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WILDCATS: NEMESIS #6
Written by Robbie Morrison
Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt "Batt" Banning
Cover by Caldwell & Banning

Raven and his Bladesman show their hand as their assault on Earth
begins! Can Nemesis and Zealot set aside their millennia-long
grudge long enough to join forces? And Nemesis visits Victorian
England to help the world's greatest detective halt a string of
serial killings...

On sale February 8 . 6 of 9 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THUNDERBOLT JAXON #1
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by John Higgins
Cover by Gibbons

From the bizarre British vault that brought you Albion comes
Thunderbolt Jaxon, a 5-issue miniseries written by Dave Gibbons
(Watchmen, The Rann/Thanagar War) with art by John Higgins (Pride
& Joy, Hellblazer, Watchmen colorist)!

Jack, Billy and Saf are three ordinary, adventurous kids who make
a startling discovery: a mystical Norse relic from the fourth
century. All is well as they take their newly found treasure
home, ever so pleased with themselves, with not a clue as to the
remarkable events they will soon ignite - including the rebirth
of legendary British hero Thunderbolt Jaxon!

On sale February 1 . 1 of 5 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



VERTIGO

KID ETERNITY TP
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Duncan Fegredo

Comics visionary Grant Morrison re-imagines Kid Eternity in this
144-page trade paperback collecting the 3-issue Prestige Format
miniseries from 1991. Aspiring stand-up comedian Jerry Sullivan
joins Kid Eternity on a quest to free his Keeper from Hell, only
to find himself swept up in a much larger struggle between the
Lords of Order and Chaos.

On sale February 8 . 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US . MATURE READERS


THE EXTERMINATORS #2
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Tony Moore
Cover by Philip Bond

The creepy new series by writer Simon Oliver, Eisner Award-
winning artist Tony Moore (The Walking Dead) and cover artist
Philip Bond (Vimanarama) continues with "Bug Brothers," Part 2 of
5. You'd think industrial-strength insecticide would be unfit for
human consumption, but AJ apparently never got the memo - as
Henry learns when he makes a stomach-turning discovery and Saloth
deduces that the Draxx poison does more than kill bugs.

On sale February 1 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US . MATURE READERS


100 BULLETS #69
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson

With the last remaining houses of The Trust looking for
protection from the Minutemen, Augustus Medici hopes to seize
this opportunity to establish himself as the lone head of the
secret organization. But having made deals with numerous devils,
will Medici's reign be a short-lived one?

On sale Feb 8 . 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US . MATURE READERS


DMZ #4
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Wood & Ricardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood

Left to his own devices in war-torn Manhattan, Matty stumbles
into Central Park, where he comes face to face with a crew of
armed and dangerous environmentalists. Are these the mysterious
"Ghosts" who protect the once beautiful park, or is Matty at the
mercy of a gang of psychotic tree-huggers?

On sale Feb 8 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US . MATURE READERS


FABLES #46
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Jim Fern & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by James Jean

Part 1 of the 2-part story "The Ballad of Rodney and June,"
featuring guest art by Jim Fern (Green Lantern) & Jimmy Palmiotti
(JSA Classified). The Adversary's forces have finished conquering
the European-based Fable worlds and have now invaded the Arabian
Fable worlds. In a remote outpost deep within the Arabian lands,
one small group of goblin conscripts and a few of the Empire's
elite wooden soldiers struggle to hold off one Arab attack after
another. But this isn't a war story. It's a love story. When two
wooden offspring of the Sacred Grove suddenly discover they've
got feelings for each other, how do they go about expressing it?

On sale February 8 . 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US . MATURE READERS


HELLBLAZER #217
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Greg Lauren

Part 2 of the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy," written by
award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field
of Blood). Constantine discovers he's cursed with empathy for his
fellow man, as the multi-layered tale races forward. Headed
toward Scotland with his newfound mate Cole, Constantine senses
that he's on a Sunday drive taking him to his own doom. A carload
of demons disguised as street toughs could make John's trip even
quicker.

On sale February 15 . 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US . MATURE READERS


LOVELESS #5
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin

Concluding the first Loveless story arc, "A Kin of Homecoming."
It didn't take long for Wes and Ruth Cutter to make their mark in
Blackwater, and even the government is running scared of the
outlaws. However, when the local officials make Wes an offer even
he can't refuse, will this bad boy gone worse finally be tamed?
The battle may be over, but the war's just beginning...

On sale February 22 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US . MATURE READERS


LUCIFER #71
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta

Part 1 of the 2-part "Evensong." The war is over, and a new order
is rising from the ashes. His own fate now decided, Lucifer
Morningstar begins to settle his affairs - only to discover that
he still has one deadly enemy unaccounted-for.

