ScottWilliams
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 08:34 AM
February 17, 2009 - DC COMICS ANNOUNCES “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” PROGRAM
The excitement surrounding the upcoming WATCHMEN feature film has brought new readers to the graphic novel format. Now that they’ve read WATCHMEN, where do they go next? Help point them in the right direction with DC Comics’ “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” program.
DC Comics has developed a marketing campaign that spotlights several award-winning, best-selling titles from our various imprints. Each book reflects an aspect of WATCHMEN’s broad appeal — including other works by Alan Moore, science fiction tales, post-modern super hero action and sophisticated titles for mature readers — and is a great entry point for both new fans just discovering graphic novels and established readers looking to try something new.
The program is supported by an extensive marketing campaign including five promotionally-priced reprint Specials which are rush solicited below.
The marketing campaign includes:
Five “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” Specials featuring a cover price of just $1.00:
• SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 SPECIAL EDITION
• TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION
• PLANETARY #1 SPECIAL EDITION
• PREACHER #1 SPECIAL
• IDENTITY CRISIS #1 SPECIAL
Please see below for more information on these Specials.
Print:
• 32-page booklet to be given away at conventions, comics shops and book stores
• House ads in the DC Universe, Vertigo and WildStorm titles
• Editorial page promotions in Vertigo: On the Ledge, DC Nation and WildStorm Stormfront columns
• Trade ads
Online:
• E-mail Blasts
• National Consumer Online Banner Advertising Campaign
• Retailer Tools on DC Comics retailer page on diamondcomics.com
• Checklist, Header Card, Shelf Talker and Bag Slick
• Bag Stuffer for DC Retailer page for Direct Market retailers
Social Networking:
• AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT? MySpace Group
• AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT? Facebook Group
Conventions:
• Ad pages in Convention Program Guides
• 32-page Booklet distribution at DC booth
• Bookmark distribution at DC booth
DCCOMICS.COM:
• Website at www.readwatchmen.com
• Showcase titles on the homepages of DC, WildStorm and Vertigo throughout February, March and April to capture new WATCHMEN readers
• Articles on DC, Vertigo and WildStorm homepages
Co-op:
• Co-op Movie Slide
• Co-op Ad Slick
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DC COMICS RUSH SOLICITS FIVE “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” SPECIALS
Tying into the new “After Watchmen, What’s Next?” program, DC rush solicits five key titles priced at just $1.00 each!
These titles will arrive in stores weekly beginning March 11, and prominently feature the “After Watchmen, What’s Next?” branding and trade dress. Each is offered to all Diamond retailers at a special “C” discount code of 60% off.
Retailers may order these issues by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
The “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” Specials are:
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098009)
Written by Alan Moore
Art by Stephen Bissette & John Totleben
Cover by Tom Yeates
On sale March 11; 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS
Final Order Cutoff date: February 19
TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098010)
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Darick Robertson & Jerome K. Moore
Cover by Geof Darrow
On sale March 18; 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS
Final Order Cutoff date: February 26
PLANETARY #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098011)
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by John Cassaday
On sale March 25; 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US
Final Order Cutoff date: March 5
PREACHER #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098012)
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
On sale April 1; 48 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS
Final Order Cutoff date: March 12
IDENTITY CRISIS #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098013)
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Michael Turner
On sale April 8; 48 pg, FC, $1.00 US
Final Order Cutoff date: March 19
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DON’T MISS OUT – MAD’S OBAMA COVER NOW AVAILABLE FOR REORDER!
DC Comics reminds retailers that MAD #498, featuring the “Obama: The First 100 Minutes” cover, is in stock and available for reorder!
This Obama-riffic issue also features articles parodying the election, inauguration and first hours of the Obama Presidency, as well as unused Obama cover concepts.
Retailers may order this issue under the new item code (JAN098055) by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com. Please note that these are newsstand copies, with their own UPC code.
Quantities are limited — order yours today!
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DARK KNIGHT JOKER POKER PACK TO BE MADE RETURNABLE
Please note that the DARK KNIGHT JOKER POKER PACK (DEC080237), which is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 11, will be made returnable at a later date.
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BATMAN #686 TO BE MADE RETURNABLE
Please note that the BATMAN #686 (DEC080105) and its variant edition (DEC080106) will be made returnable at a later date.
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BACK TO PRESS!
The following titles have been reprinted and are available for order:
BATMAN AND SON TP (APR080221) (3rd printing) Now priced $14.99/16.99 Can.
BATMAN: FALSE FACES TP (NOV080172) (2nd printing) Now priced $14.99/16.99 Can.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY TP (APR050327) (4th printing) Now priced $17.99/21.99 Can.
V FOR VENDETTA TP - NEW EDITION (SEP088030) (2nd printing) Now priced $19.99/22.99 Can.
