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------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/bGIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> JOHN CONSTANTINE - HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: PAPA MIDNITE #1 Written by Mat Johnson Art by Tony Akins & Dan Green Cover by Ronald Wimberly Award-winning novelist Mat Johnson (Hunting in Harlem, Drop) and artists Tony Akins (FABLES) & Dan Green (THE WITCHING, ROSE AND THORN) reveal the hidden origin of John Constantine's deadly nemesis, the immortal voodoo sorcerer/gangster/nightclub owner known as Midnite (a starring character in the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film Constantine, also released in February) in this compelling 5-issue miniseries featuring covers by Ronald Wimberly (LUCIFER). In modern-day Harlem, Midnite embarks on a vision quest that takes him back to his boyhood 300 years ago in colonial Manhattan. When the island's slaves revolt against their white captors, young Midnite sees an opportunity for profit. But his self-serving tricks cause a catastrophe that haunts him to this day in a tale inspired by true historical incidents. On sale Feb 2 o 1 of 5 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin IT'S A BIRD... SC Written by Steven T. Seagle Art and cover by Teddy Kristiansen A softcover edition of the acclaimed VERTIGO hardcover that tells one of the most realistic Superman tales ever - without featuring Superman. Steve's given the dream assignment to write Superman, only he can't relate to a Man of Steel when his own fears of death haunt him. Explore the cultural significance of a comic- book icon as Steve comes to terms with Superman's cultural importance. "...remarkable, genre-bending work..." -People Magazine "...easily ranks with SPIRIT creator Will Eisner's memoirs...and Michael Chabon's best-selling The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay." -USA Today "Terrifically wry...deep thinking...this is something truly different." -Entertainment Weekly, Editor's Choice "...strikingly original..." -The New Yorker "Magnificent" -St. Louis Dispatch "Ingenious" -Newsday "...does something unique with the graphic novel, and it's well worth the time of any reader..." -San Francisco Chronicle Recommended on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" On sale Feb 9 o 136 pg, FC, $17.95 US o MATURE READERS HUMAN TARGET #19 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Cliff Chiang Cover by John Watkiss Already on the rocks with his wife Mary, Chance will be tested when an old friend sets his sights on him - an old friend with a very familiar face, skills as formidable as Chance's, and an even more warped sense of identity. On sale Feb 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS LUCIFER #59 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In Part 1 of the 3-part "Breach," Jill Presto goes to Las Vegas to see if she can gamble away her baby. But as the storms of dissolution gather across the worlds, it's clear that the stakes will be far higher than she expects - for her, for Lucifer Morningstar, and for the whole of Creation. On sale Feb 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US o MATURE READERS LUCIFER: EXODUS TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Christopher Moeller A new collection featuring LUCIFER #42-44 and #46-49! The Morningstar faces a new challenge to his universe, as defending the status quo requires cooperation between angel and devil alike. Lucifer decrees that all immortals must leave immediately...or learn about mortality the hard way. On sale Feb 9 o 168 pg, FC, $14.95 US o MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #21 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Ben Oliver Cover by Jock Part 2 of a 3-part storyline featuring art by Wizard's "Next British Superstar," Ben Oliver! The Losers plan to intercept the biggest deal of Max's corrupt career. But when a shadowy figure from their past returns, they discover the stakes are higher than anything they've ever imagined! On sale Feb 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS VIMANARAMA! #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Philip Bond Imagine a modern-day Arabian Nights in the form of an Indian romantic comedy and set on a celestial stage. East meets West with a burst of color, song and cosmic violence in Grant Morrison's latest: VIMANARAMA! From the pulse-pounding superheroics of JLA: CLASSIFIED to the heartbreaking intensity of WE3, Grant Morrison is committed to outdoing himself. Now, he reunites with the inimitable Philip Bond (VERTIGO POP: LONDON, THE INVISIBLES) in a 3-issue miniseries that's a romantic action story with an operatic twist. The son of a successful grocery chain owner, 19-year-old British- Asian Ali can't relate to his family's traditional customs. He feels much better when he finds that Sofia, the girl he's arranged