Infinite Crisis #1, touted as the biggest book of 2005 is now on sale at your local comic shop. No spoilers here, just check it out, its definitely a great read. If you can, try to read Villain's United #6 & Rann/Thanagar War # 6 as they tie directly into IC#1. Also, JSA Classified #4, on sale October 19th, will lead into IC #2. Personally I expect this to sell out pretty quickly, as this book shipped with a 50/50 ratio with Jim Lee on one cover & George Perez on the other. Here's DC's summary of the issue:
INFINITE CRISIS #1 (OF 7)
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning; Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez
It's finally here: the comics event so massive that it built over the first half of 2005, through COUNTDOWN, DAY OF VENGEANCE, RANN/THANAGAR WAR, VILLAINS UNITED and THE OMAC PROJECT! Prepare for the dawn of the DCU's darkest day in INFINITE CRISIS, a 7-issue miniseries written by Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, JSA) with art by Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLD, Uncanny X-Men) & Andy Lanning (OTHERWORLD) and covers by George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) and Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) & Sandra hope! Surrounded by their most fearsome enemies, the world's greatest heroes are divided within and without.
DC's icons — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman — are joined by Nightwing, Supergirl, Donna Troy, Superboy, Robin, Wonder Girl, Green Lantern, the Flash and more as they face their most dire hour. What happens next will destroy friendships and lives, dictating the direction of the universe for the next generation!
Years in the making, the greatest event to hit the DCU in over two decades is about to explode — don't miss out!
DC Universe | 40pg. | Color | $3.99 US
On Sale Now!
press release:
INFINITE CRISIS #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez
War is brought home as Wonder Woman leads the Amazons in a struggle to maintain their control of Paradise Island in the face of a full-on OMAC onslaught — just as the Spectre turns his vengeful eye toward Atlantis! And as the DCU is plunged into chaos, Batman is offered one last chance at the life he’s always wanted…but at what price? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%).
On sale December 14 • 3 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
press release:
With a new printing of WONDER WOMAN #219 - the stunning finale to the 4-part story " Sacrifice " - due to arrive in stores on August 17, DC Comics reveals the in-store dates and cover information on the new printings of SUPERMAN #219, ACTION COMICS #829 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642. These issues feature the first three chapters of " Sacrifice. "
SUPERMAN #219 Second Printing, ACTION COMICS #829 Second Printing and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642 are scheduled to arrive in stores on August 31. Each features its original cover illustration, recolored in red tones.
All four new printings of the "Sacrifice" storyline may be ordered as follows:
* SUPERMAN #219 (JUN058177) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 31.
* ACTION COMICS #829 (JUN058175) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 31.
* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642 (JUN058176) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 31.
* WONDER WOMAN #219 (JUN058155) features a new cover by Ladrönn. It is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 17.
To ensure delivery of SUPERMAN #219, ACTION COMICS #829 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642 on August 31, retailers must place orders by Sunday, August 21; please note that quantities will be limited and may sell out before August 31. DC urges retailers to place orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Retailers may order these issues by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com
Joining the growing list of INFINITE CRISIS-related projects to go back to press, THE OMAC PROJECT #2 has sold out at DC Comics and will go back to press for a new printing. The issue sold out twelve days before arriving in stores on May 25.THE OMAC PROJECT #2 Second Printing reprints the story by Greg Rucka with art by Jesus Saiz. The new printing features a variant version of the original cover by Ladrönn, with Batman, Sasha Bordeaux and an Omac on the viewscreen.
"I didn't expect this project to be so big," says Saiz. "I only knew the script was very exciting, and I'm glad the readers agree! Thanks to (VP — Executive Editor, DCU) Dan DiDio, (Editor) Joan Hilty, (Assistant Editor) Rachel Gluckstern, Greg and the whole DC crew for giving me the chance to be part of such a project, and of course, to all the readers for supporting it so much. We are nothing without you."
"With reader enthusiasm for THE OMAC PROJECT continuing to grow, we're happy to offer new printing," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales. "We suggest retailers order this printing now, as well as increasing their orders on upcoming issues."
As always, check out THE OMAC PROJECT minisite here. Click here for the bigger image.
DC Comics has expanded the distribution of the EX MACHINA SPECIAL EDITION #1, giving even more readers the chance to enjoy a FREE look at this Eisner Award-nominated new series!
In addition to receiving the Special in quantities equal to 30% of retailers' initial orders on Y: THE LAST MAN #32 (FEB050363), retailers also will receive one copy for every copy of EX MACHINA: THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TP (NOV040321) ordered to date.
"Retailer interest in this Special has been very high, so we're pleased to make more copies available," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP-Sales. "This Special provides an ideal way for retailers to introduce fans of Brian K. Vaughan's writing on Y: THE LAST MAN to his work on EX MACHINA."
