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DC Comics Solicitations - Last Six Months

BATMAN, INC. #2

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE& MICHAEL LACOMBE

1:25 Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT

The dynamic new era of Batman continues! The Dark Knight and Mr. Unknown - the Batman of Japan - go up against Lord Death Man. It's going to be a fight to the end that could see the failure of Batman, Inc. before it's even begun!

Retailers please note: This issue ships with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2

Written by DAVID FINCH

Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

Cover by DAVID FINCH

1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE

Batman faces the Penguin in the search for his childhood friend Dawn Golden...but what The Dark Knight finds sends him on a far darker and more desperate path. Now he's forced to reach out to Etrigan, the Demon for help - a favor that may come at too high a price!

Retailers please note: This issue ships with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN #705

Written by TONY DANIEL

Art and cover by TONY DANIEL

Batman joins forces with a new hero who's as dangerous as she is beautiful. When members of a secret order turn up dead and tortured in Gotham City's Chinatown district, I-Ching informs Batman that he fears an ancient relic is the target. Batman connects this case to that of a missing satellite architect. With few clues to go by and the stakes getting higher, Batman races to locate the surviving members of the order before it's too late.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #872

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by JOCK

Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

Continuing the new series direction from the writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and artist Jock (THE LOSERS)! A series of disturbing clues brings Batman face-to-face with Gotham City's dark past and deadly present. Plus, Jim Gordon continues a harrowing search to uncover the truth about a frightening figure from his own past. . . Be here for part 2 of "The Black Mirror."

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #12

Written by DAVID HINE

Art by AGUSTIN PADILLA

Cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU

What starts as a Batman, Inc. recruitment trip soon turns into an international incident as The Dark Knight encounters a string of bizarre murders in Paris, France. Featuring both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Batman, this extra-sized spectacular guest-stars The Question and spotlights the debut of a new Bat-ally!

In part 1, Bruce, Dick and Renee Montoya are presented with a series of cryptic clues, which lead them to the underground catacombs of Paris - and the most unexpected of assassins! Continued in this month's BATMAN ANNUAL #28!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US

BATMAN ANNUAL #28

Written by DAVID HINE

Art by AGUSTIN PADILLA

Cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU

This year's Batman annuals collide in a 2-part story involving both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Batman! In this second part of the story, when a Batman, Inc. recruitment trip to Paris, France leads to a murder mystery, the heroes deduce that the assassinations are connected to a strange cult leader. But will this religious figure take them one step closer to solving the bizarre murders? Or are The Question, Bruce and Dick getting one step closer to becoming the next victims?

Continued from this month's DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #12!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US

BATMAN & ROBIN #18

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by PATRICK GLEASON & MARK IRWIN

Cover by PATRICK GLEASON

1:10 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Batman and Robin find themselves in the middle of a deadly crusade as "angels" continue falling from the skies! The White Knight is shining his heavenly light into the dark corners of Gotham City in his quest to vanquish the shadows of the soul in "Dark Knight, White Knight" part 2 of 3!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

KNIGHT & SQUIRE #3

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art by JIMMY BROXTON

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE & MICHAEL LACOMBE

Cyril and Beryl have the fight of their lives on their hands when Shakespeare's most evil monarch, Richard III, returns! And he's brought with him a cloned army of all the worst Kings of England, intent on taking back the country through the use of social networking! Yes, that's the plot!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US

BATMAN: ORPHANS #1-2

Written by EDDIE BERGANZA

Art and cover by CARLO BARBERI & JUAN VLASCO

Robin's been found dead! And that's not an easy thing to face - especially when you're Tim Drake! In this pre-RED ROBIN tale, Tim and Batman must solve the murder of an impostor Robin and follow the trail of someone putting together a new team of teenaged sidekicks made up of kids who've been promised that they'll become the new Robin...IF they survive!

Shipping both issues of this stand alone tale in December!

Issue #1 on sale DECEMBER 1

Issue #2 on sale DECEMBER 15

1 and 2 of 2 • 56 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BATMAN: ODYSSEY #6

Written by NEAL ADAMS

Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS,br>1:10 Black and white variant cover by NEAL ADAMS

The first part of Neal Adams's Batman epic comes to a dramatic conclusion as Batman, Deadman and The Joker - working together and against each other - break into Arkham Asylum and confront the doctors who control the most heinous criminals. But does some other powerful individual control these monsters? Is it the Sensei, the deadliest martial artist in the word and leader of the League of Assassins? Or is it Ra's al Ghul, the greatest opponent Batman has ever faced? And is The Dark Knight willing to let Talia die to bring this monstrous clash to an end?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 6 of 13 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #18

Written by PAUL DINI

Co-feature written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS

Co-feature art by SZMON KUDRANSKI

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

In part 3 of the 5-part sequel to "Heart of Hush," Tommy Elliot's masquerade as Bruce Wayne backfires when he's shot and taken prisoner by vengeful gangster Judson Pierce. With Pierce determined to exterminate the last survivor of the Wayne family, it looks like the wounded Hush will finally pay the ultimate price for his deception.

Meanwhile, in the RAGMAN second feature, things in the Robbinsville section of Gotham City heat up as yet another mysterious suicide is discovered - and Ragman prepares for Firefly's return!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #18

Written by PETER CALLOWAY

Art by ANDRES GUINALDO & BIT

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

How far will Zatanna go for the people she loves? How far will Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn go for Catwoman when they find out that she's been lying to them? And how long can Talia al Ghul hold off an enraged Ivy? Find out here!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AZRAEL #15

Written by DAVID HINE

Art by CLIFF RICHARDS

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

The prophecy is fulfilled! Azrael has been found crucified, and a mystery swirls around his fate. It's time for the world's greatest detective to step in and figure out how this destiny came to pass. And how will this continue to play into the founding of Batman, Inc? Guest-starring The Dark Knight!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL #16

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

The "Order of the Scythe" has drawn first blood, framing Batgirl for a crime she didn't commit. Can she outrun Gotham City's Finest long enough to prove her innocence? The birth of Batgirl's gallery of rogues begins here as "The Lesson" continues!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #7

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU

One of Oracle's fiercest enemies finds her alone and far from her allies and safe houses - and that's just the tip of the iceberg as Batman returns! Rising star artist Ardian Syaf (BRIGHEST DAY) makes his BIRDS OF PREY debut in a story you must not miss, which we're calling "The Death of Oracle"!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OUTSIDERS #35

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION

Cover by PHILIP TAN

Deep in the Pacific Northwest of Canada, Freight Train's origin is revealed as he battles for the life of Black Lightning against the equally unstoppable Shaggy Man.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT 2010 #1

Written by BRAD DESNOYER, MATT MANNING, MANDY MACMURRAY, JOHN STANISCI, PAUL TOBIN and PETER MIRIANI

Art by LEE FERGUSON, GARRY BROWN, MATT SOUTHWORTH, RYAN KELLEY and SZYMON KUDRANSKI

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

Some of the most promising new talent in comics are corrupted by the most depraved villains in Gotham City in this all-new special featuring The Joker, the Riddler, Calendar Man, Scarecrow, and yes, even Humpty Dumpty! It's seven short stories, all in one giant issue! The joke's on you if you think you'll make it out of this alive!

ONE-SHOT • On sale DECEMBER 1 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #51

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM

Art and cover by JERRY BINGHAM

"Super-Powers" part 2 of 5! Now: Batman gets to the bottom of the mysterious disappearances in Gotham City only to find himself facing something very alien to his experience as The Dark Knight! Then: Bruce Wayne finds himself facing something very deadly to his existence - the sword of the villain, Huairen!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED ROBIN #18

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY

To infiltrate the computer systems of a Russian industrialist tied to the mysterious Unternet, Red Robin must stop a vengeance-driven vigilante named Promise from killing the oligarch while making sure his former ally Red Star doesn't stop him!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #896

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Co-feature written by NICK SPENCER

Art by PETE WOODS

Co-feature art by RB SILVA

Cover by DAVID FINCH

Part 1 of a 2-part crossover with the Secret Six! Lex Luthor doesn't want to get his hands dirty fighting Vandal Savage (that Black Ring energy ain't gonna find itself!), so he hires Savage's daughter Scandal and her Secret Six team to take the immortal villain down for him! Continued in SECRET SIX #29!

