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

In stores March 6. After all the craziness of the last couple of issues, Robotman, the D.P.'s fearless leader, is gone. Now it's up to the rest of the Doom Patrol — if they can get their act together — to try to track him down. Either that, or lay his soul to rest for good!
32 pages, $2.50

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GREEN LANTERN #148
Written by Judd Winick; art Brandon Badeaux and Dan Davis; cover by Dale Eaglesham

In stores March 6. [New Release Date: March 13] Guest-starring Superman and featuring the return of Jade! Before Jenny Lynn-Hayden took up the Green Lantern ring, she was simply Jade. Given powers through her lineage, she lost them protecting her father. All this may be changing thanks to the scope of Kyle (now known as Ion) and his new powers. But as Ion's abilities increase, the concerns over whether or not Kyle should be trusted with this ultimate power grows in all of his peers.
32 pages, $2.25

Look for the POCKET SUPER HEROES: GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN & SINESTRO set, offered by DC Direct.

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HAWKMAN #1
Written by James Robinson and Geoff Johns; art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; painted cover by Andrew Robinson

In stores March 6. A new series starring the Winged Wonder debuts, as Hawkman and Hawkgirl set up in their new stomping ground of St. Roch, Louisiana. The question is who's stomping on whom? They've set themselves up as allies to a failing museum, only to find they're underdogs fighting against a corrupt city government and a madman who will hire anyone to eliminate them. This issue ignites an explosive international adventure through tombs, temples and treasure! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of this month's Previews catalog.
32 pages, $2.50

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THE SPECTRE #15
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Norm Breyfogle and Dennis Janke; cover by Dave Johnson

In stores March 6. "Mystery in Space," Part 1 of 3 — featuring new penciller Norm Breyfogle and new cover artist Dave Johnson! The Spectre learns that somewhere in space, Spirits of Vengeance are destroying entire worlds. Convinced he can prevent his other-selves from unleashing their wrath on the universe, Hal Jordan must set out on an intergalactic adventure to hold back the tide of destruction, confront past ghosts, and return to outer space. And even if he has the strength to face his own corruption, does he have the will to take on...Sinestro? For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.50

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WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #3
Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Jimenez, David Yardin and Andy Lanning; cover by Jimenez and José Villarrubia

In stores March 6. [New Release Date: March 27] A spectacular look at DC's most powerful heroine! A heroine critical to the history of the DC Universe draws inspiration from the Amazon Princess and her adventures, written by Phil Jimenez and illustrated by talented newcomer David Yardin. Plus, a profiles section showcasing Wonder Woman, her enemies and her allies, courtesy of writer/penciller Jimenez and inker Andy Lanning!
48 pages, $4.95

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YOUNG JUSTICE #43
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker

In stores March 6. When the parents of one of the students at the Elias School are killed by terrorists, Traya finds herself the victim of bias attacks. Our young heroes discover that hate is sometimes the hardest thing to fight.
32 pages, $2.50

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March 13th
DEADMAN #4
Written by Steve Vance; art by Josep Maria Beroy and Dan Green; cover by Mike Mignola

In stores March 13. The latest adventures of everyone's favorite dead hero continue! At the bottom of the ocean, Deadman must wrest control of a nuclear submarine before it completes a mission of destruction!
32 pages, $2.50

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THE FLASH: BLOOD WILL RUN TP
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Bolland

In stores March 13. The creative team of Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins & Doug Hazlewood have made THE FLASH a bona-fide hit! Now the first several issue of their run are collected in this new trade paperback reprinting THE FLASH #170-176 and the lead story from THE FLASH SECRET FILES #3! Featuring the electrifying 4-part "Blood Will Run" storyline, plus the introduction of several new members to Flash's Rogues Gallery. For more information, see the feature article.
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95

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GREEN ARROW: QUIVER HC
Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner

In stores March 13. Collecting the hottest storyline of 2001, this massive hardcover reprints GREEN ARROW #1-10 by writer Kevin Smith and artists Phil Hester & Ande Parks, featuring the return of Oliver Queen! With appearances by the JLA, Black Canary, Arsenal, the Spectre, the Demon, Deadman, and many more surprise characters, this hardcover has it all! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A trade paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than September 2002. Look for signed and "Re-Marked" versions in the Dynamic Forces section of this month's Previews catalog.
232 pages, Hardcover, $24.95

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IMPULSE #84
Written by Todd Dezago; art by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco; cover by Barberi and Wayne Faucher

In stores March 13. Wally West decides that with Max gone, Bart needs some new supervision — and convinces Jay Garrick, the original Flash, to look after Impulse and continue his training!
32 pages, $2.50

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JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM!
Written by Stan Lee (lead story) and Michael Uslan (backup); art by Gary Frank and Sandra Hope (lead) and Kano (backup); covers by Frank and Hope (front) and Adam Hughes (back)

In stores March 13. [New Release Date: March 27] Stan Lee introduces his take on a DC hero that stands head and shoulders above the rest...literally! When nebbishy Interpol agent Robert Rogers tries to save an Indian fakir from assassins, he gains a power that will transform him into the man-monster known as Shazam. But, even with his incredible power, will he and his beautiful partner be able to stop a terrorist plot? Plus, an "On the Street" backup with art by Kano (ACTION COMICS)! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of this month's Previews catalog.
48 pages, Prestige Format, $5.95

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JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #5
Written by Todd Seavey; art by Chris Jones and Al Nickerson; cover by John Delaney and Rob Leigh

In stores March 13. It's "Starro Wars" when a giant starfish-shaped conqueror from space uses mind-control to defeat the newly formed League. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes are left helpless and must turn to a mysterious old member of the Green Lantern Corps for help. But what help is there against a single enemy that can break off into thousands?
32 pages, $1.99

Look for the SUPERMAN & BATMAN ANIMATED POSTER, offered by DC Direct.

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THE POWER COMPANY #2
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Tom Grummett and Christian Alamy; cover by Grummett and Michael Bair

In stores March 13. The adventures of the DC Universe's newest super-team sensation continue! The Power Company finds out that its first challenge — the superpowered mercenaries called Strike Force — is only the precursor to a larger, more deadly challenge: the monstrous Dragoneer! And what is the connection to Wonder Woman's old enemy, Dr. Cyber? Will the Power Company be forced to close its doors when business has barely begun?
32 pages, $2.50

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SUICIDE SQUAD #7
Written by Keith Giffen; art and cover by Paco Medina and Joe Sanchez

In stores March 13. The Squad struggles to infiltrate a mysterious city that has risen on the near-forgotten island of Kooeykooeykooey — a civilization that has a signed agreement claiming ownership of Earth! Can Rock's hastily formed squad of Deadshot, Killer Frost, Major Disaster, Reactron, and Blackstarr stop trying to kill each other long enough to prevent the strange landlords from closing the doors of our entire planet?
32 pages, $2.50

 
March 20th
DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney; art by Bruno Premiani; cover by Premiani and Rob Leigh

In stores March 20. [New Release Date: March 6] The World's Strangest Heroes receive their very own Archive collection, reprinting MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #80-85 and DOOM PATROL #86-89! This volume features the Doom Patrol's first appearance and origin; the secret origin of "the Chief"; and battles with General Immortus, the Brotherhood of Evil, the Green-Headed League, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, and more! For more information, see the feature article.
224 pages, Hardcover, $49.95

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HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #4
Written by Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus and Matthew P. Schuster; art and painted cover by Ariel Olivetti

In stores March 20. Discover more about one of DC's newest heroines: the mysterious Nia! Once under the thrall of the cruel Anathema, Nia now ranks high amongst the Havenite heroes known as the Alliance. But what scars does she bear from Anathema's enslavement? And is she truly free of her dominance?
32 pages, (4 of 9), $2.50

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JSA #34
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne; cover by Rags Morales

