DC COMICS SOLICITATIONS FOR PRODUCT SHIPPING NOVEMBER, 2005 Some of the items coming out include: BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #1 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime - but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! This is the first of two planned Wagner miniseries featuring Batman, each under the heading "Dark Moon Rising." On sale November 16 o 1 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #71 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Claudio Castellini Alfred Pennyworth is about to be arrested for murder, Hush is one step from discovering the secrets behind the Clayfaces' powers, and Batman's last hope is locked away in a tiny corner of Arkham. A nasty surprise is waiting for the Dark Knight, and Alfred's role in the murder is revealed! On sale Nov 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #114 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Nightwing is gone, and only Dick Grayson remains. He's been given a new costume and instructed to teach Deathstroke's daughter everything he knows. But Deathstroke is just waiting for an excuse to have Dick killed… On sale Nov 9 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ALL STAR SUPERMAN #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics - where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) - the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 - are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate - except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck SUPERMAN #223 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes & Mariah Benes An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! Supergirl breaks the news to Kal that she's heading off into space with Donna Troy. Will their final farewell be cut short by a new and more deadly Blackrock? On sale November 2 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #646 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl Mxy is back! Lois confronts her would-be assassin - and she must do it alone, because Superman has his hands full with a very different Mr. Mxyzptlk! And this time Mxy's no joke! On sale Nov 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERGIRL #4 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund and Michael Turner After the shocking twist at the end of last issue, what has happened to Supergirl that puts her face-to-face with the JLA in a battle she dare not win? What horrible truth has Lex Luthor uncovered that will change the Girl of Steel forever? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Churchill & Rapmund (50%) and Turner (50%). On sale November 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITE CRISIS #2 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez The biggest comics event of the year is just getting started! The heroes are divided as chaos erupts across the world and the universe - from Paradise Island to the farthest reaches of space. But what strange new force prepares to help? And, more important, why? Plus, a time-lost hero returns in search of an object that will turn the tide of one of the many wars. Guest-starring Supergirl, Alan Scott, Metamorpho, Animal Man, Firestorm, Power Girl and dozens of others! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (50%) and Pérez (50%). On sale November 9 o 2 of 7 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US BREACH #11 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin Breach learns his destiny as secrets from two decades ago come to light in explosive fashion! The Smoking Lady knows more than she's revealed, but now she's ready to tell all - including how to stop the Rifters from invading Earth. And all it's going to cost is the life of a good man. Final issue. On sale Nov 9 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #7 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Guest starring Green Arrow! Out of the pages of INFINITE CRISIS explodes a villain who's had devastating effects on the life of Hal Jordan - and only the combined efforts of Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen can combat this monster! On sale November 30 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA #122 Written by Bob Harras Art by Tom Derenick & Dan Green Covers by Daniel Acuña "World Without a Justice League" Part 3 of 6! The Key has struck again! While half of what was the JLA investigates the bizarre murder scene, the other half looks to recruit a new member: Supergirl. But the entire group is called to action when OMACs appear on the scene! On sale Nov 9 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS #30 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel & Alquiza Part 1 of a 2-part story featuring the return of Brother Blood! As a result of the magic wars in Day of Vengeance, the barrier keeping Brother Blood trapped in hell is broken and he's back … with some former Teen Titans! And just whose side is former Titan Lilith on? And isn't she dead? On sale November 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA CLASSIFIED SERIES 1: AQUAMAN ACTION FIGURE Aquaman makes the final blow to the plans of Nebula Man by freeing the mind of Mariner Beryl's human host. This Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale April 5 o Action Figure o 6.625" H o PI JLA CLASSIFIED SERIES 1: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE The Fastest Man Alive uses his powers to protect innocent by-standers from the destruction of the rampaging Ultramarine Corp. This Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale April 5 o Action Figure o 6.625" H o PI JLA CLASSIFIED SERIES 1: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE Jon Stewart must overcome his power ring's weakness to yellow when this impurity is restored by The Master. This Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. This figure also includes a flag accessory. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale April 5 o Action Figure o 6.625" H o PI JLA CLASSIFIED SERIES 1: MARTIAN MANHUNTER ACTION FIGURE Nearly destroyed by the mind-controlled Olympian, Martian Manhunter recovers in time to coordinate the final assault on the rogue heroes. This Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale April 5 o Action Figure o 7.5" H o PI JLA CLASSIFIED SERIES 1: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE Wonder Woman led the charge against International heroes the Ultramarine Corp who were being mind-controlled by Gorilla Grodd. This Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale April 5 o Action Figure o 6.625" H o PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: BATMAN This line of COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES, designed by acclaimed Japanese artist Kia Asamiya, is manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market. These limited-edition Batman figures are available for sale outside of Asia only under special arrangement with DC Direct! The BATMAN ACTION FIGURE comes with a rock-shaped base measuring .55" H x 2.5" W x 1.5" D. This figure is limited to 7000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale October 12 o Action Figure o 7" o PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: EVIL BATMAN The EVIL BATMAN ACTION FIGURE comes with a display base (looks like a piece of statual concrete piece). This figure comes with a base measuring 1.5" H x 3.4" W x 1.25" D and is limited to 7000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale October 12 o Action Figure o7.5" o PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: HARLEY QUINN The HARLEY QUINN ACTION FIGURE comes with a frosted-cake display base. This figure comes with a base measuring .25" H x 3.9" W x 4" D and is limited to 7000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale October 12 o Action Figure o 6" o PI BATMAN BY KIA ASAMIYA COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: POISON IVY The POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE comes with a creeping plant-shaped display base. This figure comes with a base measuring 6.5" H x 3" W x 1.75" D and is limited to 7000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale October 12 o Action Figure o 6.5" o PI
By looking at the cover of Supergirl 4, I guess we know along what lines the JLA breaks up with. and Power Girl by Jim Lee?
Anyone else think that the Superman on the 'Supergirl' cover looks somewhat closer to the new movie version? The red is darker, the are boots slightly shorter, the dorky red underwear is longer and lower down... It's been ages since I read anything from DC, so I've no idea if this is a first or whether I'm just noticing it for the first time. Or whether it's all in my head...
Hmm well I still need to get a few books this week to get caught up but man. Brother Blood returning is gonna be something since a few titans are gone (atleast I think from the looks of the cover.) Yeah Jim Lee's Power Girl is a bit much. Well I'm pumped though.
