DC Comics Rush Solicits Prelude To Infinite Crisis Special

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DC COMICS RUSH SOLICITS PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL

Find out just how deep the roots of Infinite Crisis extend with the Prelude to Infinite Crisis Special, a 96-page collection of the key stories leading up to this monumental event. Prelude to Infinite Crisis features a composite cover with images by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund, Jesus Saiz, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines, and Ivan Reis & Marc Campos.

Scheduled to arrive in stores on June 22 with a cover price of $5.99 U.S., Prelude to Infinite Crisis collects the crossover story from The Flash #219 and Wonder Woman #214 in their entirety, plus the lead story from Superman Secret Files 2004. Along with these are select pages from nearly two dozen other DCU comics, with new text adding context to each story sequence.

"With the buzz on Infinite Crisis continuing to grow, we're happy to help fill reader demand with Prelude to Infinite Crisis," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP-Sales. "Retailers should place orders on this Special as soon as possible to avoid being left out."

Prelude to Infinite Crisis (MAR058148) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 22 with a cover price of $5.99 U.S. To ensure delivery on that date retailers must place orders by Sunday, June 12; please note that quantities will be limited and may sell out before June 12. DC recommends that retailers place orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Retailers may order the issue by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

For more information, please see the Previews update page in the May 18 Diamond Dateline.

UPDATE:
According to DC, “pages and panels” from the following titles will be included in the special, though the list is no all-inclusive. Other Crisis tie-ins may also be included.

Action Comics #826
Superman #216
Adventures of Superman #630
Adventures of Superman #638
Superman/Batman #6
Green Lantern: Rebirth #4
Wonder Woman #215
Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day
Teen Titans #18
Teen Titans #19
Teen Titans #21
Teen Titans #23
JSA #58
JSA #70
JSA #72
Robin #135
Outsiders #21
Outsiders #22
Manhunter #6
Aquaman #29
Birds of Prey #80
Adam Strange #8

Prelude To Infinite Crisis Special will be in stores on June 22 with a cover price of $5.99.