The trailer for Watchmen, set in a world where costumed crime fighting heroes have been outlawed, was posted on Empire earlier. Since then the trailer was taken down (for legal reasons or site issues I don't know) but Cinema Blend has it up if you can't wait. The trailer will also be shown in US cinemas before "The Dark Knight."

Watchmen, starring Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Matthew Goode, Stephen McHattie and Carla Gugino will be released March 6, 2009.

update: You can also find the new trailer on the Apple site!

Beginning with with October's issue #34, Sterling Gates, Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne will become the new creative team on Supergirl. I can't wait! Hopefully with this team working on Kara, her personality will be fleshed out more, as well as giving her a decent supporting cast and her own enemies. Well that, and tighter integration with the other "Super" titles of course.

The New York Times reports that "Invincible: The Series," an animated version of Image Comics’ hugely popular superhero title created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker will be developed by MTV New Media and available July 22 on iTunes, Xbox Live, MTV.com, MTV2 and MTV Mobile.

The show uses actual pages of Kirkman and Walker’s comic book and animates them through a process called Bomb-X. The stories are filled with motion, music and vocal performances similar to those of a traditionally produced cartoon. MTV2 will air an “Invincible” special at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 25.

You can watch the trailer by clicking here!

Yahoo Movies has the first teaser trailer for Terminator Salvation. The film is set in 2018, focusing on the original war between humanity and Skynet.

Terminator Salvation, starring Christian Bale is set for release on May 22, 2009.

HBO's First Look special for "The Dark Knight" has made its way online. You can watch it below:

She was lost to us in MESSIAH COMPLEX, now see Layla Miller in her very own extra-sized one-shot! That's right, the girl "who knows stuff" triumphantly returns this August in...X-Factor Special: Layla Miller! After sacrificing herself in the pages of X-Men: Messiah Complex, Layla Miller has been stuck in a dystopian future. Join fan favorite and Award-winning writer, Peter David (X-Factor, She-Hulk, The Dark Tower: The Long Road Home), as he picks up right where Messiah Complex left off with Layla Miller incarcerated in a mutant prison camp. With beautifully stunning interiors from artist Valentine De Landro (X-Factor, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane), Layla Miller is going to find herself smack dab in the midst of the Summers Rebellion! With the help of some old and new faces, the liberation of mutants rests on the shoulders of Layla Miller! Plus, a devastating truth is revealed, drastically impacting the future of the Marvel Universe! And check out the special variant cover from new rising star artist Boo Cook!

The fans and critics alike couldn't agree more on Peter David's X-Factor:

"Peter David is consistently one of the best writers to handle the X-Men universe each month." - Jesse Schedeen of IGN.com

"There's a lot of interesting concepts that David weaves into his writing, and the amazing thing is how fluidly he makes it not only work, but work magnificently." - Adam Chapman of Comixtreme.com

"Peter David could write just about anything, and does just about every month with X-Factor. " - Michael Colbert of Comicsbulletin.com

Since her departure from X-Factor, Jamie Madrox, the Multpile Man, has imagined seeing Layla Miller in his head. Now see her for real in X-Factor Special: Layla Miller, a must have for all X-Factor fans!

X-FACTOR SPECIAL: LAYLA MILLER (JUN082396)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO
Cover by BOO COOK
Rated T+ ...$3.99
FOC--7/31/08, On-Sale--8/20/08
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Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.

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Graphic novel aficionados rejoice! Now for the first time since its original publication in 1984, the black and white comics from Scott McCloud's classic series Zot! are being reprised in their entirety. This commemorative compilation marks the first time that these comics are being offered together in one volume. In Zot! The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991 (Harper; Trade Paperback Original; On Sale July 22, 2008; $24.95), McCloud not only includes never-seen-before art, but he also provides extensive commentary about his creative process, his evolution as an artist and the state of the comics industry during this incredibly pivotal period.

McCloud first created Zot! at the age of 23, when both he and the comics world were poised on the threshold of adulthood. In fact, it was this series and its frenetic and innovative exploration of comics' potential that ultimately helped shape McCloud's views and set the stage for his ground breaking theoretical works, Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics, and Making Comics.

