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DC Direct January 2010 solicitations

Here's a look at DC Direct items included in DC Comics' January 2010 solicitations.


Justice League Trophy Room: Batman Modern Utility Belt Replica

The latest addition to the JLA TROPHY ROOM is one of the most recognizable and important parts of Batman's costume - his modern utility belt!

This prop replica of Batman's belt is made of faux-leather, includes eight pouches with real, working high-gloss gold snaps with Batman logo emblems and a real, working gold-plated metal buckle with a Batman logo emblem.

In addition to a Certificate of Authenticity, a metal display shelf on which the belt can be mounted is included, along with mounting hardware.



Detective Comics Box Set

Five of Gotham City's most colorful figures are collected in this special action figure box set, in both 3D and comics forms!

A 64-page original collection of classic stories featuring Batman, Robin, Batgirl, The Riddler and Bat-Mite is packaged along with an action figure of each character. The stories included in the special DETECTIVE COMICS CLASSICS book are "The Riddler's Prison-Puzzle Problem!" from DETECTIVE COMICS #377, "Tall, Dark, Handsome - and Missing!" from DETECTIVE COMICS #384, "Hunt for the Helpless Hostage!" from DETECTIVE COMICS #385, "The Invader from Hell!" from BATMAN FAMILY #1, and "Bat-Mite" from WHO'S WHO: THE DEFINITE DIRECTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #2.


Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Harley Quinn Statue

DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES o SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS
The Joker's love, Harley Quinn, is the latest statue to join the insanely popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this statue. Harley is posed wearing her trademark harlequin outfit and is holding an oversized mallet. And she is the perfect companion to the next statue in the series, Poison Ivy!


Women of the DC Universe 3: Raven Bust

New Teen Titans member Raven is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series! Raven appears as her mysterious, hooded self in this rendition from illustrator Amanda Conner.

The Raven Bust has a base identical to that of fellow Teen Titan Wonder Girl from Series 2 of the WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust line.


History of the DC Universe Series 4

All based on art from George Pérez's seminal HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE comic book, the figures included here are Silver Age Martian Manhunter; Captain Atom in his original blue and red costume; Kobra in his original costume; and Superman as Nightwing, from Superman's time in the Bottle City of Kandor, when he took on the alias of Nightwing.



Green Lantern Honor Guard Ring Prop Replica

Don't miss out on this exciting new metal ring prop replica, inspired by the contemporary design of the rings worn by the exclusive Honor Guard of the Green Lantern Corps!

Cast in silver metal with a green enamel inlay, the ring also features decorative ridges around the band. The ring comes packaged in a two-part box foil-stamped with the Green Lantern logo and with protective foam inside.

Upcoming DC Direct items

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Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Catwoman Statue

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JLA Identity Crisis Classics - Series 01 - Set of 4

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Justice League Trophy Room: Green Lantern Corps Rings

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Ame-Comi Batgirl Version 2 - 9" PVC Figure

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Ame-Comi Catwoman Version 2 - 9" PVC Figure

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Batman Family - Build-A-Scene Part 1 - Catwoman & Robin


Best DC Direct action figures

We slagged their worst, now here's a look at some of the best action figures DC Direct has produced to date.

As mentioned in the "worst" post, the New Frontier series includes a pretty ugly Superman and a downright hideous Wonder Woman. Somehow, Darwyn Cooke's cool comics depictions just translate well into plastic. But that's not the case for the entire series. Check out this nice Batman and Doctor Fate. I like that there are wrinkles in the costuming--it's not that typical "painted-on" look. The anatomy is groovy and cartoony, yet not outrageous. I also like Batman's "eyebrows." And Doctor Fate has one of the niftiest costume designs in the history of comics. I love that helmet.





The Wonder Woman series 1, um, Wonder Woman is another nice recent figure. Based on Terry Dodson's art, which tends to be a tad, well, "over the top" in the anatomy department, the result is actually pretty attractive and normal looking. Yeah. Not many real-life women look like this. But it's not grotesquely exaggerated. And the face is nice.



The entire New Gods series looks great, in my opinion. They really capture that Jack Kirby look right down to the square knee caps and flat-ended fingers.





Most of the First Appearance series is very loyal to the comic book depictions, too. The Batman, for example, looks like he did on the cover of Detective Comics #27. I like the cloth cape.



The Shazam series is also pretty nice, although a bit generic. I would've loved to see Captain Marvel and Family depicted mid-40s style as drawn by C.C. Beck and co.
These figures look nice, but not cartoony enough. (Well, I guess at least Hoppy Bunny looks pretty cartoony).