And in the hit new JIMMY OLSEN co-feature, Jimmy signs up for a "Win a Date" auction, but much to his surprise, so does his ex, Chloe Sullivan! While Jimmy ends up on a date with CrazyPants McGee, Jimmy's archrival snags Chloe! D'oh! And wait, are those wedding bells we hear? Better hope they don't toll for thee, Olsen!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US

ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art by MARCO RUDY and ED BENES

Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

While present-day Lex Luthor is busy fighting an array of the DCU's most vile foes over in ACTION COMICS, this annual takes a look back at two formative encounters Luthor had before he became the bald mad genius we know and love (to hate) today! Marco Rudy illustrates a story of young Lex and Darkseid, while Ed Benes tackles a tale starring Luthor and Batman foe Ra's al Ghul!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US

SUPERMAN #706

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Art by EDDY BARROWS

Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

1:10 Variant cover by SAMI BASRI

The epic "Grounded" story arc brings The Man of Steel to Des Moines, Iowa! A chance encounter there, however, suddenly thrusts Superman back in time. So somehow he's Superboy again, the world is on the brink of nuclear Armageddon and it's all his fault!

Retailers please note: This issue's content was previously solicited for issue #705. Also, this issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US

SUPERBOY #2

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by PIER GALLO

Cover by phil noto

1:10 Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

The vegetation of Smallville is out of control, and all evidence points to Poison Ivy as the cause! Superboy's friend Simon thinks there might be more to this than meets the eye, but he'll have a hard time convincing Superboy of that now that he's in the thrall of Ivy!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #59

Written by STERLING GATES

Art by JAMAL IGLE

Cover by AMY REEDER

A dangerous new foe has it in for Cat Grant, and as much as Supergirl'd like to see Cat get what's coming to her, The Girl of Steel has no choice but to get involved! This one's got it all - Arkham Asylum, Superwoman, the Justice League of America, and a couple of twists and turns you won't see coming!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #79

Written by CHRIS ROBERSON

Art by JESUS MERINO

Cover by FIONA STAPLES

Get ready to go back to the 853rd century as SUPERMAN/BATMAN visits the world of DC ONE MILLION! What dangerous foe threatens to destroy both the 853rd and 21st centuries? Find out here in the first part of a 2-part story by Chris Roberson (I, ZOMBIE) and Jesus Merino (JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA)!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #606

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Art and cover by DON KRAMER & JAY LEISTEN

1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER

J. Michael Straczynski's blockbuster re-imagining of the Amazon Princess continues with a vengeance! Deep beneath the city, Diana tracks the Morrigan to their lair. And what she finds there will astonish you!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BRIGHTEST DAY #15-16

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI

Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO

Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS

The hottest series in comics blazes on as the legacy of the new Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed! Plus, Aquagirl joins the battle, and Firestorm seeks out the Justice League's help!

Retailers please note: These issues ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

Issue #15 on sale DECEMBER 1

Issue #16 on sale DECEMBER 15

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #15-16

Written by JUDD WINICK

Issue #15 art by JOE BENNETT

Issue #16 art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

Covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN

1:10 Variant covers by KEVIN MAGUIRE

DC's biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues!

In issue #15, the world blames the Justice League International for the recent Chicago death toll and the death of a hero. As our team deals with the fallout, Captain Atom returns from a dark future with information on Max Lord's ultimate plan - and Wonder Woman plays a major part in it!

In issue #16, the Creature Commandos have attacked the JLI and one of the team lies dying. Meanwhile, Power Girl swears vengeance on the JLI for her friend's death, but Batman suspects foul play.

Retailers please note: : These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

Issue #15 on sale DECEMBER 8

Issue #16 on sale DECEMBER 22

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #61

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY

1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER

BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the revelation of the identity of the cloaked figure that's been collecting the Emotional Spectrum Entities! But how does its end goal involve the Butcher, the personification of rage? Plus, another being seeks the red entity - The Spectre! And he has no patience with his former host Hal Jordan, who happens to be in the way...

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN: LARFLEEZE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by BRETT BOOTH

Cover by GENE HA

It's BRIGHTEST (CHRISTMAS) DAY! What do you want for Christmas? Orange Lantern Larfleeze wants everything - including Santa Claus himself! And nothing, not even the heroes of the DC Universe can to stop the Orange Lantern from getting what he wants! Plus, you won't want to miss the strange holiday season shenanigans starring the rest of the Orange Lantern Corps! Superstar writer Geoff Johns and artist Brett Booth team up for an unbelievable sleigh ride adventure!

ONE-SHOT • On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #55

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT

1:10 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON

BRIGHTEST DAY burns bright as war breaks out on Qward between the Green Lantern Corps and the Weaponers! Plus, the secret pact between Atrocitus, Guy Gardner and Ganthet is revealed!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #5

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH

Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

1:25 Variant cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA

Guy Gardner is seeing red rage! Much blood will be spilled, as the truth about his shocking pact with Atrocitus and Ganthet stands revealed to his teammates Kilowog and Arisia. And whose side will Sodam Yat find himself on?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GREEN LANTERN/PLASTIC MAN: WEAPONS OF MASS DECEPTION #1

Written by MARV WOLFMAN

Art and cover by BRENT ANDERSON

Here's the bad news: a horde of aliens is living undercover on Earth, and they're smuggling weapons off-planet to fuel an interstellar war! Here's the good news: two of Earth's most powerful heroes are on the case, and one of them is the finest cop in the galaxy, Green Lantern! But here's the bad news again: the other one is Plastic Man. Sorry, GL. This is gonna be rough...

ONE-SHOT • On sale DECEMBER 15 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US

GREEN ARROW #7

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art by MIKE MAYHEW

Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI

1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA

BRIGHTEST DAY branches out as another mystery rises from the White Lantern forest. Who is the Lady of the Forest - and what significance does she have in the life of the Emerald Archer?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH #9

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS

BRIGHTEST DAY rushes forward! Now, make way for Hot Pursuit - the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He's here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit - hero or villain! And just wait until you see whose face is under Hot Pursuit's helmet...

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #52

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND

Cover by MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER

1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK

With Washington, D.C. in the hands of The Omega Man and the full extent of his horrific power revealed, the JLA is forced to make a difficult decision. Is there no choice for the World's Greatest Heroes but to team with the World's Worst Villains - the Crime Syndicate - in order to save both Earths? How will this desperate action be affected by Ultra Man's betrayal of everyone. . . and the reappearance of Dark Supergirl?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JLA/THE 99 #3

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA & STUART MOORE

Art by TOM DERENICK & DREW GERACI

Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA

The first-ever meeting between DC Comics' Justice League of America and Teshkeel Comics' the 99 continues! Hawkman joins three members of The 99 on a flight to Brazil where earthquakes and devastation suggest the existence of another Noor Stone and another new addition to the 99's team! Can Hafiz harness the stone's power before he destroys everything? And why is Firestorm acting so . . . oddly?