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DOWNLOADABLE PROMO ITEMS AVAILABLE ON DC RETAILER PAGE AT DIAMONDCOMICS.COM
The following downloadable promo items are now available on the DC Retailer page at Diamondcomics.com:
DCU SECTION
• AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT / BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 Ad
• ORACLE: THE CURE #1 / BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 Ad
• GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? / BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 Ad
• SOLOMON GRUNDY Ad
• GREEN LANTERN: PRELUDE TO BLACKEST NIGHT Ad
VERTIGO SECTION
• 100 BULLETS COUNTDOWN TO THE END 3 Ad
• 100 BULLETS COUNTDOWN TO THE END 2 Ad
• 100 BULLETS COUNTDOWN THE END Ad
• AIR SERIES Ad
• HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS THE KNOWLEDGE TP Ad
• SCALPED SERIES Ad
• THE WITCHING HOUR TP Ad
• V FOR VENDETTA HC Ad
DC DIRECT SECTION
• SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 7 ACTION FIGURES Ad
• JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Ad
• BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE THE JOKER Ad
WILDSTORM SECTION
• DC VS WILDSTORM DREAMWAR TP Ad
• WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER HC Ad
• RESISTANCE Ad
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LAST CHANCE SALE!
The following DC items are priced at 70% off through March 9, 2009:
ITEM CODE SALE ITEM RETAIL PRICE SALE PRICE
SEP080102 AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #5 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080129 BATGIRL #5 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080128 BATGIRL #6 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080125 BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #24 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080141 BIRDS OF PREY #125 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080143 BOOSTER GOLD #15 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080184 CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #32 $2.50 $0.75
OCT080145 DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2008 $5.99 $1.80
OCT080192 GEN13 #25 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080149 GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #15 $2.99 $0.90
JUL080215 HELLBLAZER #248 $2.99 $0.90
AUG080231 HELLBLAZER #249 $2.99 $0.90
MAY070169 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 $2.99 $0.90
JUN070202 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8 $2.99 $0.90
OCT070174 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #11 $2.99 $0.90
NOV070209 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #12 $2.99 $0.90
DEC070231 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #13 $2.99 $0.90
JAN080186 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #14 $2.99 $0.90
FEB080227 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15 $2.99 $0.90
MAR080173 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #16 $2.99 $0.90
APR080216 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #17 $2.99 $0.90
JUN080227 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #18 $2.99 $0.90
APR080247 MAD CLASSICS #22 $4.99 $1.50
OCT080186 MAD CLASSICS #24 $4.99 $1.50
OCT080185 MAD MAGAZINE #497 $4.99 $1.50
OCT080151 MANHUNTER #37 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080132 ROBIN #180 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080129 ROBIN #181 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080130 SIMON DARK #15 $2.99 $0.90
JUN080231 THE SPIRIT #20 $2.99 $0.90
AUG080173 THE SPIRIT #22 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080166 THE SPIRIT #23 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080156 THE SPIRIT #24 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080195 STORMWATCH PHD #16 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080191 STORMWATCH PHD #17 $2.99 $0.90
JUN080261 SUPER FRIENDS #6 $2.25 $0.68
SEP080184 SUPER FRIENDS #9 $2.25 $0.68
OCT080182 SUPER FRIENDS #10 $2.50 $0.75
JUL080123 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #7 $2.99 $0.90
AUG080137 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #8 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080119 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #9 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080118 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #10 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080106 TERRA #1 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080107 TERRA #2 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080104 TERRA #3 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080105 TERRA #4 $2.99 $0.90
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ITEMS ON FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF THIS WEEK
The following hot projects are on Final Order Cut-off this week. Be sure you’ve got enough copies of each — check your orders and process any changes by Thursday, February 19. Retailers may access the DC FOC page at the Diamond website by going to https://retailer.diamondcomics.com/main/MyAccount.
Title Price Diamond Item Code Scheduled In-store Date
ACTION COMICS #875 $2.99 JAN090191 3/11/2009
BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 $3.99 JAN090180 3/11/2009
BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 VARIANT EDITION $3.99 JAN090181 3/11/2009
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #27 $2.99 JAN090186 3/11/2009
BOOSTER GOLD #18 $2.99 JAN090198 3/11/2009
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #35 (JOHNNY DC) $2.50 JAN090245 3/11/2009
DMZ #40 (VERTIGO) $2.99 JAN090276 3/11/2009
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #4 (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090255 3/11/2009
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090256 3/11/2009
FABLES #82 (VERTIGO) $2.99 JAN090280 3/11/2009
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) $3.99 DEC080188 3/11/2009
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) $3.99 NOV088084 3/11/2009
GEN13 #28 (WILDSTORM) $2.99 JAN090252 3/11/2009
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #18 $2.99 JAN090199 3/11/2009
GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE TP $14.99 JAN090227 4/8/2009
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #34 $2.99 JAN090201 3/11/2009
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #34 VARIANT EDITION $2.99 JAN090202 3/11/2009
HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS - THE KNOWLEDGE TP (VERTIGO)
