THE FLASH #207 SELLS OUT AT DC COMICS
Just two days after racing into stores on February 25, THE FLASH #207 has sold out at DC Comics. This issue features the first chapter of "Flashback" by writer Geoff Johns (JSA, HAWKMAN) and the new art team of Howard Porter (JLA) & Livesay (Namor) and cover artist Michael Turner (Fathom).
"Geoff and I are having a blast on FLASH, and hearing that sales on #207 were so strong has energized us even more," says Porter. "I can't wait for people to see what we have in store for them — it just gets bigger and better! I'm so jazzed to be a part of some of the Flash's best adventures. Now if I could only stop running around the house in my red and yellow underwear my wife would be much happier."
"That's what we get for welcoming aboard such a wonderful talent like Howard Porter and the cover artist skills of Michael Turner," says Johns. "Joey Cavalieri and I have been working incredibly hard on this book, and I couldn't be happier with the results."
"Reader enthusiasm for THE FLASH was already high, and the new art team's work has propelled that enthusiasm even further," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales & Marketing. "Now's the time for retailers to increase their orders on upcoming issues."
Please note that DC Comics has no plans to go back to press at this time. Copies of this issue may still be available at retail.
Upcoming issues of THE FLASH are available as follows:
• THE FLASH #208 (JAN040236) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to be in stores on March 31.
• THE FLASH #209 (FEB040256) is solicited in the February issue of Previews (Volume XIV #2) and is scheduled to be in stores on April 28.
• THE FLASH #210 (MAR040307) is solicited in the March issue of Previews (Volume XIV #2) and is scheduled to be in stores on May 26.
IDENTITY CRISIS, ROBIN, JIM LEE'S SUPERMAN AND MORE FEATURED IN WIZARD #150
A Jim Lee SUPERMAN cover leads readers into Wizard #150, a special anniversary issue that features extensive DC coverage. Among the many DC projects included in this issue are IDENTITY CRISIS, with a 5-page comics preview and interview with writer Brad Meltzer, and ROBIN, with a 7-page comics preview and interview with writer Bill Willingham. Jim Lee talks about SUPERMAN in the article "Behind Jim Lee's SUPERMAN," which includes art by Lee and Scott Williams.
This issue's "Buzz Bin" includes an item on HAWKMAN #28. The JSA/HAWKMAN "Black Reign" story is included in "Heat Index," along with DC: THE NEW FRONTIER. Swamp Thing is the new "Character to Watch." Grant Morrison talks about SEAGUY, WE3 and VIMANARAMA in "Morrison Succumbs to VERTIGO."
The games section of "Mega" looks at Acclaim's 100 Bullets game. "Stuff" includes the Bandai Teen Titans Action Figures.
HUMAN TARGET is the "Book of the Month," along with "Picks" including SUPERMAN/BATMAN, AQUAMAN, COUP D'ÉTAT, BIRDS OF PREY, H-E-R-O, JLA, PLANETARY, ROBIN, the SUPERMAN books and TEEN TITANS. GREEN ARROW #36 is the "Cover of the Month." "Rated MR" looks at FABLES, THE LOSERS, 100 BULLETS, SWAMP THING and Y: THE LAST MAN. THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE, GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER, MIGHTY LOVE, PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS, RELOAD/MEK, TEEN TITANS: A KID'S GAME, and Y: THE LAST MAN — ONE SMALL STEP are all in "Bookshelf." JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES is in "Spotlight On…"
"Indie Buzz" includes an item on the DC/Humanoids deal. "In the Green" looks at various members of the Green Lantern Corps. "Hot 10 Comics" includes TEEN TITANS #1 (at #3), SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 Variant Edition (at #4) and SUPERMAN/BATMAN Secret Files #1 at #5. SWAMP THING Volume 3 #1 is featured in "Treasure Hunt."
The writers in this month's "Top 10 Creators" include Neil Gaiman (at #2), Geoff Johns (#4), Jeph Loeb (#5), Grant Morrison (#7), Chris Claremont (#8), Mark Waid (#9) and Judd Winick (#10). The artists' side includes Michael Turner (at #1) and John Byrne (#7).
"Best Bets" features SUPERMAN #203, and "More Best Bets" looks at SWAMP THING #1. "Boost This Book" spotlights H-E-R-O. Warren Ellis is featured in "Essential Stories," which looks at THE AUTHORITY, GLOBAL FREQUENCY, PLANETARY, RED and TRANSMETROPOLITAN. Geoff discusses STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. in "Before They Were Stars." Gail Simone talks about JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #100, SHAZAM #12, SWAMP THING #8, and KINGDOM COME #1 in "Creator Picks."
HANK KANALZ JOINS DC COMICS AS VP — GENERAL MANAGER, WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS
Hank Kanalz, formerly of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, has joined DC Comics as VP — General Manager, WildStorm Productions.
"I am thrilled to be part of such a creative and innovative company as WildStorm, especially since they are producing some of the most exciting comics in the market today. It's an incredible opportunity to work with some of the best creators in the business," says Kanalz. "I've enjoyed working with DC Comics these last few years through the theme park business, and I look forward to this new and thrilling ride with WildStorm. The things I've already seen in the pipeline will simply amaze readers… COUP D'ÉTAT is just the beginning!"
