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> March 3, 2004
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> THE FLASH #207 SELLS OUT AT DC COMICS
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> Just two days after racing into stores on February 25, THE FLASH #207 has sold
out at DC Comics. This issue features the first chapter of "Flashback" by
writer Geoff Johns (JSA, HAWKMAN) and the new art team of Howard Porter (JLA) &
Livesay (Namor) and cover artist Michael Turner (Fathom).
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> "Geoff and I are having a blast on FLASH, and hearing that sales on #207 were
so strong has energized us even more," says Porter. "I can't wait for people to
see what we have in store for them > -> it just gets bigger and better! I'm so
jazzed to be a part of some of the Flash's best adventures. Now if I could only
stop running around the house in my red and yellow underwear my wife would be
much happier."
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> "That's what we get for welcoming aboard such a wonderful talent like Howard
Porter and the cover artist skills of Michael Turner," says Johns. "Joey
Cavalieri and I have been working incredibly hard on this book, and I couldn't
be happier with the results."
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> "Reader enthusiasm for THE FLASH was already high, and the new art team's work
has propelled that enthusiasm even further," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP > -> Sales
& Marketing. "Now's the time for retailers to increase their orders on upcoming
issues."
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> Please note that DC Comics has no plans to go back to press at this time.
Copies of this issue may still be available at retail.
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> Upcoming issues of THE FLASH are available as follows:
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> * THE FLASH #208 (JAN040236) is available for advance reorder and is
scheduled to be in stores on March 31.
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> * THE FLASH #209 (FEB040256) is solicited in the February issue of Previews
(Volume XIV #2) and is scheduled to be in stores on April 28.
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> * THE FLASH #210 (MAR040307) is solicited in the March issue of Previews
(Volume XIV #2) and is scheduled to be in stores on May 26.
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> IDENTITY CRISIS, ROBIN, JIM LEE'S SUPERMAN AND MORE FEATURED IN WIZARD #150
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> A Jim Lee SUPERMAN cover leads readers into Wizard #150, a special anniversary
issue that features extensive DC coverage. Among the many DC projects included
in this issue are IDENTITY CRISIS, with a 5-page comics preview and interview
with writer Brad Meltzer, and ROBIN, with a 7-page comics preview and interview
with writer Bill Willingham. Jim Lee talks about SUPERMAN in the article
"Behind Jim Lee's SUPERMAN," which includes art by Lee and Scott Williams.
> This issue's "Buzz Bin" includes an item on HAWKMAN #28. The JSA/HAWKMAN
"Black Reign" story is included in "Heat Index," along with DC: THE NEW
FRONTIER. Swamp Thing is the new "Character to Watch." Grant Morrison talks
about SEAGUY, WE3 and VIMANARAMA in "Morrison Succumbs to VERTIGO."
> The games section of "Mega" looks at Acclaim's 100 Bullets game. "Stuff"
includes the Bandai Teen Titans Action Figures.
> HUMAN TARGET is the "Book of the Month," along with "Picks" including
SUPERMAN/BATMAN, AQUAMAN, COUP D'ÉTAT, BIRDS OF PREY, H-E-R-O, JLA, PLANETARY,
ROBIN, the SUPERMAN books and TEEN TITANS. GREEN ARROW #36 is the "Cover of the
Month." "Rated MR" looks at FABLES, THE LOSERS, 100 BULLETS, SWAMP THING and Y:
THE LAST MAN. THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE
LEAGUE, GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER, MIGHTY LOVE, PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS,
RELOAD/MEK, TEEN TITANS: A KID'S GAME, and Y: THE LAST MAN > -> ONE SMALL STEP
are all in "Bookshelf." JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES is in "Spotlight On> ...> "
> "Indie Buzz" includes an item on the DC/Humanoids deal. "In the Green" looks
at various members of the Green Lantern Corps. "Hot 10 Comics" includes TEEN
TITANS #1 (at #3), SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 Variant Edition (at #4) and
SUPERMAN/BATMAN Secret Files #1 at #5. SWAMP THING Volume 3 #1 is featured in
"Treasure Hunt."
> The writers in this month's "Top 10 Creators" include Neil Gaiman (at #2),
Geoff Johns (#4), Jeph Loeb (#5), Grant Morrison (#7), Chris Claremont (#8),
Mark Waid (#9) and Judd Winick (#10). The artists' side includes Michael Turner
(at #1) and John Byrne (#7).
