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DC COMICS HEADS WEST FOR WIZARD WORLD TEXAS
From November 21 through 23, members of the DC Comics staff and freelance community will be in Arlington, TX, for Wizard World Texas.

Dan DiDio, DC's VP — Editorial, will be on hand on behalf of DC's editorial staff. DC's Direct Sales team will be represented at the convention by VP — Direct Sales Bob Wayne, Director — Sales & Marketing Communications Patty Jeres, Manager — Events & Retailer Services Fletcher Chu-Fong, Representative — Direct Sales Michael Freeman and Representative — Marketing Services Janexy Virella.

DC freelancers scheduled to be at the convention include:

• Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS, ARROWSMITH, ASTRO CITY,
SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY)
• Talent Caldwell (SUPERMAN)
• Paul Dini (JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE)
• Ford Lytle Gilmore (THUNDERCATS)
• J.G. Jones (WONDER WOMAN covers)
• Michael Lark (BATMAN: GOTHAM CENTRAL)
• Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)
• George Pérez (JLA/AVENGERS)
• Tom Raney (OUTSIDERS)
• Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN)
• Dexter Vines (SUPERMAN/BATMAN)

In addition, DC will present several panels at the convention, including:

Friday, November 21, 1-2 PM
DC: WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON
Find out what's on the way from DC Comics in this editorial slide show presentation featuring projects from the DC Universe, WildStorm, VERTIGO and DC Direct. Join moderator VP — Sales & Marketing Bob Wayne, along with VP — Editorial Dan DiDio, writers Kurt Busiek and Paul Dini and artists Talent Caldwell, Jim Lee and Michael Turner.

Saturday, November 22, 11 AM-12 PM
JIM LEE SPOTLIGHT
He's been at the top of the Wizard "Top 10 Creators" list for eleven months running — now, get to know BATMAN artist Jim Lee! Jim talks about comics and takes your questions in this special spotlight panel.

Sunday, November 23, 12 PM-1 PM
MICHAEL LARK SPOTLIGHT
Eisner-nominated artist Michael Lark, best known for his work on the ongoing DC Universe series GOTHAM CENTRAL, talks about his influences and what it's like to draw Batman's most noir series.


SCOTT DUNBIER NAMED EXECUTIVE EDITOR — WILDSTORM
DC Comics is pleased to announce that Scott Dunbier has been named Executive Editor — WildStorm.

"This is a tremendous honor. It's very gratifying to be offered this position," says Dunbier. "I'm excited about the future and all the wonderful, amazing projects that we have in the pipeline."

"I love Scott's passion and love for the medium, and the truly nonstop professionalism and dedication he brings to his job," says WildStorm Editorial Director Jim Lee. "I'm happy his inspirational efforts have been recognized."

Following several years as an original comics art dealer, Dunbier joined WildStorm in 1995 as Special Projects Editor. Two years later, he was named Editor-in-Chief, a title which was changed to Group Editor when WildStorm became a part of DC Comics.

Among the many projects he edits are Alan Moore's America's Best Comics line, including PROMETHEA, TOM STRONG and THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, as well as PLANETARY, ARROWSMITH, and the upcoming CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN.


ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK
The following titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on Wednesday, November 5. Make sure your store will have enough.

ACTION COMICS #809
While on vacation with Lois, Clark becomes the prime suspect in the murder of Jack Ryder!

ARROWSMITH #4 (CLIFFHANGER)
In the thick of battle in the skies over Europe, Fletcher Arrowsmith's illusions are shattered.

THE AUTHORITY #7 (WILDSTORM)
The Authority gets involved in a religious conflict that's a marketing war as much as a battle. Mature.

BAD GIRLS #4
The Bad Girls of San Narciso High attend a funeral for a friend — or at least a cremation for a cohort.

BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #2
As a new Gotham rises, a madman called Purge threatens to tear it apart.

BATMAN: THE ARROW, THE RING, AND THE BAT TP Collecting LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #7-9 and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #127-131.

DETECTIVE COMICS #788
Eddie Hurts was supposed to await his execution in Blackgate…but something’s happened to him. Something strange.

EMPIRE #4
A surprising key player in the Empire’s rise to power is revealed! Mature.

EXTINCTION EVENT #5 (WILDSTORM)
The earth-shattering conclusion to the story of humanity’s struggle for survival!

FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE #5 Because Keith Giffen demanded it...Manga Khan is back!

HARLEY QUINN #38
It's the final issue for the Cupid of Crime, and she's going down in flames!

HAWKMAN #21
A trail of skulls and blood leads to the mysterious creature known as the Headhunter!

JLA-Z #2
A handbook to DC's greatest super-team featuring artwork by some of the biggest names in comics! JSA: ALL-STARS #7
A special extra-sized issue featuring a back-up tale written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon!

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #25
The world's greatest super-heroes are mysteriously transported to the planet Rann!

