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> January 20, 2004
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> ARTHUR ADAMS SIGNS 3-YEAR EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH DC COMICS
>
> Renowned artist Arthur Adams (TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES, Monkeyman &
O'Brien) has signed a 3-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics. Adams, who is
highly regarded as both a cover and interior artist, will provide covers for
ACTION COMICS beginning with April's issue #814 (FEB040239).
>
> "I look forward to continuing what has been a very happy working relationship
with DC," says Adams. "I'm very excited to be working on a new project, and I
hope people actually like it when they see it!"
>
> "It has been my great pleasure for a number of years to work with Arthur so
closely," says Scott Dunbier, Executive Editor > -> WildStorm. "He's an
exceptionally talented artist whose fine line work and expressive
characterization precursed > -> and inspired > -> many whose styles are now
considered 'hot.' And yet he continually amazes me with his growth as an
artist. In addition to his cover work for the DCU, we've got some big plans for
him here at WildStorm. His upcoming work will blow you away; you can bet on
it!"
>
> Some of Adams' previous DC work is available in:
>
> * The AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TP (STAR20251)
>
> * THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER TP (STAR16794)
>
> ACTION COMICS #814 will be solicited in the February issue of Previews (Volume
XIV #2), and is scheduled to arrive in stores on April 14.
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> JONATHAN VANKIN JOINS DC STAFF AS VERTIGO EDITOR
>
> Jonathan Vankin, writer of numerous projects for both VERTIGO and Paradox
Press, has joined the DC Comics staff as editor with VERTIGO.
>
> Vankin is the writer of VERTIGO POP!: TOKYO and VERTIGO POP!: BANGKOK, as well
as Paradox Press's THE BIG BOOKS OF THE 70s, SCANDAL, BAD and GRIMM. He is the
author of 80 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time (Citadel Press), Conspiracies,
Cover-Ups and Crimes (Dell), and the upcoming Based on a True Story (But With
More Car Crashes) (Chicago Review Press). As a writer/reporter, Vankin has
contributed articles to The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Salon, L.A. Weekly,
New York Press, and others. He served as Sports Editor for Tokyo's Daily
Yomiuri, News Editor for the San José, CA, Metro, and Staff Writer for the
Worcester, MA, Worcester Magazine.
>
> "To me, there's no place in comics like VERTIGO, producing consistently high
quality, innovative, even experimental work," says Vankin. "So when I was
generously given the opportunity to join VERTIGO as an editor, there was no way
I could let it go by. As a writer, I've had nothing but exciting, creatively
challenging experiences with VERTIGO, and I'm hoping I can duplicate that
experience for other writers. I can't wait to work alongside Karen Berger,
Shelly Bond, Will Dennis and the rest of the VERTIGO and DC crew and hopefully,
with their support, have a hand in producing the great comics that VERTIGO
readers > -> and I'm one of them > -> expect."
>
> "Jonathan brings a writer's passion for story, and an investigative
journalist's probing mind to VERTIGO," says Karen Berger, VP > -> Executive
Editor, VERTIGO. "His sensibility for the strange and weird in everyday life is
a perfect fit for us, and we're thrilled to have his skills and talents behind
an editor's desk."
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> DC: THE NEW FRONTIER SCHEDULING UPDATE
>
> Please note that beginning with issue #4, DC: THE NEW FRONTIER will switch to
a bimonthly schedule.>
>
> DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #4 will be solicited in the March issue of Previews
(Volume XIV #3) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 26.
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> SNEAK PEEKS LIVE AT DCCOMICS.COM
>
> Retailers now may get an advance look at selected upcoming DC projects at
dccomics.com. New on the site are Sneak Peeks of the following titles all of
which are solicited in the January issue of Previews (Volume XIV #1).
>
> JLA #94 (JAN040245)
>
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc_display.html?cm_dc_itemCode=jla94&month=March
>
> BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS (JAN040215)
>
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc_display.html?cm_dc_itemCode=bmpicastshadows&mo\
nth=March
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> KINETIC #1 (JAN040249)
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http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc_display.html?cm_dc_itemCode=kinetic1&month=Mar\
ch
>
> THE AUTHORITY #10 (JAN040274)
>
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/ws_display.html?cm_ws_itemCode=authv210&month=Mar\
ch
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> THIS WEEK'S SNEAK PEEK
>
> One copy each of the titles below arrived in participating stores one week
before their in-store date, and are all available for advance reorder. To join
DC's Sneak Peek program, simply contact your Diamond service rep by calling
1-800-45COMIC or emailing to service@....