> "Best Bets" features SUPERMAN #203, and "More Best Bets" looks at SWAMP THING
#1. "Boost This Book" spotlights H-E-R-O. Warren Ellis is featured in
"Essential Stories," which looks at THE AUTHORITY, GLOBAL FREQUENCY, PLANETARY,
RED and TRANSMETROPOLITAN. Geoff discusses STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. in "Before
They Were Stars." Gail Simone talks about JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #100,
SHAZAM #12, SWAMP THING #8, and KINGDOM COME #1 in "Creator Picks."
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> HANK KANALZ JOINS DC COMICS AS VP > -> GENERAL MANAGER, WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS
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> Hank Kanalz, formerly of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, has joined DC Comics
as VP > -> General Manager, WildStorm Productions.
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> "I am thrilled to be part of such a creative and innovative company as
WildStorm, especially since they are producing some of the most exciting comics
in the market today. It's an incredible opportunity to work with some of the
best creators in the business," says Kanalz. "I've enjoyed working with DC
Comics these last few years through the theme park business, and I look forward
to this new and thrilling ride with WildStorm. The things I've already seen in
the pipeline will simply amaze readers> ...> COUP D'ÉTAT is just the
beginning!"
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> Kanalz was most recently Director of Worldwide Theme Parks for Warner Bros.
Consumer Products, where he oversaw the company's relationship with theme park
licensees such as Six Flags and Universal Studios, as well as other destination
entertainment businesses. He has been a key liaison between DC Comics and
Warner Bros. Consumer Products for several years.
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> "Hank brings a unique and diverse portfolio of experience to the company,"
says John Nee, DC's VP > -> Business Development. "We are very pleased to have
him join the WildStorm team and look forward to his contribution there."
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> Prior to joining Warner Bros., Kanalz was a line editor at Malibu Comics for
the Ultraverse imprint. Kanalz also wrote comics including THE FLASH and
various Image Comics titles.
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> At WildStorm, Hank oversees day-to-day operations including editorial,
production, coloring and administration. In addition to his business
responsibilities he also will edit some titles.
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> DC COMICS HOSTS THE WICKED WINTER SWEEPSTAKES 2004
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> Coinciding with DC Comics & MAD Magazine's sponsorship of the Philips U.S.
Open Snowboarding Festival in March, fans across the country will be able to
enter the Wicked Winter Sweepstakes 2004, hosted by DC Comics and MAD Magazine.
Guaranteeing to thrill readers everywhere, comic book fans will be able to enter
for a chance to win four grand prizes from the following categories: home
entertainment, action sports, PC gaming and trading cards.
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> The Wicked Winter Sweepstakes has four sponsors who are presenting the prize
list: Philips U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships (who are presenting a
Snowboard, Snowdeck, and R.E.D. Helmet courtesy of Burton); Warner Home Video (a
DC Comics' super-hero DVD prize package); NCSoft City of Heroes (and Alienware
providing an Area-51m Mobile Gaming System); and Magic: The Gathering Trading
Card Game by Wizards of the Coast (A Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game
Starter Kit plus a snowboard featuring Magic artwork.)
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> David McKillips, Vice President of Advertising for DC Comics and MAD Magazine
said, > "> Mirroring the format of our successful summertime promotions, we're
giving our readers an opportunity to win some of the most exciting winter-themed
prize packages, and strengthening our brand among active teens with our presence
at the Philips U.S. Open Snowboarding Champs. At the same time, we're providing
another creative vehicle for our advertisers to extend their marketing message
above and beyond a simple ad page.> ">
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> The Wicked Winter Sweepstakes 2004 will be supported by print advertising in
DC Comics teen-targeted comics books and MAD Magazine throughout the winter, a
mini-site at www.dccomics.com/wws, and posters at the top 250 comics book
retailers. Entry period for The Wicked Winter Sweepstakes runs through March
31, 2004.
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> BACK TO PRESS!
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> As part of DC's commitment to retailers and readers alike, selected items go
back to press when quantities become low. The following title has been
reprinted and is available for order:
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> THE SANDMAN: A GAME OF YOU HC (JAN045084) (3rd printing now priced
$39.95/61.95 Can)
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> SOLD OUT!
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> Please note that the following item is now sold out at DC:
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> JLA: AGE OF WONDER #1 (STAR18270)
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> THIS WEEK'S SNEAK PEEK
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> 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@....