THE JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS! TP
Collecting the massive 1999 crossover that brought the JSA back to the DC Universe!

LOONEY TUNES #108
Bugs Bunny busts up Yosemite Sam’s motorbike rally!

MAD MAGAZINE #436
Thanksgiving is almost here — celebrate with turkey, football and the new MAD!

POINT BLANK TP (WILDSTORM)
Collecting POINT BLANK #1-5, featuring Cole Cash, a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats! Mature.

ROBOTECH: FROM THE STARS TP (WILDSTORM) The WildStorm series is reprinted for the first time, in digest-format!

THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES SC (VERTIGO) A softcover version of the original hardcover graphic novel. Mature.
SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 1: YOU MEDDLING KIDS! TP Collecting stories from SCOOBY-DOO #1-5 in digest format.

SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 2: RUH ROH! TP
Collecting stories from SCOOBY-DOO #6-10 in digest format.
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 12 HC
The postwar Spirit begins with this volume collecting sections from January 6, 1946 to June 30, 1946.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 (3RD PRINT)
The first issue of this blockbuster hit is available again!
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #5
It’s Superman vs. the anti-terrorism weapons of Metropolis!

TOM STRONG #23 (ABC)
Tom Strong and Tesla head to the moon on a rescue mission at the request of Svetlana-X.

Y: THE LAST MAN #16 (VERTIGO)
Part 1 of the 2-part “Comedy & Tragedy,” featuring guest penciller Paul Chadwick (Concrete). Mature.


DC DIRECT

GREEN LANTERN: HAL JORDAN STATUE The Green Lantern Statue measures approximately 12” tall x 4 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” deep.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN WALL PLAQUE The Justice League Animated Superman Wall Plaque measures approximately 5” tall x 7 1/2” wide x 2” deep.


In-store Date

ACTION COMICS #810 $2.25 OCT030223 12/3/2003

ASTRO CITY/ARROWSMITH $2.95 OCT030273 12/3/2003

THE AUTHORITY #8 $2.95 OCT030275 12/3/2003

BAD GIRLS #5 $2.50 OCT030234 12/3/2003

BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #3 $2.95 OCT030214 12/3/2003

DETECTIVE COMICS #789 $2.75 OCT030204 12/3/2003

FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE #6 $2.50 OCT030242 12/3/2003

HAWKMAN #22 $2.50 OCT030246 12/3/2003

JSA: ALL-STARS #8 $2.50 OCT030251 12/3/2003

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #26 $2.25 OCT030252 12/3/2003

LOONEY TUNES #109 $2.25 OCT030270 12/3/2003

MAD MAGAZINE #437 $3.50 OCT030309 12/3/2003

MAD XL #25 $4.99 OCT030310 12/3/2003

PLASTIC MAN #1 $2.50 OCT030256 12/3/2003

THE SAGA OF SEVEN SUNS HC $24.95 OCT030281 1/14/2004

THUNDERCATS: ORIGINS HEROES AND VILLAINS #1 $3.50 OCT030288 12/3/2003

Y: THE LAST MAN #17 $2.95 OCT030308 12/3/2003


DC DIRECT

DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES — SUPERMAN THE

ANIMATED SERIES: GREEN LANTERN $89.95 OCT030311 4/21/2004

DC: ZATANNA MINI-BUST $45.00 OCT030312 4/7/2004

LOBO STATUE $195.00 OCT030314 4/28/2004

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: ACTION FIGURES MASTER CASE $60.00 OCT030323 4/14/2004

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: ACTION FIGURES INNER CASE $32.00 OCT030324 4/14/2004

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: BLACK-SUITED SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE $10.00 OCT030325 4/14/2004

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: ERADICATOR ACTION FIGURE $10.00 OCT030326 4/14/2004

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: STEEL ACTION FIGURE $10.00 OCT030327 4/14/2004

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: SUPERBOY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 OCT030328 4/14/2004

SUPERMAN VS. THE FLASH COLLECTOR’S PLATE (RES) $59.95
OCT030321 4/28/2004


SMALLVILLE, JUSTICE LEAGUE AND TEEN TITANS EPISODE SCHEDULES

DC has been supplied with the following episode schedule for Smallville on the WB and Justice League and Teen Titans on the Cartoon Network. All times are Eastern and Pacific:

