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[Super Monkey]

SUPERMAN #700
On sale JUNE 23
56 pg, FC $4.99 US
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, JAMES ROBINSON & DAN JURGENS
Art by EDDY BARROWS, benard chang, DAN JURGENS & J.P. MAYER
Cover by GARY FRANK
1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant cover by Eduardo Risso
1:75 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant black and white cover by Eduardo Risso
DC Comics proudly presents the 700th issue of SUPERMAN, a 56-page extravaganza full of tales celebrating the Man of Steel’s past, present and future! First up is a story by the man who actually killed Superman, Dan Jurgens! Then, James Robinson brings his epic run on the title to a close with a touching story featuring art by Benard Chang that brings Superman back to Earth after his time on New Krypton. Finally, we preview the exciting new SUPERMAN ongoing creative team as J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows provide a story that sets the stage for an explosive, all-new direction for The Man of Steel! (Seriously! Wait till you read this!)
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BATMAN #700
On sale JUNE 9
56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by TONY DANIEL, ANDY KUBERT & FRANK QUITELY
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant cover by MIKE MIGNOLA
1:75 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant black and white cover by MIKE MIGNOLA
Grant Morrison returns to BATMAN with this oversized special! And he’s brought an all-star roster of artists along with him including Andy Kubert, Tony Daniel and Frank Quitely to celebrate this milestone 700th issue featuring stories spotlighting each of the Batmen from different eras – Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne. You won’t want to miss this blockbuster story that paves the way for the return of Bruce Wayne and sports mind-boggling covers by superstars David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY) and Mike Mignola (BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, Hellboy)!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

WONDER WOMAN #600
On sale JUNE 30
56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, GEOFF JOHNS, GAIL SIMONE & others
Art by GEORGE PÉREZ, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOE MADUREIRA & others
Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant cover by ADAM HUGHES
1:75 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant black and white cover by ADAM HUGHES
You’re invited to the gala celebration featuring WONDER WOMAN talent from the past and present to commemorate this landmark issue! Renumbered to reflect Wonder Woman’s starring role in 600 issues, this book features the industry’s top talent – including Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Gail Simone, Joe Madureira and more! Plus, readers won’t want to miss a chance to check out the exciting, all-new direction for the Wonder Woman universe as new ongoing writer J. Michael Straczynski (SUPERMAN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Amazing Spider-Man) provides a story of his own!
Retailers please note: This issue ships with three covers. Please see Previews Order Form for more information.

DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: THE BATMAN ANNUALS VOL. 2 HC
On sale AUGUST 25
336 pg, FC, $39.99 US
Writer/Artists: Various
Cover by DICK SPRANG
Batman’s 80-Page Giant Annuals issues #4-7 are collected in this volume including “The Secret Marriage of Batman and Batwoman,” “The Phantom of the Batcave,” “The First Batman,” plus appearances by Giant Batman, Rip Van Batman, Zebra Batman, Merman Batman and more.

SUPERMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW? TP
On sale JULY 28
128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art by CURT SWAN, DAVE GIBBONS, GEORGE PEREZ, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, MURPHY ANDERSON, RICK VEITCH & AL WILLIAMSON
Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
Legendary writer Alan Moore’s seminal Superman issues are collected in this title featuring beautiful art from Curt Swan (ACTION COMICS), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), and Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING)! Collects the two-part “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” from SUPERMAN #423 and ACTION COMICS #583 as Superman faces his greatest foes and his final battle! Also featuring the classic story “For the Man Who Has Everything” from ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11, in which Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman fight the evil warlord Mongul for the fate of The Man of Steel, and DC COMICS PRESENTS #85, in which Superman meets Swamp Thing.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SGT. ROCK VOL. 3 TP
On sale JULY 21
496 pg, B&W, $19.99 US
Written by ROBERT KANIGHER
Art and cover by JOE KUBERT
War is hell — and no one knows that better than Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. Collecting stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #149-163, 165-172 and 174-180.

SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI FACSIMILE EDITION HC
Advance-solicited
On sale November 10
Facsimile edition: 80 pg, 10” x 13.25”, FC, $39.99 US
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL & NEAL ADAMS
Art by NEAL ADAMS, DICK GIORDANO & TERRY AUSTIN
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
The legendary science fiction epic that brought together The Man of Steel and The Greatest is back in two spectacular hardcover editions!
In 1978, an alien race called the Scrubb demands that Earth’s greatest champion battle their world’s own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward — and to determine who is truly Earth’s greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada.
The facsimile edition hardcover reprints this hard–to–find title at its original size of approximately 10” wide by 13.25” high!

SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI DELUXE EDITION HC
Advance-solicited
On sale November 10
Deluxe edition: 96 pg, 7.0625” x 10.875”, FC, $19.99 US
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL & NEAL ADAMS
Art by NEAL ADAMS, DICK GIORDANO & TERRY AUSTIN
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
The legendary science fiction epic that brought together The Man of Steel and The Greatest is back in two spectacular hardcover editions!
In 1978, an alien race called the Scrubb demands that Earth’s greatest champion battle their world’s own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward — and to determine who is truly Earth’s greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada.
The deluxe edition hardcover is printed at 7.0625” x 10.875” and features a new cover by Neal Adams, previously unpublished artwork and more!

SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI STATUE
BASED ON THE ART OF NEAL ADAMS
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!”
It’s the Man of Steel versus the man known as “The Greatest of All Time” in this statue that features Superman taking on Muhammad Ali.
Based on the cover art of the original 1978 tabloid version of the book “All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali,” this classic scene of the two greats squaring off against one another is available in 3-D form for the first time.
The release of this statue coincides with the reprinting of the story in two hardcover editions. (See page 102 for more information on the books.) All three products are officially licensed by Muhammad Ali Enterprises.
This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a logo base, measures approximately 9.25” high x 9.625” wide x 6.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
* Minor assembly required.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 10, 2010 * Statue * $250

DC DYNAMICS: SUPERGIRL STATUE
DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
DC Direct’s exquisite new statue gallery series, featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes, continues!
Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC heroes into some of the most outstanding, upscale statues DC Direct has ever produced. Each statue features a base that captures the character’s interaction with the surrounding environment.
In this sixth statue in the series, Kara Zor-El celebrates her powers with carefree, youthful exuberance.
This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11” high x 5.75” wide x 7.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 3, 2010 * Statue * $195 US

COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BATGIRL STATUE
DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
Batgirl is the latest superhero to join one of the most successful DC Direct statue lines of all time – the COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE!
Specially designed by fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes, this statue depicts a fun-loving Barbara Gordon as she untangles her bat-line.
Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 8.875” high x 8.375” wide x 4” deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 10, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US

DC CHRONICLES: THE FLASH STATUE
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
The Fastest Man Alive kicks up a dust cloud as he slides into the DC Chronicles statue series!
This statue features The Flash of the Silver Age, Barry Allen, in his classic costume.
The DC Chronicles statue line has a consistent base, and the retro-style logo on the base further gives the piece a sense of the period from which it originated.
This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.75” high x 5” wide x 3.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 24, 2010
Statue * $99.99 US

DC CHRONICLES: GREEN LANTERN STATUE
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER
Heroic test pilot Hal Jordan displays a burst of energy from his Power Ring as he takes his place among the DC Chronicles statues.
Dressed in his original costume, this depiction of the Silver Age superhero captures the spirit of the early days of his career.
The DC Chronicles statue line has a consistent base, and the retro-style logo on the base further gives the piece a sense of the period from which it originated.
This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7.5” high x 5” wide x 3.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 24, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US

[Michel Weisnor]

Oh boy, Batman Annuals Vol 2 I'm all over more Silver Age Bats. I scored the first book online for $8, not rubbing it in just hoping for another low price.

Not too surprising, another Alan Moore reprint, how many time is DC going to reprint the same stories? Countdown to another Watchmen reprint three two one...

Superman vs Muhammed Ali is a must purchase. I just hope DC doesn't muck around with the art.

[A'dam'mkent]

Superman vs Muhammed Ali is a must purchase. I just hope DC doesn't muck around with the art.

Rumor is Neal Adams plans to re-ink it. I think they're also going to put Obama in it.

[Nightwing]

Eight dollars is a deal you're unlikely to match, but even at cover price, the Batman Annuals book isn't bad with that high page count. It collects 4 annuals where the first (at the same price) collected "only" 3. It also happened to be my favorite comic collection of 2009.