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> Retailers participating in DC's Sneak Peek Program will receive one copy each
of the following DC titles with a March 10 in-store date on Wednesday, March 3.
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> 100 BULLETS #48 $2.50 JAN040288
> ACTION COMICS #813 $2.25 JAN040222
> COUP D'ÉTAT AFTERWORD $2.95 JAN040276
> FABLES #23 $2.50 JAN040289
> GOTHAM CENTRAL #17 $2.50 JAN040219
> H-E-R-O #14 $2.50 JAN040243
> JSA #59 $2.50 JAN040244
> STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #20 $2.95 JAN040285
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> DC DIRECT SALES SPECTACULAR!
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> Don> '> t miss your chance to stock up on many of DC Direct> '> s top-selling
action figures, props, and collectibles > -> all priced to move for a limited
time!
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> Inventory is limited and orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served
basis. All orders placed for liquidation items from customers in the continental
U.S. will ship direct to stores from Diamond> '> s Memphis Distribution Center,
with the retailer responsible for the UPS freight charges. (International and
Canadian customers and those in Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico will receive
these products via reship.)
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> The following titles are specially priced at Net Cost from March 1 - March 15!
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> ITEM SALE RETAIL SALE
> CODE ITEM PRICE PRICE
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> STAR08510 ALFRED E. NEUMAN ACTION FIGURE $8.50 $4.00
> STAR12004 AMAZO ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR13247 AQUAMAN PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 $5.00
> STAR13555 AQUAMAN WATER GLOBE $79.95 $25.00
> STAR16375 THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR16376 THE AUTHORITY: JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR16377 THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR16378 THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR11876 BAT-MITE SOFT TOY $14.95 $5.00
> STAR13090 BAT SIGNAL PROP $149.95 $50.00
> STAR08153 CAIN & ABEL BOOKENDS $295.00 $50.00
> STAR11093 CASSIDY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17222 CLASSIC CRIME SYNDICATE: JOHNNY QUICK ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17223 CLASSIC CRIME SYNDICATE: OWLMAN ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17224 CLASSIC CRIME SYNDICATE: POWER RING ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17225 CLASSIC CRIME SYNDICATE: SUPERWOMAN ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17226 > CLASSIC CRIME SYNDICATE: ULTRAMAN ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR12506 DANGER GIRL PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR14689 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE $195.00 $75.00
> STAR13564 DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR13565 DEATH STATUE $175.00 $75.00
> STAR13566 THE DEMON ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR10780 THE DREAMING PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR08528 THE ENDLESS PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR12299 THE FLASH PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR15568 GREEN LANTERN: ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA
> $249.95 $100.00
> STAR13680 GREEN LANTERN: ALAN SCOTT POWER RING PROP $89.95 $30.00
> STAR17744 GREEN LANTERN CORPS: EFFIGY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR13258 GREEN LANTERN PVC SET 2 $39.95 $7.50
> STAR15944 GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO POWER RING PROP $89.95 $30.00
> STAR08618 GRIFTER RESIN STATUE $150.00 $25.00
> STAR12002 HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR11893 IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR12559 IMPULSE YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE $175.00 $50.00
> STAR13789 JLA SILVER AGE VILLIANS PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR12192 JSA: GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR12193 JSA PVC SET II THE GOLDEN AGE $39.95 $7.50
> STAR15345 JSA PVC SET III $39.95 $7.50
> STAR08596 THE KINGDOM: GOG MEDIUM STATUE $79.95 $20.00
> STAR09924 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR13438 LOBO SOFT TOY $14.95 $5.00
> STAR17752 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: CHAMELEON BOY ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17753 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: STAR BOY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17754 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: SUN BOY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR17830 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES:ULTRA BOY ACTION FIGURE
> $10.00 $4.00
> STAR11957 MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14992 METAL MEN PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR17638 METAMORPHO DELUXE ACTION FIGURE $15.00 $7.50
> STAR13820 MIRROR MASTER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR12241 MISTER MIRACLE & BIG BARDA DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET
$25.00 $12.50
> STAR15850 MORDRU ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR12043 MR. MXYZPLTLK SOFT TOY $14.95 $5.00
> STAR11854 NEW TEEN TITANS PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR15856 PHANTOM STRANGER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14296 PLANETARY: ELIJAH SNOW ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14267 PLANETARY: JAKITA WAGNER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14268 PLANETARY: THE DRUMMER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR13959 PLASTIC MAN PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 $5.00