Kanalz was most recently Director of Worldwide Theme Parks for Warner Bros. Consumer Products, where he oversaw the company's relationship with theme park licensees such as Six Flags and Universal Studios, as well as other destination entertainment businesses. He has been a key liaison between DC Comics and Warner Bros. Consumer Products for several years.
"Hank brings a unique and diverse portfolio of experience to the company," says John Nee, DC's VP — Business Development. "We are very pleased to have him join the WildStorm team and look forward to his contribution there."
Prior to joining Warner Bros., Kanalz was a line editor at Malibu Comics for the Ultraverse imprint. Kanalz also wrote comics including THE FLASH and various Image Comics titles.
At WildStorm, Hank oversees day-to-day operations including editorial, production, coloring and administration. In addition to his business responsibilities he also will edit some titles.
DC COMICS HOSTS THE WICKED WINTER SWEEPSTAKES 2004
Coinciding with DC Comics & MAD Magazine's sponsorship of the Philips U.S. Open Snowboarding Festival in March, fans across the country will be able to enter the Wicked Winter Sweepstakes 2004, hosted by DC Comics and MAD Magazine. Guaranteeing to thrill readers everywhere, comic book fans will be able to enter for a chance to win four grand prizes from the following categories: home entertainment, action sports, PC gaming and trading cards.
The Wicked Winter Sweepstakes has four sponsors who are presenting the prize list: Philips U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships (who are presenting a Snowboard, Snowdeck, and R.E.D. Helmet courtesy of Burton); Warner Home Video (a DC Comics' super-hero DVD prize package); NCSoft City of Heroes (and Alienware providing an Area-51m Mobile Gaming System); and Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game by Wizards of the Coast (A Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game Starter Kit plus a snowboard featuring Magic artwork.)
David McKillips, Vice President of Advertising for DC Comics and MAD Magazine said, “Mirroring the format of our successful summertime promotions, we're giving our readers an opportunity to win some of the most exciting winter-themed prize packages, and strengthening our brand among active teens with our presence at the Philips U.S. Open Snowboarding Champs. At the same time, we're providing another creative vehicle for our advertisers to extend their marketing message above and beyond a simple ad page.”
The Wicked Winter Sweepstakes 2004 will be supported by print advertising in DC Comics teen-targeted comics books and MAD Magazine throughout the winter, a mini-site at www.dccomics.com/wws, and posters at the top 250 comics book retailers. Entry period for The Wicked Winter Sweepstakes runs through March 31, 2004.
BACK TO PRESS!
As part of DC's commitment to retailers and readers alike, selected items go back to press when quantities become low. The following title has been reprinted and is available for order:
THE SANDMAN: A GAME OF YOU HC (JAN045084) (3rd printing now priced $39.95/61.95 Can)
SOLD OUT!
Please note that the following item is now sold out at DC:
JLA: AGE OF WONDER #1 (STAR18270)
ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK
The following titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on Wednesday, March 10. Make sure your store will have enough.
100 BULLETS #49 (VERTIGO)
Jack the Junkie is caught between an angry tiger and a trio of even angrier mobsters. Mature.
ACTION COMICS #813
Part 4 of “Godfall,” by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly and Talent Caldwell, plus a back-up by Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos.
BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP
Includes Batman’s origin and the debuts of Robin, the Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #177 Part 1 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a tale set in modern continuity by Devin Grayson and Jean-Jacques Dzialowski!
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON TP Includes stories from CARTOON CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING.
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 2: THE GANG’S ALL HERE TP Includes stories from CARTOON CARTOONS, CARTOON NETWORK STARRING… and DEXTER’S LABORATORY.
COUP D'ÉTAT AFTERWORD (WILDSTORM) A primer for the Wildstorm Universe including 6-page previews of WETWORKS and SLEEPER SEASON TWO. Mature.
DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Collecting DOOM PATROL #90-97.
FABLES #23 (VERTIGO)
Boy Blue nurses a broken heart while Prince Charming recruits more Fables for his mayoral campaign. Mature.
FALLEN ANGEL #9
Black Mariah leads the Angel into a booby trap! Mature.
GOTHAM CENTRAL #17
The detectives must solve the murder of a businesswoman.
GREEN ARROW #36
Can Ollie and Connor stop the Riddler from blowing up the city?
HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN TP (VERTIGO) Collecting HELLBLAZER #129-133 written by Garth Ennis with art by John Higgins. Mature.
H-E-R-O #14
The unbelievable conclusion to the 3-part “Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!”
JLA #94
John Byrne, Chris Claremont and Jerry Ordway bring you “The 10th Circle!”
JSA #59
Degaton returns, interrupting the team's recovery from the events of the last few months.
NIGHTWING #91
Blockbuster sends Shrike after Nightwing!
PROMETHEA #29 (ABC)
The Painted Doll is back, and this time it's multi-personal!
RELOAD/MEK TP (HOMAGE)
Collecting both 3-issue miniseries written by Warren Ellis!
STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #20 (WILDSTORM) In the wake of COUP D’ÉTAT, the U.N. pulls StormWatch’s funding! Mature.
DC DIRECT
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: HAWKGIRL WALL PLAQUE A hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain wall relief measuring 5 1/2” tall x 5 1/4” wide x 2 1/2” deep.
SHIPPING CHANGES
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7 DEC030254 3/3/04 2/18/04
BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP JAN040213 3/10/04 3/3/04
DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC JAN040232 3/10/04 3/31/04
MAD MAGAZINE #440 JAN040306 3/10/04 3/3/04
PROMETHEA #29 (ABC) NOV030269 3/10/04 1/28/04
MAD COLOR SPECIAL #9 JAN040307 3/17/04 3/10/04
MAD MAGAZINE #440 JAN040306 3/17/04 3/3/04
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 JAN040225 3/17/04 3/24/04
SMAX #5 (ABC) NOV030270 3/24/04 1/21/04
VAMPS TP — NEW PRINTING FEB040316 3/24/04 3/17/04
ARROWSMITH #6 (CLIFFHANGER) NOV030258 3/31/04 1/21/04
AVENGERS/JLA #4 OCT030233 3/31/04 12/31/03
BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #8 JAN040212 3/31/04 3/10/04
LOBO UNBOUND #6 JAN040252 3/31/04 3/17/04
BATMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC FEB040230 4/7/04 4/14/04
TWO-STEP #3 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030290 4/7/04 12/10/03
GLOBAL FREQUENCY #12 (WILDSTORM) JUL030228 5/26/04 9/24/03
KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA AUG030293 TBD 2/11/04
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 THIS WEEK:
RELEASE DATE — MARCH 3, 2004
ACTION COMICS #812 (2nd PRINT) DEC035285
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625 (2nd PRINT) DEC035286
THE AUTHORITY #10 (WILDSTORM) JAN040274
BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #6 JAN040211
DETECTIVE COMICS #792 JAN040203
FORMERLY KNOW AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE TP JAN040237
HARD TIME #2 (DC FOCUS) JAN040241
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #29 JAN040248
LOONEY TUNES #112 JAN040269
THE MONOLITH #2 JAN040253
MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #3 (VERTIGO) JAN040299
PLASTIC MAN #4 JAN040255
ROBOTECH: INVASION #3 (WILDSTORM) JAN040286
THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE #2 (VERTIGO) JAN040302
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7 DEC030254
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #8 JAN040226
SWAMP THING #1 (VERTIGO) JAN040301
Y: THE LAST MAN #20 (VERTIGO) JAN040304
DC DIRECT
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: THE FLASH MINI-MAQUETTE SEP030331
PROMO ITEMS
BATMAN #626 PROMO POSTER PROMM8203
IT’S A BIRD… PROMO POSTER (VERTIGO) PROMM8202
ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK:
RELEASE DATE — MARCH 10, 2004
100 BULLETS #49 (VERTIGO) JAN040288
ACTION COMICS #813 JAN040222
BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP JAN040213
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #177 JAN040205
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON TP JAN040267
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 2: THE GANG'S ALL HERE! TP JAN040268
COUP D'ÉTAT AFTERWORD (WILDSTORM) JAN040276
DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC JAN040232
FABLES #23 (VERTIGO) JAN040289
FALLEN ANGEL #9 JAN040235
GOTHAM CENTRAL #17 JAN040219
GREEN ARROW #36 JAN040238
HELLBLAZER: SON OF MAN TP (VERTIGO) JAN040291
H-E-R-O #14 JAN040243
JLA #94 JAN040245
JSA #59 JAN040244
NIGHTWING #91 JAN040220
PROMETHEA #29 (ABC) NOV030269
RELOAD/MEK TP (HOMAGE) JAN040284
STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #20 (WILDSTORM) JAN040285
DC DIRECT
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: HAWKGIRL WALL PLAQUE SEP030332
ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS:
RELEASE DATE — MARCH 17, 2004
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #626 JAN040223
AQUAMAN #16 JAN040230
BATMAN ADVENTURES #12 JAN040209
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #51 JAN040206
DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #3 JAN040233
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2 TP JAN040265
KAMIKAZE #6 (CLIFFHANGER) JAN040277
LUCIFER #48 (VERTIGO) JAN040296
MAD MAGAZINE #440 JAN040306
MAD COLOR SPECIAL #9 JAN040307
MIGHTY LOVE HC DEC030282
PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS TP (WILDSTORM) JAN040280
ROBIN #124 JAN040221
ROSE & THORN #4 JAN040258
SCOOBY-DOO #82 JAN040273
SMALLVILLE #7 JAN040228
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 JAN040225
SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #3 JAN040227
TEEN TITANS #9 JAN040260
WONDER WOMAN #202 JAN040263
Y: THE LAST MAN — ONE SMALL STEP TP (VERTIGO) JAN040305
DC DIRECT
VERTIGO: LUCIFER MINI-BUST SEP030335
PROMO ITEMS
HORIZON #14 NOV035089