I sure hope Adams isn't allowed to touch the Ali book, beyond maybe doing a new cover (which could be bad enough, given some of his recent efforts), but even if the whole thing goes in the crapper, I've still got my original.

Of course now that I've said that, Neal will start going door-to-door with a Sharpie looking to "improve" everyone's original comics.

[Michel Weisnor]

Rumor is Neal Adams plans to re-ink it. I think they're also going to put Obama in it.

Yes we can.... but please don't

Eight dollars is a deal you're unlikely to match, but even at cover price, the Batman Annuals book isn't bad with that high page count. It collects 4 annuals where the first (at the same price) collected "only" 3. It also happened to be my favorite comic collection of 2009.

I sure hope Adams isn't allowed to touch the Ali book, beyond maybe doing a new cover (which could be bad enough, given some of his recent efforts), but even if the whole thing goes in the crapper, I've still got my original.

Of course now that I've said that, Neal will start going door-to-door with a Sharpie looking to "improve" everyone's original comics.

I won it on eBay. The seller auctioned at 0.99 and only a few bid. I saved the seller just in case she posts something cool. I've got my fingers crossed on volume 2.


It's not really Adams' fault as much as DC for allowing Adams to re-ink and re-colour thirty years old comics. I don't see it as an improvement; most readers don't see it that way either. I'll never understand it.

[Nightwing]

It's not really Adams' fault as much as DC for allowing Adams to re-ink and re-colour thirty years old comics. I don't see it as an improvement; most readers don't see it that way either. I'll never understand it.

Yes, you have to wonder how many Essentials, Masterworks and Omnibuses Marvel would be selling of, say, classic Fantastic Four if they'd allowed Jack Kirby to redraw it in the late 80s/early 90s with the "more evolved" style he had at that stage of his life.

As far as I'm concerned, it's like drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa: I don't care if you're Michelangelo, it's still wrong.

[Gernot]

SUPERMAN #700
On sale JUNE 23

BATMAN #700
On sale JUNE 9

Ummm.. How is it that Superman #700 is coming out AFTER Batman #700? Didn't Superman #1 come out over a YEAR before Batman #1?

I'm trying to wrap my brain around this puzzle, but can't figure it out!

And I didn't see too much older schtuff solicited with these two. Any reason we'd really be interested, if not too much of a fan of current incarnations of these heroes?

[Nightwing]

They've played all kinds of games with the numbers, what with reboots, weekly events and the like. Don't forget "Superman" missed a few issues during the post-Crisis/pre-reboot period when "Man of Steel" was on the stands, then when it returned it was changed to "Adventures of Superman" for several years (allowing the numbers to keep ticking up, albeit under a new name) so they could give Byrne a "Superman #1" of his own, then it reclaimed the original title a few years ago and continued the original numbering, counting the progress made while "AOS".

Like most things in the modern Superverse, it's confusing.

Back to Adams for a moment, it looks like he's jettisoned Frank Miller for his new Batman project in order to write it himself. I would greet this as great news except in the interview where he confirms it, it's hard to follow any sentence that comes out of his mouth. Still, no Miller + new Adams art probably means I'll pick up at least the first few issues.

Also, Adams apparently is taking credit for the success of the recent Batman films and anything else that's gone well for the character lately. So if nothing else, he's keeping the spirit of Bob Kane alive and well in the "swelled head" department.

[Super Monkey]

Ummm.. How is it that Superman #700 is coming out AFTER Batman #700? Didn't Superman #1 come out over a YEAR before Batman #1?

I'm trying to wrap my brain around this puzzle, but can't figure it out!

And I didn't see too much older schtuff solicited with these two. Any reason we'd really be interested, if not too much of a fan of current incarnations of these heroes?

no reason other than it has been 700 issues already. I do not plan on buying them. You can do what you want

[Nightwing]

To paraphrase Philip Frye on the subject of Star Trek: "Superman comics...you know...guy in a red cape...flies...700 issues, about 150 of them good?"

[Gernot]

Ha! Don't worry, Nightwing and Super Monkey!

I'm gonna kick back with some Chronicles and Showcase volumes and ENJOY our heroes!