$14.99 JAN090282 4/8/2009
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: HEROES TP (JOHNNY DC) $12.99 JAN090241 4/8/2009
NORTHLANDERS #15 (VERTIGO) $2.99 DEC080219 3/11/2009
R.E.B.E.L.S. #2 $2.99 JAN090208 3/11/2009
RESIDENT EVIL #1 (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090264 3/11/2009
RESIDENT EVIL #1 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090265 3/11/2009
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 SPECIAL EDITION (VERTIGO)
$1.00 JAN098009 3/11/2009
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) $2.99 DEC080223 3/11/2009
SCOOBY-DOO #142 (JOHNNY DC) $2.50 JAN090248 3/11/2009
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE DOOM PATROL VOL. 1 TP $16.99 JAN090236 4/8/2009
SIMON DARK #18 $2.99 JAN090189 3/11/2009
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 $2.99 DEC080119 3/11/2009
TITANS #11 $2.99 JAN090217 3/11/2009
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (ABC) $2.99 NOV080209 3/11/2009
TRINITY #41 $2.99 JAN090176 3/11/2009
YOUNG LIARS #13 (VERTIGO) $2.99 JAN090290 3/11/2009
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RETURNABLE WITH QUALIFYING INITIAL ORDER
New entries and changes listed in italics
Title Diamond Item Code Retailers Return Item to Diamond* Reason Code
TOKEN JUL080205 2/20/09 K
AIR #1 JUN080289 3/6/09 K
AIR #2 JUL080206 3/6/09 K
AIR #3 AUG080221 3/6/09 K
AIR #4 SEP080215 3/6/09 K
AIR #5 OCT080213 3/6/09 K
RETURNABLE ITEMS
New entries and changes listed in italics
Title Diamond Retailers Return
Item Code Item to Diamond* Reason Code
FINAL CRISIS #5 AUG080114 2/20/09 A
DC UNIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 HC JUN080241 2/27/09 A
FINAL CRISIS: SECRET FILES #1 OCT080096 2/27/09 C
GREEN LANTERN #36 SEP080151 2/27/09 A
JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 1 JAN080279 2/27/09 A
JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 2 FEB080318 2/27/09 A
JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 3 MAR080253 2/27/09 A
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #27 SEP080155 2/27/09 C
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28 OCT080152 2/27/09 B
LOONEY TUNES #170 NOV080201 2/27/09 B
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #14 OCT080205 2/27/09 B
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #3 SEP080208 2/27/09 A
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #3 VARIANT EDITION SEP080209 2/27/09 A
FINAL CRISIS #6 SEP080099 3/6/09 A
JLA TROPHY ROOM: THE JOKER CANE PROP REPLICA DEC070317 3/6/09 A
JOKER 1:2 SCALE BUST MAR080254 3/6/09 A
WONDER WOMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE APR080306 3/6/09 A
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29 NOV080167 3/13/09 B
TINY TITANS #12 NOV080196 3/13/09 C
Returnable Books Key
A — Late Ship F — Incorrect Price K — With Qualifying Initial Order
B — Change In Creative Team G — Wrong UPC Code L — Made returnable at DC’s discretion
C — Not As Solicited H — Unmatched Cover & Interior Content * Accompanied by a Diamond
D — Mislabeled Crossover I — Printing Error Comic Distributors Return
E — Unlabeled Mature Title J — Shipped Returnable Authorization Form
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SHIPPING CHANGES
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS
Title Diamond Current Solicited
Item Code In-Store Date In-Store Date
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55 OCT080140 2/18/09 12/24/08
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN (FLASHBACK) ACTION FIGURE VARIANT
DEC080234 2/18/09 2/11/09
GREEN LANTERN #38 NOV080161 2/25/09 1/28/09
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 (WILDSTORM) OCT080206 2/25/09 12/31/08
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) OCT080207 2/25/09 12/31/08
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143 3/4/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144 3/4/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145 3/4/09 1/28/09
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166 3/4/09 2/18/09
MAD KIDS #14 DEC080177 3/4/09 2/18/09
MAD MAGAZINE #499 DEC080176 3/4/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) DEC080188 3/11/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV088084 3/11/09 2/11/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 4 HC NOV080176 3/11/09 3/4/09
NORTHLANDERS #15 (VERTIGO) DEC080219 3/11/09 2/25/09
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 7: THE MIST & PHANTOM OF THE FAIR TP (VERTIGO)
NOV080233 3/11/09 2/25/09
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) DEC080223 3/11/09 2/18/09
SUPERGIRL 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE (DC DIRECT) JUL080257 3/11/09 2/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 DEC080119 3/11/09 2/18/09
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080209 3/11/09 1/7/09
100 BULLETS #100 (VERTIGO) DEC080194 3/18/09 2/11/09
DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER POKER PACK (DC DIRECT) DEC080237 3/18/09 4/15/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 DEC080107 3/18/09 2/25/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 VARIANT EDITION DEC080108 3/18/09 2/25/09
GREATEST HITS #6 (VERTIGO) DEC080215 3/18/09 2/18/09
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #4 DEC080169 3/25/09 2/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 DEC080128 3/25/09 3/5/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 VARIANT EDITION DEC080129 3/25/09 3/5/09
SCALPED #27 (VERTIGO) JAN090287 4/1/09 3/18/09
THE SPIRIT #27 JAN080212 4/1/09 3/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #57 JAN080195 4/1/09 3/18/09
GEARS OF WAR #6 (WILDSTORM) JAN090260 4/8/09 3/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #6 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) JAN090261 4/8/09 3/11/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 OCT080095 4/8/09 12/24/08
JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN BATTERY PROP (DC DIRECT) JUN080332 4/15/09 1/21/09
GREEN LANTERN #40 JAN090203 4/29/09 3/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #40 VARIANT EDITION JAN090204 4/29/09 3/25/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #5 JAN090179 5/13/09 3/25/09
AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #6 OCT080101 TBA 12/24/08
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ARRIVING IN STORES THIS WEEK: RELEASE DATE — FEBRUARY 18, 2009
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS.