10/28 (5:30 pm) "Maid Of Honor, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
10/29 (5:30 pm) "Hearts And Minds, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
10/29 (8:00 pm) "Perry" (Smallville - New)
10/30 (5:30 pm) "Hearts And Minds, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
11/1 (8:30 pm) "Final Exam" (Teen Titans on the WB)
11/1 (12:00 pm) "Sisters" (Teen Titans)
11/1 (12:30 pm) "Secret Origins, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
11/1 (9:00 pm) "Switched" (Teen Titans)
11/1 (10:00 pm) "A Better World, Pt. 1" (Justice League - New)
11/1 (10:30 pm) "A Better World, Pt. 2" (Justice League - New)
11/2 (1:00 am) "A Better World, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
11/2 (1:30 am) "A Better World, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
11/2 (7:00 pm) "Cool" (Smallville)
11/2 (10:00 pm) "Switched" (Teen Titans)
11/3 (5:30 pm) "A Better World, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
11/4 (5:30 pm) "A Better World, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
11/5 (5:30 pm) "Brave and the Bold, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
11/5 (8:00 pm) "Relic" (Smallville - New)
11/6 (5:30 pm) "Brave and the Bold, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
11/8 (8:30 pm) "Divide and Conquer" (Teen Titans on the WB)
11/8 (12:00 pm) "Switched" (Teen Titans)
11/8 (12:30 pm) "Secret Origins, Pt. 3" (Justice League)
11/8 (9:00 pm) "Forces of Nature" (Teen Titans)
11/8 (10:00 pm) "Eclipsed, Pt. 1" (Justice League - New)
11/8 (10:30 pm) "Eclipsed, Pt. 2" (Justice League - New)
11/9 (1:00 am) "Eclipsed, Pt. 1" (Justice League)
11/9 (1:30 am) "Eclipsed, Pt. 2" (Justice League)
11/9 (7:00 pm) "Hourglass" (Smallville)
11/9 (10:00 pm) "Forces of Nature" (Teen Titans)
11/10 (5:30 pm) "Fury, Pt. 1" (Justice League)


SHIPPING CHANGES

21 DOWN TP (WILDSTORM) AUG030250 10/29/03 10/22/03

DC: WONDER WOMAN MINI-BUST (DC DIRECT) APR030256 10/29/03 10/22/03

SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC SEP030277 10/29/03 11/12/03

SUPER FRIENDS! AQUAMAN MAQUETTE (DC DIRECT) APR030269 10/29/03 10/8/03

TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003 AUG030244 10/29/03 10/1/03

TERRA OBSCURA #5 (ABC) AUG030269 10/29/03 10/22/03

ARROWSMITH #4 (CLIFFHANGER) AUG030251 11/5/03 10/15/03

EMPIRE #4 AUG030213 11/5/03 10/29/03

JLA-Z #2 AUG030227 11/5/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED SUPERMAN WALL PLAQUE (DC DIRECT) MAY030255 11/5/03 11/19/03

THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 12 HC SEP030284 11/5/03 11/12/03

TOM STRONG #23 (ABC) AUG030270 11/5/03 10/8/03

ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC SEP030281 11/12/03 11/26/03

KINGDOM COME: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030289 11/12/03 9/10/03

KINGDOM COME: KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030290 11/12/03 9/10/03

KINGDOM COME: RED ROBIN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030291 11/12/03 9/10/03

KINGDOM COME: SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030292 11/12/03 9/10/03

KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 INNER CASE (DC DIRECT) MAR030293 11/12/03 9/10/03

KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 MASTER (DC DIRECT) MAR030294 11/12/03 9/10/03

JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE OVERSIZED SC SEP030261 11/12/03 11/19/03

MAD ABOUT THE COMIC STRIPS TP SEP030325 11/12/03 11/5/03

ROBOTECH: LOVE AND WAR #6 (WILDSTORM) SEP030302 11/12/03 11/5/03

SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE HC (VERTIGO) AUG030283 11/12/03 10/22/03

TEEN TITANS #1 4TH PRINTING JUN035320 11/12/03 11/5/03

BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY #3 JUN030171 11/19/03 8/27/03

GLOBAL FREQUENCY #11 (WILDSTORM) JUN030223 11/19/03 8/27/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION FIGURE INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT) APR030258 11/19/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION FIGURE MASTER CASE ASSORTMENT (DC DIRECT) APR030259 11/19/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE: AQUAMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) APR030260 11/19/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE FLASH ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) APR030261 11/19/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GREEN LANTERN — KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) APR030262 11/19/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) APR030263 11/19/03 10/15/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) APR030264 11/19/03 10/15/03

RED #3 (HOMAGE) JUL030230 11/19/03 9/24/03

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #47 SEP030209 11/26/03 11/19/03

PROMETHEA #28 (ABC) AUG030268 11/26/03 10/22/03

SLEEPER #11 (WILDSTORM) SEP030303 11/26/03 11/19/03

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN MINI-MAQUETTE (DC DIRECT) APR030266 12/3/03 10/29/03

TWO-STEP #2 (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030307 12/10/03 11/12/03

ARROWSMITH #5 (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030291 12/24/03 11/19/03

GLOBAL FREQUENCY #12 (WILDSTORM) JUL030228 12/24/03 9/24/03

SMAX #4 (ABC) SEP030311 12/24/03 11/19/03

ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #5 (HOMAGE) SEP030292 12/31/03 11/26/03