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #46

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM

Art by SCOTT KOLINS

Cover by SHANE DAVIS & SANDRA HOPE

With Monument Point still down after Scythe's devastating attack on U.S. soil, looting begins! Enter Collatoral Damage, a new team of villains set to lay claim to the riches yet to be found in the rubble of the once great American city! Luckily, there are new heroes flooding into the JSA's new hometown to help stabilize and rebuild alongside Earth's First Super Hero Team!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA ALL-STARS #13

Written by MATTHEW STURGES

Art by HOWARD PORTER & ART THIBERT

Cover by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II

Left powerless, Cyclone struggles to lead a "normal" life apart from the ALL-STARS. But the sudden appearance of a team of Cy-Clones leaves her questioning her mental powers as well! And how can she prove she's the one and only original when the others seem to have her abilities - and more?

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

TEEN TITANS #90

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT & DOUG HAZLEWOOD

1:10 Variant cover by KARL KERSCHL

It's mayhem at the cafeteria as Headcase and the Feral Boys run wild! Can the Teen Titans pull themselves together long enough to overcome this combined threat - or will Damian once again be their downfall?

Retailers please note: This issue ships with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS: COLD CASE#1

Written by MARK SABLE

Art by SEAN MURPHY

Cover by JAY FABOK

Don't miss this untold tale from writer Mark Sable (Grounded, TWO-FACE: YEAR ONE) and red-hot artist Sean Murphy (JOE THE BARBARIAN) bringing the Teen Titans and The Flash's Rogues Gallery into direct conflict! Two people already died over a mysterious object, and now both teams want it. How much more blood will be spilled to obtain it as this gets deadly personal for all involved?

ONE-SHOT • On sale DECEMBER 22 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US

TITANS #30

Written by ERIC WALLACE

Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over, and Deathstroke's team of misfits is fighting for their lives against Gotham City's most dangerous lunatics! Will Deathstroke and Arsenal be able to side with Batman long enough to survive the night? Plus, Ray Palmer guest-stars as he continues his investigation into Ryan Choi's murder.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2010 #1

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING, SETH ALBANO, TONY BEDARD, JOEY CAVALIERI, KEVIN GREVIOUX and DARA NARAGHI

Art by RENATO ARLEM, ROBERTO CASTRO, RICHARD & TANYA HORIE, CARLO SORIANO

and more

Cover by MATT HALEY

From the dawn of time (Anthro) to the far-flung future (Legion of Super-Heroes), sentient life has honored the winter holidays with celebrations and rituals as diverse as the universe itself! Join DC Comics - and a stellar team of writers and artists - to honor the vast and diverse holidays of the DC Universe in 6 tales of holiday cheer! Starring the aforementioned characters along with Superman, The Spectre, Jonah Hex, and Green Lantern John Stewart for a HOLIDAY SPECIAL like no other!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 56 pg, FC $4 .99 US

TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #6

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND

Finding Bruce Wayne seems like a trivial pursuit compared to the horrors that the Time Masters stumble upon concerning 2011 and the entire DC Universe! How far has Reverse-Flash gone this time in his manipulations of the time-stream?! Do NOT miss this peek at what lies ahead for the DCU!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #39

Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS

Art and cover by CHRIS BATISTA & RICH PERROTTA

Forced to face the reality that his best friend Ted Kord is never coming back from the dead, Booster Gold withdraws from reality by running home to his original time and place. Unfortunately, once home, he's arrested for the theft of the Time Sphere that allowed him to become Booster Gold in the first place!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DOOM PATROL #17

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by MATTHEW CLARK and RON RANDALL

Cover by MATTHEW CLARK

A man walks into a talent agent's office. No, wait, that's not how this one goes; let's start again. A Robotman walks into a murderous family's moving castle. He witnesses mayhem, torture, bloody death, and a hell of a party. So what do you call an act like that? Join us as the Doom Patrol meets...The Aristocrats!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ANNUAL #1

Written by PAUL LEVITZ & KEITH GIFFEN

Art and cover by KEITH GIFFEN & JOHN DELL

The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years! And their next 31st century masterpiece introduces the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress! She's ultra-twisted! She possesses entire planets! And she devastates the Legion so completely, one Legionnaire will never be the same!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER

As votes come in from across the galaxy for the next Legion leader, Chameleon Boy enlists Yera in the hunt for their fellow shape-shifting Durlans, convinced that more are at work to destroy the United Planets.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ADVENTURE COMICS #521

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Co-feature written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by GERALDO BORGES & MARLO ALQUIZA

Co-feature art by MAHMUD ASRAR & JOHN DELL

Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY

The rebuilding of the Green Lantern Corps in the 31st century starts here! Now set in "contemporary" Legion times, this issue tells an all-new tale starring the last survivors of the fabled Corps. Their next recruit will shock you!

In The Atom's co-feature, the Colony continues its assault on Ray Palmer with more shrinkable suicide bombers!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DOC SAVAGE #9

Written by IVAN BRANDON & BRIAN AZZARELLO

Co-feature written by JASON STARR

Art by NIC KLEIN

Co-feature art by SCOTT HAMPTON

Cover by J.G. JONES

Doc's adventure in the war-torn Middle East takes a nasty turn when he realizes that the people who sent him into the Zone don't necessarily want him coming back out. Meanwhile, the threat he came to neutralize is not what it seems!

And in the JUSTICE, INC. co-feature, there's nothing standing between Smitty and his quarry, the murdering scum he plans to pay back in kind - but what will become of him if he breaks Benson's cardinal rule? "Murder and Vengeance" concludes here!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE SPIRIT #9

Written by DAVID HINE

Co-feature written by PAUL DINI

Art by MORITAT

Co-feature art by MIKE PLOOG

Cover by LADRÖNN

The Spirit knew there was something suspicious about the relationship of mafia heir Ophelia Ottoman and no-good loser Jimmy Bauhaus, but he didn't know that the secret they kept could pit Central City's crime families against each other! But that doesn't mean he's going to let Ottoman get away with murder. . . does it? Say it ain't so, Spirit!

And in the co-feature, THE SPIRIT: BLACK & WHITE, Paul Dini and Mike Ploog have a holiday gift for you: the tale of an extremely bad Santa - a crook haunted by the Spirit of Christmas everywhere he turns!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #8

Written by LEN WEIN

Art by DAN JURGENS & JERRY ORDWAY with SCOTT KOLINS

Cover by DAN JURGENS & JERRY ORDWAY

1:25 Variant cover by TBD

Four new Supermen . . . a new Batman . . . the DC Universe has never seen such change. When it comes to the Reign of the new Supermen, not all change is good! Also, witness the fall of the greatest Green Lantern of all time - Hal Jordan! And take a trip to Apokolips and the world of the New Gods!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 8 of 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FREEDOM FIGHTERS #4

Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY

Art by TRAVIS MOORE & TREVOR SCOTT

Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

The hunt is on for the second artifact! But in order to find it, the team will be thrown into the most dangerous trap of all - a metahuman high-security prison, which just entered a full-blast riot! Without the Spirit of America at their side, will the Freedom Fighters finally have to lay down their arms?

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #62

Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art and cover by EDUARDO RISSO

Happy Holidays, Hex fans! You've been good this year, so we got you an issue drawn by the incomparable Eduardo Risso! Jonah Hex was sure he'd seen it all - but that was before he was hired to escort a delivery through the desert. Who or what is "The Package"?

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS #6

Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN & BRANDON JERWA

Art by JULIAN LOPEZ & JOHN LUCAS

Cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU

In this final chapter, it's all-out Durlan civil war with our heroes caught in between! There's only one way out, but first the Crusaders will have to finally solve the mystery behind Project SWORD!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

R.E.B.E.L.S #23

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN & SCOTT HANNA

Cover by FRANCIS PORTELA

In "To Be a R.E.B.E.L.," part 3, Adam Strange plays peacemaker between Vril Dox's band of rebellious space cops and the entire Green Lantern Corps - and negotiations aren't going well at all. Let's hope Lobo can stay on his best behavior . . .yeah, right!