On sale Feb 22 . 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US . MATURE READERS


TESTAMENT #3
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp

Dr. Green's troops abduct the catatonic protesters - including
Jake's former love Miriam - for "reprogramming." Jake recklessly
chases them on a motorcycle, only to plunge violently off a
cliff. Still, the gods won't let his story end. They have plans
for him - and his pupil Dinah, who may be linked to a long line
of powerful "virgins."

On sale Feb 15 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US . MATURE READERS


SWAMP THING #24
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia
Cover by Eric Powell

The horrifying 4-part "Bleeding Raconteur" story arc comes to its
dramatic conclusion! With Swamp Thing in her grotesque clutches,
Hagar hopes to finally destroy the protector of the Bayou once
and for all. But the Stories have their own vendetta against both
creatures, and see an opportunity to make their final move.

On sale February 1 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US . MATURE READERS


SWAMP THING VOL. 3: HEALING THE BREACH TP
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia, Ronald Wimberly and Richard Corben
Cover by Breccia

A new collection featuring issues #15-20 of the ongoing series.
With the consciousness of Alec Holland still separated from its
former host and scattered across the world, the Swamp Thing must
face a new threat to the Green which is manifesting itself inside
a growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

On sale Feb 15 . 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US . MATURE READERS


Y: THE LAST MAN #42
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Sudzuka & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale

This special stand-alone issue explores the past, present and
future of Ampersand, the long-lost pet of the last man on earth.
How did this male monkey end up with Yorick Brown, and where has
the animal been since he was kidnapped by a mysterious Japanese
assassin? Questions, answers - and of course, monkeys - abound!

On sale February 1 . 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US . MATURE READERS


WAR STORIES VOL. 2 TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Cam Kennedy, David Lloyd, Carlos Ezquerra and Gary Erskine
Design cover

Reprinting the second quartet of War Story one-shots from
acclaimed writer Garth Ennis. This collection showcases tales of
a world at war from the North African desert, the skies over
Germany, the battlefields of Spain and the waters of the North
Atlantic, with a new afterword by Ennis.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 . 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US .
MATURE READERS



DC DIRECT

LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "BASEBALL BUGS"
GASHOUSE GORILLA ACTION FIGURE

Gashouse Gorilla, even with his tree trunk bat and large
presence, is no match for Bugs Bunny's pitches. This deluxe
figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the
classic "Baseball Bugs" episode. You can mix and match this set
with the Bugs Bunny figure to create multiple moments from this
unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include:
hat, catchers and pitchers mitt, interchangeable arms, cigar,
bat, screaming baseball, a base and a reproduction of the
original animated episode's "title card" on a miniature display
easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 . Action Figure . 6" . PI


LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "BASEBALL BUGS" BUGS
BUNNY ACTION FIGURE

Baseball Bugs saves the day when he is forced to play all
positions against the brutish Gorillas. This deluxe figure
includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic
"Baseball Bugs" episode. You can mix and match this set with the
Gashouse Gorilla figure to create multiple moments from this
unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: a
3" batboy figure, carrot, hat, pin-up poster, interchangeable
arms, baseball, bat, mitt, base and a reproduction of the
original animated episode's "title card" on a miniature display
easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 . Action Figure . 5.5" . PI


LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "SCRAMBLED ACHES"
ROADRUNNER ACTION FIGURE

The Road Runner, oblivious to danger, always seems to elude Wile
E. Coyote's schemes. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces
needed to create a scene from the classic "Scrambled Aches"
episode. You can mix and match this set with the Wile. E. Coyote
figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece
of animation history. Accessories include: interchangeable legs,
cannon ball, dehydratrated boulder countainer, anvil, a base and
a reproduction of the original animated episode's "title card" on
a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window
box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 . Action Figure . 4" . PI


LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "SCRAMBLED ACHES" WILE
E. COYOTE ACTION FIGURE

The luckless Wile E. Coyote built an increasingly elaborate and
seemingly foolproof scheme to snag the Road Runner. This deluxe
figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the
classic "The Scrambled Aches" episode. You can mix and match this
set with the Road Runner figure to create multiple moments from
this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories
include: Rocket, roller skates, napkin with knife and fork, sail
and fan blades, twisted leg, cannon and cannon base, slingshot,
matchstick base and a reproduction of the original animated
episode's "title card" on a miniature display easel. Packaged in
a 4-color pegable window box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 . Action Figure . 6" . PI

Retailers please note: This is a resolicitation of CRISIS ON
INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 1: SUPERGIRL, MONITOR, EARTH 2 ROBIN,
HARBINGER and PSYCHO PIRATE ACTION FIGURES and CRISIS ON INFINITE
EARTHS: SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR, ROBOT BRAINIAC, EARTH 2 SUPERMAN,
BARRY ALLEN FLASH, BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES. All
previous orders are cancelled. This is an all new and improved
production run of the SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES. These figures are
intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to
retailers in inner and master case assortments. The HARBINGER and
BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES are 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. Retailers, watch a special announcement
regarding the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION
FIGURES, coming soon!