Hailed by Samuel R. Delaney, author of Dark Reflections, as ". . .refreshing, lively, and truly entertaining," this collection of McCloud's stories combines the best ideas from Manga, alternative comics and superheroes and in many ways serves as a formal precursor to the wave of American Manga that was to come.

The series follows the adventures of Zachary T. Paleozogt, A.K.A. "Zot", who lives in "the far-flung future of 1965," a utopian Earth of world peace, robot butlers and flying cars. When Zot's travels take him to a world of disappointment and broken promises--the Earth we live in--his one consolation is meeting the lovely Jenny Weaver. Stepping across portals to each other's world, Zot's and Jenny's lives are forever changed.

Celebrated by comics fans throughout the world, McCloud's books have been published in more than 16 languages. Among his many honors, Scott is the recipient of the Quill Award for Best Graphic Novel in 2007 for Making Comics. The legendary Will Eisner, has called McCloud's work "a landmark dissection and intellectual consideration of comics as a valid medium."

In so far as Zot! is the fictional series that made all subsequent McCloud books on comics theory possible, this commemorative edition deserves a special place on every comic collector's bookshelf.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott McCloud is a widely acclaimed illustrator, and the author of Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics, and Making Comics. He lives in California.

ABOUT THE BOOK
Zot! The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991
By Scott McCloud
Harper; Trade Paperback Original
ISBN: 9780061537271
Price: $24.95/576 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2008

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HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 and YOUNG LIARS #1, two new debut issues from Vertigo, have both sold out and are being sent back to press for a special, flip book. This 48-page flip book will reprint both stories and will arrive in stores with a cover price of just $2.99 U.S.

"We're thrilled to see that two of our new monthly series are in such demand," says Karen Berger, Senior VP - Executive Editor, Vertigo. "Now you can get the first issue of two Vertigo staples for the price of one: the gritty crime fiction of YOUNG LIARS and HOUSE OF MYSTERY's modern horror."

The HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1/YOUNG LIARS #1 Flip Book (MAY088310) has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, July 17 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

The HOUSE OF MYSTERY side will feature the original cover art by Sam Weber with a recolored logo; the YOUNG LIARS side will feature the original cover art by David Lapham with the white frame recolored orange.

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

Other issues of HOUSE OF MYSTERY are available as follows:

* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #2 (APR080274) is available for reorder.
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #3 (MAY080268) is available for reorder, but please note that quantities are very limited.
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #4 (JUN080297) has a final order cutoff date of July 17 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #5 (JUL080213) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 3.

Other issues of YOUNG LIARS are available as follows:

* YOUNG LIARS #2 (FEB080305) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #3 (MAR080239) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #4 (APR080283) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #5 (MAY080273) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #6 (JUN080307) has a final order cutoff date of July 24 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 13.
* YOUNG LIARS #7 (JUL080226) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 10.

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Marvel is proud to announce that Captain Britain & The MI: 13 is now three-for-three, as the third issue of 2008's most critically acclaimed new ongoing series has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). To meet this overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Captain Britain & The MI: 13 #3 Second Printing Variant, with a new cover featuring the stunning interior art of Leonard Kirk...and the return of a fallen hero! With everyone from the BBC to Fox News talking about this series, it's time to learn just why acclaimed scribe Paul Cornell (television's Doctor Who, upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story) and artist Kirk have received acclaim from all corners for this Secret Invasion spin-off!

"I cannot recommend this series highly enough," said Christopher Power of ComicsBulletin.Com. "The art is gorgeous throughout the book."

With mainstream media attention and ties to Secret Invasion, this year's biggest comic book event, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Captain Britain & The MI: 13. Now that Captain Britain has returned, will the tide turn against the Skrulls...or do the invaders have another trick up their sleeves? Find out in Captain Britain & The MI: 13!

CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI 13 #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088309)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC--07/24/08, On-Sale--08/13/08

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook

Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.

