x 22” wide x 5.25” deep. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

* Batman’s (Modern) Utility Belt is a prop replica ONLY and is not meant to be worn.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 9, 2010 * Prop Replica * $350 US
DETECTIVE COMICS BOX SET

Five of Gotham City’s most colorful figures are collected in this special action figure box set, in both 3D and comics forms!

A 64-page original collection of classic stories featuring Batman, Robin, Batgirl, The Riddler and Bat-Mite is packaged along with an action figure of each character. The stories included in the special DETECTIVE COMICS CLASSICS book are “The Riddler’s Prison-Puzzle Problem!” from DETECTIVE COMICS #377, “Tall, Dark, Handsome – and Missing!” from DETECTIVE COMICS #384, “Hunt for the Helpless Hostage!” from DETECTIVE COMICS #385, “The Invader from Hell!” from BATMAN FAMILY #1, and “Bat-Mite” from WHO’S WHO: THE DEFINITE DIRECTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #2.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 23, 2010 * Box Set * PI

Bring the excitement of BLACKEST NIGHT into your home or store with this affordable mini neon sign featuring the Sinestro Corps’ yellow emblem!

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 9" wide x 8" high and has a base measuring approximately 5.5” in diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box.

Advance-resolicited; on sale June 9, 2010 * Neon Sign * $89.99 US
GREEN LANTERN HONOR GUARD RING PROP REPLICA

Don’t miss out on this exciting new metal ring prop replica, inspired by the contemporary design of the rings worn by the exclusive Honor Guard of the Green Lantern Corps!

Cast in silver metal with a green enamel inlay, the ring also features decorative ridges around the band. The ring comes packaged in a two-part box foil-stamped with the Green Lantern logo and with protective foam inside.

Available in a men’s ring size of 11, although the ring is a prop replica ONLY and is not meant to be worn. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 30, 2010 * Prop Replica * $35 US
GREEN LANTERN: LEGACIES MULTI-PART STATUE: PART 3: JOHN STEWART AND GUY GARDNER

SCULPTED BY MIKE LOCASCIO

This multi-part statue is a must-have for Green Lantern fans! Green Lanterns from different eras appear together on a Lantern-shaped base, along with their predecessors, the Manhunters, as well as the Guardians of the Universe.

The statue is made up of four separate pieces (sold in three parts), which form a single statue.

Solicited this month is Part 3 of the multi-part statue, featuring John Stewart and Guy Gardner, two fan-favorite Green Lanterns who stood in for Hal Jordan before becoming members of the Corps in their own rights. This part of the statue follows Part 1, featuring Hal Jordan and both classic and modern versions of the Guardians of the Universe, and Part 2, featuring Kyle Rayner and an original Manhunter robot.

The bases of each piece slide together to form a Lantern-shaped base, on which all of the characters stand. Each of the three parts includes a piece of the fourth portion of the statue, which can be easily assembled to form Alan Scott, who rises up from the center of the piece. All three parts of the statue are needed to make Alan Scott.

Part 3 of this statue measures approximately 10” high x 10.5” wide x 5.5” deep, while the entire multi-part statue measures approximately 16” high x 10.5” wide x 11.75” deep when fully assembled.

The GREEN LANTERN: LEGACIES MULTI-PART STATUE is limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 30, 2010 * Statue * $195 US
HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES

BASED ON THE ART OF GEORGE PEREZ

DC Direct presents the fourth series of HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE action figures, featuring four more fan-favorite characters!

All based on art from George Pérez’s seminal HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE comic book, the figures included here are Silver Age Martian Manhunter; Captain Atom in his original blue and red costume; Kobra in his original costume; and Superman as Nightwing, from Superman’s time in the Bottle City of Kandor, when he took on the alias of Nightwing.

Includes:

Captain Atom • 6.75” h

Superman as Nightwing • 6.75” h

Martian Manhunter • 6.75” h

Kobra • 6.75” h

4-color blister card packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 16, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE 3: RAVEN BUST

DESIGNED BY AMANDA CONNER

SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

New Teen Titans member Raven is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series! Raven appears as her mysterious, hooded self in this rendition from illustrator Amanda Conner.

The Raven Bust has a base identical to that of fellow Teen Titan Wonder Girl from Series 2 of the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust line.

