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January 2nd
DOOM PATROL #4
Written by John Arcudi; art and cover by Tan Eng Huat

In stores January 2. Meet the new, new Doom Patrol?!? When Robotman and the rest of the team quit, Doom Patrol boss Thayer Jost hires brand-new members to fill the team's roster. But can either team stop the thefts of the mysterious Tycho?
32 pages, $2.50

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GREEN LANTERN #146
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dale Eaglesham and Rodney Ramos; cover by Eaglesham

In stores January 2. [New Release Date: January 9] Kyle Rayner is going through an incredible metamorphosis as all the power that he, his ring, and therefore all the incarnations of Green Lanterns before him converge under his control. Is the real question here can he control this much power, or should he?
32 pages, $2.25

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JLA: DIVIDED WE FALL TP
Written by Mark Waid; art by Bryan Hitch, J.H. Williams III, Javier Saltares, Phil Jimenez, Ty Templeton, Doug Mahnke, Mark Pajarillo, Mike S. Miller, and various; cover by Hitch and Paul Neary

In stores January 2. Reprinting JLA #47-54, DIVIDED WE FALL has the JLA facing the twisted fairy-tale nightmare of the Queen of Fables and the world-altering Dr. Destiny, in a manner they never had to before: questioning the trustworthiness of their comrades! With the League desperately trying to pick up the shattered remnants of their loyalty, an escaped alien "sentergy" called ID invades Earth. For more information, see the feature article.
208 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95

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THE POWER COMPANY: JOSIAH POWER
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 2. Guest-starring Superman! In the wake of the INVASION! crossover, Josiah Power — a successful African-American attorney — finds himself gifted with super-powers, and his professional and personal life spiraling into ruin. But an encounter with Superman and the JLI (the Justice League of that era) will give him a chance to turn his life around, and set him on the road toward creating the Power Company. For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE POWER COMPANY: STRIKER Z
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Ramon Bachs and Raul Fernandez; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 2. Guest-starring Superboy! Introducing Striker Z — a former Hong Kong action-movie stuntman turned accidental superhero! In this one-shot, he gets his first taste of the superhero life, as he and Superboy must stop the Golden Sorcerer — a powerful threat to all Hong Kong linked to Striker Z's origin. But Striker Z's first taste won't be his last! For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE SPECTRE #13
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art and cover by Ryan Sook

In stores January 2. The Spectre encounters an ancient spirit from beyond the realm of fable — a "forever woman," whose life and Hal Jordan's are mysteriously entwined. Immortal, unchanging…but dying nonetheless. Yet if the Spectre should help her, will he doom her soul, or will they together experience..."Eternity in an Hour"?
32 pages, $2.50

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YOUNG JUSTICE #41
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker

In stores January 2. Is the Ray the newest member of Young Justice, filling in for Robin and Impulse? Or is he just a guest-star? Meanwhile, Secret and Snapper Carr deal with a most bizarre and unusual menace!
32 pages, $2.50

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January 9th
DEADMAN #2
Written by Steve Vance; art and cover by Josep Maria Beroy and Dan Green

In stores January 9. The latest adventures of everyone's favorite dead hero continues! Boston Brand discovers that the intended recipient of the explosive package that killed a pair of grave robbers is a former resident of Nanda Parbat — a man Deadman has sworn to track down and bring to justice. But Sirna seems to be only a small cog of a much bigger machine...one that may threaten the future of the entire civilized world.
32 pages, $2.50

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JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #3
Written by Fabian Nicieza; art and cover by John Delaney and Randy Elliot

In stores January 9. The comic inspired by the Cartoon Network series continues! The Justice League saves four space travelers from an unknown planet named…Daxam! Are these weary refugees exiled freedom fighters or escaped convicts? And what happens when they discover the gift of...a yellow sun? Has the League found brand new friends, or brand new foes?
32 pages, $1.99

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THE POWER COMPANY: WITCHFIRE
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Matt Haley and Karl Kesel; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 9. Guest-starring Wonder Woman! Introducing Witchfire, a media celebrity par excellence — singer, actress, model…even daredevil stunt-cyclist! But it's her occult dabblings that unleash a deadly threat — one that she and Wonder Woman must join forces to stop. Will this open up a new career for her? Hmmm... what do you think? For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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SUICIDE SQUAD #5
Written by Keith Giffen; art and cover by Paco Medina and Joe Sanchez

In stores January 9. A figure from Suicide Squad's past comes back into the fray! Deadshot comes a-knockin' on Modem's front door, and you can guarantee it's not for cake and ice cream…or is it?
32 pages, $2.50

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January 16th
HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #2
Written by Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus and Matthew P. Schuster; art and cover by Ariel Olivetti

In stores January 16. The JLA makes a cameo appearance as the visionary maxiseries continues! As the World's Greatest Super-Heroes attempt to bring peace to the space-born city of Haven, they learn more about Haven's own heroes: The Alliance. But is there a traitor amidst these alien champions? The secrets of the DCU's newest heroes continue to unfold!
32 pages, (2 of 9), $2.50