UNCANNY X-MEN #500
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Penciled by GREG LAND & TERRY DODSON
50/50 Wraparound Cover by ALEX ROSS
50/50 Wraparound Cover by GREG LAND
Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON

“SFX”, PART 1!
Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They’ve got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It’s all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in UNCANNY. And it’s all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY) and Terry Dodson (SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now.
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
On-Sale — 7/23/08

Cant' wait for the new season of Heroes to begin? NBC may be able to help with that.

Beginning today, NBC.com is debuting the three-part webseries ”Going Postal” which can only be watched online. Part one, “A Nifty Trick”, intros Echo De Mille, a seemingly ordinary mailman with an extraordinary ability and new episodes will continue to be released each following Monday. "Heroes" season 3 will begin on September 22nd.

The biggest comic book event of the year, Secret Invasion, is red-hot (or is that "green-hot"?) and, to meet the overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Secret Invasion #2 Third Printing Variant. Award-winning scribe Brian Michael Bendis and superstar artist Leinil Yu present the second chapter of this universe spanning epic, now with a new cover featuring the pencils to Yu's second issue variant.

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and tie-in issues, as they continue to sell out quickly at Diamond, with demand continuing to grow! It's the series you've read about everywhere from Entertainment Weekly to The Wall Street Journal--don't miss Secret Invasion!

SECRET INVASION #2 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088298)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL YU
Cover by LEINIL YU
Rated T+ ...$3.99
FOC--7/31/08, On-Sale--8/20/08

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook

Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.

Press Release

Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts event in the United States, is proud to announce that Archie Goodwin and Larry Lieber have been selected to receive the 2008 Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing. The choice was made unanimously by a blue-ribbon committee chaired by writer and historian Mark Evanier.

The Bill Finger Award was instituted in 2005 under the supervision of comic book legend Jerry Robinson. The awards committee is charged each year with selecting two recipients, one living and one deceased.

"With all the writers who seem worthy of this award, you'd think it would be an impossible decision," Evanier explains. "But this year, two names just jumped off the list of candidates. Much like the late Bill Finger, Larry Lieber and Archie Goodwin did important, groundbreaking work in our field that has not received the recognition it deserves. We're hoping to rectify that a little with these awards."

Archie Goodwin did his first work in comics (mystery stories for Harvey, along with assisting Leonard Starr with the newspaper strip On Stage) in the late 1950s. From 1964 to 1967, he produced a body of acclaimed work as writer/editor of Creepy and Eerie, then moved on to work as both a writer and editor for DC Comics and Marvel, writing memorable scripts for Batman, Iron Man, Star Wars, Manhunter, and many others. He also wrote several newspaper strips, including Star Wars, Secret Agent X-9, and Captain Kate. Goodwin passed away in 1998.

Larry Lieber began working in 1950 at the company now known as Marvel, doing artwork under the editorship of his brother, Stan Lee. In the late 1950s, he and Stan comprised the entire writing staff for the company, and Larry's work on monster comics (including the acclaimed "Fin Fang Foom") helped lay the groundwork for the Marvel superhero line of the sixties. For that line, Larry scripted the first stories of Thor and Iron Man and many early tales of The Human Torch. He is currently the illustrator of the Spider-Man newspaper strip.

The Bill Finger Award honors the memory of William Finger (1914"1974), who was the first and, some say, most important writer of Batman. Many have called him the "unsung hero" of the character and have hailed his work not only on that iconic figure but on dozens of others, primarily for DC Comics.

In addition to Evanier, the selection committee consists of Charles Kochman (executive editor at Harry N. Abrams), comics and animation writer Paul Dini, writer Tony Isabella, and writer/editor Marv Wolfman.

The 2008 awards are part of Comic-Con International with DC Comics as the major sponsor, along with supporting sponsors Comics Buyer’s Guide (CBG) and Heritage Auctions.

The Bill Finger Award will be presented during the 2008 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony at this summer's Comic-Con on Friday, July 25.

Additional information on the Finger Award can be found at www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_finger.shtml

Press Release

Marvel is pleased to announce that Invincible Iron Man #3, from the critically-acclaimed team of writer Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, Uncanny X-Men) and artist Salvador Larroca (Amazing Spider-Man), has sold out at Diamond. To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Invincible Iron Man #3 Second Printing Variant, featuring another homage to a different classic and time-honored Iron Man armor by Larroca on a new cover!