This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75” high x 3.5” wide x 4.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 2, 2010 * Bust * $60 US
DC Unlimited
WORLD OF WARCRAFT HORDE COLLECTIBLE COIN SET

Whether looting dead mobs or completing a quest, now is the time to hold and horde solid precious metal coins from the game in your hand.

All three coins included in this special World of Warcraft collectible set are plated in precious metals, and each coin features a Major Horde Leader on one side and the leader’s corresponding city on the opposite side.

The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Orc Warchief: Thrall of Orgrimmar and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Forsaken Queen: Lady Sylvanas Windrunner of Undercity and measures approximately 1.375” in diameter. And the copper-plated coin features the Tauren High Chieftain: Cairne Bloodhoof of Thunder Bluff and measures approximately 1.25” in diameter. All coins are approximately 0.125” thick and are removable from the box. A non-removable commemorative metal plaque with the Horde emblem is also included.

Ready to be displayed on a desktop or wall, the set is presented in a black, hinged wooden box with a glass window and a flocked, vacu-formed tray. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a protective self-shipper. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 23, 2010 * Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 U.S.

Whether looting dead mobs or completing a quest, now is the time to hold and horde solid precious metal coins from the game in your hand.

All three coins included in this special World of Warcraft collectible set are plated in precious metals, and each coin features a Major Alliance Leader on one side and the leader’s corresponding city on the opposite side.

The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Human Military Leader of the Alliance: King Varian Wrynn of Stormwind and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Dwarven King: Magni Bronzebeard of Iron Forge and measures approximately 1.375” in diameter. The copper-plated coin features the Night Elf High Priestess: Tyrande Whisperwind of Silvermoon and measures approximately 1.25” in diameter. All coins are approximately 0.125” thick and are removable from the box. A non-removable commemorative metal plaque with the Alliance emblem is also included.

Ready to be displayed on a desktop or wall, the set is presented in a black, hinged wooden box with a glass window and a flocked, vacu-formed tray. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a protective self-shipper. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 23, 2010 * Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 U.S.

story JAMES STOKOE

art & cover JAMES STOKOE

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

A one-eyed orc with the ability to find the weak spot in any structure has started to notice cracks in the endless war and conquest of orc existence.

JAMES STOKOE, who won over hearts and minds with his space trucking cooking adventure Wonton Soup, brings you his first ongoing series. Frontline green slaughter comics in full orc color.
HAUNT #4

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art GREG CAPULLO, RYAN OTTLEY & TODD McFARLANE

covers TODD MCFARLANE & RYAN OTTLEY

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

MCFARLANE & KIRKMAN’S HAUNT CONTINUES! Haunt faces off against Cobra for the second time – just in time to learn his weakness! Daniel Kilgore’s quest to find his brother’s killer and save the world just got a whole lot more difficult.

RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with three covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Cover (by TODD McFARLANE), retailers may purchase one Variant Cover by RYAN OTTLEY. For every 50 copies of the main cover, retailers may purchase one B&W Variant Cover by TODD McFARLANE. See order form for further details.

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI & JIM VALENTINO

covers ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI & JIM VALENTINO

JANUARY 27

32 PAGES / FC $3.99

THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE CENTURY CONTINUES! The stage has been set, the pieces are in place – the battle for the entire planet begins here. The villains of the Image Universe are united against the world, but who’s pulling their strings?! You can’t miss this historic event as the original Image Founders draw all the characters they made history with. Each page is an amazing jam piece – it’s a story told in a way never before attempted in comics.

RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with seven covers. For every 50 copies of the Standard Covers (featuring six interconnecting covers by ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI and JIM VALENTINO), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Cover. See order form for further details.

story & art ERIK LARSEN

covers ERIK LARSEN & HERB TRIMPE

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / FC $3.50

“DRAGON WAR,” Part Two—It's Dragon vs. Dragon — to the death! But one of our green-skinned law enforcers has the brain of Emperor Kurr!

Featuring an incentive cover by comic book legend Happy HERB TRIMPE!

RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Cover (by ERIK LARSEN), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Cover (by HERB TRIMPE). See order form for further details.

story PAUL GRIST

art & cover PAUL GRIST

JANUARY 20

32 PAGES / FC $3.50

BEGINNING A BRAND NEW ERA IN THE LIFE OF BRITAIN'S GREATEST HERO! Castletown is home to giant robots, vampire reporters, victorian escape artists and also Britain's Greatest Hero. Welcome to the Weird World of Jack Staff!