>
> Retailers participating in DC's Sneak Peek Program will receive one copy each
of the following DC titles with a January 28 in-store date on Wednesday, January
21.
>
> BATMAN #623 $2.25 NOV030192
> CATWOMAN #27 $2.50 NOV030202
> HELLBLAZER #192 $2.75 NOV030272
> JLA #92 $2.25 NOV030231
> THE LOSERS #8 $2.95 NOV030274
> MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #1 $2.95 NOV030279
> SUPERMAN #201 $2.25 NOV030211
> WONDER WOMAN #200 $3.95 NOV030250
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> **********
>
> ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK
>
> The following titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on Wednesday, January
28. Make sure your store will have enough.
>
> BATGIRL #48 Against Batman's orders, Batgirl attempts to find a missing girl.
>
> BATMAN #623 Batman viciously tears into Gotham's criminal underground in
search of answers.
>
> CAPER #4 Will the price the Weiss brothers must pay for revenge push them to
the breaking point? Mature.
>
> CARTOON CARTOONS #26 It> '> s the return of Cartoon Network> '> s newest hit
show Codename: The Kids Next Door!
>
> CATWOMAN #27 Selina crosses paths with Batman as she searches for the
mastermind behind a brutal kidnapping.
>
> THE FLASH #206 Determined to stop the cop killings, The Flash heads for a
showdown with the culprit.
>
> GLOBAL FREQUENCY #11 (WILDSTORM) Collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed
maxiseries written by Warren Ellis!
>
> GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TP Collecting GREEN ARROW (current
series) #11-15, written by Kevin Smith!
>
> GREEN LANTERN #173 Guest-starring Amon Sur, Kilowog, John Stewart, DEO
Director Bones, and Agent Chase!
>
> HAWKMAN #24 Part 4 of the 6-part > "> Black Reign> "> crossover with JSA!
>
> HELLBLAZER #192 (VERTIGO) Humanity is in the maw of the Beast, and John
Constantine is worse than missing in action. Mature.
>
> JLA #92 The > "> Extinction> "> trilogy by Dennis O> '> Neil and Tan Eng Huat
continues!
>
> THE LEGION #29 The Legion stages a final, desperate effort to restore cosmic
order!
>
> THE LOSERS #8 (VERTIGO) Part 1 of the 2-part > "> Downtime,> "> featuring
guest artist Shawn Martinbrough. Mature.
>
> MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #1 (VERTIGO) Paranormal investigators
Adam and Julia Kadmon are back in an all-new 6-issue miniseries. Mature.
>
> PRIDE AND JOY TP (VERTIGO) Collecting the classic 4-issue miniseries by Garth
Ennis and John Higgins Mature.
>
> REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #6 At last, the Zodiac arrives on Earth!
>
> SUPERMAN #201 The 3-part > "> Strange New Visitor> "> reaches a stunning
conclusion with Superman still missing!
>
> SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #12 Final issue! Lena has gained freedom, but at what
cost to Metropolis?>
>
> TEEN TITANS GO! #3 Cyborg learns the difference between being cool and lame as
Cinderblock tries to destroy the city!
>
> THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TP (WILDSTORM) Collecting the second Thundercats
miniseries!
>
> TWO-STEP #2 (CLIFFHANGER) The Quarry gang is ready to kill whoever stole Boss
Quarry> '> s most prized possession. Mature.
>
> WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #18 (WILDSTORM) The White House steps in to take action
against Halo. Mature.
>
> WONDER WOMAN #200 This double-sized issue features the earth-shaking
conclusion to "Down to Earth!"
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> DC DIRECT
>
> CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: FLEISCHER STUDIOS> '> STYLE SUPERMAN This
limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures 9 1/8" high
x 5 7/8" wide x 2 3/4" deep.
>
> KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT Available again: Includes one each of
the KINGDOM COME HAWKMAN, GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN ACTION
FIGURES.
>
> KINGDOM COME MASTER ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT Available again: Includes two
each of the KINGDOM COME HAWKMAN, GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN
ACTION FIGURES.
>
> KINGDOM COME: HAWKMAN ACTION FIGURE Available again: Hawkman stands 8" tall,
has a 6 1/2" wingspan and comes with a spear measuring 8" tall.