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IMPULSE #82
Written by Todd Dezago; art by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco; cover by Barberi and Wayne Faucher

In stores January 16. "Double Visions." Bart (Impulse) Allen meets a young classmate with extraordinary mental powers! Bart's school is infested with an astonishing array of monsters…with one kid behind it all! Also, say goodbye to Max Mercury!
32 pages, $2.50

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THE POWER COMPANY: SKYROCKET
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Joe Staton and Christian Alamy; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 16. Guest-starring Hal Jordan, at the height of his career as Green Lantern! An intensely-patriotic Navy aviator visits home — only to see her life torn apart by the terrorists-for-hire known as Scorpio. Donning a hi-tech power-harness capable of transforming energy from one form to another, she takes the battle to Scorpio. And with Green Lantern's help, Skyrocket sets out on the path that'll make her the local super-heroine of St. Louis, and field leader of the Power Company. For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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January 23rd
THE FLASH #182
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Dan Panosian; cover by Brian Bolland

In stores January 23. In "Absolute Zero," the Flash faces a difficult situation regarding one of his Rogues. Captain Cold may be a thief…but is he a murderer? Find out when Cold single-handedly tracks down the killer of someone very near and dear to him.
32 pages, $2.25

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GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Bill Finger; art by Martin Nodell and Irwin Hassen; cover by Nodell

In stores January 23. [New Release Date: January 30] More of original Green Lantern Alan Scott's earliest adventures can be found in this 232-page hardcover reprinting Green Lantern stories from ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #31-38 and GREEN LANTERN COMICS #2 & 3. Featuring an introduction by Dr. Jerry Bails. For more information, see the feature article.
232 pages, Hardcover, $49.95

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GREEN ARROW #12
Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner

In stores January 23. [New Release Date: February 27] The all-new adventures of Green Arrow continue in one of today's most popular comic book series! Ollie and his son, Connor Hawke, explore their newfound father/son relationship, while they continue doing what the do best...stomp on bad guys and snuff out crime!
32 pages, $2.50

 
JSA #32
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Peter Snejbjerg; cover by Rags Morales

In stores January 23. A prologue to "Stealing Thunder!" Finally, the trial of Kobra! Kobra is brought before the American courts to face his judgment, but the JSA learns that justice wields a double-edged sword. The JSA must now go head to head against thousands of Kobra's minions in order to maintain truth, justice and the American way. Plus, the return of Johnny Thunder!
32 pages, $2.50

Look for the JSA VILLAINS: THE SHADE and VANDAL SAVAGE ACTION FIGURES, offered by DC Direct.

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ORION #22
Written by Walter Simonson; art by Simonson and Bob Wiacek; cover by Simonson

In stores January 23. Orion encounters a young teen and her ratty guardian — a low-level numbers runner for the mob. Orion finds them and uses them to begin tracing his way back to the hitherto unknown person who had him captured.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE POWER COMPANY: BORK
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Kieron Dywer; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 23. Guest-starring Batman and Barry Allen Flash! Debuting in THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Carl Bork was an invulnerable merchant seaman who set out to become the king of the Gotham docks, but wound up with a sore jaw and a long jail sentence. Now, after years of imprisonment, he's become a super-strong man-monster, and breaks out — only to come face-to-face with Batman and the Flash again, in an encounter that'll make him rethink his entire life. For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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WONDER WOMAN: PARADISE LOST TP
Written by Phil Jimenez, J.M. DeMatteis, George Pérez, Joe Kelly, and Devin Grayson; art by Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Pérez, and Cam Smith; cover by Adam Hughes

In stores January 16. Collecting the first seven issues of Phil Jimenez's critically-acclaimed run! Reprinting WONDER WOMAN #164-170 and the "Who is Troia?" story from WONDER WOMAN Secret Files #2, this trade paperback features the 4-part "Gods Of Gotham" storyline guest-starring Batman, Nightwing, Robin, Huntress, and others. Plus, an Amazon civil war nearly destroys Paradise Island, and Lois Lane gets the scoop on Diana during a "day in the life" of Wonder Woman. For more information, see the feature article.
176 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95

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January 30th
JLA #62
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen

In stores January 30. The newest era of JLA action continues in Part 1 of the 3-part "Golden Perfect!" Wonder Woman is called into the small nation of Jarhanpur to help a mother save her child from the country's powerful dictator, Rama Khan. What could be simpler than saving a child, right? So why is the rest of the JLA trying to stop her?
32 pages, $2.25

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JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE… SECRET FILES #1
Written by Michael Uslan and Stan Lee; art by Dan Jurgens, Joe Kubert, Dave Gibbons, Kevin Maguire, Chris Bachalo, Walter Simonson, John Byrne, Bob Layton, and various; cover by Adam Hughes

