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February 6th
DOOM PATROL #5
Written by John Arcudi; art and cover by Tan Eng Huat

In stores February 6. Forget the Doom Patrol — this is where the Doom Force takes its place in the super-hero-team pantheon. But even though Robotman and the gang are still out there fighting crime, it'll take the combined might of both the Force and the new new Doom Patrol (Metamorpho, Elongated Man, Dr. Light, and Beast Boy) to even challenge the might of Master Chinese demon Nao Yut and his six demon pals!
32 pages, $2.50

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THE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox; art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson; cover by Infantino

In stores February 6. [New Release Date: January 30] The third volume in the adventures of the Silver Age Flash reprints THE FLASH (first series) #117-124, which includes the "Flash of Two Worlds" story (from #123) that reintroduced the Golden Age Flash and first mentioned the concept of an "Earth-Two!" Featuring an introduction by DC's Paul Levitz on the impact "Flash of Two Worlds" had on comics fandom. For more information, see the feature article.
228 pages, Hardcover, $49.95

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GREEN LANTERN #147
Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Dale Eaglesham and Rodney Ramos

In stores February 6. Wheelchair-bound former Green Lantern John Stewart confronts his deepest, darkest secrets — a twisted journey through the psyche of a man who has had it all and lost it all. Meanwhile, the current Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, spreads his newfound wings into near-godhood.
32 pages, $2.25

Look for the GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO POWER RING PROP, offered by DC Direct.

 
JLA: SHOGUN OF STEEL
Written by Ben Raab; art and cover by Justiniano

ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 6. A rocketship from an exploding planet Krypton lands not in Smallville, but rather war-torn 14th century feudal Japan. When the baby from Krypton grows into a man, Hoshi, he is convinced by a ragtag band of warriors — Elseworlds versions of the Flash, Hawkman, and Batgirl, among others — to join a rebellion against the oppressive and cunning "Shogun of Steel." For more information, see the feature article.
64 pages, Prestige Format, $6.95

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THE SPECTRE #14
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Craig Hamilton and Jim Royal; cover by Ryan Sook

In stores February 6. Can a vicious predator control his own blood-lust? A monstrous vampire-lord isolates himself in a prison of his own devising to try to safeguard others — and to desperately attempt to cleanse his own miserably blackened soul. But the Spectre of God's vengeance might have other plans for the murderous fiend, and not even Hal Jordan can stand in the way.
32 pages, $2.50

Look for an appearance of the Spectre in YOUNG JUSTICE #42.

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YOUNG JUSTICE #42
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker

In stores February 6. Guest-starring Hal Jordan, the Spectre! Finally, the Secret's true origin is revealed! The Spectre takes Suzie back to relive moments of her past with some surprising revelations and connections to another DCU character.
32 pages, $2.50

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February 13th
DEADMAN #3
Written by Steve Vance; art by Josep Maria Beroy and Dan Green; cover by Beroy

In stores February 13. The latest adventures of everyone's favorite dead hero continue! Deadman learns that crime lord Duroc's latest shipment of drugs contains an ingredient that will turn users into homicidal maniacs — and the only way he can stop it is by becoming one of them!
32 pages, $2.50

 
IMPULSE #83
Written by Todd Dezago; art by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco; cover by Barberi and Wayne Faucher

In stores February 13. Impulse encounters a foe within the walls of his own school who is capable of creating fearsome monsters out of thin air! It's up to Bart to discover his new adversary's secret(s)!
32 pages, $2.50

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JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN
Written by Stan Lee (lead story) and Michael Uslan (backup); art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (lead) and John Severin (backup); covers by Byrne and Austin (front) and Adam Hughes (back)

In stores February 13. [New Release Date: February 27] The road to CRISIS begins here as Stan Lee teams up with John Byrne & Terry Austin to present his take on Robin! An orphan gifted with great agility and intellect, the boy who would one day become Robin fell prey to the mysterious machinations of Reverend Dominic Darrk, who now orders him to attack Batman. Will the reluctant Robin find the strength to defy Darrk's commands? Plus, a backup "On the Street" story by Michael Uslan (with Lee), illustrated by the legendary John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE). For more information, see the feature article.
48 pages, Prestige Format, $5.95

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JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #4
Written by Dan Slott; art by Min S. Ku and Dan Davis; cover by Ku