> STAR16623 PROMETHEA & SOPHIE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET $25.00 $12.50
> STAR13511 RED TORNADO ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR11775 ROBIN YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE $175.00 $50.00
> STAR11124 SAINT OF KILLERS ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR08534 THE SANDMAN 10TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE $195.00 $50.00
> STAR14407 THE SANDMAN: DANIEL ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14409 THE SANDMAN: DESIRE ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR12293 THE SANDMAN: INCARNATIONS DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET
> $25.00 $12.50
> STAR10450 THE SANDMAN: MORPHEUS ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14018 THE SANDMAN SANDGLOBE $79.95 $25.00
> STAR18080 THE SILVER AGE BATGIRL MINI-BUST $45.00 $20.00
> STAR13828 SINESTRO ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR14714 SMALLVILLE PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR13829 STAR SAPPHIRE ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR20362 SUPERGIRL ANIMATED STATUE $99.95 $45.00
> STAR13409 SUPERMAN AND SUPERGIRL STATUE $195.00 $75.00
> STAR19343 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE $149.95 $50.00
> STAR15960 TIM HUNTER ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR11700 TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET $25.00 $12.50
> STAR12003 TOMORROW WOMAN ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR15963 UNCLE SAM ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
> STAR10463 VOODOO STATUE $139.95> $25.00
> STAR10625 WILDCATS PVC SET $39.95 $7.50
> STAR11636 ZATANNA ACTION FIGURE $10.00 $4.00
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> ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK
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> The following titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on Wednesday, March 10.
Make sure your store will have enough.
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> 100 BULLETS #49 (VERTIGO) Jack the Junkie is caught between an angry tiger and
a trio of even angrier mobsters. Mature.
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> ACTION COMICS #813 Part 4 of > "> Godfall,> "> by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly
and Talent Caldwell, plus a back-up by Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos.
>
> BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP Includes Batman> '> s origin and the debuts of Robin,
the Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter.
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> BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #177 Part 1 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a
tale set in modern continuity by Devin Grayson and Jean-Jacques Dzialowski!
>
> CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON TP Includes stories from CARTOON
CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING.
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> CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 2: THE GANG> '> S ALL HERE TP Includes stories from
CARTOON CARTOONS, CARTOON NETWORK STARRING> ...> and DEXTER> '> S LABORATORY.
>
> COUP D'ÉTAT AFTERWORD (WILDSTORM) A primer for the Wildstorm Universe
including 6-page previews of WETWORKS and SLEEPER SEASON TWO. Mature.
>
> DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Collecting DOOM PATROL #90-97.
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> FABLES #23 (VERTIGO) Boy Blue nurses a broken heart while Prince Charming
recruits more Fables for his mayoral campaign. Mature. FALLEN ANGEL #9 Black
Mariah leads the Angel into a booby trap! Mature.
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> GOTHAM CENTRAL #17 The detectives must solve the murder of a businesswoman.
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> GREEN ARROW #36 Can Ollie and Connor stop the Riddler from blowing up the
city?
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> HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN TP (VERTIGO) Collecting HELLBLAZER #129-133 written by
Garth Ennis with art by John Higgins. Mature.
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> H-E-R-O #14 The unbelievable conclusion to the 3-part > "> Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!>
">
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> JLA #94 John Byrne, Chris Claremont and Jerry Ordway bring you > "> The 10th
Circle!> ">
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> JSA #59 Degaton returns, interrupting the team's recovery from the events of
the last few months.
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> NIGHTWING #91 Blockbuster sends Shrike after Nightwing!
>
> PROMETHEA #29 (ABC) The Painted Doll is back, and this time it's
multi-personal!
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> RELOAD/MEK TP (HOMAGE) Collecting both 3-issue miniseries written by Warren
Ellis!
>
> STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #20 (WILDSTORM) In the wake of COUP D> '> ÉTAT, the
U.N. pulls StormWatch> '> s funding! Mature.
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> DC DIRECT
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> JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: HAWKGIRL WALL PLAQUE A hand-painted, cold-cast
porcelain wall relief measuring 5 1/2> "> tall x 5 1/4> "> wide x 2 1/2> ">
deep.
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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, March 10.