>
> KINGDOM COME: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE Available again: Green Lantern
stands approximately 6 1/2" tall and comes with a translucent green sword.
>
> KINGDOM COME: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Available again: Superman stands
approximately 7" tall and has multiple points of articulation.
>
> KINGDOM COME: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE Available again: Wonder Woman stands
6 1/2" tall and comes with a golden lasso accessory.
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>
> NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED
>
> Be sure you've got enough copies of the following hot projects > -> check
your orders and process any increases before Wednesday, January 28.
>
> Title Price Diamond Scheduled
> Item Code In-store Date
>
> ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL TP $12.95 DEC030235 2/25/2004
> BATGIRL #49 $2.50 DEC030237 2/25/2004
> BATMAN #624 $2.25 DEC030232 2/25/2004
> CAPER #5 $2.95 DEC030260 2/25/2004
> CARTOON CARTOONS #27 $2.25 DEC030292 2/25/2004
> CATWOMAN #28 $2.50 DEC030244 2/25/2004
> COUP D'ÉTAT > -> THE AUTHORITY (4 OF 4) (WILDSTORM) $2.95 DEC030302
2/25/2004
> THE FLASH #207 $2.25 DEC030263 2/25/2004
> GREEN LANTERN #174 $2.25 DEC030268 2/25/2004
> HAWKMAN: ENEMIES AND ALLIES TP $14.95 DEC030273 2/25/2004
> HELLBLAZER #193 $2.75 DEC030313 2/25/2004
> JLA #93 $2.25 DEC030275 2/25/2004
> THE LEGION #30 $2.50 DEC030278 2/25/2004
> THE LIGHT BRIGADE #1 $5.95 DEC030280 2/25/2004
> THE LOSERS #9 (VERTIGO) $2.95 DEC030315 2/25/2004
> MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #2 (VERTIGO) $2.95 DEC030317 2/25/2004
> REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #7 $2.75 DEC030285 2/25/2004
> SUPERMAN #202 $2.25 DEC030251 2/25/2004
> SUPERMAN: RETURN TO KRYPTON TP $17.95 DEC030252 2/25/2004
> TEEN TITANS GO! #4 $2.25 DEC030288 2/25/2004
> WILDCATS VERSION 3.0: FULL DISCLOSURE TP (WILDSTORM) $14.95 DEC030307
2/25/2004
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>
> NEWS FROM THE MAINSTREAM PRESS
>
> Cinescape.com has posted a review of VERTICAL, with Tony Whitt calling it
"without a doubt one of the most innovative designs in comics in several years"
and adding, "I can only imagine the surmounting the technical difficulties in
producing a piece of art like this alone must be worth an Eisner or two, at
least."
>
> The January 18 edition of the Memphis Commercial Appeal includes a review of
ELFQUEST ARCHIVES Volume 1, with Andrew Smith calling it "exciting, dynamic
fantasy fiction that should appeal to Lord of the Rings fans, both male and
female."
>
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>
> NEWS FROM THE TRADE PRESS
>
> Comic Shop News #865 features an article on the JLA: "The 10th Circle"
storyline, with quotes from Chris Claremont. The issue also includes an item on
> the return of Supergirl in the pages of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8. "Ins & Outs"
looks at Marcelo Frusin's exclusive renewal, the sellouts of DC Direct's JLA:
LIBERTY & JUSTICE COLLECTOR'S PLATE and the JLA ACTION FIGURES.
>
> The January 16 issue of Comics Buyer's Guide (#1574) includes an item on DC's
recent GLAAD Award nominations. "Reading Room" includes a review of VERTIGO's
SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE, with Brent Frankenhoff writing, "It's
too bad this is a one-shot and not the start of an ongoing series." The
AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TP is reviewed in "Comics Guide," with Maggie Thompson
calling it "almost universally excellent." Thompson looks at the WORLD'S BEST
COMICS SAMPLER as well, calling it "an excellent sampler."
>
> The "Reading Room" in the January 23 issue of Comics Buyer's Guide (#1575)
includes a review of ROBIN #121, with Brett Weiss writing, "FABLES writer Bill
Willingham takes over as writer with this issue, and he does a capable (or
should that be cape-able?) job." Weiss also reviews PLASTIC MAN 80-PAGE GIANT,
writing, "This is a fun collection of kid-friendly stories." Jack Abramowitz
looks at THE LEGION SECRET FILES 3003, writing, "LEGION SECRET FILES 2003 breaks
[the] mold."