The free EX MACHINA SPECIAL EDITION #1 (PROM60067) is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 11. Other EX MACHINA issues and more are available as follows:
The EX MACHINA: THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TP (NOV040321) is available for reorder.
EX MACHINA #2 (MAY040350), #3 (JUN040808), #4 (JUL040674), #5 (AUG040437), #6 (SEP040374), #7 (OCT040333), #8 (DEC040308), #9 (JAN050350) and #10 (FEB050336) all are available for reorder.
EX MACHINA #11 (MAR050462) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 18.
EX MACHINA #12 (APR050393) is solicited in the April Previews (Volume XV #4) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 15.
EX MACHINA #13 (MAY050275) is solicited in the May Previews (Volume XV #5) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 20.
Check out Comics Impulse for info on DC's Infinite Crisis!
press release:
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.
press release:
George Pérez, the legendary artist who's contributed his talents to THE NEW TEEN TITANS, WONDER WOMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, the upcoming DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY, and much more, has signed a 5-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics.
"So many of my landmark successess have been with DC Comics, and I've developed so many long-lasting relationships with people there — it really feels to me like a family atmosphere," says Pérez. "I have great regard for what Dan DiDio's doing for the company as well. They made me a great offer, and it just seems like the place to be. I couldn't be more thrilled!"
"George is an incredible talent whose voice and vision helped define our world and his work will continue to shape the DC Universe for years to come," says Dan DiDio, VP — Executive Editor, DCU.
Some of Pérez's work for DC Comics may be found in these titles, all available for reorder:
• CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS
• THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE
• JLA/AVENGERS COLLECTORS EDITION OVERSIZED SLIPCASE
• THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 1
• THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 2
• THE NEW TEEN TITANS: THE TERROR OF TRIGON
• WONDER WOMAN: GODS AND MORTALS
• WONDER WOMAN: CHALLENGE OF THE GODS
In addition, issues of DC SPECIAL: DONNA TROY are available as follows:
• DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #1 is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 25.
• DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2 is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 7.
Also, THE NEW TEEN TITANS: WHO IS DONNA TROY? is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 1.
press release:
The excitement surrounding the "Rogue War" story continues to build, as THE FLASH #221 sold out at DC Comics on April 27, the day it arrived in stores.
"Howard Porter's artwork is continuing to explode off of the page," says writer Geoff Johns, "and the war has only just begun. Thanks to everyone for reading the book!"
Watch for the next chapter of "Rogue War" in THE FLASH #222, arriving in stores on May 25!
Check out the FLASH minisite here!
click here for a bigger view
GALACTIC BATTLE EXPLODES IN NEW PRINTING OF SOLD-OUT RANN-THANAGAR WAR #1!
press release:
Two planets erupt in battle in RANN-THANAGAR WAR #1, which sold out on April 25, over two weeks before the issue's in-store date of May 11.
DC Comics sends this issue back to press for a new printing with a recolored version of the original cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos.
RANN-THANAGAR WAR #1 Second Printing reprints the story by Dave Gibbons with art by Reis & Campos. This new printing is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 18.
"It's a blast for me to be working on such long-time favorite characters with such wonderful artists," says Gibbons. "I'm really happy there's such a buzz out there, too!"
"Like the three other miniseries spinning off from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS, it's no surprise that RANN-THANAGAR WAR sold out," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales. "We recommend that retailers order this new printing as soon as possible and increase their orders on upcoming issues."
Upcoming issues are available as follows:
• RANN-THANAGAR WAR #2 is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 8.
• RANN-THANAGAR WAR #3 is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 13.
Check out the RANN-THANAGAR WAR minisite here!
The Spectre returns to the DCU in DAY OF VENGEANCE #1, which sold out at
DC Comics over a week before arriving in stores on April 27.
Now, DC sends this issue back to press for a new printing featuring a
powerful new color cover by comics legend Walter Simonson!
DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 Second Printing (FEB058476) reprints the story by Bill Willingham with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong. This new printing is
scheduled to arrive in stores on May 25.
"This is wonderful news, but also a bit worrisome," says Willingham.
"I've just started writing the sixth and final issue of DAY OF VENGEANCE,
and now the pressure's doubly on to make this end with a bang. I don't
like to brag, but DAY OF VENGEANCE is a series that should come with
safety belts - it's going to be a wild ride. The entire magic corner of
the DC Universe is going to be turned over, crunched, munched and whacked
upside the head a few times."
"Like the other three miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE
CRISIS, sales momentum for DAY OF VENGEANCE is very strong," says Bob
Wayne, DC's VP - Sales. "Retailers should place their orders for this new
printing as soon as possible, as well as increasing orders on the coming
issues."
DAY OF VENGEANCE #1 Second Printing (FEB058476) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 25 with a cover price of $2.50
U.S. As always, check out the Day of Vengeance mini-site here.