>
> Title Price Diamond Scheduled
> Item Code In-store Date
>
> THE AUTHORITY #11 (WILDSTORM) $2.95 FEB040292 4/7/2004
> BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #7 $2.95 FEB040226 4/7/2004
> DETECTIVE COMICS #793 $2.95 FEB040218 4/7/2004
> ENGINEHEAD #1 $2.50 FEB040254 4/7/2004
> HARD TIME #3 (DC FOCUS) $2.50 FEB040260 4/7/2004
> HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES TP (VERTIGO) $9.95 FEB040309 4/7/2004
> JLA: ONE MILLION TP > -> NEW PRINTING $19.95 FEB040267 4/7/2004
> JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP $12.95 FEB040270 4/7/2004
> JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #30 $2.25 FEB040272 4/7/2004
> LOONEY TUNES #113 $2.25 FEB040288 4/7/2004
> MAD MAGAZINE #441 $3.50 FEB040318 4/7/2004
> THE MONOLITH #3 $2.95 FEB040276 4/7/2004
> MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #4 (VERTIGO) $2.95 FEB040313 4/7/2004
> PLASTIC MAN #5 $2.95 FEB040278 4/7/2004
> RED/TOKYO STORM WARNING TP (CLIFFHANGER) $14.95 FEB040293 4/7/2004
> ROBOTECH: INVASION #4 (WILDSTORM) $2.95 > FEB040295 4/7/2004
> THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY > -> WITCH FOR HIRE #3 (VERTIGO)
> $2.95 FEB040314 4/7/2004
> SMALLVILLE TP $9.95 FEB040249 4/7/2004
> SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #9 $2.95 FEB040245 4/7/2004
> SWAMP THING #2 (VERTIGO) $2.95 FEB040315 4/7/2004
> VAMPS TP > -> NEW PRINTING (VERTIGO) $19.95 FEB040316 3/24/2004
> Y: THE LAST MAN #21 (VERTIGO) $2.95 FEB040317 4/7/2004
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> RETURNABLE BOOKS
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics
>
> Title Diamond Retailers Return Reason Code
> Item Code Item to Diamond*
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> H-E-R-O #12 NOV030230 3/5/04 C
> ARROWSMITH #5 SEP030291 3/12/04 A
> BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #49 NOV030194 3/12/04 C
> THE POSSESSED #6 OCT030280 3/12/04 A
> SLEEPER #12 OCT030282 3/12/04 A
> GLOBAL FREQUENCY #11 JUN030223 3/19/04 A
> TWO-STEP #2 SEP030307 3/19/04 A
> ROBOTECH: INVASION #2 DEC030305 3/26/04 C
> TOM STRONG> '> S TERRIFIC TALES #9 OCT030295 3/26/04 A
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> 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
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> New entries and changes listed in italics
>
> Title Diamond Current In- Solicited In-
> Item Code Store Date Store Date
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> SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7 DEC030254 3/3/04 2/18/04
> BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP JAN040213 3/10/04 3/3/04
> DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC JAN040232 3/10/04 3/31/04
> PROMETHEA #29 (ABC) NOV030269 3/10/04 1/28/04
> MAD COLOR SPECIAL #9 JAN040307 3/17/04 3/10/04
> MAD MAGAZINE #440 JAN040306 3/17/04 3/3/04
> SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 JAN040225 3/17/04 3/24/04
> SMAX #5 (ABC) NOV030270 3/24/04 1/21/04
> VAMPS TP > -> NEW PRINTING FEB040316 3/24/04 3/17/04
> ARROWSMITH #6 (CLIFFHANGER) NOV030258 3/31/04 1/21/04
> AVENGERS/JLA #4 OCT030233 3/31/04 12/31/03
> BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #8 JAN040212 3/31/04 3/10/04
> LOBO UNBOUND #6 JAN040252 3/31/04 3/17/04
> BATMAN IN WORLD> '> S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC FEB040230 4/7/04 4/14/04
> TWO-STEP #3 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030290 4/7/04 12/10/03
> GLOBAL FREQUENCY #12 (WILDSTORM) JUL030228 5/26/04 9/24/03
> KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA AUG030293 TBD 2/11/04
> 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
>
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> ARRIVING IN STORES THIS WEEK: RELEASE DATE > -> MARCH 3, 2004
>
> New entries and changes listed in italics.
>
> Title Diamond Item Code
>
> ACTION COMICS #812 (2nd PRINT) DEC035285
> ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625 (2nd PRINT) DEC035286
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