Guest-starring Green Lantern John Stewart!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

POWER GIRL #19

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art and cover by SAMI BASRI

It was bound to happen what with her participation in JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST - Power Girl relies on the JLI to help her turn her recent fortunes around! But how will that sit with her current teammates in JSA ALL-STARS?

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2

Written by NICK SPENCER

Art by CAFU & BIT and CHRISCROSS

Cover by GARY FRANK

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS doesn't let up on the throttle for a second as the team's assault on the Spider compound to rescue a captured teammate continues! Plus, special guest artist ChrisCross (FIRESTORM) illustrates a story spotlighting the backstory of doomed speedster Lightning!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 40 pg, FC $3 .99 US

SECRET SIX #28

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by J. CALAFIORE

Cover by DANIEL LUVISI

The pedal-to-the-metal conclusion of the "Reptile Brain" storyline is here as the survivors of the two warring factions of the Secret Six face a danger even more horrifying and revolting than each other! And if this is Skartaris, who's playing Warlord?

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ZATANNA #8

Written by PAUL DINI

Art by CLIFF CHIANG

Cover by STEPHANE ROUX

Long-dead killer puppeteer Oscar Hempel is back from the grave, and there's nothing he wants more than revenge on the prey that got away - Zatanna Zatara! But does Zee even remember what she did to him? And what a time for her lifelong fear of puppets to come rushing back!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1

Written by WALLACE WOOD, STEVE SKEATES and others

Art by WALLACE WOOD, GIL KANE, STEVE DITKO and others

Cover by WALLACE WOOD

As DC's new T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS series gets under way, relive these legendary tales from T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1, 2 and 7! Don't miss the origins of the team's members, the death of a lead character, and more!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN BEYOND #1

Written by HILARY BADER

Art by MIN S. KU, RICK BURCHETT and others

Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE

Blast into the future of Gotham City with these tales from BATMAN BEYOND #13, 14, 21 and 22, as Terry McGinnis teams up with Barbara Gordon, Etrigan the Demon, the Green Lantern of the future, Big Barda and more!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: JLA #1

Written by DENNIS O'NEIL and JOE KELLY

Art by TAN ENG HUAT, DOUG MAHNKE and TOM NGUYEN

Cover by DOUG MAHNKE and TOM NGUYEN

In this never-before-reprinted tale from JLA #91-93, the team finds itself in a dilemma when a mysterious, shapeshifting creature from another planet gets blasted into our solar system. But is it friend or foe? Plus, Wonder Woman and Batman examine their relationship in a tale from issue #90 that spins out of "The Obsidian Age."

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: YOUNG JUSTICE #3

Written by D. CURTIS JOHNSON, MARK WAID, KARL KESEL, CHUCK DIXON, PETER DAVID and others

Art by ANGEL UNZUETA, HUMBERTO RAMOS, JOE PHILLIPS, CULLY HAMNER, AMANDA CONNER, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, MARTIN EGELAND, TODD NAUCK and others

Cover by JEFF MATSUDA and JON SIBAL

The origins of the members of Young Justice are revealed in these tales from the SECRET ORIGINS 80-PAGE GIANT! And Wonder Girl and Arrowette clash with their moms in a story from YOUNG JUSTICE #7.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #3

Written by GAIL SIMONE and STEVE ENGLEHART

Art by ROB LIEFELD, TREVOR VON EEDEN and JOE RUBINSTEIN

Cover by TBD

Kestrel, the mad dog of the Chaos Realm, battles the Teen Titans in a bid to gain power like he's never had before in a tale from TEEN TITANS #27-28. And in an epic from LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #26-27, The Joker earns the wrath of both Aquaman and Batman when he dredges up the old Joker-fish routine.

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #3

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL, AARON SOWD and ANDY OWENS

Cover by SCOTT MCDANIEL

In these tales from BATMAN #595-598, Bruce Wayne attempts to learn whether his own father could have been involved with Gotham's underworld. Plus, Batman battles - Santa Klaus? With a "K"? He's got presents for all the naughty boys and girls of Gotham City. Nasty, dangerous presents...

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #3

Written by JEPH LOEB

Art by ED MCGUINNESS and CAM SMITH

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

Look out! It's a brand-new Toyman, and he's made in Japan! Plus: Bizarro switches bodies with Superman, Uncle Sam meets The Man of Steel, and Lois Lane learns of the existence of The Suicide Squad. Taken from the pages of SUPERMAN #177-178 and #181-182!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

BATMAN: HUSH UNWRAPPED DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by JEPH LOEB

Art and cover by JIM LEE

A new, unprecedented edition of the classic Batman epic featuring the art of comics superstar Jim Lee in pencil form for the first time ever, giving comics connoisseurs the chance to study a true master of the form at his best!

This amazing new hardcover presents Jim Lee's artwork in pencil form, with lettering and in black and white.

Relive the thrilling mystery of the best-selling BATMAN: HUSH as Batman sets out to discover the identity of a mysterious mastermind using The Joker, The Riddler, Ra's al Ghul and the Dark Knight's other enemies - and allies - as pawns in a plan to wreak havoc.

On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 320 pg, B&W, 7.0625" x 10.875", $39.99 US

BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, FRAZER IRVING, RYAN SOOK, YANICK PAQUETTE, LEE GARBETT, GEORGES JEANTY, KARL STORY and MICK GRAY

Cover by ANDY KUBERT

Grant Morrison's best-selling multipart Batman epic continues with this collection of the six-issue miniseries!Witness Bruce Wayne's adventures across time as he is swept through the time stream, from the ancient days that predate history itself through epics set in the times of pirates and the Old West, through his triumphant return to present day Gotham City!

On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 224 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875", $29.99 US

BATMAN: THE JOKER'S ASYLUM VOL. 2 TP

Written by LANDRY WALKER, PETER CALLOWAY, MIKE RAICHT, JAMES PATRICK and KEVIN SHINICK

Art by BILL SIENKIEWICZ, CLAYTON HENRY, DAVID YARDIN, JOE QUINONES, KEITH GIFFEN

and KELLEY JONES

Cover by RYAN SOOK

Five dark tales narrated by The Joker spotlight The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Mad Hatter, Clayface and Killer Croc that give readers an inside look into the insane lives of Batman's greatest adversaries.

On sale JANUARY 12 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN VS. THE UNDEAD TP

Written by KEVIN VANHOOK

Art and cover by TOM MANDRAKE

Batman fights alongside the vampire Dimeter to stop a horde of reanimated corpses in a dark adventure from BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #44-48.

Doctor Herbert Combs has escaped from Arkham Asylum - and now he's heading to New Orleans to raise the dead. The only ones who can stop him are Dimeter - and The Dark Knight.

On sale JANUARY 26 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

DOOM PATROL: BROTHERHOOD TP

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by MATTHEW CLARK, RON RANDALL and LIVESAY

Cover by MATTHEW CLARK

These new adventures find the Doom Patrol facing off against a pandimensional wrecking crew who have come to Oolong Island looking for something specific - and the Doom Patrol had better find it while there's still an island left in these tales from issues #7-13 of their new series!

On sale JANUARY 12 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US

FRACTION TP

Written by DAVID TISCHMAN

Art and cover by TIMOTHY GREEN II

The cult-favorite 2004 series is collected in its entirety for the first time! FRACTION stars four tough young men from Philly's mean streets who pull off a drunken robbery. What they end up stealing are the components to a high-tech suit of battle armor. How far will each of them go to use the armor for his own purposes?

On sale JANUARY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

THE FLASH: THE DASTARDLY DEATH OF THE ROGUES HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL and SCOTT KOLINS

Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

The Fastest Man Alive must solve the murder of one of his greatest villains and protect his other foes from an elusive killer in this hardcover pulled from THE FLASH #1-6 and THE FLASH SECRET FILES 2010!

