DC COMICS OFFERS SPECIAL RETAILER ORDERING INCENTIVE ON IDENTITY CRISIS #1
Wizard called it "the next great DC epic… a redefining of the DCU from top to bottom." This June, retailers and readers will start to uncover the deadliest secrets when IDENTITY CRISIS #1 arrives in stores.
DC Comics offers a special retailer ordering incentive on this can't-miss issue. Retailers who place initial orders IDENTITY CRISIS #1 in quantities equal to or greater than their initial orders on BATMAN #618 (JUN030139) will be able to make returns of up to 50% of their initial orders.
"Between Brad Meltzer's powerful story, fantastic artwork by Rags Morales and Michael Bair, and evocative covers by Michael Turner, we have every confidence that IDENTITY CRISIS will be a major hit," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales & Marketing. "We're pleased to help retailers put more copies of this knock-out first issue on their shelves."
Please note that this offer is available only on initial orders. DC Comics will announce further details at a later date.
IDENTITY CRISIS #1 (APR040316) is solicited in the April issue of Previews (Volume XIV #4). This 40-page issue is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 9 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. For more information, please see the April Previews Retailer Order Form.
DC OFFERS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON SLEEPER TRADES WITH SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1
Holden Carver returns to the WildStorm Universe's seamy underworld this June in SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1 (APR040357), written by Ed Brubaker with art and covers by Sean Phillips.
To coincide with the start of this gripping new series, DC Comics offers a special ordering incentive on the SLEEPER VOLUME ONE: OUT IN THE COLD TP (STAR20357) and the new SLEEPER VOLUME TWO: ALL FALSE MOVES TP (APR040358), also solicited for June in-store.
Retailers who place an initial order for SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1 (APR040357) in quantities of 100% or more of their initial orders on COUP D'ÉTAT: SLEEPER #1 (DEC030299) will be eligible to the SLEEPER VOLUME ONE: OUT IN THE COLD TP (STAR20357) and the SLEEPER VOLUME TWO: ALL FALSE MOVES TP (APR040358) at 70% off their cover prices.
"The critical acclaim for SLEEPER has been very strong, and we're confident that as word of mouth continues to build for the new series, reader demand for the trades will grow as well," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP — Sales & Marketing.
Please note that orders for the two TPs must be placed on the April Previews Retailer Order Form with initial orders for SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1.
SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1 (APR040357) and the SLEEPER VOLUME TWO: ALL FALSE MOVES TP (APR040358) are solicited in the April issue of Previews (Volume XIV #4). SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1 is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 30 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. The SLEEPER VOLUME TWO: ALL FALSE MOVES TP is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 23 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. For more information, please see the April Previews Retailer Order Form.
DC GIVES RETAILERS MORE AMMO WITH A FREE OVERSHIP OF
100 BULLETS #50
Fresh off the streets of Gotham City and their acclaimed run on BATMAN, the Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello, artist Eduardo Risso and cover artist Dave Johnson return to the scene of their earlier crimes with 100 BULLETS #50 (APR040367).
This special 40-page issue, which is set to reach stores in June, marks the explosive halfway point of the series. To mark the occasion, DC Comics is offering qualifying retailers a free 50% overship of the issue.
To qualify for this overship, retailers must place initial orders on issue #50 equal to or greater than their initial orders on issue #49 (JAN040288).
100 BULLETS #50 is solicited in the April issue of Previews (Volume XIV #4). It is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 9 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. For more information, please see the April Previews Retailer Order Form.
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 titles have been reprinted and are available for order:
BATMAN: NO MAN’S LAND VOL. 1 TP (JAN045251) (4th printing now priced $17.95/27.95 Can)
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD DAWN TP (STAR17621)
PREACHER: ALL HELL’S A-COMING TP (STAR11204)
SOLD OUT!
Please note that the following items are now sold out at DC:
DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE (STAR13564)
JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE POSTER BY ALEX ROSS (STAR19423)
THE SANDMAN: MORPHEUS ACTION FIGURE (STAR10450)
SUPER FRIENDS!: SUPERMAN & LEX LUTHOR DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET (STAR181867)
VOODOO STATUE (STAR10463)
ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK
The following titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on Wednesday, March 31. Make sure your store will have enough.
ARROWSMITH #6 (CLIFFHANGER)
The miniseries mixing World War I weaponry with ancient magic concludes!
AVENGERS /JLA #4
The finale of the biggest crossover in comics history!
BATMAN #625
The creative team of 100 BULLETS brings “Broken City” to an explosive conclusion!
BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS
A Prestige Format Special by Ann Nocenti with painted art by John Van Fleet!
CARTOON CARTOONS #28
Courage the Cowardly Dog finds aliens in his master’s bloodstream!
CATWOMAN #29
When Selina meets a foe she can't bring down herself, where will she turn for help?
THE FLASH #208
Kid Flash and Jay Garrick speed back into the life of The Flash!
GREEN LANTERN #175
With Kyle at the brink of death, it looks like the universe may be doomed!
A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 TP
Collecting the first two volumes of Marc Hempel's classic series in a manga-sized book! Mature.
HELLBLAZER #194 (VERTIGO)
Constantine's war with the Beast is done, but the repercussions go rolling on. Mature.
JLA #95
Part two of the John Byrne/Chris Claremont/Jerry Ordway saga the “10th Circle”!