to be married to, is gorgeous and vivacious...until he accidentally unleashes a subterranean army of fossil demons, restarts an ancient god war, and brings the whole world to the brink of destruction. Now, the only person who can save the day is a 15,000-year-old Indian super-man who's fallen in love with Sofia! A dazzling, transcendental journey into another reality, VIMANARAMA! is Morrison's and Bond's wildest yet, mixing widescreen action, soap-opera realism and Eastern religion with an end-of-the-world love story you won't forget. On sale Feb 9 o 1 of 3 o 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS Edited by Karen Berger SWAMP THING #12 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia The horrifying conclusion of the 4-part "Love in Vain." Arcane has learned a few new tricks during his stay in Heaven. With the power of The Light under his control, even Swamp Thing may not be able to stop him...not without paying an unimaginable price. On sale Feb 2 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS TRIGGER #3 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss After Carter Lennox and Deirdre Myers come face-to-face with the mysterious "Triggers"- not to mention their own deaths - the two are determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious police force and their possible connections to a series of grisly underworld murders. On sale Feb 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS THE WITCHING #9 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Leigh Gallagher & Dan Green Cover by Tara McPherson With Sook's powers manifesting quickly, Elsa is finding it difficult to instruct her voracious new student while keeping her hands off a hot, mysterious stranger. Meanwhile, Sook discovers a secret in the Grimston's basement, and once she faces the Three Witches, she'll never be the same again. On sale Feb 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #31 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The 5-part "Ring of Truth" reaches its shocking conclusion! Just when Dr. Mann finally discovers the answer to how Yorick and Ampersand survived the mysterious plague, an unforeseen adversary swoops in and steals a major key to the possible cure. But could the thief be working for someone close to the trio? On sale Feb 2 o 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US o MATURE READERS DC DIRECT SECTION BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE SERIES ORIGINAL MINI-STATUE INSPIRED by Simon Bisley Inspired by the art of Simon Bisley Sculpted by William Paquet The true essence of a complex hero is captured in this black and white sculpture. Batman: Black & White VOL. 1 and 2 are stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent, showcasing noir-flavored tales of the Dark Knight, rendered in black and white. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition mini- statue reflects the mood of these stories and measures approximately 7.75" tall. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale June 15 o Mini-Statue o $45.00 US JIM LEE BATMAN #608 POSTER Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams The Dark Knight springs to life as never before thanks to the explosive art of Jim Lee & Scott Williams! The exciting cover of BATMAN #608 marked the start of the year-long, best-selling "Hush" storyline. This Jim Lee Batman #608 Poster is a full-color poster measuring 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale June 15 o Poster o $7.95 US JIM LEE SUPERMAN #204 POSTER Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams The Man of Steel keeps vigil over Metropolis in this stunning cover image by perennial fan-favorite art team Jim Lee & Scott Williams! This beautifully illustrated full-color poster makes a perfect partner to the JIM LEE BATMAN #608 POSTER and measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale June 15 o Poster o $7.95 US CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: EARTH 2 ROBIN ACTION FIGURE As an adult, the Earth 2 Robin continued the battle against crime, wearing an updated uniform until finally giving his life during the final battle against the Anti-Monitor. The Earth 2 Robin Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4- color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.75" H o PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: MONITOR ACTION FIGURE When his evil doppelganger acquired power through the destruction of alternate realities, the Monitor gathered the forces required to save the remaining universe before ultimately sacrificing himself! The Monitor Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 7" H o PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: SUPERGIRL ACTION FIGURE During Crisis and the all-out assault on the Anti-Monitor's realm, Supergirl gave her life so the multiverse could survive. The Supergirl Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.5" H o PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: PSYCHO-PIRATE ACTION FIGURE After obtaining an enchanted Medusa Mask, Roger Hayden donned a costume and committed crimes as the Psycho-Pirate! The Psycho- Pirate Action Figure features multiple points of articulation, includes a CRISIS-themed display base and removable mask accessory, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.5" H o PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1: HARBINGER ACTION FIGURE The Monitor rescued Lyla and gave her powerful armor to become his herald, Harbinger, who played a key role in thwarting the Anti-Monitor. This figure features multiple points of articulation. includes a CRISIS'-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 o Action Figure o 6.5" H o PI Retailers please note: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Series 1: SUPERGIRL, MONITOR, EARTH 2 ROBIN, and PSYCHO-PIRATE ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. The HARBINGER Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. VERTIGO: DESTRUCTION MINI-BUST Designed by Kevin Nowlan Sculpted by Barsom The only Endless sibling to abdicate his responsibility, Destruction is the embodiment of chaos and entropy. This limited- edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust measures approximately 5.5" tall x 3.5" wide x 3"deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale June 29 o Mini-Bust o $45.00 DC's Spring Graphic Novel Line-up DC has just released its March/April graphic novel slate for the DCU, VERTIGO, WildStorm, CMX, Humanoids and more, including the first Azzarello/Lee Superman collection, collections for FABLES and BITE CLUB, and more manga from CMX. DC COMICS ANNOUNCES COLLECTED EDITIONS THROUGH SPRING 2005 Upcoming DCU titles include: March in-store: BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP Writers: Bill Finger and Gardner Fox Artists: Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff Collecting Batman stories in chronological order, beginning in this volume with stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-37 and BATMAN #1 $14.99 U.S., 192 pages COMIC CAVALCADE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Writers: Gardner Fox, William Marston, Bill Finger, Ted Udall and various Artists: Irwin Hasen, Harry G. Peter, Frank Godwin, Sheldon Moldoff and various Collects COMIC CAVALCADE #1-3 $49.99 U.S., 276 pages JLA: THE PAIN OF THE GODS TP Writer: Chuck Austen Artist: Ron Garney Collects JLA #101-106 $12.99 U.S., 144 pages MAJESTIC: STRANGE NEW VISITOR TP Writers: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Artist: Karl Kerschl, Renato Guedes, Oclair Albert, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Collects ACTION COMICS #811, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624, SUPERMAN #201 and MAJESTIC #1-4 $14.99 U.S., 176 pages STARMAN: SONS OF THE FATHER TP Writer: James Robinson Artist: Peter Snejbjerg Collects issues #75-80 $14.99 U.S., 160 pages SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC Writer: Brian Azzarello Artists: Jim Lee & Scott Williams Collects issues #204-209 $24.99 U.S., 144 pages April in-store: DC: THE NEW FRONTIER VOL. 2 TP Writer: Darwyn Cooke Artist: Darwyn Cooke Collects issues #3-6 $19.99 U.S., 208 pages GREEN ARROW: CITY WALLS TP Writer: Judd Winick Artists: Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Manuel Garcia, Steve Bird, Brian Bolland, Marcos Martin, Alvaro Lopez and Javier Rodriguez Collects issues #32, 34-39 $12.99 U.S., 176 pages SUPERMAN VS. THE FLASH TP Writers: E. Nelson Bridwell, Geoff Johns, Dan Jurgens, Dennis O'Neil, Martin Pasko and Jim Shooter Artists: Neal Adams, Dan Adkins, Murphy Anderson, Ross Andru, Rick Burchett, Dick Dillin, Mike Esposito, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Joe Giella, Carmine Infantino, Dan Jurgens, George Klein, Kevin Nowlan, Bob Oksner, Prentis Rollins, Curt Swan and Art Thibert Collects ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #463, DC COMICS PRESENTS #1-2, DC FIRST: FLASH/SUPERMAN #1, THE FLASH #175, SUPERMAN #199 and WORLD'S FINEST #198-199 $19.99 U.S., 200 pages Upcoming WildStorm titles include: March in-store: PROMETHEA BOOK 4 TP Writer: Alan Moore Artists: J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray Collects issues #19-25 $14.99 U.S., 192 pages April in-store: THE AUTHORITY: KEV TP Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Glenn Fabry Collects THE AUTHORITY: KEV Special and THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #1-4 $14.99 U.S., 144 pages Upcoming America's Best Comics titles include: March in-store: PLANETARY VOL. 3: LEAVING THE 20TH CENTURY TP Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: John Cassaday Collects issues #13-18 $14.99, 144 pages April in-store: TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES VOL. 2 HC Writers: Alan Moore and Steve Moore Artists: Arthur Adams, Peter