Racing out of BLACKEST NIGHT, The Flash returns to his life in Central City - but when one of his Rogues Gallery of foes turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it's up to The Fastest Man Alive to solve this bizarre crime and protect those who are targeted by the elusive killer.

On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL HC

Written by J.T. KRULL

Art by DIOGENES NEVES, MIKE MAYHEW, FABRIZIO FIORENTINO and others

Cover by MIKE MAYHEW

The Justice League of America must hunt down Green Arrow for murdering the villain Prometheus in this hardcover collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE: RISE AND FALL SPECIAL, GREEN ARROW #31-32 and THE RISE OF ARSENAL #1-4!

Green Arrow has become a fugitive after killing the villain Prometheus for destroying Star City and murdering the daughter of his former sidekick, Arsenal. Now, the Justice League of America must hunt down their former teammate while Arsenal must come to grips with the losses of both his daughter and his arm at the hands of Prometheus.

On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 5 TP

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS

Art by BILL WILLINGHAM, BART SEARS, MIKE MCKONE and others

Cover by BART SEARS

In this new volume collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL #2-3 and JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #1-6, the team is reborn as Justice League International, featuring The Flash, Power Girl, Metamorpho, Animal Man and The Elongated Man.

On sale JANUARY 19 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US

THE QUESTION: PIPELINE TP

Written by GREG RUCKA

Art and cover by CULLY HAMNER

Greg Rucka returns to write the adventures of Renee Montoya - the character he helped transform into The Question - as a gun-running scheme threatens Gotham City in stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #854-863. Features the art of Cully Hamner (RED)!

On sale JANUARY 26 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY BOOK TWO HC

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by PASCAL FERRY, YANICK PAQUETTE, DOUG MAHNKE, FRAZER IRVING, RYAN SOOK, J.H. WILLIAMS III and others

Cover by RYAN SOOK

Collecting the second half of Grant Morrison's SEVEN SOLDIERS epic in hardcover for the first time! Collects MISTER MIRACLE #1-4, BULLETEER #1-4, ZATANNA #4, KLARION #4, FRANKENSTEIN #1-4 and SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY #1.

On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 400 pg, FC, $39.99 US

SECRET SIX: CAT'S IN THE CRADLE TP

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by J. CALAFIORE, R.B. SILVA and ALEXANDRE PALAMARO

Cover by DANIEL LUVISI

In these stories from issues #19-24 of the new series, Thomas Blake - a.k.a. Catman - heads to Africa to find the three men who kidnapped his long lost son, while Catman leaves a trail of destruction in his wake that threatens to destroy the Secret Six once and for all.

On sale JANUARY 19 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

TINY TITANS/LITTLE ARCHIE #3

Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

The crossover event of the millennium takes a turn for the magical as Sabrina the Witch and Raven take center stage, causing everything in the world of the Tiny Titans and Little Archie to get mixed up more than ever! And Veronica finally brings the other little kid with an "R" on his shirt home to meet her father. Can Robin's utility belt help him in this kind of situation? And who is responsible for that mess in the Batcave? Archie can't blame the penguins this time!

Join us for the Earth-shaking conclusion to this climactic event! Aw yeah, epic!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TINY TITANS #35

Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO

Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR

Tiny Titans from Multiple Earths! It's a crisis! Or is it? When the Tiny Titans discover a "mirror" universe, they have to figure out if the new Mirror Titans are friends or foes. Or do they just want a bowl of Aqua-Oh's? Don't let their opposite colors confuse you! Aw yeah, multiples!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #55

Written by KELLEY PUCKETT, JASON BISCHOFF, REX OGLE and AARON WILLIAMS

Art by MIKE CAVALLARO, MIN S. KU and others

Cover by MIN S. KU

It's the holidays and Rex is thinking about family...or his lack thereof. But there's no time for melancholy when Biowulf attacks! Also, Ben 10 is bound and determined to get the season's hottest video game - and no one and nothing will stop him!

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2

Written by SHOLLY FISCH

Art and cover by RICK BURCHETT

When the Psycho-Pirate hurls Gotham into an abyss of its darkest emotions, even Batman is trapped in deepest despair. Only Captain Marvel can help The Dark Knight save the city. But to do it, Captain Marvel will have to use his own greatest power - the power of hope!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

LOONEY TUNES #193

Written by BILL MATHENY

Art by DAVE ALVAREZ

Cover by SCOTT GROSS

Beaky Buzzard is famished. The good news is: Daffy Duck is on hand to help, and he's got the perfect meal. The bad news is: the meal is Bugs Bunny!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #4

Written by SCOTT GROSS

Art and cover by SCOTT GROSS

It's Scooby and Shaggy's dream come true: they've got the run of a bakery! Unfortunately, their sweet paradise is haunted. This is one mystery they're hungry to solve!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MAD SPECIAL: SPY VS. SPY #1

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

The Cold War may be over, but their rivalry lives on in the pages of MAD Magazine and on the new MAD show now airing on Cartoon Network! Now, MAD celebrates everyone's favorite Black and White spies with this Special featuring the best of Spy vs. Spy cartoonists Antonio Prohias and Peter Kuper - plus new Spy stories from some of today's hottest cartoonists!

RETROSOLICITED • On sale NOVEMBER 10 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US

MAD MAGAZINE #507

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

Relive the most ridiculous moments of 2010 with the MAD 20, listing the dumbest people, events and things of the year! Will YOU make the cut? Fat chance!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US

THE AUTHORITY #29

Written by TOM TAYLOR

Art by AL BARRIONUEVO

Cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK & RICHARD FRIEND

There has been tragedy and triumph, despair and hope. For the past year, the rag-tag team thrown together under the banner of The Authority - accompanied by thousands of human refugees - has been off in deepest space, hoping to solve the mystery of The Carrier and perhaps bring home a cure for their shattered Earth. Now, after facing numerous unspeakable horrors, their long odyssey draws to its shattering, epic conclusion. The survivors are heading home - but what secret are they bringing with them?

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WILDCATS #30

Written by ADAM BEECHEN

Art by MIKE S. MILLER

Cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK & RICHARD FRIEND

A page is about to turn in the history of the WildStorm Universe's flagship title, as the epic story that began with the end of the world draws to a close. While the final battle against a mystical threat here on Earth builds to its climax, a sudden arrival from space may bring great hope - or greater despair. Friends are reunited and lives are permanently changed as a new Doctor is revealed. But will this development finally bring about the healing of their shattered world?

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WILDSTORM PRESENTS: PLANETARY - LOST WORLDS #1

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Art by PHIL JIMENEZ, JERRY ORDWAY and ANDY LANNING

Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

WildStorm's most enigmatic team returns in this special edition collecting two stories fans won't want to miss!

First, during an investigation of The Authority, the post-human pantheon intrudes in one of Planetary's old cases. Then we introduce the new Planetary field crew - Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince? The WildStorm Universe's mystery-tackling team collides with the DC Universe's Greatest Heroes in the most unexpected way! Featuring art by Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS, Amazing Spider-Man) and Jerry Ordway and written by superstar Warren Ellis (AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN)!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY: ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE #6

Written by GAIL SIMONE

Art by HORACIO DOMINGUES

Cover by NEIL GOOGE

The shattering conclusion to the 6-issue miniseries is here as Sheriff Lindo makes one last, desperate gamble to stop Derek Fury. But will it be enough? Will even a town full of super humans have the strength to overcome one foe fueled by unbelievable hatred and rage?

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GEN13 #39

Written by PHIL HESTER

Art by CRUDDIE TORIAN

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

It's the final stand, and the Gen13 crew are determined that no matter how desolated the rest of the planet is, they're going to protect the oasis that is Pocatello. Or die trying...

