comics and
things scheduled for release in
march
2005
The products on the list below are expected to ship to
comic book specialty stores on the indicated date.
Note that this list is tentative and subject to change.
Please check with your retailer for availability. |
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| march
2 |
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BATMAN:
TALES OF THE DEMON TP — NEW EDITION
Written by Dennis O’Neil
Art by Neal Adams, Irv Novick, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by Adams
196 pages | $17.95 US
Meet the Demon’s Head in this new printing of a
classic collection! Ra’s al Ghul has proven through
the years to be one of Batman’s most formidable
adversaries. This volume collects Ra’s a Ghul earliest
stories, plus a new afterword by John Wells.
1998
Edition available from Amazon.com. |
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CONTEMPORARY
TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: BROTHER BLOOD ACTION FIGURE
Action Figure | 6.125" H
The charismatic cult leader possesses the power to absorb
a man’s essence with a single bite. Armed with a
hatred of the Teen Titans, Brother Blood seeks to rule
the world! This figure features multiple points of articulation
and includes a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Pre-order at Amazon.com. |
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CONTEMPORARY
TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE
Action Figure | 6.125" H
The grandson of Barry Allen, Bart Allen was destined to
tap into the mysterious speed force, and now battles with
the Teen Titans as Kid Flash! This figure features multiple
points of articulation and includes a base. Packaged in
a 4-color blister.
Pre-order at Amazon.com. |
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CONTEMPORARY
TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: RAVAGER ACTION FIGURE
Action Figure | 6" H
After discovering she was the daughter of Deathstroke,
Rose Wilson adopted the code name Ravager. This figure
features multiple points of articulation and includes
a base and two identical swords measuring approximately
1 3 /4" long. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Pre-order at Amazon.com. |
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CONTEMPORARY
TEEN TITANS SERIES 2: SUPERBOY ACTION FIGURE
Action Figure | 6.375" H
In the wake of Superman’s death, a teenage clone
emerged from the Cadmus Project, with all the powers of
the Man of Steel. This figure features multiple points
of articulation and includes a base. Packaged in a 4-color
blister.
Pre-order at Amazon.com. |
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DETECTIVE
COMICS #804
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey
Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas
Cover by Lapham
40 pages | $2.99 US
In Part 4 of the 12-part “City of Crime,”
people of Gotham City are going insane, and only ROBIN
can save the innocents! Plus, Batman hunts Mr. Freeze
while some of Gotham’s villains begin plotting together.
And in the backup, the conclusion of the 4-part “The
Barker!” |
| march
9 |
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NIGHTWING
#105
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
32 pages | $2.25 US
“Nightwing Year One,”
Part 5 of 6! Dick Grayson and Jason Todd are hitting the
town for the first time together! The former Robin and
the newly appointed Robin are running the gauntlet in
Gotham, left to track down Two-Face and discover who’s
gunned down the Batman!
Reprinted in Nightwing: Year One. |
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SUPERMAN/BATMAN:
PUBLIC ENEMIES TP
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
160 pages | $12.99 US
Comics’ most iconic characters join forces in this
fantastic trade paperback edition of the hardcover collecting
the first six issues of the fan-favorite series SUPERMAN/BATMAN!
Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
join forces for this fantastic tale that pits the Man
of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top-secret team
backed by Lex Luthor! Can our heroes take down a team
composed of such powerhouses as Captain Marvel, Hawkman,
Power Girl, and Black Lightning? You better believe it!
Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale as well as
a cover and sketchbook section by McGuinness!
[ROBIN,
SUPERBOY
and NIGHTWING
guest-starred in Superman/Batman #5!]
Hardcover
available at Amazon.com. |
| march
16 |
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TEEN
TITANS #22
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
32 pages | $2.50 US
The IDENTITY CRISIS follow-up tale “Lights Out”
continues with Part 2 of 3! Doctor Light has forced the
Titans’ hand and staged a publicized battle with
the young heroes to take back his reputation. But as the
Titans fall, help arrives in the form of two young heroes.
Get ready for the debut of the new Hawk and Dove! |
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WONDER
WOMAN #214
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder
32 pages | $2.25 US
The FLASH
guest-stars in the conclusion of the 2-part crossover
“Truth or Dare” that began in THE FLASH
#219! The Cheetah has joined forces with FLASH-foe
Zoom, and the need for speed has turned her into an even
deadlier threat for Wonder Woman. Will Diana’s blindness
— and tensions with the FLASH—
turn the tide of battle?