Official Press Release
The excitement of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS continues with the early sell-out of VILLAINS UNITED #1 more than two weeks before reaching stores on May 4!
Now, DC Comics rushes this issue back to press for a new printing featuring a striking new sketch cover spotlighting The Secret Six by interior artist Dale Eaglesham.
VILLAINS UNITED #1 Second Printing (FEB058477) reprints the story by Gail Simone with art by Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger. This new printing is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 18.
"A new printing means infect... I mean, entertaining a whole new group of readers," says Simone. "Now if people say I sold out, I can say it's a good thing! This has been one of the most fun projects I've ever worked on, and I think people's eyes are going to explode when they see the art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger. Being bad has never looked so good!"
"Retailers and readers have responded very strongly to VILLAINS UNITED and the other COUNTDOWN-related miniseries," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP - Sales. "We urge retailers to order both this new printing and more of upcoming issues to meet reader demand."
VILLAINS UNITED #1 Second Printing (MAR050424) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 18 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. To ensure delivery on that date retailers must place orders by Sunday, May 8; please note that quantities will be limited and may sell out before May 8. DC recommends that retailers place orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out. As always, check the Villains United mini-site here.
second print cover
Spinning out of the blockbuster hit COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS, OMAC PROJECT #1 sold out at DC Comics nearly two weeks before its in-store date of April 20.
Now, DC Comics offers a new printing of this incredible issue, written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Jesus Saiz. THE OMAC PROJECT #1 Second Printing will feature a variant version of the original cover by Ladrönn, which pictures Batman holding Blue Beetle's goggles.
THE OMAC PROJECT #1 Second Printing is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 18.
"This is so damn cool I'm at a loss for words," says Rucka. "The momentum coming off COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS has been incredible, and it's a testament to the work that everyone involved put in on that book that this one's already off to the races! I think people are going to be thrilled — and surprised — by what we've got in store for THE OMAC PROJECT."
For more information, visit The OMAC Project minisite.
DC'S SOLD-OUT SEVEN SOLDIERS #0 MARCHES BACK TO PRESS
April 4th, 2005 -
SEVEN SOLDIERS #0, the powerful 48-page special written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by J.H. Williams III that leads into seven new miniseries, has sold out at DC Comics. Now, DC sends this landmark issue back to press for a second printing, which is scheduled to arrive in stores on April 20.
SEVEN SOLDIERS #0 Second Printing will feature a variant version of the original cover by Williams. This updated cover will feature the faces of the new Seven Soldiers team.
"Thanks to all the readers who took a chance on SEVEN SOLDIERS and helped the book become a hit," says Morrison. "No one was really sure how a story about super-hero losers and also-rans would be received, so the success of the project has been very gratifying. Much appreciated, and we hope readers will stick with us through the twists, turns and shocks that lie ahead!"
"This issue serves as the starting point for the entire SEVEN SOLDIERS event, so we're happy to offer a new printing," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales. "As always, we urge retailers to order it now, while they still can."
SEVEN SOLDIERS #0 Second Printing is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on April 20 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. To ensure delivery on that date retailers must place orders by Sunday, April 10; please note that quantities will be limited and may sell out before April 10. DC recommends that retailers place orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
For more information, visit the DC SEVEN SOLDIERS minisite.
Peep the Boston Herald's interview with Dan Didio on the future of DC & Infinite Crisis.
DC COMICS RUSHES SOLD-OUT COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS BACK TO PRESS!
March 30th, 2005 -
Two days before arriving in stores on March 30, the spectacular 80-page COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS Special has sold out at DC Comics.
Now, DC rushes this pivotal, can't-miss comic back to press for a second printing with a new, variant cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross that reveals the shadowy figure in Batman's arms as the ---------.
Scheduled to arrive in stores on April 13, COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS Second Printing will have a cover price of $1.99 U.S., and will include the full story written by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Judd Winick with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair, Ed Benes, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos, Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning, and Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti.
"Even with the new price of $1.99, COUNTDOWN is the single best value in comics today," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales. "As the four miniseries that follow start to reach stores, retailers will want to have COUNTDOWN in stock, so we recommend that they place orders for this second printing now."
Mainstream press support for COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS continues to build, with articles expected to run this week in USA Today, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Philadelphia Daily News.
Technically this means that every copy of the issue has been ordered... so GET YOUR COPY NOW (you can probably still find it on shelves if you hurry). The cover to the 2nd print can be seen here http://i3.photobucket.com/albums...cntdwn2nd_400x600.jpg
due to the sensitive cover....
DC Comics
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 and Alex Ross
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...
DC Universe | 80pg. | Color | $1.00 US
On Sale March 30, 2005
If anybody wants to see interiors, check out the spoilers if you like at PopCultureShock & the huge preview at the ComicFanatic website. More on this in the coming days, so keep checking here periodically.
