November 2005

Superman Mini-Statue (DC Direct)
[Goes on sale June 7, 2006, designed by Jim Lee, sculpted by Tim Bruckner. 6" high x 4" wide x 6" deep, $49.99.]
Don't miss your chance to own your very own mini-statue based on the art of Jim Lee and beautifully sculpted by Tim Bruckner! Your Superman mini will come hand-painted and in cold-cast porcelain, packaged in a 4-color box. A must for all Superman fans!

Superman/Batman Series 2: The Return of Supergirl Action Figures (DC Direct)
Supergirl, Superman, Batman, Darkseid, and Corrupted Supergirl
[Goes on sale June 21, based on art by Michael Turner. 6.75 H, $15.95 each.]
Supergirl: Escaping from the doomed planet of Krypton to Earth, Kara Zor-El is now reunited with her cousin Kal-El. She is now learning to accept her new atmosphere, powers, and responsibilites. Now you can have your own action figure of the Girl of Steel, featuring multiple points of articulation and a display base. This figure comes packaged in a 4-color blister.
Superman: Cousin of Supergirl, Superman must take it upon himself to rescue her when she falls prey to the evil Darkseid. This figure contains multiple points of articulation and a display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister.
Batman: Here Batman fights for Kara's life on Apokolips alongside his partners. Packaged in a 4-color blister, this figure has multiple points of articulation and a display base.
Darkseid: After taking control of the new Supergirl's mind, Darkseid commands her to battle with and kill her cousin Superman. This figure contains multiple points of articulation and a display base, as well as being packaged in a 4-color blister.
Corrupted Supergirl: Darkseid has manipulated Kara's mind and made her believe that she should stay with him, making her an addition to his Female Furies! This figure features multiple points of articulation, a display base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Don't miss out on these stunning action figures!

Godland Vol. 1: Hello, Cosmic! TP (Image)
[Goes on sale January 18, 2006, written by Joe Casey, art by Tom Scioli and Richard Starkings. 144 pages, FC, $14.99.]
Godland has been highly praised by everyone from Entertainment Weekly to The Jack Kirby Collector, and this trade paperback is perfect for anyone who missed out on the first 6 issues (some of which are SOLD OUT!) Watch how it all began with Commander Adam Archer, Maxim, Basil Cronus, Discordia, Freidrich Nickelhead, and everyone else in this cosmic superhero adventure.

Ultimate Extinction #1 (of 5) (Marvel)
[Goes on sale January 2006, written by Warren Ellis, art by Brandon Peterson. 32 pages, part 1 in a 5-part series, $2.99.]
Will S.H.I.E.L.D. or Fantastic Four leader Reed Richards be able to stop Gah Lak Tus upon his arrival on Earth? What to the Ultimate X-Men have to do with this? And who is Misty Knight, and how does she the that the fate of the world may rest in the hands of Ultimate Silver Surfer? Get all your questions answered here!

September 2005

Down #1 (Image)
[Goes on sale November 2005, written by Warren Ellis, art by Tony Harris and J.D. Mettler. 32 pages, part 1 of a 4 part series, $2.99.]
Five years ago, a narcotics cop was sent into the city's most crime-filled area. He never came back - instead, he's now running the city's primary drug gang. Detective Deanna Ransome is now being sent undercover to pull out the first one, even if it's in a body bag. Will she kill her target when she gets the chance, or join him? Don't miss this action-packed first issue.

Local #1 (of 12) (Image)
[Goes on sale November 16, written by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly. 32 pages, part 1 in a 12 part series, $2.99.]
Whether they're from a big city or small town, everyone comes from somewhere and has a hometown. Some of us spend our entire lives trying to get away from that place, others could never leave. In each issue of this series, the reader can see how people's choices affect themselves, their family, friends, and their community. In this issue, we are introduced to Megan McKeenan, a Portland, Oregon girl and recurring character in this series. Megan's in a hairy situation that she needs to get out of fast. In the blink of an eye, Megan will live out the possible consequences of her decision. Check it out!