John Smith is a builder. He also seems to be a superhero, only he doesn't know about that. The only thing he knows is that a lot of people want him dead. And the only weapon he has to protect himself with is a wooden stick…
CHEW #1 COLLECTOR’S EDITION

story JOHN LAYMAN

art & cover ROB GUILLORY

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / BW $10.00

S&N EDITION LIMITED TO 100 COPIES $25.00

This ultra-rare special edition of CHEW #1 is limited to 3,000 copies and will feature an exclusive cover with a gold-foil embossed logo, no ads and an all-new behind the scenes bonus section. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare collectable comic commemorating the debut of the breakout hit of 2009!
ROCKETBOTS: TROUBLE IN TIME HC

story ALEXANDER GRECIAN

art & cover CHRIS GRINE

JANUARY 13

48 PAGES / FC $12.99

Robots vs. dinosaurs and cavemen and other robots! Five alien robots crash land on Earth in the Jurassic Age and wait millions of years to be rescued, only to find that their rescuers are far more advanced robots and intend to use them for scrap! The RocketBots must enlist the aid of primitive humans to fight alongside them or face being melted down.

story JAY FAERBER

art MAHMUD A. ASRAR, YILDIRAY CINAR, & MATTEO SCALERA

cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY

JANUARY 27

166 pages / FC $15.99

The Dynamo 5 team takes on the Brain Trust, an army of Whiptails, and a super-villain couple having a lovers' spat. Meanwhile, the mysterious Father Gideon embarks on an evil plan that will change Dynamo 5 forever!

Collects DYNAMO 5 #20-25, including issue #0!

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY

SEPTEMBER 23

32 PAGES / FC $34.99

Witness Invincible's transition from new hero just starting out to an established superhero! This volume collects Invincible's confrontation with Cecil Steadman, the return of the Reanimen and the beginning of a bold new era for Invincible! Collects INVINCIBLE #49-60.

story GLEN BRUNSWICK

art DAN McDAID

cover WHILCE PORTACIO

JANUARY 20

144 PAGES/FC $14.99

Barock begins his new life with Zoe and moves into her modest apartment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. But it wont be easy: Zoe has her heart set on a Frank Lloyd Wright house so expensive Barock may have to cut back on the super-heroics and take a high-fashion modeling gig in Paris just to pay the bills. Also, could there be a connection between "The Abandoned" – a mysterious group of earthbound villains – and the Gods of Neboron? Features a new DAN McDAID art section showcasing never-before-seen sketches from the series, plus a cover gallery by MIKE ALLRED. Special introduction from JAMES ROBINSON. Collects JERSEY GODS #6-10.
SAVAGE DRAGON: BACK IN BLUE TP

story ERIK LARSEN

art & cover ERIK LARSEN

JANUARY 6

144 PAGES / FC $14.99

Savage Dragon is welcomed back to the Chicago Police force and what a welcome it is! Featuring the riotous return of the savage one's arch nemesis Overlord, the introduction of the villainous Virus, the departure of Alex Wilde, a brutal battle with the deadly Dart and the resurgence of the Golden Age Daredevil! This one has it all! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #145-150.

story JIM VALENTINO

art JIM VALENTINO & FRIENDS

cover JIM VALENTINO

JANUARY 27

488 PAGES / BW $19.99

AN IMAGE UNITED TIE-IN! And timed to precede the launch of ShadowHawk’s new on-going series in May! Collecting Image founder JIM VALENTINO’s multi-million selling series for the first time between two covers! The return of the vigilante so violent he was at odds with both law enforcement and the underworld! Collects SHADOWHAWK #1-4, SHADOWHAWK II #1-3, SHADOWHAWK III #1-4, SHADOWHAWK #12-18, plus excerpts from SHADOWHAWK GALLERY #1 and surprise pin-ups by some of comics’ top talents—including JEFF SMITH, DALE KEOWN, DAVE GIBBONS, KEITH GIFFEN and many more!
THE WALKING DEAD, BOOK 5 HC