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS: THE SNARE TP NOV080173
BIRDS OF PREY #127 DEC080120
BLACK LIGHTNING: YEAR ONE #4 DEC080126
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #22 DEC080123
DIANA PRINCE: WONDER WOMAN VOL. 4 TP NOV080189
DOROTHEA VOL. 4 (CMX) NOV080244
GREEN LANTERN #36 (2ND PRINT) DEC088018
HELLBLAZER #252 (VERTIGO) DEC080216
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #30 DEC080132
LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS TP (WILDSTORM) NOV080208
MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #2 (WILDSTORM) DEC080184
OUTSIDERS #15 DEC080115
PALETTE OF 12 SECRET COLORS VOL. 5 (CMX) NOV080246
ROBIN #183 DEC080114
SCOOBY-DOO #141 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080180
STORMWATCH PHD #19 (WILDSTORM) DEC080181
SUPERGIRL #38 DEC080118
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55 OCT080140
SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 6 TP NOV080182
TANGENT: SUPERMAN'S REIGN #12 DEC080147
TINY TITANS #13 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080174
TRINITY #38 DEC080103
VIGILANTE #3 DEC080148
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #16 (WILDSTORM) DEC080191
THE X-FILES #4 (WILDSTORM) DEC080192
DC DIRECT
WATCHMEN MOVIE: RORSCHACH GRAPPLING GUN & MASK PROP REPLICA SET
AUG080247
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN (FLASHBACK) ACTION FIGURE VARIANT
DEC080234
PROMO ITEMS
WATCHMEN MOVIE DR. MANHATTAN PROMO POSTER NOV088056
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ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK: RELEASE DATE — FEBRUARY 25, 2009
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS.
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #10 DEC080110
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080171
BLUE BEETLE #36 DEC080122
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #54 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080178
CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 7 (CMX) NOV080242
GREEN LANTERN #37 (2ND PRINT) DEC088105
GREEN LANTERN #38 NOV080161
JACK OF FABLES #31 (VERTIGO) DEC080209
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #24 DEC080133
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #24 VARIANT EDITION DEC080134
MADAME XANADU #8 (VERTIGO) DEC080218
PUSH #6 (WILDSTORM) DEC080187
REIGN IN HELL #8 DEC080140
RESISTANCE #3 (WILDSTORM) DEC080190
SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #4 DEC080141
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY VOL. 3 TP NOV080180
STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC OCT080178
SUPERMAN #685 DEC080109
SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS VOL. 2 TP NOV080181
TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 1 TP NOV080187
TEEN TITANS #68 DEC080144
TRINITY #39 DEC080104
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #5 (VERTIGO) DEC080225
WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #10 DEC080146
WILDCATS #8 (WILDSTORM) DEC080185
WONDER WOMAN #29 DEC080150
WONDER WOMAN #29 VARIANT EDITION DEC080151
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 (WILDSTORM) OCT080206
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) OCT080207
DC DIRECT
HOT TOYS DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BATPOD OCT080241
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 BALANCED CASE ASST
JUL080240
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 BALANCED INNER CASE
JUL080241
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 WEIGHTED CASE JUL080242
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 WEIGHTED INNER CASE
JUL080243
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN ACTION FIGURE SOLID CASE JUL080244
WATCHMEN MOVIE: DR. MANHATTAN ACTION FIGURE JUL080247
WATCHMEN MOVIE: NITE OWL (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE JUL080248
WATCHMEN MOVIE: SILK SPECTRE (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE JUL080245
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN ACTION FIGURE JUL080246
WATCHMEN MOVIE: DR. MANHATTAN (TRANSLUCENT) ACTION FIGURE VARIANT
DEC080235
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ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS: RELEASE DATE — MARCH 4, 2009
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS.
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
THE AUTHORITY #8 (WILDSTORM) JAN090253
BANG! TANGO #2 (VERTIGO) JAN090277
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145
BLACK LIGHTNING: YEAR ONE #5 JAN090196
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166
FINAL CRISIS: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS #1 (3RD PRINT) DEC088129
FRINGE #3 (WILDSTORM) JAN090259
GO WEST! VOL. 2 (CMX) DEC080231
GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? #1 JAN090183
HAUNTED TANK #4 (VERTIGO) JAN090279
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #11 (VERTIGO) JAN090281
JACK OF FABLES VOL. 5: TURNING PAGES TP (VERTIGO) DEC080210
JONAH HEX #41 JAN090200
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 1 TP DEC080163
LOONEY TUNES #172 (JOHNNY DC) JAN090247
MAD KIDS #14 DEC080177
MAD MAGAZINE #499 DEC080176
THE MIGHTY #2 JAN090209
MIRROR'S EDGE #5 (WILDSTORM) JAN090262
ORFINA VOL. 5 (CMX) DEC080227
SECRET SIX #7 JAN090210
SHAZAM!: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL TP DEC080160
SOLOMON GRUNDY #1 JAN090213
STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 JAN090214
STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 VARIANT EDITION JAN090215
SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE 8TH GRADE #4 (JOHNNY DC) JAN090243
SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC HC NOV080185
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 JAN090192
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 VARIANT EDITION JAN090193
TERROR TITANS #6 JAN090216
TRINITY #40 JAN090175
WAR THAT TIME FORGOT VOL. 1 TP DEC080168
DC DIRECT
WATCHMEN MOVIE: NITE OWL (MODERN) BUST AUG080250
WATCHMEN MOVIE: SILK SPECTRE (MODERN) BUST AUG080248
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIA'S GUNS AND DOG TAGS DISPLAY SET PROP REPLICA
AUG080251
The excitement surrounding the upcoming WATCHMEN feature film has brought new readers to the graphic novel format. Now that they’ve read WATCHMEN, where do they go next? Help point them in the right direction with DC Comics’ “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” program.