Critics and fans agree--this is one Marvel series you must read! Bryan Joel of IGN.com exclaims, "...for three months running, Invincible Iron Man is one of my favorite Marvel books on the stands" and Erik Norris of Comicsbulletin.com says "Matt Fraction is three for three with his work on Invincible Iron Man."

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Invincible Iron Man, as the series continues to astound all readers and fly off store shelves! Is Zeke Stane smarter than Tony Stark? Combine his wits with his new armor; Stane has become an exponentially greater threat to Iron Man and humanity. Be sure to tune in and experience an epic armor showdown in Invincible Iron Man!

Please note that Invincible Iron Man #3 may still be available at the retail level.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088284)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A ...$2.99
FOC--07/24/08, On-Sale--08/13/08

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088295)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A ...$2.99
ON SALE NOW!

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING LARROCA VARIANT (MAR088276)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING MOVIE VARIANT (MAR088277)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & 50/50 Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Variant Cover by RYAN MEINERDING
Rated A ...$2.99
ON SALE NOW!

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook

Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.

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Fans of IDW’s first Doctor Who miniseries featuring the Tenth Doctor had one constant request -- give us the past Doctors, too. In August, they’ll get their wish Tenfold, on the pages of Doctor Who: The Forgotten.

This new series not only finds a clever way to present a story featuring all of the Doctor’s incarnations, but it also features award-winning artist Pia Guerra in her first regular assignment since the acclaimed Y, The Last Man series came to a close.

Doctor Who: The Forgotten is a six-part tale written by Tony Lee (Starship Troopers) and featuring resident Doctor Who expert and colorist Charlie Kirchoff (Doctor Who Classic, Doctor Who: Agent Provocateur) adding hues to Guerra’s linework. Artist Nick Roche will again provide covers for IDW’s Doctor Who series.

In Doctor Who: The Forgotten, Dr. Who finds himself stranded in a strange Museum that’s dedicated to him; and with no TARDIS in sight. The Doctor and Martha must make sense of their surroundings, hindered by one small fact… the Doctor has lost his memories of every one of his previous incarnations! With items relevant to each Doctor in their possession, The Doctor must try to use them to regain his memories before it’s too late.

In the popular Doctor Who novel “The Eight Doctors,” writer Terrance Dick, of whom Tony Lee is a great fan, re-visited previous incarnations of the Doctor in the midst of adventures from the original series. In IDW’s Doctor Who: The Forgotten, Lee decided to take the alternate route and create all new adventures for the classic Doctors. “Although it's always nice to revisit old friends,” Lee says, “I think we can give more 'forgotten tales' in these short flashbacks. We have the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan meeting Egyptians; we have the Second, Jamie and Zoe meeting space lizards; the Third, Jo and The Brigadier defeating aliens on Dartmoor; the Fourth and Romana in millennium Paris; the Fifth, Tegan and Turlough facing a more recent addition in a Village cricket match; the Sixth and Peri in a courtroom; the Seventh and Ace in an alien war torn city; the Eighth alone in a Count of Monte Cristo setting; and the Ninth and Rose in the trenches of World War I. And every single one of them has been an utter joy to write.”

The creative partnership between Lee and artist Pia Guerra was initiated after they met recently at the Earls Court VIP launch of the Doctor Who Exhibition. In a pub afterwards, they talked about what their favorite episodes were and how they wished certain characters could work great in a story together. “We formed a strong bond that day, I feel” Lee said.

Lee added, “The funniest thing is that in the UK I say I'm writing this book and suddenly everyone's excited. In the US, I talk about the books to nods, and when I mention Pia -- that's when the squeals start.”

Doctor Who: The Forgotten #1 (JUN08 4045) will arrive in mid-August. Doctor Who: Agent Provocateur TPB (JUN08 4047), collecting the first IDW miniseries, will be available in August as well.

About IDW Publishing

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.