In stores February 13. In "World War of the Sexes," the Justice League must find out why Wonder Woman's Amazon sisters have turned against the world…starting with all the men! Can the League stop the female warriors before they conquer the planet?
32 pages, $1.99

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THE POWER COMPANY #1
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Tom Grummett and Wade Von Grawbadger; painted cover by Andrew Robinson

In stores February 13. DC's newest super-team debuts in its own ongoing series! When the Power Company has to confront the mysterious machinations of Doctor Cyber, the team may find itself out of business before they've had a chance to set up shop! For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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SUICIDE SQUAD #6
Written by Keith Giffen; art and cover by Paco Medina and Joe Sanchez

In stores February 13. A super-powered society appears mysteriously on an island in the Pacific and all that they desire is peace…at the cost of the world's freedom. A new Squad is assembled to take this power-mad society out. But it's easier said than done; there's a reason this book is called SUICIDE SQUAD.
32 pages, $2.50

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February 20th
HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #3
Written by Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus and Matthew P. Schuster; art and cover by Ariel Olivetti

In stores February 20. A reporter's visit to Haven offers more insights into the crash-landing that altered the landscape of the DCU! Learn how the Havenites have been changed by their arrival, and the plans that the president and his closest advisors have for America's newest city. Plus, a cameo by Superman and the debut of Hank Velveeda!
32 pages, (3 of 9), $2.50

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THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TP
Written by Marv Wolfman; art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel; painted cover by Alex Ross

In stores February 20. This unusual project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, returns in a new trade paperback edition — featuring an all-new painted wraparound cover by Alex Ross! Narrated by Harbinger (a central figure from CRISIS), HISTORY brings readers back through time and space to the dawn of creation, and continues on to the end of recorded history — as Harbinger reveals "the History of Heroism." Featuring an appearance by virtually every character in the DC Universe of that time! For more information, see the feature article.
104 pages, Trade Paperback, $9.95

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JSA #33
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Leonard Kirk, Keith Giffen, Keith Champagne, and Al Milgrom; cover by Rags Morales

In stores February 20. "Stealing Thunder," Part 1 of 5. The Ultra-Humanite is back and the earth is now under his complete control. Alone in a world gone mad, Sand and Icicle must put aside their differences to defeat an army of DC's greatest heroes. This story introduces a whole new JSA, and features the return of Hourman and the debut of the new Crimson Avenger! For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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ORION #23
Written by Walter Simonson; art by Simonson and Bob Wiacek; cover by Simonson

In stores February 20. A young teen and her ratty guardian cross paths with the angriest New God, Orion — and he's got reason to be angry! A crime syndicate had him captured and maimed…and now he demands vengeance!
32 pages, $2.50

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THE TITANS #38
Written by Jay Faerber; art by Barry Kitson and Rich Faber; cover by Kitson

In stores February 20. While a young metahuman faces death in the DEO Orphanage's hospital, the Titans make their final stand against Epsilon. This issue promises a conclusion that will leave at least one member of the Titans forever changed!
32 pages, $2.50

 
February 27th
THE FLASH #183
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Bolland

In stores February 27. The original Trickster retired long ago…but there's a newer, younger Trickster in Keystone City who's got a 21st-century bag of tricks — all of them with the aim of making Flash's life miserable!
32 pages, $2.25

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GREEN ARROW #13
Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner

In stores February 27. [New Release Date: April 10] One of the hottest DC titles begins its second year with a bang, as the newest story arc continues — featuring the father/son team-up of Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke. The two Green Arrow's will have a lot of catching up to do…
32 pages, $2.50

Look for the JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE, offered by DC Direct.

 
JLA #63
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen

In stores February 27. "Golden Perfect," Part 2 of 3. The Lasso of Truth is severed. Now it seems that the very concept of truth itself has been fractured beyond repair — and the heroes of the Justice League must contend with a world capriciously redefined by the dreams and fears of the human race. Only Rama Khan of Jarhanpur seems to hold the key to their survival, but with the League stretched beyond its capacity, and Wonder Woman's spirit broken, can even the World's Greatest Super-Heroes stand and fight?
32 pages, $2.25

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THE LEGION #5
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Peter Snejbjerg; cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning

In stores February 27. Returning to the Lost Galaxy in search of Shikari's people, the star-navigating Kwai, Saturn Girl, Spark, Wildfire and Invisible Kid encounter the aftermath of the Progenitor's destruction, and find themselves caught in the middle of a brutal, interspecies war of succession! And what lies in store for Saturn Girl and Spark as they return to the place where Live Wire gave his life?
32 pages, $2.50

Look for the MAGIC & MYSTERY: MORDRU ACTION FIGURE, offered by DC Direct.