DC Comics has developed a marketing campaign that spotlights several award-winning, best-selling titles from our various imprints. Each book reflects an aspect of WATCHMEN’s broad appeal — including other works by Alan Moore, science fiction tales, post-modern super hero action and sophisticated titles for mature readers — and is a great entry point for both new fans just discovering graphic novels and established readers looking to try something new.
The program is supported by an extensive marketing campaign including five promotionally-priced reprint Specials which are rush solicited below.
The marketing campaign includes:
Five “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” Specials featuring a cover price of just $1.00:
• SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 SPECIAL EDITION
• TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION
• PLANETARY #1 SPECIAL EDITION
• PREACHER #1 SPECIAL
• IDENTITY CRISIS #1 SPECIAL
Please see below for more information on these Specials.
Print:
• 32-page booklet to be given away at conventions, comics shops and book stores
• House ads in the DC Universe, Vertigo and WildStorm titles
• Editorial page promotions in Vertigo: On the Ledge, DC Nation and WildStorm Stormfront columns
• Trade ads
Online:
• E-mail Blasts
• National Consumer Online Banner Advertising Campaign
• Retailer Tools on DC Comics retailer page on diamondcomics.com
• Checklist, Header Card, Shelf Talker and Bag Slick
• Bag Stuffer for DC Retailer page for Direct Market retailers
Social Networking:
• AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT? MySpace Group
• AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT? Facebook Group
Conventions:
• Ad pages in Convention Program Guides
• 32-page Booklet distribution at DC booth
• Bookmark distribution at DC booth
DCCOMICS.COM:
• Website at www.readwatchmen.com
• Showcase titles on the homepages of DC, WildStorm and Vertigo throughout February, March and April to capture new WATCHMEN readers
• Articles on DC, Vertigo and WildStorm homepages
Co-op:
• Co-op Movie Slide
• Co-op Ad Slick
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DC COMICS RUSH SOLICITS FIVE “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” SPECIALS
Tying into the new “After Watchmen, What’s Next?” program, DC rush solicits five key titles priced at just $1.00 each!
These titles will arrive in stores weekly beginning March 11, and prominently feature the “After Watchmen, What’s Next?” branding and trade dress. Each is offered to all Diamond retailers at a special “C” discount code of 60% off.
Retailers may order these issues by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
The “AFTER WATCHMEN, WHAT’S NEXT?” Specials are:
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098009)
Written by Alan Moore
Art by Stephen Bissette & John Totleben
Cover by Tom Yeates
On sale March 11; 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS
Final Order Cutoff date: February 19
TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098010)
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Darick Robertson & Jerome K. Moore
Cover by Geof Darrow
On sale March 18; 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS
Final Order Cutoff date: February 26
PLANETARY #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098011)
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by John Cassaday
On sale March 25; 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US
Final Order Cutoff date: March 5
PREACHER #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098012)
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
On sale April 1; 48 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS
Final Order Cutoff date: March 12
IDENTITY CRISIS #1 SPECIAL EDITION (JAN098013)
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Michael Turner
On sale April 8; 48 pg, FC, $1.00 US
Final Order Cutoff date: March 19
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DON’T MISS OUT – MAD’S OBAMA COVER NOW AVAILABLE FOR REORDER!
DC Comics reminds retailers that MAD #498, featuring the “Obama: The First 100 Minutes” cover, is in stock and available for reorder!
This Obama-riffic issue also features articles parodying the election, inauguration and first hours of the Obama Presidency, as well as unused Obama cover concepts.
Retailers may order this issue under the new item code (JAN098055) by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com. Please note that these are newsstand copies, with their own UPC code.
Quantities are limited — order yours today!
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DARK KNIGHT JOKER POKER PACK TO BE MADE RETURNABLE
Please note that the DARK KNIGHT JOKER POKER PACK (DEC080237), which is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 11, will be made returnable at a later date.
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BATMAN #686 TO BE MADE RETURNABLE
Please note that the BATMAN #686 (DEC080105) and its variant edition (DEC080106) will be made returnable at a later date.
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BACK TO PRESS!
The following titles have been reprinted and are available for order:
BATMAN AND SON TP (APR080221) (3rd printing) Now priced $14.99/16.99 Can.
BATMAN: FALSE FACES TP (NOV080172) (2nd printing) Now priced $14.99/16.99 Can.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY TP (APR050327) (4th printing) Now priced $17.99/21.99 Can.
V FOR VENDETTA TP - NEW EDITION (SEP088030) (2nd printing) Now priced $19.99/22.99 Can.