As some of you might know, I'm a big Joe Madureira fan and I've recently found out he will be signing at the upcoming Comic-Con as promo for the upcoming THQ title Darksiders: Wrath of War. Thanks again to Madman at joemadfan for the news! You can also watch the trailer below.

Here are the times they will be at Comic-Con, we'll be there Wed-Sun.

THQ Booth, Hall G - Both #5219
Joe Mad Signings

*Thurs 2:30 - 3:30
*Fri 2:30 - 3:30
*Sat 1:30 - 2:30
*Sun 11:00 - 12:00

They will also be giving away a goodie that Mad! will be signing (a poster with Mad! art.) Attached to the piece will be a game piece that people can register on the Darksiders Community site online, for a chance to enter a sweepstakes.

There will be an instant win prize - one winner will be decided each day, to win a Darksiders Hoodie from 7/24 - 10/24. At the end, there's a grand prize sweepstakes as well. The grand prize is an exclusive piece of Darksiders art from Joe Mad - a one of a kind - and also a custom Xbox 360 painted by Joe Mad!

Press Release

Just days after announcing another new printing of BATMAN #676, the first chapter "Batman: R.I.P.," DC Comics announces the BATMAN #677 has sold out and is going back to press for a new, second printing.

BATMAN #677 Second Printing (MAY088240) features a recolored version of the issue's variant cover by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 30.

BATMAN #677 Second Printing (MAY088240) has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, July 10.

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

Other chapters of "Batman: R.I.P." are available for ordering as follows:

- BATMAN #676 Third Printing (MAY088147) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 23.

- BATMAN #678 (APR080180) is available for reorder.

- BATMAN #679 (MAY080159) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

- BATMAN #680 (JUN080195) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 27.

- BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #11 (JUL080127) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 17.

- DETECTIVE COMICS #846 (MAY080171) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 9.

- DETECTIVE COMICS #847 (JUN080202) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 13.

- DETECTIVE COMICS #848 (JUL080129) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 3.

- NIGHTWING #147 (JUN080206) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

- NIGHTWING #148 (JUL080130) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 3.

- ROBIN #175 (APR080189) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 23.

- ROBIN #176 (MAY080178) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

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Fresh off the hit animated series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, producers Greg Weisman (Gargoyles) and Vic Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron) in collaboration with SLG Publishing announce their latest all-ages creations: Progeny and Mecha-Nation.

In Progeny, teenager Mike Talan's world is turned upside down when he discovers that he's inherited his grandfather's legacy. You see, Mike's grandfather wasn't an ordinary man. Mike's grandfather is a legend. The greatest hero of them all: Night-Ray. Confronted with the discovery of his grandfather's power-band, flight boots, costume, and journal, Mike decides to try out being a super-hero. He quickly finds himself working alongside other super-powered individuals as they work together to build the foundations of a new era of heroes. An era for Progeny, the next generation of legends that will fight to bring back hope to a weary world.

The New Kid. The Geek. The Rocker. The Cheerleader. The Goth. An unlikely group of friends under normal circumstances, right? But in Mecha-Nation, Glass Lake High School's newest transfer student, Kevin Cho, discovers that he has a lot more in common with these individuals than just econ class! These kids are more than just homo-sapiens, they're Mecha-Sapiens! Empowered with the ability to transform into robotic warriors, they are Earth's latest batch of unlikely heroes; the first of a brand new Mecha-Nation!

Weisman and Cook forged a creative partnership when they were both working for Disney's Gargoyles animated series in the nineties. "[We] are very excited to reveal the secret world of the Mecha-Nation and Progeny as SLG comic books," Weisman says.

Progeny and Mecha-Nation will be published by SLG Publishing in late 2009. Greg Weisman will be appearing at the SLG Publishing booth (#1815) during Comic-Con International and will also discuss the two new projects at the SLG Panel on Saturday July 26th.

SLG Publishing is a San Jose, CA based publisher of comic books, graphic novels and related merchandise. Established in 1986 some of SLG's more notable comics and creators have included Johnny the Homicidal Maniac by Jhonen Vasquez, Lenore by Roman Dirge, Milk & Cheese by Evan Dorkin and Zombies Calling by Faith Erin Hicks.