JANUARY 20

304 PAGES / BW $34.99

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN

cover CHARLIE ADLARD

This hardcover features another 12 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers, and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie on paper that never ends. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #49-60.
YOUNGBLOOD, VOL. 2: VOTED OFF THE ISLAND TP

story JOE CASEY

art DEREC DONOVAN & ROB LIEFELD

cover ROB LIEFELD

JANUARY 6

104 PAGES / FC $9.99

The brand-new YOUNGBLOOD library continues with this latest collection. As Shaft and Co. go deep underground, the Televillain makes his move on a nation glued to the tube! And who is this all-new, all-different Youngblood team that's taken over the show? Are their Q-ratings high enough to take on the evil of Mayhem, Inc? All this and the secret of the mysterious Scion! Loaded with extra features! Collects YOUNGBLOOD #5-#8.
THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #21 (RES)

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art & cover JASON HOWARD

variant cover WHILCE PORTACIO

JANUARY 27

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

“LEGACY,” Part One—It all begins here: the end of THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN! All the pieces are coming together, secrets will be revealed, and the true origin of Wolf-Man will be told as we march toward the monumental conclusion to this series. In this issue: Zechariah has been beaten, caged and left to rot. But this vampire has been around too long to give up now. Wolf-Man, beware! Now is a time for REVENGE!

RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Cover (by JASON HOWARD), retailers may purchase one Variant Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO.

story JOHN LAYMAN

art & cover ROB GUILLORY

JANUARY 20

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR: Part Three—Introducing Poyo! In the cockfighting ring, Poyo is almost impossible to defeat. This makes Poyo's owners very, very rich. It also has a habit of making Poyo's owners very, very dead. Guess who gets assigned to track down Poyo, and the murderers who have stolen him?

RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
COWBOY NINJA VIKING #4 (OF 4)

story AJ LIEBERMAN

art & cover RILEY ROSSMO

JANUARY 20

24 PAGES / FC $3.50

4.2 million people want to know just what in the hell happened in San Cristobal. The only place they’ll find an answer? CNV #4. And it ain’t pretty. But it is kinda funny… and by “funny” we mean “bloody slaughter”. Not ready to pay? How ‘bout we toss in CNV’s arch nemesis / hairstylist.

RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
ELEPHANTMEN #0 (O/A)

story RICHARD STARKINGS & JOE CASEY

art & cover LADRÖNN

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

Re-presenting the origin of the Elephantmen from the SOLD OUT first issue of HIP FLASK.

story RICHARD STARKINGS

art MORITAT

cover BOO COOK

JANUARY 13

32 PAGES / FC $3.50

QUESTIONABLE THINGS: Part One—MORITAT returns for a new story arc that pits Elephantman against Elephantmen. Simm's secret has been revealed and all hell breaks loose!
EXISTENCE 3.0 #3 (OF 4)

story NICK SPENCER

art & cover RON SALAS

JANUARY 13

32 PAGES / FC $3.50

An all-out war erupts between the various factions seeking control of the transfer process, while in the midst of the chaos, an unlikely romance blooms. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin sheds new light on the true origins of the process itself.

RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
FALL OUT TOYWORKS #5 (OF 5)

created by FALL OUT BOY, DARREN ROMANELLI & NATHAN CABRERA

story BRETT LEWIS

art SUNNY GHO & IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS

cover STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / FC $3.99

TIFFANY BLUES: Conclusion—“WELL, WHAT IF SOMEONE ELSE HAD THE SAME DREAM?” As the Baron and the Toymaker clash in their final battle, Tiffany is lost amid the many shattered memory fragments that make up her programming. Just who is TIFFANY?

Inspired by the ideas and lyrics of FALL OUT BOY, FALL OUT TOYWORKS brings the magic of innocence to life as both a toy maker and his invention set about learning the true secrets of life.
FORGETLESS #2 (OF 5)

story NICK SPENCER

art JORGE COEHLO & MARLEY ZARCONE

cover MARLEY ZARCONE

JANUARY 6

32 PAGES / FC $3.50

Meet Derrick, failed T-shirt maker and substitute hypnotist's assistant. Derrick is broke, desperate, and about to get himself killed to get more views on YouTube. There is something horribly wrong with this guy! At least he got in the door at FORGETLESS, though. Continuing the story of one very dangerous night of clubbing in New York's Lower East Side.