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ASSASSIN'S CREED: THE FALL #2

Written by KARL KERSCHL & CAMERON STEWART

Art and cover by KARL KERSCHL & CAMERON STEWART

The monster-hit, historical fantasy/sci-fi Assassin's Creed video game from Ubisoft continues with a stunning 3-issue series written and illustrated by acclaimed creators Karl Kerschl (WEDNESDAY COMICS, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) and Cameron Stewart (BATMAN AND ROBIN)!

The comic book companion to the hit videogame series continues as Daniel Cross explores his mysterious past and his connection to the modern-day Order of Assassins. Meanwhile, his ancestor Nikolai Orelov prepares a dangerous siege on a Templar research station in remote Siberia - a mission that concludes with the awesome and devastating Tunguska Event!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

SPARTA: U.S.A. TP

Written by DAVID LAPHAM

Art and cover by JOHNNY TIMMONS

Welcome to Sparta, U.S.A. It's such a great place that no one ever thinks of leaving. It's been three years since anyone's tried, and he was never heard from again...until today, when Godfrey McLaine, the greatest quarterback Sparta ever saw, returned a changed man. Collecting the 6-issue miniseries!

On sale JANUARY 12 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

KANE AND LYNCH #4

Written by IAN EDGINTON

Art by CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

Cover by MARTIN EMBORG

Sick and tired of being under the gun, Kane and Lynch decide to take the fight back to the woman who put the contract out on them. But with Lynch's treachery about to be exposed, how long can their partnership hold up?

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS

RATCHET AND CLANK #4

Written by T.J. FIXMAN

Art by ADAM ARCHER

Cover by CREATUREBOX

Ratchet and Clank are faced with a tough decision. Do they turn themselves in to Zogg and face certain death - or doom Veldin to destruction? Opting for the former, they hatch a desperate plan that could throw an Omniwrench in Zogg's galaxy-conquering plans!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

END OF NATIONS #3

Written by RICARDO SANCHEZ

Art by YVEL GUICHET

Cover by CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY

Based on the MMORTS military game from Petroglyph and Trion Worlds! Devastated by the attack on his hometown, Shane almost gives up on his mission and abandons the resistance. But, fueled by vengeance and armed with a powerful new weapon and ally, Shane resolves to settle the score . . .

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

RESIDENT EVIL #6

Written by RICARDO SANCHEZ

Art and cover by JHEREMY RAAPACK

The original miniseries based on the best-selling Capcom game comes to its dramatic conclusion! Holiday Sugarman goes one-on-one with the bio-weapon-enhanced Giesel while Mina Gere leads BSAA forces in a desperate attempt to stop Giesel's apocalyptic failsafe device. Don't miss the stunning finale!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

GEARS OF WAR BOOK TWO HC

Written by JOSHUA ORTEGA and MIKE CAPPS

Art by LIAM SHARP, SIMON BISLEY, TREVOR HAIRSINE and others

Cover by JIM LEE & SCOTT WILLIAMS

The newest volume based on the best-selling Epic Games franchise is here, collecting issues #7-13 and bridging the gap between the first Gears of War game and the second!

On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

GEARS OF WAR #15

Written by KAREN TRAVISS

Art and cover by LEONARDO MANCO

A dramatic, new direction begins with the debut of series writer Karen Traviss, author of the Gears of War novels and writer for the upcoming Gears of War 3 game. "Dirty Little Secrets" kicks off a 6-part story bridging the gap between the end of the Gears 2 game and the beginning of Gears 3, which launches in Spring 2011!

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE TP

Written by ALEX KATSNELSON, CHRISTINE LAVAF and MATTHEW PITTS

Art by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO, SHAWN MOLL, DAVID LAPHAM, FIONA STAPLES and others

Photo cover

Explore the world of the hit TV series Fringe in these tales from the 6-issue miniseries! Each story focuses on a major player in the series or a bizarre encounter with some of the weird science surrounding the show's mythology!

On sale JANUARY 19 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

IDES OF BLOOD #5

Written by STUART C. PAUL

Art by CHRISTIAN DUCE

Cover by MICHAEL GEIGER

A reunion with the Soothsayer sends Valens on a journey into madness, Egyptian mysticism and ungodly torture as he discovers Caesar's assassination was only the first step in the conspirators' ultimate plan: the extermination of every vampyre in Rome. Now Valens will have to face the true mastermind behind the murder...

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

VICTORIAN UNDEAD II: SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. DRACULA #2

Written by IAN EDGINTON

Art by DAVIDE FABBRI

Cover by RYAN SOOK

A vampire in the court of Queen Victoria! As Sherlock Holmes lies bleeding, the sanguinary Count Dracula is making friends in high places. A shadow has fallen over the heart of the empire - one that not even the great detective alone can dispel. Enter: Van Helsing!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

TELARA CHRONICLES #4

Written by RICARDO SANCHEZ

Art by POP MHAN

Cover by DREW JOHNSON

It's the final issue of this exciting miniseries based on Rift: Planes of Telara, the MMO fantasy game from Trion Worlds. Events build to a shattering conclusion, as the opening of a massive Death Rift above the city devastates Port Scion. Only one chance remains to save the people of Telara...

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

TELARA CHRONICLES TP

Written by RICARDO SANCHEZ

Art by POP MHAN

Game art cover

Based on the anticipated MMO from Trion Worlds, TELARA CHRONICLES collects the 4-issue series about a world devastated by magical tears in the veil that keeps it safe from attacks. These rifts unleash terrifying invasions in this stunning tale! Also includes the #0 issue!

On sale JANUARY 26 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: CURSE OF THE WORGEN #2

Written by MICKY NEILSON & JAMES WAUGH

Art by LUDO LULLABI & TONY WASHINGTON

Cover by WEI WANG

Famous detective Halford Ramsey has fallen head first into the world of "The Worgen," a new race of creatures in World of Warcraft with a deep, twisted history. Follow the tale of two friends - Ralaar and Arvell - as we see the origin of The Worgen forged in the heat and desperation of an epic battle.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 2 of 5 • 40 pg, FC $4.99 US

THE X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #6

Written by STEVE NILES & ADAM JONES

Art by TOM MANDRAKE

Cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

FBI Agents Mulder and Scully were sent to Alaska to investigate what they thought was a ritualistic murder. But it became something bigger and scarier right before their eyes! If they survive the blood-drenched conclusion, will they ever be the same?

Co-published with IDW.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US MATURE READERS

NOCHE ROJA HC

Written by SIMON OLIVER

Art by JASON LATOUR

Cover by LEE BERMEJO

In the tradition of Chinatown and L.A. Confidential, writer Simon Oliver explores a hidden world of corruption where money, sex, politics and crime all add up to the same thing.

In the desert just south of the border, young women are turning up murdered. No suspects. No clues. And authorities seem uninterested in uncovering any. When ex-private eye Jack Cohen is hired to find one missing girl, he is drawn back into the shadow world between North and South. And there, he must face the terrible tragedy in his past that he's been running from all these years. Featuring the gritty, stylized artwork of Jason Latour, NOCHE ROJA is a gripping noir tale of how the insatiable craving for cheap consumer goods leads to the ultimate cheapening of life itself.

On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 184 pg, B&W, 5.5" x 8", $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE CHILL TP

Written by JASON STARR

Art by MICK BERTILORENZI

Cover by LEE BERMEJO

"Brutal but funny, hard-boiled but sexily romantic." - Entertainment Weekly

"THE CHILL would make an entertaining throwback drive-in movie; as it is, it's a gripping graphic novel." - The Onion AV Club

A modern thriller set in New York City, and now in trade paperback, THE CHILL is steeped in Irish mythology. A broken-down cop tracks a seductive killer who possesses the supernatural - and very deadly - power known as "The Chill." It's a power that provides her eternal life by absorbing the sexual energy of her victims. And he may be the next victim . . .