>
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>
> SMALLVILLE, STATIC SHOCK, JUSTICE LEAGUE AND TEEN TITANS EPISODE SCHEDULES
>
> DC has been supplied with the following episode schedule for Smallville and
Static Shock on the WB and Justice League and Teen Titans on the Cartoon
Network. All times are Eastern and Pacific:
>
> 1/20 (10:00 pm) "Metamorphosis, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/20 (10:30 pm) "Metamorphosis, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/21 (3:30 pm) "Attack of the Living Brain Puppets" (Static Shock)
> 1/21 (8:00 pm) "Whisper" (Smallville > -> New)
> 1/21 (10:00 pm) "Twilight of the Gods, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/21 (10:30 pm) "Twilight of the Gods, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/22 (3:30 pm) "She-Bang" (Static Shock)
> 1/22 (10:00 pm) "Tabula Rasa, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/22 (10:30 pm) "Tabula Rasa, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/23 (3:30 pm) "The Parent Trap" (Static Shock)
> 1/24 (9:00 am) "Forces of Nature" (Teen Titans on the WB)
> 1/24 (11:30 am) "She-Back!" (Static Shock - New)
> 1/24 (12:00 pm) "Every Dog Has His Day" (Teen Titans)
> 1/24 (3:00 pm) "Apprentice, Pt. 1" (Teen Titans)
> 1/24 (3:30 pm) "Apprentice, Pt. 2" (Teen Titans)
> 1/24 (9:00 pm) "Terra" (Teen Titans - New)
> 1/24 (10:00 pm) "Eclipsed, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/24 (10:30 pm) "Eclipsed, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/25 (1:00 am) "Eclipsed, Pt. 1" (Justice League in widescreen)
> 1/25 (1:30 am) "Eclipsed, Pt. 2" (Justice League in widescreen)
> 1/25 (7:00 pm) "Stray" (Smallville)
> 1/25 (10:00 pm) "Terra" (Teen Titans)
> 1/26 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
> 1/26 (10:00 pm) "Only A Dream, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/26 (10:30 pm) "Only A Dream, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/27 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
> 1/27 (10:00 pm) "Maid of Honor, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/27 (10:30 pm) "Maid of Honor, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/28 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
> 1/28 (8:00 pm) "Delete" (Smallville - New)
> 1/28 (10:00 pm) "Hearts and Minds, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/28 (10:30 pm) "Hearts and Minds, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/29 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
> 1/29 (10:00 pm) "A Better World, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 1/29 (10:30 pm) "A Better World, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 1/30 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
> 1/31 (9:00 am) "Nevermore" (Teen Titans on the WB)
> 1/31 (11:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock - New)
> 1/31 (12:00 pm) "Terra" (Teen Titans)
> 1/31 (9:00 pm) "Only Human" (Teen Titans - New)
> 2/1 (7:00 pm) "Reaper" (Smallville)
> 2/1 (10:00 pm) "Only Human" (Teen Titans)
> 2/2 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
> 2/2 (10:00 pm) "Eclipsed, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
> 2/2 (10:30 pm) "Eclipsed, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
> 2/3 (3:30 pm) "TBA" (Static Shock)
>
> Retailers are encouraged to share this information with their customers. Be
advised that this schedule is subject to change.>
>
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>
> SHARE THE RISK RETURNS
>
> Retailers wishing to return the following titles under the terms of the SHARE
THE RISK program must return the stripped covers to their respective Diamond
Distribution Center using the SHARE THE RISK section of the Order Status Report
for a packing slip.