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DOWNLOADABLE PROMO ITEMS AVAILABLE ON DC RETAILER PAGE AT DIAMONDCOMICS.COM
The following downloadable promo items are now available on the DC Retailer page at Diamondcomics.com:
DCU SECTION
• AZRAEL: DEATH’S DARK KNIGHT / BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 Ad
• ORACLE: THE CURE #1 / BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 Ad
• GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? / BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 Ad
• SOLOMON GRUNDY Ad
• GREEN LANTERN: PRELUDE TO BLACKEST NIGHT Ad
VERTIGO SECTION
• 100 BULLETS COUNTDOWN TO THE END 3 Ad
• 100 BULLETS COUNTDOWN TO THE END 2 Ad
• 100 BULLETS COUNTDOWN THE END Ad
• AIR SERIES Ad
• HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS THE KNOWLEDGE TP Ad
• SCALPED SERIES Ad
• THE WITCHING HOUR TP Ad
• V FOR VENDETTA HC Ad
DC DIRECT SECTION
• SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 7 ACTION FIGURES Ad
• JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Ad
• BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE THE JOKER Ad
WILDSTORM SECTION
• DC VS WILDSTORM DREAMWAR TP Ad
• WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER HC Ad
• RESISTANCE Ad
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LAST CHANCE SALE!
The following DC items are priced at 70% off through March 9, 2009:
ITEM CODE SALE ITEM RETAIL PRICE SALE PRICE
SEP080102 AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #5 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080129 BATGIRL #5 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080128 BATGIRL #6 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080125 BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #24 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080141 BIRDS OF PREY #125 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080143 BOOSTER GOLD #15 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080184 CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #32 $2.50 $0.75
OCT080145 DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2008 $5.99 $1.80
OCT080192 GEN13 #25 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080149 GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #15 $2.99 $0.90
JUL080215 HELLBLAZER #248 $2.99 $0.90
AUG080231 HELLBLAZER #249 $2.99 $0.90
MAY070169 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 $2.99 $0.90
JUN070202 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8 $2.99 $0.90
OCT070174 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #11 $2.99 $0.90
NOV070209 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #12 $2.99 $0.90
DEC070231 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #13 $2.99 $0.90
JAN080186 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #14 $2.99 $0.90
FEB080227 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15 $2.99 $0.90
MAR080173 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #16 $2.99 $0.90
APR080216 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #17 $2.99 $0.90
JUN080227 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #18 $2.99 $0.90
APR080247 MAD CLASSICS #22 $4.99 $1.50
OCT080186 MAD CLASSICS #24 $4.99 $1.50
OCT080185 MAD MAGAZINE #497 $4.99 $1.50
OCT080151 MANHUNTER #37 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080132 ROBIN #180 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080129 ROBIN #181 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080130 SIMON DARK #15 $2.99 $0.90
JUN080231 THE SPIRIT #20 $2.99 $0.90
AUG080173 THE SPIRIT #22 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080166 THE SPIRIT #23 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080156 THE SPIRIT #24 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080195 STORMWATCH PHD #16 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080191 STORMWATCH PHD #17 $2.99 $0.90
JUN080261 SUPER FRIENDS #6 $2.25 $0.68
SEP080184 SUPER FRIENDS #9 $2.25 $0.68
OCT080182 SUPER FRIENDS #10 $2.50 $0.75
JUL080123 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #7 $2.99 $0.90
AUG080137 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #8 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080119 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #9 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080118 TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #10 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080106 TERRA #1 $2.99 $0.90
SEP080107 TERRA #2 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080104 TERRA #3 $2.99 $0.90
OCT080105 TERRA #4 $2.99 $0.90
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ITEMS ON FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF THIS WEEK
The following hot projects are on Final Order Cut-off this week. Be sure you’ve got enough copies of each — check your orders and process any changes by Thursday, February 19. Retailers may access the DC FOC page at the Diamond website by going to https://retailer.diamondcomics.com/main/MyAccount.