A NEW, IMPROVED PRODUCTION RUN CORRECTING THE ORIGINAL CRISIS ON
INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES!


CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES


EARTH 2 ROBIN

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 28 . Action Figure . 6.75" H . PI


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 28 . Action Figure . 7" H . PI


PSYCHO PIRATE

This 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 28 . Action Figure . 6.5" H . PI


SUPERGIRL

This figurefeatures multiple points of articulation, includes a
Crisis-themed display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 . Action Figure . 6.5" H . PI


HARBINGER

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 28 . Action Figure . 6.5" H . PI


CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES


ANTI-MONITOR ACTION FIGURE

This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes
with a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 . Action Figure . 6.75" H . PI


CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BARRY ALLEN FLASH ACTION
FIGURE

This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes
with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 28. Action Figure . 6.25" H . PI


EARTH 2 SUPERMAN

This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes
with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 . Action Figure . 6.75 H . PI


BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR

This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes
with a flag accessory and display base. Packaged in a 4-color
blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 . Action Figure . 6.75" H . PI


ROBOT BRAINIAC

This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes
with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 . Action Figure . 6.75" H . PI


LEX LUTHOR 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

Determined to bring down the Man of Steel, Lex Luthor came up
with every conceivable plan to destroy Superman and take over
Earth. Lex Luthor is an exciting new addition to DC Direct's line
of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1/6-scale figures!
This deluxe collector figure includes a ray gun and a display
stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth
panel.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 26 . Mini-Statue . $59.99 US


SUPERMAN #14 MINI-STATUE
Based on the original art by Fred Ray
Sculpted by James Shoop

This well-known cover to Superman #14 still holds the power to
stir hearts around the world! This limited edition, hand-painted
cold cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 7.25" tall
5.75" wide 4.75" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 . Mini-Statue . $49.99 US


JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER POSTER
Art by Darwyn Cooke

The JLA stands strong in this striking new poster! DC: The New
Frontier by Darwyn Cooke recounts the dawn of the DCU's Silver
Age, from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it
happen. This beautiful full-color poster measures 24" x 36".

Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 . Poster . $7.99 US


IDENTITY CRISIS POSTER
Art by Michael Turner

The most talked-about and successful miniseries of 2004 - the
story that is creating ripple effects throughout the DCU for many
years to come - is now spotlighted in a full-color poster
measuring 24" x 36" featuring art by fan-favorite Michael Turner!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 . Poster . $7.99 US


JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE

Hotshot test pilot Hal Jordan becomes the powerful Green Lantern
thanks to an alien Power Ring! This action figure features
multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a
four-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 . Action Figure 6.75" H . PI


JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE

Superman galvanized the heroes around him during the early days
of the Silver Age! This action figure features multiple points of
articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color
blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 . Action Figure . 6.75" H . PI


JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE

The mighty Amazon Wonder Woman can hold her own against even the
mighty Superman! This action figure features multiple points of
articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color
blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 . Action Figure . 7" H . PI


JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE

No evildoer can escape the bow of the Emerald Archer, Green
Arrow! This action figure features multiple points of
articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color
blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 . Action Figure . 6.58" H . PI


JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: BLACKHAWK ACTION FIGURE

Leader of an elite squad of heroic Airmen, Blackhawk battles
Nazis and supervillains alike! This action figure features
multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a
four-color blister.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 5 . Action Figure . 6.58" H . PI

Retailers please note JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER: SERIES 1: GREEN
LANTERN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN, GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURES are
intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to
retailers in inner and master case assortments. BLACK HAWK 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.


GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY MINI-PROP REPLICA

This astonishing mini-prop replica of Hal Jordan's Power Battery
measures approximately 8" high, includes a light up feature and a
Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a 4-color box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 19 . Replica . $89.99 US


WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HAWKGIRL BUST
Designed by Adam Hughes
Sculpted by John G. Mathews

Continuing the stunning line of Women of the DC Universe busts
designed by award-winning illustrator Adam Hughes! This limited
edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures
approximately 5.75" tall x 3.75" wide x 2.75" deep and is
packaged in a four-color box.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 12 . Bust . $45.00 US

CBEM 550 concludes next message . . .





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