TWO-STEP #3 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030290 1/7/04 12/10/03

THE NEW T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1 APR030203 TBD 6/4/03

THE NEW T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2 MAY030197 TBD 7/9/03


ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK: RELEASE DATE — OCTOBER 29, 2003

21 DOWN TP (WILDSTORM) AUG030250

BATMAN/JOKER: SWITCH AUG030183

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST TP AUG030184

CAPER #1 AUG030204

CARTOON CARTOONS #23 AUG030245

CATWOMAN #24 AUG030185

CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 2 TP AUG030206

THE FLASH #203 AUG030215

GREEN LANTERN #170 AUG030218

JLA #89 AUG030226

THE LEGION #25 AUG030235

SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC SEP030277

TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003 AUG030244

TERRA OBSCURA #5 (ABC) AUG030269


DC DIRECT

DC: WONDER WOMAN MINI-BUST APR030256

SUPER FRIENDS! AQUAMAN MAQUETTE APR030269


PROMO ITEMS

PLASTIC MAN PROMO POSTER PROMM8183

VERTICAL PROMO POSTER PROMM8184



ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK: RELEASE DATE — NOVEMBER 5, 2003

ACTION COMICS #809 SEP030231

ARROWSMITH #4 (CLIFFHANGER) AUG030251

THE AUTHORITY #7 (WILDSTORM) SEP030293

BAD GIRLS #4 SEP030242

BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #2 SEP030219

BATMAN: THE ARROW, THE RING, AND THE BAT TP SEP030217

DETECTIVE COMICS #788 SEP030208

EMPIRE #4 AUG030213

EXTINCTION EVENT #5 (WILDSTORM) SEP030296

FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE #5 SEP030250

HARLEY QUINN #38 SEP030228

HAWKMAN #21 SEP030256

JLA-Z #2 AUG030227

JSA: ALL-STARS #7 SEP030268

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #25 SEP030270

THE JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS! TP SEP030269

LOONEY TUNES #108 SEP030285

MAD MAGAZINE #436 SEP030324

POINT BLANK TP (WILDSTORM) SEP030299

THE POSSESSED #4 Replacement Copies (CLIFFHANGER) AUG030259

ROBOTECH: FROM THE STARS TP (WILDSTORM) SEP030301

THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES SC (VERTIGO) SEP030317

SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 1: YOU MEDDLING KIDS! TP SEP030289

SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 2: RUH ROH! TP SEP030290

THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 12 HC SEP030284

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 (3RD PRINT) JUN035321

SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #5 SEP030236

TOM STRONG #23 (ABC) AUG030270

Y: THE LAST MAN #16 (VERTIGO) SEP030319


DC DIRECT

GREEN LANTERN: HAL JORDAN STATUE MAY030253

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN WALL PLAQUE MAY030255


ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS: RELEASE DATE — NOVEMBER 12, 2003

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #622 SEP030232

AQUAMAN #12 SEP030240

BATGIRL: YEAR ONE TP SEP030213

BATMAN: CHILD OF DREAMS SC SEP030218

BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #4 SEP030220

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #173 SEP030211

DANGER GIRL: VIVA LAS DANGER (CLIFFHANGER) SEP030294

THE DEMON: DRIVEN OUT #3 SEP030245

DR. FATE #4 SEP030246

ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC SEP030281

ELFQUEST: WOLFRIDER VOL. 2 TP SEP030282

FABLES #19 (VERTIGO) SEP030312

FALLEN ANGEL #5 SEP030248

GEN13 #15 (WILDSTORM) SEP030297

GOTHAM CENTRAL #13 SEP030227

GREEN ARROW #32 SEP030251

H-E-R-O #10 SEP030258

JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE OVERSIZED SC SEP030261

JSA #54 SEP030267

THE LEGION #26 SEP030272

MAD ABOUT THE COMIC STRIPS TP SEP030325

NIGHTWING #87 SEP030229

ROBOTECH: LOVE AND WAR #6 (WILDSTORM) SEP030302

SCOOBY-DOO #78 SEP030288

SGT ROCK BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE HC (VERTIGO) AUG030283

STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #17 (WILDSTORM) SEP030304

SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS III #11 SEP030237

TEEN TITANS #1 (4TH PRINTING) JUN035320

TEEN TITANS #5 SEP030278

THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE #2 (WILDSTORM) SEP030305


DC DIRECT

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MINI-MAQUETTE MAY030254

KINGDOM COME: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030289

KINGDOM COME: KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030290

KINGDOM COME: RED ROBIN ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030291

KINGDOM COME: SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE (DC DIRECT) MAR030292

KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 INNER CASE (DC DIRECT) MAR030293

KINGDOM COME ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 MASTER (DC DIRECT) MAR030294