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics
>
> Title Diamond Retailers Return
> Item Code Item to Diamond
>
> PLASTIC MAN #1 OCT030256 1/23/04
> THE AUTHORITY/LOBO: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OCT030274 1/30/04
> ROSE & THORN #1 OCT030259 2/6/04
> VERTICAL #1 OCT030307 2/13/04
>
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>
> RETURNABLE BOOKS
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics
>
> Title Diamond Retailers Return Reason Code
> Item Code Item to Diamond*
>
> PLASTIC MAN #1 OCT030256 1/23/04 F
> PROMETHEA #28 AUG030268 1/23/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION FIGURES INNER CASE ASSORTMENT
> APR030258 2/6/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT
> APR030259 2/6/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE: AQUAMAN ACTION FIGURE APR030260 2/6/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE APR030261 2/6/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE: GREEN LANTERN > -> KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE
> APR030262 2/6/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE APR030263 2/6/04 A
> JUSTICE LEAGUE: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE APR030264 2/6/04 A
> KINGDOM COME: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE MAR030289 2/6/04 A
> KINGDOM COME: KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE MAR030290 2/6/04 A
> KINGDOM COME: RED ROBIN ACTION FIGURE MAR030291 2/6/04 A
> KINGDOM COME: SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE MAR030292 2/6/04 A
> KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 INNER CASE
> MAR030293 2/6/04 A
> KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 MASTER CASE
> MAR030294 2/6/04 A
>
> Returnable Books Key
>
> A > -> Late Ship G > -> Wrong UPC Code * Accompanied by a Diamond
> B > -> Change In Creative Team H > -> Unmatched Cover & Comic
Distributors Return
> C > -> Not As Solicited Interior Content Authorization Form
> D > -> Mislabeled Crossover I > -> Printing Error
> E > -> Unlabeled Mature Title J > -> Shipped Returnable
> F > -> Incorrect Price
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>
> SHIPPING CHANGES
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics Diamond
>
> Title Item Code Current In- Solicited In-
> Store Date Store Date
>
> ARROWSMITH #5 (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030291 1/21/04 11/19/03
> THE POSSESSED #6 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030280 1/21/04 12/17/03
> SLEEPER #12 (WILDSTORM) OCT030282 1/21/04 12/17/03
> GLOBAL FREQUENCY #11 (WILDSTORM) JUN030223 1/28/04 8/27/03
> SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #12 NOV030215 1/28/04 1/21/04
> TWO-STEP #2 (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030307 1/28/04 11/12/03
> LOBO UNBOUND #5 NOV030242 2/4/04 1/21/04
> TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #9 (ABC) OCT030295 2/4/04 12/24/03
> TWO-STEP #3 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030290 2/11/04 12/10/03
> ARROWSMITH #6 (CLIFFHANGER) NOV030258 2/18/04 1/21/04
> SMAX #5 (ABC) NOV030270 2/18/04 1/21/04
> SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6 NOV030212 2/18/04 1/21/04
> ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME TP > -> NEW PRINTING DEC030291 2/18/04 2/11/04
> GLOBAL FREQUENCY #12 (WILDSTORM) JUL030228 2/25/04 9/24/03
> PROMETHEA #29 (ABC) NOV030269 2/25/04 1/28/04
> SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7 DEC030254 3/3/04 2/18/04
> AVENGERS/JLA #4 OCT030233 3/17/04 12/31/03
> THE NEW T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1 APR030203 TBD 6/4/03
> THE NEW T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2 MAY030197 TBD 7/9/03
>
> **********
>
> ARRIVING IN STORES THIS WEEK: RELEASE DATE > -> JANUARY 21, 2004
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics.
>
> Title Diamond Item Code
>
> ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624 NOV030210
> ARROWSMITH #5 (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030291
> BATMAN ADVENTURES #10 NOV030196
> BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #49 NOV030194
> BIRDS OF PREY #63> NOV030201
> DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1 NOV030222
> HUMAN TARGET #6 (VERTIGO) NOV030273
> iCANDY #5 NOV030237
> JSA #57 NOV030235
> JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 1: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TP NOV030239
> JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 2: FRIENDS AND FOES TP NOV030241
> KAMIKAZE #4 (CLIFFHANGER) NOV030262
> LUCIFER #46 NOV030276
> NIGHTWING: BIG GUNS TP NOV030205
> OUTSIDERS #8 NOV030243
> THE POSSESSED #6 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030280
> THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #46 NOV030256
> ROBIN #122 NOV030207
> ROSE & THORN #2 NOV030247
> SLEEPER #12 (WILDSTORM) OCT030282
> WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC NOV030251
> DC Direct
> THE SANDMAN MANGA STATUE JUL030256
> VERTIGO: DESIRE MINI-BUST JUL030257
> Promo Items
> HORIZON #12 OCT030203
> OCT035276
>
> **********
>
> ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK: RELEASE DATE > -> JANUARY 28, 2004
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics.