Reprinted in Prelude to Infinite Crisis. |
| march 23 |
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BATMAN
IN THE FORTIES TP
Written by Bill Finger, Jack Schiff and various
Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang and others
Cover by Fred Ray and Robinson
192 pages | $19.95 US | RELIST
Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP,
this volume collects stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31,
37, 47, 48, 49, DETECTIVE COMICS #27, 33, 38, 49, 80,
REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and WORLD’S
FINEST COMICS #30.
Available at Amazon.com. |
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BATMAN
HUSH SERIES 2: NIGHTWING ACTION FIGURE
Designed by Jim Lee
Action Figure | 6.5" H | RELIST
Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATMAN HUSH
SERIES 3! This figure features multiple points of articulation
and comes with fighting sticks. This figure also includes
a Batman logo base and is packaged in a 4-color window
box. |
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HAWKMAN
#38
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger
Cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose
32 pages | $2.50 US
Featuring guest art by Dale Eaglesham (H-E-R-O) &
Wade von Grawbadger! Badly wounded and lying in a medication-induced
coma, Hawkman is visited by his previous incarnations
as a cabal of his worst enemies threatens St. Roch!
[Is that GOLDEN EAGLE
on the cover? Hope it's not one of the "previous
incarnations."] |
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NIGHTWING
#106
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
32 pages | $2.25 US
The thrilling conclusion of “Nightwing Year One!”
Alfred’s been captured by Killer Croc, and only
Dick Grayson can save him. And when the dust settles,
Nightwing must deal with the one man who may not want
him around: Batman!
Reprinted in Nightwing: Year One. |
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ROBIN
#136
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Pop Mahn & Sandra Hope
Cover by Damion Scott & Sandra Hope
32 pages | $2.25 US
He is a pale and ghostly figure who rides a horse made
of living shadow. He is a bringer of death to all who
face him. He is an assassin, bought and sold by the pernicious
Penguin. He is the Dark Rider — and he is coming
for Robin! |
| march 30 |
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BATMAN:
HUSH VOL. 2 TP
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
192 pages | $12.95 US | RELIST
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL.
1 HC, this volume collects BATMAN #613-619, guest-starring
NIGHTWING
and ROBIN,
and featuring the startling confrontation between the
Dark Knight and the Joker, plus the shocking revelation
of the identity of the enigmatic Hush himself!
Available
at Amazon.com. |
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COUNTDOWN
TO INFINITE CRISIS #1
Written by Geoff Johns,
Greg Rucka and Judd Winick
Art by Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis,
Jesus Saiz, and various
Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross
80 pages | $1.00 US
Three of the most acclaimed and popular writers in comics
— Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA), Greg Rucka (ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) and Judd Winick (BATMAN, OUTSIDERS)
— join an all-star roster of artists for DC COUNTDOWN,
an 80-page Spectacular with the incredibly low cover price
of $1.00!
Artists Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), Ed Benes (BIRDS
OF PREY), Ivan Reis (ACTION COMICS), Phil Jimenez (WONDER
WOMAN, New X-Men), and Jesus Saiz (MANHUNTER) each pencil
chapters of a story that follows a member of the JLA through
a mystery that touches on nearly every character in the
DCU!
Topped with a cover pencilled by Jim Lee (SUPERMAN, BATMAN)
and painted by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, JLA: LIBERTY AND
JUSTICE), DC COUNTDOWN is an essential project that features
nearly every major character operating in the DC Universe.
It’s a project that will resonate for months to
come and is a perfect jumping-on point for readers who’ve
been wondering where the people who helped deliver IDENTITY
CRISIS could possibly be going next. You won’t want
to miss it! And the clock is ticking… |
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THE
FLASH #220
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay
32 pages | $2.25 US
Part 1 of “Rogue War,” an action-packed 5-part
story that has The Flash caught in a battle between the
“good” Rogues and the “bad!” As
James Jesse prepares his team to enter Keystone City to
finally bring Captain Cold to justice, the new Captain
Boomerang and the Rogues take the battle to them! Plus,
Zoom plots a strike of his own! |
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OUTSIDERS
#22
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Carlos D’Anda
Cover by Doug Mahnke
32 pages | $2.50 US
Arsenal vs. Batman! When Roy learns that someone on the
team has betrayed them, he confronts the Dark Knight to
learn the truth. And what he finds out might not be what
he bargained for... |
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TEEN
TITANS GO! #17
Written by J. Torres
Art by Mike Norton & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
32 pages | $2.25 US
The Titans try in vain to teach the ill-tempered Hot Spot
anger management! Cyborg makes a containment suit that
keeps Hot Spot's temperature and temper in check. But
when a villain strikes, Hot Spot is completely useless…
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