On sale JANUARY 12 • 192 pg, B&W, 5.5" x 8" $12.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VAMPIRE #10

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by MATEUS SANTOLOUCO

Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

1936 - American Vampire Pearl Jones and her husband Henry Preston have tried to live a quiet life ever since their showdown with a coven of vicious Hollywood vampires. But when a chance encounter brings them face-to-face with old enemies, they'll learn the hard way that sometimes, the fight comes to you. . . with a vengeance. Catch up with your favorite vampire-killing husband-and-wife team in this 2-part tale of booze, bullets and bloodlines.

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS

VERTIGO RESURRECTED: HELLBLAZER #1

Written by GARTH ENNIS & JASON AARON

Art by STEVE DILLON and SEAN MUPRHY

Cover by GLENN FABRY

Four of the industry's biggest stars take on John Constantine in two hard-to-find 2-part stories! First up reprints HELLBLAZER #57 and #58 - the long out-of-print tale from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's (PREACHER) character-defining as Constantine and Chas confront some very macabre tests on human cadavers. Next is a story from HELLBLAZER #245 and #246 by new superstars Jason Aaron (SCALPED) and Sean Murphy (JOE THE BARBARIAN) following a doomed documentary crew exploring the mystery behind what happened to Mucous Membrane - Constantine's former punk band.

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #274

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, SIMON BISLEY & STEFANO LANDINI

Cover by SIMON BISLEY

When Epiphany's gangster father learns about her upcoming wedding, the underworlds of both Hell and London begin violently pitting against John like never before. . .

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER: CITY OF DEMONS #5

Written by SI SPENCER

Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY

With the mystery of the invisible girl solved and his headaches getting worse, John Constantine is literally going underground into the belly of the beast that is the City of Demons. In this final issue, he may just get the girl and not regret it!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

VERTIGO RESURRECTED: WINTER'S EDGE #1

Written by NEIL GAIMAN, BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, GARTH ENNIS and more

Art by PAUL POPE, DAVE GIBBONS, SEAN PHILLIPS and more

Cover by PHILIP BOND

In time for the frigid depths of winter are ten previously uncollected short stories from the pages of VERTIGO WINTER'S EDGE - the timeless Vertigo title that featured comics' most select and sensational creators tackling the imprint's most enduring characters. Featuring The Endless, Swamp Thing, John Constantine and Tim Hunter in stories by Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN), Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Garth Ennis (PREACHER), Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR 100) and many, many more!

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US MATURE READERS

DMZ #60

Written by BRIAN WOOD

Art by SHAWN MARTINBROUGH

Cover by JP LEON

The final year of DMZ begins here! In part 1 of "Free States Rising," we revisit the origins of this Second American Civil War and see just how a dangerous idea can ripple through a population and result in one of the most infamous wars in world history. Issue #60 kicks off this 2-parter, illustrated by guest artist Shawn Martinbrough (THE LOSERS, BATMAN)!

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #32

Written by MATTHEW STURGES

Art by WERTHER DELL'EDERA and ENRIQUE BRECCIA

Cover by ESAO ANDREWS

With the House of Mystery currently inaccessible, Abel reluctantly opens the House of Secrets for business. But Abel may be the worst barkeep in the history of everything, and things quickly get out of hand. Featuring a murder mystery illustrated by Enrique Breccia (SWAMP THING).

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 5: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT TP

Written by MATTHEW STURGES, BILL WILLINGHAM and others

Art by LUCA ROSSI, SERGIO ARAGONES, SAM KIETH and others

Cover by ESAO ANDRES

A new era begins in these tales from issues #21-25 as Fig reopens the bar with Cain as her new partner. Trouble arises, though, when a young man arrives claiming to have a very special relationship with Fig...

On sale JANUARY 19 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #49

Written by MATTHEW STURGES & BILL WILLINGHAM

Art by TONY AKINS & ANDREW PEPOY

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

It's the issue before issue #50, where everything changes in the JACK OF FABLES universe forever! This issue is like the appetizer before a feast of destruction! Like an amuse bouche for a dragon's bloodthirsty maw! We just want to warn you up front that more than one person probably dies in this issue, and it's probably someone you like. As the Page Sisters, the Fables on the bus, Jack Frost, and a very angry guy with a sword through him all converge in a mythical land far away from mortal ken, a certain dragon begins to get nervous. That is to say he would get nervous, if he was that kind of guy. But he isn't, and so he doesn't. And that's probably bad for everyone involved. . .

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES VOL. 8: THE FULMINATE BLADE TP

Written by BILL WILLINGHAM and MATTHEW STURGES

Art by TONY AKINS and ANDREW PEPOY

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

In this collection of issues #41-45, all that remains of a futuristic world is superstition and feudalism, while the old technology is now regarded as magic. Jack Horner seeks the magic blade to defeat the Giant King. But nothing is as it seems . . .

On sale JANUARY 26 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

iZOMBIE #8

Written by CHRIS ROBERSON

Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED

While Gwen prepares to confront someone who knew her in her previous life, Spot the were-terrier has to deal with his cranky new roommate, and the monster-hunters find themselves in a rumble with vampire girls. As things come to a head, there is one big question looming that desperately needs answering: What is Gwen going to wear on her first big date with Horatio?

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

NORTHLANDERS #35

Written by BRIAN WOOD

Art by BECKY CLOONAN

Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE

Set during a period of civil war, an Icelandic fisherman finds the body of a young girl embedded in the thick ice ringing his lake. Unable to leave her, he goes to great lengths to excavate the corpse and vows to solve the mystery of her death. But when warriors associated with the local clan come around, he's driven to conceal the body, and events quickly spiral out of his control. "The Girl in the Ice" is part 1 of a 2-part story featuring art by fan-favorite Becky Cloonan (DEMO)!

On sale DECEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

THE SANDMAN VOL. 4: SEASON OF MISTS TP NEW EDITION

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by KELLEY JONES, MIKE DRINGENBERG, MATT WAGNER, GEORGE PRATT, P. CRAIG RUSSELL and others

Cover by DAVE MCKEAN

Volume Four of New York Times' best-selling author Neil Gaiman's acclaimed creation, with updated coloring and new trade dress. Ten thousand years ago, Morpheus condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, The Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, Morpheus must return to Hell to rescue his banished love - and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him.

On sale JANUARY 26 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS

MADAME XANADU VOL. 3: BROKEN HOUSE OF CARDS TP

Written by MATT WAGNER

Art by AMY REEDER, Joëlle JONES and RICHARD FRIEND

Cover by AMY REEDER

In this volume collecting issues #16-21, a '50s Manhattan socialite's life takes a grotesque turn, and only Madame Xanadu can help. Then, take a look at Xanadu's early days in ancient England as her rivalry with her evil sister begins.

On sale JANUARY 5 • 200 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

SCALPED #44

Written by JASON AARON

Art by DAVIDE FURNO

Cover by JOCK

After years spent working the rez chasing Chief Red Crow and losing more and more of his soul along the way, FBI Agent Nitz now finds himself at a crossroads where only one thing is certain: someone must die.

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

SWEET TOOTH #16

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE

It's war! Jepperd's army storms the militia gates and all hell breaks loose. But can he control the forces he's set into motion - or will their frenzy destroy Gus before they can even be reunited? The action kicks into high gear, and the world of SWEET TOOTH will never be the same.

On sale DECEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

THE UNWRITTEN #20

Written by MIKE CAREY

Art by PETER GROSS & VINCE LOCKE

Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU

Tom's search for the source of his father's power has been hampered by the fact that he doesn't know what it looks like or what it can do. But he's about to experience it first-hand! As the cabal unleashes a new threat and Tom's relationship with his friends goes through some more-than-unexpected changes, this may be the worst time to play with fire . . .