Title Price Diamond Item Code Scheduled In-store Date
ACTION COMICS #875 $2.99 JAN090191 3/11/2009
BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 $3.99 JAN090180 3/11/2009
BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1 VARIANT EDITION $3.99 JAN090181 3/11/2009
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #27 $2.99 JAN090186 3/11/2009
BOOSTER GOLD #18 $2.99 JAN090198 3/11/2009
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #35 (JOHNNY DC) $2.50 JAN090245 3/11/2009
DMZ #40 (VERTIGO) $2.99 JAN090276 3/11/2009
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #4 (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090255 3/11/2009
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090256 3/11/2009
FABLES #82 (VERTIGO) $2.99 JAN090280 3/11/2009
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) $3.99 DEC080188 3/11/2009
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) $3.99 NOV088084 3/11/2009
GEN13 #28 (WILDSTORM) $2.99 JAN090252 3/11/2009
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #18 $2.99 JAN090199 3/11/2009
GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE TP $14.99 JAN090227 4/8/2009
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #34 $2.99 JAN090201 3/11/2009
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #34 VARIANT EDITION $2.99 JAN090202 3/11/2009
HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS - THE KNOWLEDGE TP (VERTIGO)
$14.99 JAN090282 4/8/2009
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: HEROES TP (JOHNNY DC) $12.99 JAN090241 4/8/2009
NORTHLANDERS #15 (VERTIGO) $2.99 DEC080219 3/11/2009
R.E.B.E.L.S. #2 $2.99 JAN090208 3/11/2009
RESIDENT EVIL #1 (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090264 3/11/2009
RESIDENT EVIL #1 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) $3.99 JAN090265 3/11/2009
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21 SPECIAL EDITION (VERTIGO)
$1.00 JAN098009 3/11/2009
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) $2.99 DEC080223 3/11/2009
SCOOBY-DOO #142 (JOHNNY DC) $2.50 JAN090248 3/11/2009
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE DOOM PATROL VOL. 1 TP $16.99 JAN090236 4/8/2009
SIMON DARK #18 $2.99 JAN090189 3/11/2009
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 $2.99 DEC080119 3/11/2009
TITANS #11 $2.99 JAN090217 3/11/2009
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (ABC) $2.99 NOV080209 3/11/2009
TRINITY #41 $2.99 JAN090176 3/11/2009
YOUNG LIARS #13 (VERTIGO) $2.99 JAN090290 3/11/2009
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RETURNABLE WITH QUALIFYING INITIAL ORDER
New entries and changes listed in italics
Title Diamond Item Code Retailers Return Item to Diamond* Reason Code
TOKEN JUL080205 2/20/09 K
AIR #1 JUN080289 3/6/09 K
AIR #2 JUL080206 3/6/09 K
AIR #3 AUG080221 3/6/09 K
AIR #4 SEP080215 3/6/09 K
AIR #5 OCT080213 3/6/09 K
RETURNABLE ITEMS
New entries and changes listed in italics
Title Diamond Retailers Return
Item Code Item to Diamond* Reason Code
FINAL CRISIS #5 AUG080114 2/20/09 A
DC UNIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 HC JUN080241 2/27/09 A
FINAL CRISIS: SECRET FILES #1 OCT080096 2/27/09 C
GREEN LANTERN #36 SEP080151 2/27/09 A
JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 1 JAN080279 2/27/09 A
JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 2 FEB080318 2/27/09 A
JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 3 MAR080253 2/27/09 A
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #27 SEP080155 2/27/09 C
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28 OCT080152 2/27/09 B
LOONEY TUNES #170 NOV080201 2/27/09 B
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #14 OCT080205 2/27/09 B
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #3 SEP080208 2/27/09 A
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #3 VARIANT EDITION SEP080209 2/27/09 A
FINAL CRISIS #6 SEP080099 3/6/09 A
JLA TROPHY ROOM: THE JOKER CANE PROP REPLICA DEC070317 3/6/09 A
JOKER 1:2 SCALE BUST MAR080254 3/6/09 A
WONDER WOMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE APR080306 3/6/09 A
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29 NOV080167 3/13/09 B
TINY TITANS #12 NOV080196 3/13/09 C
Returnable Books Key
A — Late Ship F — Incorrect Price K — With Qualifying Initial Order
B — Change In Creative Team G — Wrong UPC Code L — Made returnable at DC’s discretion
C — Not As Solicited H — Unmatched Cover & Interior Content * Accompanied by a Diamond
D — Mislabeled Crossover I — Printing Error Comic Distributors Return
E — Unlabeled Mature Title J — Shipped Returnable Authorization Form
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SHIPPING CHANGES
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS
Title Diamond Current Solicited
Item Code In-Store Date In-Store Date
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55 OCT080140 2/18/09 12/24/08
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN (FLASHBACK) ACTION FIGURE VARIANT
DEC080234 2/18/09 2/11/09
GREEN LANTERN #38 NOV080161 2/25/09 1/28/09
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 (WILDSTORM) OCT080206 2/25/09 12/31/08
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) OCT080207 2/25/09 12/31/08
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143 3/4/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144 3/4/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145 3/4/09 1/28/09
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166 3/4/09 2/18/09
MAD KIDS #14 DEC080177 3/4/09 2/18/09
MAD MAGAZINE #499 DEC080176 3/4/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) DEC080188 3/11/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV088084 3/11/09 2/11/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 4 HC NOV080176 3/11/09 3/4/09
NORTHLANDERS #15 (VERTIGO) DEC080219 3/11/09 2/25/09
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 7: THE MIST & PHANTOM OF THE FAIR TP (VERTIGO)
NOV080233 3/11/09 2/25/09
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) DEC080223 3/11/09 2/18/09
SUPERGIRL 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE (DC DIRECT) JUL080257 3/11/09 2/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 DEC080119 3/11/09 2/18/09
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080209 3/11/09 1/7/09
100 BULLETS #100 (VERTIGO) DEC080194 3/18/09 2/11/09
DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER POKER PACK (DC DIRECT) DEC080237 3/18/09 4/15/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 DEC080107 3/18/09 2/25/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 VARIANT EDITION DEC080108 3/18/09 2/25/09
GREATEST HITS #6 (VERTIGO) DEC080215 3/18/09 2/18/09
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #4 DEC080169 3/25/09 2/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 DEC080128 3/25/09 3/5/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 VARIANT EDITION DEC080129 3/25/09 3/5/09
SCALPED #27 (VERTIGO) JAN090287 4/1/09 3/18/09
THE SPIRIT #27 JAN080212 4/1/09 3/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #57 JAN080195 4/1/09 3/18/09
GEARS OF WAR #6 (WILDSTORM) JAN090260 4/8/09 3/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #6 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) JAN090261 4/8/09 3/11/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 OCT080095 4/8/09 12/24/08
JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN BATTERY PROP (DC DIRECT) JUN080332 4/15/09 1/21/09
GREEN LANTERN #40 JAN090203 4/29/09 3/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #40 VARIANT EDITION JAN090204 4/29/09 3/25/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #5 JAN090179 5/13/09 3/25/09
AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #6 OCT080101 TBA 12/24/08
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ARRIVING IN STORES THIS WEEK: RELEASE DATE — FEBRUARY 18, 2009
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS.