In stores January 30. [New Release Date: February 13] A stellar lineup of artists joins Stan Lee for a special devoted to all the heroes of the JUST IMAGINE... series! Learn never-before-revealed connections between all the JUST IMAGINE books published in 2000 (in the lead story written by Michael Uslan & Stan Lee with art by Dan Jurgens & Bob Layton) and get a first look at JUST IMAGINE... takes on characters such as Robin, Sandman, Catwoman, Shazam, and Aquaman, from the artists that will showcase them later in the year! If you only buy one JUST IMAGINE... book this year, be sure to make this the first, because once you read it, it won't be the last!
48 pages, $4.95

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THE LEGION #4
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning

In stores January 30. The Legion initiates an attack against the manufacturers of the Footstep Drive Technology, which is powered by the latent abilities of actual alien races! Meanwhile, M'Onel is held prisoner by the mysterious antagonist who's been secretly running the galaxy for the past year. With the villain's ultimate goal in sight, there's only one thing left to do: find where the rebuilt Legion is stationed, and destroy them once and for all!
32 pages, $2.50

Look for the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: BRAINIAC 5 and MON-EL ACTION FIGURES, offered by DC Direct.

 
THE POWER COMPANY: MANHUNTER
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 30. Guest-starring Nightwing! In a tale that begins during the events of the classic Manhunter saga, we discover who and what this mysterious new Manhunter is. A head-to-head clash between Manhunter and Nightwing over a shipload of stolen plutonium brings home some hard choices that'll change this Manhunter's life forever. For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE POWER COMPANY: SAPPHIRE
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Mark Bagley and Mark Farmer; cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores January 30. Guest-starring the JLA! In one corner: the forces of the international cult leader and terrorist Kobra! In the other: the modern-day JLA! And caught between them: a teenage runaway desperate to survive. To do this, she'll have to become Sapphire — controlling a hi-tech super-gem that gives her amazing powers. But even if she survives the battle, can she survive Kobra's retribution? For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE TITANS #37
Written by Jay Faerber; art and cover by Barry Kitson and Rich Faber

In stores January 30. Welcome aboard the new art team of Barry Kitson & Rich Faber! The D.E.O. seeks the Titans help in saving a child's life in the Orphanage — while the D.E.O. Kids make their debut as super-heroes. Plus, the shocking truth about Epsilon is finally revealed! For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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WONDER WOMAN #178
Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Roy Allan Martinez, Jimenez and Andy Lanning; cover by Adam Hughes

In stores January 30. [New Release Date: February 27] Diana goes on her first date with Trevor Barnes, but it's interrupted by the appearance of Titans member Tempest — who's come for help trying to retrieve the Trident of Poseidon. Meanwhile, Cassie — now a famous super-hero — gets a letter from the father she never knew, while a mysterious figure begins to gather the members of the latest incarnation of Villainy, Inc.! Plus, a Troia backup feature begins this issue illustrated by Phil Jimenez!
32 pages, $2.25

 
Relist
JLA: TOWER OF BABEL TP — relist
Written by Mark Waid, D. Curtis Johnson, Christopher Priest, and John Ostrander; art by Howard Porter, Steve Scott, Mark Pajarillo, Pablo Raimondi, Eric Battle, Ken Lashley, and various; cover by Porter and John Dell

In stores January 2. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA: DIVIDED WE FALL, this trade paperback immediately precedes it. The JLA unravels when the Leaguers discover a betrayal by one of their own. TOWER OF BABEL collects JLA #42-46, as well as stories from JLA Secret Files #3 and JLA 80-PAGE GIANT #1.
160 pages, Trade Paperback, $12.95

 
DOCTOR MID-NITE TP — relist
Written by Matt Wagner; painted art and cover by John K. Snyder III

In stores January 30. Reoffered again, this trade collects the acclaimed Prestige miniseries that introduced the all-new Doctor Mid-Nite to the DC Universe! DOCTOR MID-NITE is a haunting journey through noir cityscapes where justice is blind — and swift!
160 pages, Trade Paperback, $19.95

 
MANHUNTER: THE SPECIAL EDITION TP — relist
Written by Archie Goodwin; art and cover by Walter Simonson

In stores January 16. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE POWER COMPANY: MANHUNTER, this one-shot collects the entirety of the Manhunter backup stories from DETECTIVE COMICS, plus an all-new story conceived just for this Special Edition. Guest-starring Batman and featuring a gold-foil cover!
104 pages, Trade Paperback, $9.95

 
WONDER WOMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) — relist
Written by George Pérez and Greg Potter; art by Pérez and Bruce D. Patterson; cover by Pérez

In stores January 16. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the WONDER WOMAN: PARADISE LOST trade paperback, this special Millennium Edition reprints the first issue of the relaunched WONDER WOMAN series featuring the beautiful art of George Pérez!
32 pages, $2.50

 
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