 
STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT TP
Written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer; art by Peter Snejbjerg, Steve Yeowell, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Keith Champagne; painted cover by Tony Harris

In stores February 27. Starman, accompanied by his comrade Mikaal and a Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted Knight, begins a star-spanning quest with one near-impossible goal: to find the brother of his ladylove, Sadie. But an encounter with the mysterious Dark Colossus sends our reluctant hero spiraling through time and space. Reprints STARMAN #47-53. For more information, see the feature article.
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95

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WONDER WOMAN #179
Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Roy Allan Martinez, Jimenez and Andy Lanning; cover by Adam Hughes

In stores February 27. [New Release Date: March 27] Wonder Woman's quest leads to Skartaris, where she confronts the new Villainy, Inc., that's out to subjugate this world. Only the Amazon Princess can bring peace to the land of Warlords and kings. Plus, the Troia backup continues as Donna begins her own quest — to find the new Cheetah.
32 pages, $2.25

 
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BATMAN: A LONELY PLACE OF DYING TP — relist
Written by Marv Wolfman; art by George Pérez, Jim Aparo, Tom Grummett, Mike DeCarlo, and Bob McLeod; cover by Pérez

In stores February 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN, this milestone trade paperback collects BATMAN #440-442 and NEW TEEN TITANS #60-61 — featuring the first appearance of the current-day Robin, Tim Drake.
128 pages, Trade Paperback, $5.95

 
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS TP — relist
Written by Marv Wolfman; art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo, and Jerry Ordway; painted cover by Pérez and Alex Ross

In stores February 20. Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same after this earth-shattering saga that saw the deaths of many heroes and redefined the DC Universe forever. This trade paperback is reoffered to coincide with the release of THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, which explores post-CRISIS continuity.
368 pages, Trade Paperback, $29.95

 
FLASH COMICS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) — relist
Written by Gardner Fox, Sheldon Moldoff and various; art by Harry Lampert, Moldoff, Dennis Neville, and various; cover by Moldoff

In stores February 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the GOLDEN AGE FLASH MINI-STATUE (advance-solicited in October 2001), this true Golden Age classic features not only the debut of the first Flash, but also the first appearances of Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, and more!
64 pages, $3.95

 
GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TP — relist
Written by Judd Winick; art by Darryl Banks, Mark Bright, Dale Eaglesham, Rich Faber, Andy Smith, Jordi Ensign, and John Lowe; cover by Banks and Smith

In stores February 13. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER and FATALITY ACTION FIGURES (advance-solicited in October 2001), this trade reprints GREEN LANTERN #129-136 — which includes the return of Fatality in a battle with Kyle.
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $12.95

 
PULP FICTION LIBRARY: MYSTERY IN SPACE TP — relist
Written by Edmond Hamilton, Gardner Fox, Len Wein, Paul Levitz, and various; art by Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, Brian Bolland, and various; cover by Mitch O'Connell

In stores February 20. Reoffered, this jam-packed trade paperback collects the best science-fiction stories from more than fifty years of DC comics! Featuring appearances by such beloved characters as Adam Strange, the Atomic Knights, Space Cabby, Tommy Tomorrow, Captain Comet, and more! Reprinting 32 stories from such legendary series as MYSTERY IN SPACE, STRANGE ADVENTURES and MY GREATEST ADVENTURE!
224 pages, Trade Paperback, $19.95

 
STARMAN: TO REACH THE STARS TP — relist
Written by James Robinson and Jerry Ordway; art by Tony Harris, Peter Krause, Gary Erskine, Matt Smith, Mike Mayhew, Wade von Grawbadger, Ray Snyder, and Dick Giordano; painted cover by Harris

In stores February 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of STARMAN: A STARRY KNIGHT TP, this trade paperback immediately precedes it and reprints STARMAN #39-45 and THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #36 — where Jack Knight prepares for his ultimate trip to the stars. But first he goes toe to toe with Captain Marvel, and asks for help from the JLA!
224 pages, Trade Paperback, $19.95