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS: THE SNARE TP NOV080173
BIRDS OF PREY #127 DEC080120
BLACK LIGHTNING: YEAR ONE #4 DEC080126
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #22 DEC080123
DIANA PRINCE: WONDER WOMAN VOL. 4 TP NOV080189
DOROTHEA VOL. 4 (CMX) NOV080244
GREEN LANTERN #36 (2ND PRINT) DEC088018
HELLBLAZER #252 (VERTIGO) DEC080216
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #30 DEC080132
LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS TP (WILDSTORM) NOV080208
MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #2 (WILDSTORM) DEC080184
OUTSIDERS #15 DEC080115
PALETTE OF 12 SECRET COLORS VOL. 5 (CMX) NOV080246
ROBIN #183 DEC080114
SCOOBY-DOO #141 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080180
STORMWATCH PHD #19 (WILDSTORM) DEC080181
SUPERGIRL #38 DEC080118
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #55 OCT080140
SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 6 TP NOV080182
TANGENT: SUPERMAN'S REIGN #12 DEC080147
TINY TITANS #13 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080174
TRINITY #38 DEC080103
VIGILANTE #3 DEC080148
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #16 (WILDSTORM) DEC080191
THE X-FILES #4 (WILDSTORM) DEC080192
DC DIRECT
WATCHMEN MOVIE: RORSCHACH GRAPPLING GUN & MASK PROP REPLICA SET
AUG080247
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN (FLASHBACK) ACTION FIGURE VARIANT
DEC080234
PROMO ITEMS
WATCHMEN MOVIE DR. MANHATTAN PROMO POSTER NOV088056
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ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK: RELEASE DATE — FEBRUARY 25, 2009
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS.
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #10 DEC080110
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080171
BLUE BEETLE #36 DEC080122
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #54 (JOHNNY DC) DEC080178
CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 7 (CMX) NOV080242
GREEN LANTERN #37 (2ND PRINT) DEC088105
GREEN LANTERN #38 NOV080161
JACK OF FABLES #31 (VERTIGO) DEC080209
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #24 DEC080133
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #24 VARIANT EDITION DEC080134
MADAME XANADU #8 (VERTIGO) DEC080218
PUSH #6 (WILDSTORM) DEC080187
REIGN IN HELL #8 DEC080140
RESISTANCE #3 (WILDSTORM) DEC080190
SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #4 DEC080141
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY VOL. 3 TP NOV080180
STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC OCT080178
SUPERMAN #685 DEC080109
SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS VOL. 2 TP NOV080181
TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 1 TP NOV080187
TEEN TITANS #68 DEC080144
TRINITY #39 DEC080104
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #5 (VERTIGO) DEC080225
WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #10 DEC080146
WILDCATS #8 (WILDSTORM) DEC080185
WONDER WOMAN #29 DEC080150
WONDER WOMAN #29 VARIANT EDITION DEC080151
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 (WILDSTORM) OCT080206
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) OCT080207
DC DIRECT
HOT TOYS DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BATPOD OCT080241
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 BALANCED CASE ASST
JUL080240
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 BALANCED INNER CASE
JUL080241
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 WEIGHTED CASE JUL080242
WATCHMEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 WEIGHTED INNER CASE
JUL080243
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN ACTION FIGURE SOLID CASE JUL080244
WATCHMEN MOVIE: DR. MANHATTAN ACTION FIGURE JUL080247
WATCHMEN MOVIE: NITE OWL (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE JUL080248
WATCHMEN MOVIE: SILK SPECTRE (CLASSIC) ACTION FIGURE JUL080245
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN ACTION FIGURE JUL080246
WATCHMEN MOVIE: DR. MANHATTAN (TRANSLUCENT) ACTION FIGURE VARIANT
DEC080235
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ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS: RELEASE DATE — MARCH 4, 2009
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS.
TITLE DIAMOND ITEM CODE
THE AUTHORITY #8 (WILDSTORM) JAN090253
BANG! TANGO #2 (VERTIGO) JAN090277
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145
BLACK LIGHTNING: YEAR ONE #5 JAN090196
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166
FINAL CRISIS: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS #1 (3RD PRINT) DEC088129
FRINGE #3 (WILDSTORM) JAN090259
GO WEST! VOL. 2 (CMX) DEC080231
GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? #1 JAN090183
HAUNTED TANK #4 (VERTIGO) JAN090279
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #11 (VERTIGO) JAN090281
JACK OF FABLES VOL. 5: TURNING PAGES TP (VERTIGO) DEC080210
JONAH HEX #41 JAN090200
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 1 TP DEC080163
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