Books of Doom #1 (of 6) (Marvel)
[Goes on sale November 2005, written by Ed Brubaker, art by Pablo Raimondi and Paolo Rivera. 32 pages, part 1 in a 6 part series, $2.99.]
Don't miss your chance to see the official origins of Victor Von Doom! After abandoning his childhood love, Victor becomes obsessed with the same dark arts that took his mother away from him. It's his science experiments, however, that gain the attention of the world and bring his Gypsy tribe into conflict with Latveria. Looks like a great one!

August 2005

The Lonely Tombstone (Image)
[Goes on sale October 5, written by Steve and Nikki Niles, art by Ben Roman. 32 pages, $5.99, issue 1 in a 4-part series.]
Fans of Tim Burton's The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy will love this fully-illustrated picture book. Darla finally has a friend who understands her and listens to her. The problem? Her friend isn't alive - or human, for that matter - it's a tombstone! Don't forget to check out this fun, scary, imaginative nightmare of a story.

Purgatori #1 (Devil's Due)
[Goes on sale October 2005, written by Robert Rodi, art by Cliff Richards and Rich Black. 32 pages, $2.95.]
At the start of mankind, there were numerous legends of a woman with a curse that forced her to wander the earth forever: Purgatori. She was dangerously irresistible to everyone, and would supposedly threaten the gods themselves one day! Full of Egyptian history and vampire mythology, this comic is sure to be a hit.

Saw: Rebirth (IDW)
[Goes on sale October 2005, written by Kris Oprisko, art by Renato Guedes. 32 pages, $3.99.]
You saw the first Saw movie; now check out this new comic released in anticipation of the new movie! This series will recount the tales of the dimented killer Jigsaw's past, and explain his transformation from the benevolant John to the twisted Jigsaw. Don't miss this one.

July 2005

Shazam/Superman: First Thunder #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale September 7, written by Judd Winick, art by Josh Middleton. 40 pages, $3.50, issue 1 in a 4-part series.]
Get ready for another thrilling team-up between the Man of Steel and Earth's Mightiest Mortal! Superman has to stop a cult from stealing an ancient artifact from the Metropolis Natural History Museum while Captain Marvel battles giant robots threatening to destroy his city. But when the very same cult tries to steal an artifact from the Fawcett City Museum, Superman stops by to team up with Captain Marvel to face an new threat! Don't miss it.

Ghost Rider #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale September 2005, written by Garth Ennis, art by Clayton Crain. 32 pages, $2.99, issue 1 in a 6-part series.]
As Ghost Rider pays the price of his deal with the devil, he wonders if his curse of riding the highways of hell will ever be lifted. His only chance of being free may come from the person he least suspected: an angel with a deal that could at last free Ghost Rider! Don't even think about missing this one, folks.

April 2005

DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale June 1, written by Phil Jimenez, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and George Perez. 32 pages, part one of four, $2.99.]
In the first issue of this DC Special miniseries, Donna Troy has returned as a goddess in the Titans of Myth, and is starting to doubt their current mission as she remembers another life that she possibly lived. Will the Outsiders and Teen Titans be able to help Donna remember who she really is? Find out by catching this spectacular miniseries!

March 2005

Tomb Raider vs. the Wolf-Men #2 (Image)
[Goes on sale in May 2005, written by Chris Golden and Tom Sniegoski, art by Joyce Chin, color by Scott Kester, covers by Joyce Chin and Eric Basaldua. Part 2 of 4, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Ever wonder what it would be like to see Lara Croft battle a bunch of classic monsters? Well, here's your chance! Second in a four-part miniseries, the Tomb Raider and Dr. Jekyll head to the Carpathian mountains to find a cure for the Magdalena, who's been bitten by Dracula and is becoming the living dead. Full of action and horror - not an issue you want to miss!

Superman #217 (DC)
[Goes on sale May 11, written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ed Benes. 32 pages, #2.50.]
This issue begins a new story arc for the Man of Steel. When Lois and Jimmy look for Superman and his new Fortress of Solitude, they run into a new villain to the DC Universe! Plus, the author is "Smallville" Supervising Producer (Mark Verheiden,) who teams up with new series artist Ed Benes! Don't miss it!

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