>
> Title Diamond Item Code
>
> BATGIRL #48 NOV030195
> BATMAN #623 NOV030192
> CAPER #4 NOV030220
> CARTOON CARTOONS #26 NOV030252
> CATWOMAN #27 NOV030202
> THE FLASH #206 NOV030224
> GLOBAL FREQUENCY #11 (WILDSTORM) JUN030223
> GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TP NOV030227
> GREEN LANTERN #173 NOV030229
> HAWKMAN #24 NOV030236
> HELLBLAZER #192 (VERTIGO) NOV030272
> JLA #92 NOV030231
> THE LEGION #29 NOV030240
> THE LOSERS #8 (VERTIGO) NOV030274
> MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #1 (VERTIGO) NOV030279
> PRIDE AND JOY TP (VERTIGO) NOV030282
> REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #6 NOV030246
> SUPERMAN #201 NOV030211
> SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #12 NOV030215
> TEEN TITANS GO! #3 NOV030249
> THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TP (WILDSTORM) NOV030266
> TWO-STEP #2 (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030307
> WILDCATS Version 3.0 #18 (WILDSTORM) NOV030268
> WONDER WOMAN #200 NOV030250
> DC Direct
> CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: FLEISCHER STUDIOS> '> STYLE SUPERMAN
> JUL030253
> DC Direct > -> Available Again
> KINGDOM COME SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT (0/A) JUL035047
> KINGDOM COME SERIES 1 MASTER ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT (0/A) JUL035048
> KINGDOM COME: HAWKMAN ACTION FIGURE (0/A) JUL035052
> KINGDOM COME: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE (0/A) JUL035051
> KINGDOM COME: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE (O/A) JUL035049
> KINGDOM COME: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE (O/A) JUL035050
>
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>
> ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS: RELEASE DATE > -> FEBRUARY 4, 2004
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics.
>
> Title Diamond Item Code
>
> BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #5 DEC030239
> BIRDS OF PREY: OF LIKE MINDS TP DEC030243
> COUP D'ÉTAT > -> SLEEPER (1 OF 4) (WILDSTORM) DEC030299
> DETECTIVE COMICS #791 DEC030230
> HARD TIME #1 (DC FOCUS) DEC030267
> JSA #58 DEC030271
> JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #28 DEC030277
> LOBO UNBOUND #5 NOV030242
> LOONEY TUNES #111 DEC030293
> LOVECRAFT HC (VERTIGO) NOV030275
> MAD ABOUT THE OSCARS DEC030325
> MAD MAGAZINE #439 DEC030323
> THE MONOLITH #1 DEC030283
> MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #2 (VERTIGO) DEC030319
> PLASTIC MAN #3 DEC030284
> ROBOTECH: INVASION #2 (WILDSTORM) DEC030305
> THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY > -> WITCH FOR HIRE #1 (VERTIGO) DEC030320
> SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #7 DEC030250
> TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #9 (ABC) OCT030295
> Y: THE LAST MAN #19 (VERTIGO) DEC030322
> DC Direct
> CLASSIC SILVER AGE CATWOMAN & PENGUIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET
> AUG030291
> GREEN LANTERN SNOWGLOBE AUG030294
>
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>
> DIRECT CHANNEL BY EMAIL
> As the size and reach of DIRECT CHANNEL b> uilds, the time needed to fax it
grows as well. Emailing DIRECT CHANNEL saves significant amounts of time both
sending and receiving, not to mention the reduction in aggravation and savings
in paper from unsuccessful and garbled fax transmissions. Any retailers with
email accounts who can receive DIRECT CHANNEL electronically are asked to send
their addresses to DC at direct.sales@....
>
>
> DC COMICS DIRECT SALES
> (212) 636-5400 Fax: (212) 636-5599
> e-mail: Direct.Sales@...
>
> MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
> Adam Philips, Manager > -> Marketing Communications (Direct Channel)
> Dan DiGiacomo, Representative > -> Marketing Publications (Direct Currents)
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> EVENTS & RETAILER SERVICES
> Fletcher Chu-Fong, Manager > -> Events & Retailer Services
> Vinnie Costa, Representative > -> Events & Retailer Services
>
> Patricia Jeres, Director > -> Sales & Marketing Communications
>
> MARKETING SERVICES
> Matt Keller, Manager > -> Marketing Services
> Janexy Ortiz, Representative > -> Marketing Services
>
> DIRECT SALES
> Vince Letterio, Manager > -> Direct Sales (Direct Channel)
> Stuart Schreck, Assistant manager > -> Direct Sales
> Michael Freeman, Representative > -> Direct Sales
> Mike Scigliano, Representative > -> Direct Sales
>
> Bob Wayne, Vice President > -> Sales & Marketing
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