Probably on account of the comics I love most (I'm a Silver- and Bronze-Age guy when it comes to superheroes), I think the Silver Age Batman and Superman series are the best work DC Direct has done to date. This Batman and Robin look like they stepped off a Carmine Infantino-drawn cover. And I prefer the Silver Age Superman to the newer Showcase presents version, which is supposed to be based on Curt Swan. To me, this one looks more like Swan's take on the character. And I think this Jimmy Olsen looks just great--I love the camera.







I'm looking forward to seeing what DC Direct does next, particularly now that the new Showcase Presents series is underway. I'm looking forward to a Kubert Sgt. Rock, a Kirby Challengers of the Unknown, a Nick Cardy Teen Titans, etc.

DC Direct June 2008 solicitations


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BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE
DESIGNED BY JIM APARO
SCULPTED BY MIKE LOCASIO

The popular BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues!
This rendering of the Caped Crusader is based on the cover image from DETECTIVE COMICS #443, drawn by longtime Batman artist Jim Aparo. Painted in monochromatic tones, this statue is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's line of BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE statues.

The statue measures approximately 6.5" tall x 8" wide x 5" deep. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box.

Advance-solicited; on sale November 19, 2008 * Statue * $75 US

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VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET
20th Anniversary Edition

Art: Dave McKean
Text: Rachel Pollack
Introduction: Neil Gaiman

What does YOUR future hold? Find out with the re-release of one of the most-requested and sought-after VERTIGO products of all time: The VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET, in a special gold foil-stamped Sandman 20th Anniversary Edition!

With evocative card images and illustrations by award-winning artist Dave McKean, the 78 tarot cards in the set are designed to be utilized by any practitioner of tarot. The Major Arcana of the set features an array of Vertigo characters, including:

The Fool o John Constantine
The Magician o Tim Hunter
The High Priestess o Titania, Queen of Faerie
The Hierophan o Morpheus
The Wheel of Fortune oDestiny of the Endless
Death o Death of the Endless
The Devil o Lucifer
The World o Swamp Thing

This new anniversary edition features:

Seventy-eight cards with art by Dave McKean, a softcover 128-page book (with a four-color cover by McKean, black and white interior text by tarot expert Rachel Pollack, and an introduction by New York Times best-selling SANDMAN author Neil Gaiman), plus a black velvet-like drawstring bag to hold the tarot cards. The book cover, box front, spines and velvet-quality bag are gold foil-stamped with a special Sandman 20th Anniversary logo.

The set is manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 5, 2008 * Tarot Deck Set * $39.99

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WONDER WOMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE
Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz

Standing atop battle-damaged Grecian ruins, this stunning 18" Wonder Woman mixed-media statue shows the Amazon Princess in all her fury. This 1:4 scale museum quality figure is composed of resin, metal, and an expertly crafted fabric outfit, including briefs with a star pattern, a faux-leather bodice, and a flowing cape. She is armed for battle with a shield, sword, eagle-shaped axe, and a lasso. The full piece measures approximately 16.5" high x 11" wide x 14" deep.

This exclusive, limited edition statue includes a 4/color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4/color box.

Advance-solicited;
in stores November 5, 2008 * Statue * $295.00 US

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BATMAN: GOTHAM UNDERGROUND POSTER
Art by J. Calafiore
From the covers of the entire GOTHAM UNDERGROUND miniseries

Advance-solicited;
on sale November 26, 2008
o Poster * $7.99 US

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WONDER WOMAN #13 POSTER
Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
From the cover of WONDER WOMAN #13

Advance-solicited; on sale November 26, 2008
o Poster * $7.99 US

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SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 6 ACTION FIGURES

The best-selling action figure line continues with its sixth set of figures, this time based on the popular story arc Enemies Among Us, illustrated by Ethan Van Sciver!

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.

Clamshell 4/C blister card packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale November 5, 2008 * Action Figures * PI

Figures included:
Batman o 6.75" h
Superman o 6.75" h
Green Lantern o 6.75" h
Despero o 7.25" h


DC Direct May 2008 solicitations

Here's a look at upcoming DC Direct action figures and other merchandise from DC Comics' May 2008 solicitations.