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

AME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: MERA PVC FIGURE

DESIGNED BY JON BURAN • SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

CATCH A WAVE!

The Queen of Atlantis shimmers in scales of sea green and gold. Reflecting on her underwater life, the Star of the Seven Seas hefts her trident and rides the tides. Taming the tempest, Mera dives into the depths for her next adventure.

Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 10" high and includes a display base.

On sale May 11, 2011 * Statue * $70 US

AME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: RAVEN PVC FIGURE

SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

OH MY GOTH!

Sweeping shadows in black and midnight blue, post-punk pretty Raven keeps her emotions in check so the dark magic of her heritage doesn't devour her whole.

Caped in swirling dark waves, this gloomcookie's cloak of night locks in screaming lost souls, bats and beasts and terrors with teeth - including monster dad, the demon Trigon.

Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9" high and includes a display base.

On sale May 11, 2011 * Statue * $70 US

WONDER WOMAN #600 STATUE

BASED ON THE ART OF DON KRAMER

SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

Paradise lost ...

Concrete jungle found.

The gods of Olympus abandoned the Amazons, leaving Paradise Island to its destruction. As Amazons were slaughtered, Queen Hippolyta ordered her daughter smuggled away, as retreating warriors were scattered to the four corners of the Earth.

And now ...

In a bolt of lightning and a rumble of thunder, Wonder Woman is back in black ... and red, and blue. Diana rules over the rock 'n' rubble, ready to roll and take on those who still seek to destroy the refugee Amazons.

In biker boots and bracelets, the Amazon Princess screams dark and dangerous. Sleek and streamlined, Diana's new costume oozes badittude and ready-for-fighting functionality. Inner-city smart and street-fighter savvy, this urban Amazon is heavy on metal and tough in leather.

With a new costume designed by Jim Lee, this statue is inspired by the variant cover of WONDER WOMAN #600. The statue is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 9.75" high x 4.75" wide x 3.75" deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition.

On sale May 4, 2011 * Statue * $125

HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT BLACK LANTERN BATMAN BUST

BASED ON THE ART OF IVAN REIS • SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

The BLACKEST NIGHT continues in mini-bust form!

Each month in 2011, DC Direct releases a mini-bust featuring a character from the hugely popular DC Comics' epic BLACKEST NIGHT.

Black Lantern Batman continues the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Batman atop a special base that displays the spectrum of Lantern symbols.

The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75" high x 4.25" wide x 5" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition.

On sale May 18, 2011 * Bust * $70 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: GREEN LANTERN 1:4 SCALE POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA SET

Grabbed from the pages of BLACKEST NIGHT!

Fueled by willpower, the Green Lantern ring of power is purported to be the most powerful weapon in the Universe. There is no limit to what types of solid green light constructs it can produce - limited only by the strength of the ring-wearer's will and imagination. Beware the power!

For nine consecutive months in 2011, DC Direct releases a 1:4 scale light-up Power Battery and light-up Ring Prop Replica Set featuring a color from the spectrum of the hugely popular DC Comics' epic BLACKEST NIGHT.

A great companion piece to the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN BUST!

The Green Lantern 1:4 scale Power Battery and the Green Power Ring sit in a translucent green display and are removable from the stand. Both light up, featuring manual on/off switches.

The Power Battery measures approximately 2.875" high (minus handle) x 1.75" wide x 2.375" deep and is made of PVC/ABS. The Power Ring fits most sizes and lights up when worn. The translucent green acrylic display measures approximately 1.5" high x 2" wide x 3.25" deep. The set is packaged on a 4-color blister.

On sale May 18, 2011 * Mini Prop Replica Set * $35 US

BLACKEST NIGHT PORTFOLIO SET #2

By Various Artists

Cover art showcasing the various colored Lanterns of the emotional spectrum, from the best-selling comics series Blackest Night, is here and perfect for framing!

Twelve prints by fan-favorite and award-winning artists such as Ivan Reis, Jim Lee, Doug Mahnke and others are printed on high-quality 4-color matte paper stock, collected in a 4-color folder and shrink-wrapped together.

All 12 prints measure approximately 8" x 10" and are ready for instant framing.

The following prints are included in this set:

GREEN LANTERN #40 SECOND PRINTING

BLACKEST NIGHT #2 VARIANT COVER

BLACKEST NIGHT #8

GREEN LANTERN #39

GREEN LANTERN #45 VARIANT COVER

GREEN LANTERN #50 VARIANT COVER

GREEN LANTERN #51

GREEN LANTERN #52

GREEN LANTERN #54

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #35

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #43

GREEN LANTERN #47 VARIANT COVER

On sale May 18, 2011 * Portfolio * $29.99 US

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN BY DUSTIN NGUYEN

DESIGNED BY DUSTIN NGUYEN

SCULPTED BY JOSEPH MENNA

From fan-favorite BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM artist Dustin Nguyen! The next Batman Black and White statue is an original design for DC Direct!

This statue measures approximately 7.61" high x 5.1" wide x 3.45" deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.

Limited Edition.

On sale May 4, 2011 * Statue * $80 US

HARLEY QUINN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE

SCULPTED BY JONATHAN MATTHEWS

Bud and Lou ... and Harley, too!

Madly in love with her spotted darlings, Harley Quinn takes her babies out for a walk, chain-link leash in one hand, pop gun in the other. Out for a stroll, they're laughing all the way ... to the bank.

Little Lou and Baby Bud each hold a piece of what Harley holds near and dear, but with a slice of fear: a stick of dynamite from her Puddin', The Joker, and a ripped and torn Bat logo from the costume of a certain Gotham City hero.

This classic rendition of the Queen of Crime is the latest addition to DC Direct's exclusive 1:4 scale museum quality statue series. Harley Quinn's costume is exquisitely tailored and detailed, while various mixed media elements give this museum quality statue texture and visual interest.

The HARLEY QUINN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE includes hand-painted resin parts, measures approximately 16.5" high x 10" wide x 14" deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition.

On sale May 25, 2011 * Statue * $325 US

ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN: SUPERMAN VS. BIZARRO STATUE SET

DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

The Ultimate Showdown series is DC Direct's unique, new interactive concept for high-quality collectible statues featuring the world's greatest heroes and villains squaring off in deadly combat.

ROUND TWO!

Superman battles his imperfect duplicate, the backwards Bizarro.

Each character is displayed on a specially designed stand-alone base intended to "interact" with the other statues in the series and to be displayed in a myriad of ways. The statues can pivot independently on their bases and rotate their heads to customize and direct the action. Collect the other statue sets in the series! Mix and match them to create your own showdown or combine them all in one ultimate battle scene.

These hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statues measure approximately:

Superman: 8.5" high x 5" wide x 5" deep

Bizarro: 7.75" high x 5" wide x 5" deep

Each set is packaged together in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition.

On sale May 11, 2011 * Statue Set * $175

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CLASSIC ICONS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

Four of DC Comics' biggest names - all renowned members of the JLA - in classic, heroic body styles. These figures are evergreens for any fan - and for any retailer! Stock up in preparation for Free Comic Book Day on May 7!

Batman • The World's Greatest Detective! - 7" high

Wonder Woman • The Amazing Amazon! - 7" high

Superman • The Man of Steel! - 7" high

Green Lantern • The Emerald Knight! - 7" high

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base.

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

On sale May 4, 2011 * Action Figures * PI

WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 8

Argent Nemesis: The Black Knight - 7.50" h

Forsaken Priestess: Confessor Dhalia - 6.75" h

Gnome Rogue: Brink Spannercrank vs. Kobold Miner: Snaggle 2-Pack

Gnome - 2.75" h

Kobold - 4.50" h

On sale May 11, 2011 * Action Figures * PI