In stores March 20. "Stealing Thunder," Part 2 of 5. The Ultra-Humanite is in complete control of the world. With amazing powers backing him, all free-will has been eliminated and his utopia exists merely to serve his ego. This meglomaniacal fiend has now formed a mind-controlled, super-powered police-force chosen from DC's best heroes, created to eliminate any kind of resistance. A handful of battered JSAers must pool their waning resources to take out the worlds greatest champions before they fall under the Ultra-Humanite's power.
32 pages, $2.50

Look for the POCKET SUPER HEROES: GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE & GOLDEN AGE ATOM set and the POCKET SUPER HEROES: GOLDEN AGE STARMAN & THE SHADE set, offered by DC Direct.

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ORION #24
Written by Walter Simonson; art by Simonson and Bob Wiacek; cover by Simonson

In stores March 20. Orion, one angry New God, has tracked down the mastermind who was slowly robbing him of his power. But the wily antagonist has set a trap for Orion…using himself as bait. Can the wounded scion of Apokolips discover how to elude and evade a tactical nuclear device that will engulf him just as he encounters his foe?
32 pages, $2.50

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THE TITANS #39
Written by Jay Faerber; art by Barry Kitson and Rich Faber; cover by Kitson

In stores March 20. After the devastating events of THE TITANS #38, the D.E.O. kids return home to the Orphanage to take a breather, while the Titans get their first taste of Dark Nemesis!
32 pages, $2.50

 
March 27th
THE FLASH #184
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Bolland

In stores March 27. "Crossfire," Part 1 of 4. The storyline that's been building slowly for months is unleashed with a vengeance, as the newly-formed Rogues' Gallery runs rampant through Central City. At the same time, the vicious criminal mastermind known as the Thinker claims Keystone! For more information, see the feature article.
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 March 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… Note: this is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.
32 pages, $2.50

 
JLA #64
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen

In stores March 27. "Golden Perfect," Part 3 of 3. To what extent has Rama Khan of Jarhanpur turned truth into fiction? Well, our story begins on a flat earth...and it's downhill from there! The remaining Leaguers are helpless to stop the fraying edges of reality. And Wonder Woman, the only Leaguer who can help (and the person responsible for the madness), has vanished without a word. Has the woman who represents the heart of the League let them down at their darkest hour?
32 pages, $2.25

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THE LEGION #6
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning

In stores March 27. All appears bleak, as Earth's moon and its inhabitants are the targets of the galaxy's most politically powerful man! Even worse, as several Legionnaires race to stop the despot's plans, he's found the resurging team's headquarters and dispatched an entire army to destroy it! If there's one thing he's going to learn, however, it's never to count the Legion out!
32 pages, $2.50

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

In stores 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 Fury. Note: this is a resolicitation. All Previous orders have been cancelled.
32 pages, $2.25

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Relist
THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS — relist
Written by Geoff Johns; art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins

In stores March 27. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH #184, which begins the 4-part "Crossfire," this Prestige Format one-shot introduces the new Rogues Gallery that is the main threat in that storyline. When an outbreak of a deadly disease threatens the prison's population, only the Flash and Piper can quell both the epidemic and the ensuing riot.
48 pages, Prestige Format, $5.95

 
TITANS: SCISSORS, PAPER, STONE — relist
Written by Adam Warren; art by Warren and Tom Simmons; cover by Warren

ELSEWORLDS. In stores March 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the GEN13: SUPER-HUMAN LIKE YOU TP, this previously unavailable Elseworlds one-shot features story and art by GEN13's Adam Warren, and alternate-future versions of Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven! Retailers please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
48 pages, Prestige Format, $4.95

 
WHIZ COMICS #2 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) — relist
Written by Bill Parker and various; art by C.C. Beck and various; cover by Beck

In stores March 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM!, this classic Millennium Edition reprints the very first appearance of the original Shazam!-calling adventurer, Captain Marvel! Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Allocations may be necessary.
64 pages, $3.95

 
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