THE LEGION #31
Fan-favorite artist Keith Giffen returns as we catch up with the various Legionnaires!
THE LIGHT BRIGADE #2
The thrilling miniseries mixing warfare with the supernatural continues! Mature.
THE MAXX BOOK 2 TP (CLIFFHANGER)
Collecting issues #7-13 of the critically-acclaimed series! Mature.
MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #3 (VERTIGO) Adam and Julia Kadmon attend a tense summit with the Monster Council of Elders! Mature.
PLANETARY #19 (WILDSTORM)
An immense object drifts into our solar system, driving an unseen member of the Four out of hiding.
REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #8
The final issue of the series delves into “The Book of Scorpio!”
SUPERMAN #203
The startling conclusion to “Godfall,” plus a sketchbook section by Jim Lee!
TEEN TITANS: A KID’S GAME TP
A new collection featuring the sold-out TEEN TITANS #1-7!
DC DIRECT
DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES GREEN LANTERN BOX SET
The DC Comics Pocket Super Heroes Green Lantern Box Set six figures and a Power Battery accessory.
KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA
A hand-painted, gold electro-plated, 1:32 scale prop replica measuring approximately 10”.
SHIPPING CHANGES
SMAX #5 (ABC) NOV030270 3/24/04 1/21/04
VAMPS TP — NEW PRINTING (VERTIGO) 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
KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA (DC DIRECT) AUG030293 3/31/04 2/11/04
BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #8 JAN040212 4/7/04 3/10/04
BATMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC FEB040230 4/7/04 4/14/04
LOBO UNBOUND #6 JAN040252 4/7/04 3/17/04
TWO-STEP #3 (CLIFFHANGER) OCT030290 4/28/04 12/10/03
TOM STRONG #26 (ABC) FEB040297 5/5/04 4/14/04
GLOBAL FREQUENCY #12 (WILDSTORM) JUL030228 5/26/04 9/24/03
BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #9 FEB040227 6/2/04 4/14/04
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 24, 2004
THE AUTHORITY: HARSH REALITIES TP (WILDSTORM) JAN040275
BATGIRL #50 JAN040207
BIRDS OF PREY #65 JAN040217
CAPER #6 JAN040231
GREEN ARROW: STRAIGHT SHOOTER TP JAN040239
HAWKMAN #26 JAN040242
HUMAN TARGET #8 (VERTIGO) JAN040293
JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES TP JAN040247
KINETIC #1 (DC FOCUS) JAN040249
THE LOSERS #10 (VERTIGO) JAN040294
OUTSIDERS #10 JAN040254
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #48 JAN040270
SMAX #5 (ABC) NOV030270
TEEN TITANS GO! #5 JAN040262
VAMPS TP — NEW PRINTING (VERTIGO) FEB040316
WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #19 (WILDSTORM) JAN040287
DC DIRECT
DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: HARLEY QUINN SEP030329
ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK:
RELEASE DATE — MARCH 31, 2004
ARROWSMITH #6 (CLIFFHANGER) NOV030258
AVENGERS/JLA #4 OCT030233
BATMAN #625 JAN040204
BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS JAN040215
CARTOON CARTOONS #28 JAN040266
CATWOMAN #29 JAN040218
THE FLASH #208 JAN040236
GREEN LANTERN #175 JAN040240
A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 1 TP JAN040264
HELLBLAZER #194 (VERTIGO) JAN040290
JLA #95 JAN040246
THE LEGION #31 JAN040250
THE LIGHT BRIGADE #2 JAN040251
THE MAXX BOOK 2 TP (CLIFFHANGER) JAN040278
MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #3 (VERTIGO) JAN040298
PLANETARY #19 (WILDSTORM) JAN040281
REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #8 JAN040257
SUPERMAN #203 JAN040224
TEEN TITANS: A KID'S GAME TP JAN040261
DC DIRECT
DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES GREEN LANTERN BOX SET SEP030330
KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA
(DC DIRECT) AUG030293
ARRIVING IN STORES IN TWO WEEKS:
RELEASE DATE — APRIL 7, 2004
THE AUTHORITY #11 (WILDSTORM) FEB040292
BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #7 FEB040226
BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #8 JAN040212
DETECTIVE COMICS #793 FEB040218
ENGINEHEAD #1 FEB040254
HARD TIME #3 (DC FOCUS) FEB040260
HUMAN TARGET: STRIKE ZONES TP (VERTIGO) FEB040309
JLA: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TP FEB040270
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #30 FEB040272
LOBO UNBOUND #6 JAN040252
LOONEY TUNES #113 FEB040288
MAD MAGAZINE #441 FEB040318
THE MONOLITH #3 FEB040276
MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #4 (VERTIGO) FEB040313
PLASTIC MAN #5 FEB040278
RED/TOKYO STORM WARNING TP (CLIFFHANGER) FEB040293
ROBOTECH: INVASION #4 (WILDSTORM) FEB040295
THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY — WITCH FOR HIRE #3 (VERTIGO) FEB040314
SMALLVILLE TP FEB040249
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8 (2ND PRINT) JAN045280
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #9 FEB040245
SWAMP THING #2 (VERTIGO) FEB040315
Y: THE LAST MAN #21 (VERTIGO) FEB040317
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DC: ZATANNA MINI-BUST OCT030312