Bagge, Steve Leialoha, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Peter Kuper, Shawn McManus, Kevin Nowlan, Jason Pearson, Andrew Pepoy, Bruce Timm, Alan Weiss and Chris Weston Collects issues #7-12 $24.99 U.S., 160 pages Upcoming VERTIGO titles include: March in-store: FABLES: THE MEAN SEASONS TP Writer: Bill Willingham Artists: Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Tony Akins, Jimmy Palmiotti and James Jean Collects issues #22 and 28-33 $14.99 U.S., 160 pages April in-store: BITE CLUB TP Writers: Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Artists: David Hahn and Frank Quitely Collects issues #1-6 $19.99 U.S., 144 pages April in-store: Upcoming SPIRIT ARCHIVES titles include: April in-store: THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 16 HC Writer: Will Eisner Artist: Will Eisner Collecting stories from January 4 -June 27, 1948 $49.99 U.S., 216 pages Upcoming Elfquest titles include: March in-store: ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Writers: Wendy & Richard Pini Artist: Wendy Pini Collects issues #6-10 and a story from Epic Illustrated #1 $49.99 U.S., 224 pages April in-store: ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 8 TP Writers: Wendy & Richard Pini Artist: Wendy Pini & Joe Staton Collects ELFQUEST: SIEGE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN #3-4 $9.99 U.S., 224 pages, 5"x 7.362" Upcoming CMX titles include: March in-store: THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 1 Writer: Takanashi Mitsuba Artist: Takanashi Mitsuba $9.99 U.S., 192 pages, 5"x 7.375" MONSTER COLLECTION VOL. 1 Writer: Tsukuba Sakura Artist: Tsukuba Sakura $9.99 U.S., 168 pages, 5"x 7.375" SWORD OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 1 Writer: Kotobuki Tsukasa Artist: Yasui Kentaro $9.99 U.S., 200 pages, 5"x 7.375" April in-store: MADARA VOL. 3 Writer: Tajima Sho-u Artist: Otsuka Eiji $9.99 U.S., 200 pages, 5"x 7.375" FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 3 Writer: Aoike Yasuko Artist: Aoike Yasuko $9.99 U.S., 208 pages, 5"x 7.375" LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 3 Writer: Tsukuba Sakura Artist: Tsukuba Sakura $9.99 U.S., 200 pages, 5"x 7.375" PHANTOM THIEF JEANNIE VOL. 1 Writer: Tanemura Arina Artist: Tanemura Arina $9.99 U.S., 168 pages, 5"x 7.375" TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 1 Writer: Matoh Sanami Artist: Matoh Sanami $9.99 U.S., 192 pages, 5"x 7.375" Upcoming Humanoids titles include: March in-store: MISS: BETTER LIVING THROUGH CRIME TP Writer: Philippe Thirault Artist: Marc Riou & Mark Vigouroux $19.99 U.S., 192 pages FRAGILE TP Writer: Stefano Raffaele Artist: Stefano Raffaele $19.99 U.S., 176 pages EL NINO TP Writer: Christian Perissin Artist: Boro Pavlovic $17.99 U.S., 144 pages Upcoming 2000 A.D. titles include: March in-store: JUDGE DREDD: DREDD VS. DEATH TP Writers: John Wagner & Alan Grant Artist: Brian Bolland $12.99 U.S., 112 pages NIKOLAI DANTE: THE GREAT GAME TP Writer: Robbie Morrison Artists: Charles Adlard, Andy Clarke and Simon Fraser $17.99 U.S., 200 pages SLAINE: WARRIOR'S DAWN TP Writer: Pat Mills & Angie Kincaid Artists: Angie Kincaid, Massimo Belardinelli and Mike McMahon $14.99 U.S., 200 pages April in-store: ROBO-HUNTERS: DAY OF THE DROIDS TP Writer: John Wagner Artist: Ian Gibson $14.99 U.S., 160 pages STRONTIUM DOG: THE EARLY CASES TP Writer: John Wagner & Alan Grant Artist: Carlos Ezquerra $14.99 U.S., 192 pages THIRTEEN TP Writer: Mike Carey Artist: Andy Clarke $12.99 U.S., 96 pages Upcoming MAD titles include: March in-store: MAD ABOUT THE NINETIES TP Writers: The Usual Gang of Idiots Artists: The Usual Gang of Idiots $9.99 U.S., 288 pages, 8.375"x 10.5" +++++ CLAYPOOL COMICS Solicitations for MARCH 2005: ELVIRA #143: Elvira, Spooky Suzie, and Yvonne Lacey the lady werewolf are loosed into a fantastic garden maze and hunted like animals, courtesy of crazed sportswoman Hunter S. Bounty, in "The Most Dangerous Dame!" by Janet Hetherington, Tod Smith, and Louis Lachance. Also "The Wedding Hammer" trilogy, by Hetherington and Cool, continues. Color Photo Cover of Elvira B&W Interior 32 pages $2.50 USA, $4.00 Canada REMEMBER: Claypool Comics can be ordered as back issues. Reorders can be placed for Elvira #138, 139, 140, 141, or 142 along with your order for #143. PLUS: All Claypool Comics have easy, reader-friendly intro pages on their inside front covers, making it simple to get a new reader started enjoying our stories. SOULSEARCHERS #71: The Soulsearchers are not tickled by the ivories when they're shrunk in size and set adrift on a bar of soap. Plus, the worldwide plot of the Woodstarke banking empire is revealed, in "Playing the Float!" by Peter David, John Heebink, and Al Milgrom, with a cover by Amanda Conner. Color Cover B&W Interior 32 pages $2.50 USA, $4.00 Canada REMEMBER: Claypool Comics can be ordered as back issues. 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