JLA TROPHY ROOM: Superman’s Cape and Belt Prop Replica Set
The JLA Trophy Room prop replica program continues for 2008 with
Superman’s Cape and Belt!
These life-sized, high-quality, mixed-media replicas of two of the most important pieces of Superman’s costume each feature authentic secret compartments! The lined, red fabric cape features the S-shield sewn meticulously onto the back, while a hidden pocket is sewn into the lining of the cape for Superman to quickly stash any of Clark Kent’s personal effects! The accompanying faux-leather yellow belt fastens with a metal buckle that opens to reveal another secret compartment. Both pieces of this prop replica set can be displayed from the metal wall display shelf included, with the cape hanging from the bottom and the belt sitting on top.
Packaged together in an 4-color box, the cape measures approximately 56” long, 53” wide at the bottom and 20” wide at the top, the belt measures 36” long, and the display shelf measures approximately 22” long x 3.25” high x 5.25” deep. Also included are a Certificate of Authenticity and a “Guide to the Trophy Room” brochure, written by best-selling author Brad Meltzer!
Minor assembly is required.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 1, 2008
• Prop Replica * $295 US


JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 3
Based on the art of Ed Benes
Sculpted by Alterton Bizarre
DC Direct’s exciting JLA Build-a-Scene Statue project culminates this month with part three of the statue, featuring Green Lantern, The Flash, and the head and cape of Red Tornado!
Ed Benes’ legendary cover of Justice League of America #7 stands tall as a multipart statue. Sold in three parts, each features two of the world’s greatest super-heroes and includes a piece of a bonus Red Tornado figure. (To fully assemble Red Tornado, all three Build-a-Scene statues are needed.) All the pieces slide together to make up a complete cover scene in striking 3-D!
If you missed them when they were first solicited, be sure to place your orders now for Part 1 of the statue, featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, and the tornado and base portion of Red Tornado, and Part 2 of the statue, featuring Superman, Black Canary, and the torso of Red Tornado.
The JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 8" tall x 14" wide x 10" deep when fully assembled. (Each piece measures approximately 8” tall x 5” wide x 5” deep, except for Red Tornado, which measures approximately 10.375” tall x 8.5” wide x 5.5” deep.) Each statue includes a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 8, 2008
* Statue * $150 US
* Minor assembly is required.
* Each statue sold separately.


THE JOKER 1:2 SCALE BUST
Sculpted by Kolby Jukes
The Clown Prince of Crime is ready for his Closeup!
Batman’s deadliest foe is the second piece in DC Direct’s new line of 1:2 scale mixed-media busts! The perfect companion piece to the Batman 1:2 scale bust, it features eerie life-like facial details and an intricate fabric costume that is finely tailored to the cold-cast porcelain body. The bust sits on a museum-style pedestal display base.
The Joker 1:2 scale bust measures approximately 13.75” high x 10” wide x 6.25” deep, includes a 4-color certificate of authenticity, and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance solicited; on sale October 22, 2008 * Bust * $295 US


AME-COMI: ZATANNA PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY UDON STUDIOS
EKOMS RAEPPA!!
DC’s mystical magician casts a spell on the world of Ame-Comi as she becomes the latest addition to this stellar line!
The ZATANNA PVC statue is a limited-edition, hand-painted piece in 9” scale. This non-articulated plastic display figure comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order. MAZAKALA!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 15, 2008 * Statue * $49.99 US


AME-COMI: DONNA TROY PVC FIGURE
DESIGNED BY DUSTIN NGUYEN
Wonder Woman’s magical doppelganger sibling joins the Ame-Comi sisterhood, in all her cosmic beauty!
The DONNA TROY PVC statue is a limited-edition, hand-painted piece in 9” scale. This non-articulated plastic display figure comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 15, 2008
• Statue * $49.99 US


SECRET FILES SERIES 3: BATMAN ROGUES GALLERY 2
Inspired by the art of Brian Bolland
Four of Gotham City’s most infamous residents are included in this series! All inspired by the art of Brian Bolland, this Poison Ivy action figure is based on the cover of BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #15, and the Two-Face figure is based on the cover of SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1. Based on their appearances in the classic graphic novel BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, these versions of Batman and The Joker are now available for the first time ever as single figures!
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Clam-shell 4-color blister card packaging
Figures included: Hugo Strange • 6.75” h (with alternate Batman head)
The Joker • 6.75” h
Poison Ivy • 6.5” h
Two-Face• 6.75” h
Advance-solicited; on sale October 8, 2008 * Action Figures * PI


GREEN LANTERN CORPS 1:6 SCALE Deluxe Collector Figure

Hal Jordan returns to the Corps!
This deluxe collector figure is the first in this popular line to include interchangeable heads!
Hal Jordan is back sporting his classic Green Lantern costume! This sought-after 1:6 scale figure comes with brand-new, interchangeable heads of Tomar Re, Abin Sur and a never-before-seen, helmet-clad alien Corpsman named NautKeLoi, allowing you to create a total of FOUR Green Lanterns! The figure comes clothed in an intricate and authentically detailed classic Green Lantern fabric costume, complete with character-appropriate accessories and a display stand.
INCLUDES ALTERNATE HEADS: Tomar Re, Abin Sur & NautKeLoi
Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 29, 2008
* Action Figures * $99.99 US


BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN Collector Set
Another holiday, another victim!
From the early days of his crimefighting career, this is the unforgettable story that pitted Batman, along with Lt. James Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent, against a mysterious killer who only strikes on holidays.
This story also ties into the events leading to Harvey Dent’s transformation from Gotham City district attorney and Batman ally to Batman’s deadly foe Two-Face.
This collector set includes: 2 action figures based on the art of Tim Sale from THE LONG HALLOWEEN: Batman: 6.75” h (featuring an all-new head sculpt!)
The Joker: 6.75” h
And the 376-page softcover graphic novel: BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, written by Jeph Loeb with art by Tim Sale.
Packaged in a 4-color window box
Advance solicited; on sale October 1, 2008
• Collector Set * $34.99 US


Women of the DC Universe: Series 2: HUNTRESS BUST
Designed by Terry Dodson • Sculpted by James Shoop
The popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of cold-cast porcelain busts continues with the Huntress! As a Bird of Prey and uneasy ally of Batman, the Huntress is a nocturnal mistress of vengeance. Perched atop a GOTHAM CITY shipyard crate, her crossbow drawn, this crimefighter is prepared for whatever trouble lurks in the shadows of night.
Collect all the DCU: Series 2 busts designed by Terry Dodson in 2008! Huntress joins Wonder Woman, Starfire, Cheetah, Batwoman, Wonder Girl, Catwoman and more!
This Huntress Bust measures approximately 5.75” tall x 2.5” wide x 4” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance solicited; on sale October 1, 2008
* Bust * $55 US

DC Direct April 2008 solicitations


JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 2
Based on the art of Ed Benes
Sculpted by Alterton Bizarre
Continue your construction of the JLA Build-a-Scene Statue this month, with the addition of part two of the statue, featuring Superman, Black Canary, and the torso of Red Tornado!
Ed Benes’s legendary cover of Justice League of America #7 stands tall as it becomes a multi part statue! Sold in three parts, each part features two of the world’s greatest superheroes and includes a piece of a bonus Red Tornado figure. (To fully assemble Red Tornado, all three Build-a-Scene statues are needed.)
All the pieces slide together to make up a complete cover scene in striking 3-D!
The first part of the statue (solicited last month and featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, and the base and tornado portion of Red Tornado) was just the beginning of this exciting new project from DC Direct. Part three, including Green Lantern, The Flash, and the head and cape of Red Tornado, will follow next month.
The JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 8" tall x 14" wide x 10" deep when fully assembled. (Each piece measures approximately
8" tall x 5" wide x 5" deep, except for Red Tornado,
which measures approximately 10.375" tall x 8.5" wide
x 5.5" deep.) Each statue includes a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 17, 2008
* Statue * $150 US
* Minor assembly is required.
* Each statue sold separately.


ALL STAR ACTION FIGURES
It’s an all-star lineup featuring the work of two fan-favorite artists in this series! Four of DC’s superstars are represented here: Batman and Batgirl, as drawn by Jim Lee in All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder, and Superman and Super Lois, as drawn by Frank Quitely in the Eisner Award-winning All Star Superman!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 3, 2008 * Action Figures * PI
Includes:
* Batman 6.75" h
* Superman 6.75" h
* Batgirl 5.5" h
* Super Lois 6.5" h
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.


Women of the DC Universe: Series 2: CATWOMAN BUST
Designed by Terry Dodson
Sculpted by Jack Mathews
The popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of cold-cast porcelain busts continues with the addition of Catwoman! Clad in her classic gray outfit, this feline fatale has just purr-loined Batman’s belt and cape!
Collect all of the DCU: Series 2 busts designed by Terry Dodson in 2008! Catwoman joins Wonder Woman, Starfire, Cheetah, Batwoman, Wonder Girl, and more!
This Catwoman Bust measures approximately 5.5" tall x 2.5" wide x 3" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance solicited; on sale September 10, 2008 * Bust * $55 US


BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE DESIGNED BY GEORGE PÉREZ
SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO
The popular BATMAN BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues! Renowned illustrator George Pérez designed this classic vision of Batman, featuring the Caped Crusader in a classic pose, prepared as always to defend Gotham City.
Painted in monochromatic tones, this statue is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s line of BATMAN BLACK & WHITE statues.
The statue measures approximately 7" tall x 6.5" wide x 5" deep.
It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 10, 2008 * Statue * $75.00 US