In stores May 1. [New Release Date: May 8] By popular demand, the first Deluxe Set from DC Direct featuring Superman is available again! Based on the classic look of Superman from the Silver Age of Comics, this deluxe action figure set features action figures of Superman and Lois Lane, both featuring multiple points of articulation, set on a pegged base measuring approximately 6" wide x 3 1/4 " deep x 6 1/4" tall for displaying these iconic figures from the past! Superman stands approximately 6 1/4" and comes with two removable capes (one for standing, the other for flying), two sets of hands and a chunk of Kryptonite. Lois Lane stands approximately 5 5/8" and comes with two sets of hands, a cloth skirt and removable handbag. The set also includes a 5 4/5" tall American flag that fits into a hole on the display base. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The SILVER AGE SUPERMAN AND LOIS LANE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder.
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Advance-solicited; in stores June 12. [New Release Date: May 22] By popular demand, the action figure of the greatest of all Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan, is reissued! The GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, and comes packaged with a Power Battery he can hold (scaled to size of figure) and a one-size-fits-all PVC Power Ring for the consumer's use. This figure (previously released as part of the "Hard-Traveling Heroes" group) is reissued in completely new, 4-color blister packaging in line with the GREEN LANTERN CORPS packaging. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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Advance-solicited; in stores August 14. DC Direct continues its Signature Print Series with a stunning piece featuring the art from the cover of the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY hardcover. This print, showcasing Sale's unique rendition of the Dark Knight and his young sidekick Robin, features new background art by the artist. This numbered print is double-matted, measuring approximately 20" x 16", with an image area measuring 16" x 10", and includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a card signed by Sale. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN: DARK VICTORY SIGNATURE SERIES PRINT BY TIM SALE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Signature Print, $99.95

Advance-solicited; in stores August 14. [New Release Date: August 21] Police detective Jim Corrigan wasn't the kind of cop who ever gave up on a case...and not even death could stop him. Resurrected from the grave after his murder at the hands of mobster "Gat" Benson, Corrigan was offered the chance to assume the guise of a powerful spirit of justice, the Spectre. Judge of evil, punisher of the unjust, the Spectre roams Earth in search of wrongs to right and the guilty to punish. THE SPECTRE STATUE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 11 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 6 1/4" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: THE SPECTRE STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Statue, $195.00

Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. [New Release Date: August 28] DC Direct continues its line of cold-cast porcelain maquettes featuring the super-heroes as they appear on the hit Justice League WB Animation series on Cartoon Network! The Justice League's resident Green Lantern, John Stewart, is immortalized in this maquette measuring approximately 8 3/4" tall x 4" wide. Maquette statues are based on models designed for the series and are usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings. DC Direct is making these special maquettes available to fans! Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN JOHN STEWART MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Maquette, $89.95

Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Empowered by the mystic helmet and amulet of Nabu, the god of order, archaeologist Kent Nelson was transformed from mortal man to the master of magic, Dr. Fate! DC Direct continues its line of posters painted by renowned artist Alex Ross with this eye-catching 22" x 34" poster — designed to be displayed on its own or placed side-by-side with others. Retailers, please note: THE GOLDEN AGE DR. FATE BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Murdered by gangsters, police detective Jim Corrigan was offered the chance to live anew...as the spirit of vengeance, the Spectre! Another stunning painting by renowned artist Alex Ross continues the line of 22" x 34" posters that are designed to be displayed on their own, or placed side-by-side with others. Retailers, please note: THE GOLDEN AGE SPECTRE BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Almost as old as time itself, the immortal Guardians of the Universe have taken it upon themselves to watch over the cosmos. To aid in their work, the Guardians created the Green Lantern Corps, a galactic police force armed with Power Rings that transform their every thought into reality. First among the brotherhood of the Guardians was Ganthet — a brilliant, yet enigmatic being even for his race. The GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET STATUE is hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, with the figure measuring approximately 4" tall (overall 5" tall on 4 3/8" diameter base). Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Statue, $49.95

Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Following his work on "The Wake" storyline in THE SANDMAN #70-73, artist Michael Zulli longed to create his own definitive image of Morpheus, capturing the "gothic, baroque, moody, lonesome and grand" qualities of the Sandman. Lost for six years and recently rediscovered by Neil Gaiman, DC Direct presents Zulli's unique image of Morpheus — never before seen until now — as a 24" x 36" poster. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN: MORPHEUS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

Advance-solicited; in stores August 28. Crafted from the clay of the Earth and endowed with life and great powers by the gods of the Greek pantheon, Princess Diana grew to become the super-powered Wonder Woman, Amazon emissary to the world of man. The WONDER WOMAN POSTER features the art from a Profile Page in WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #2 by Phil Jimenez. This poster measures 24" x 36". Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Poster, $7.95

Pre-solicited; in stores September 4. [New Release Date: September 18] Buckle yourself and get ready to hit the road with this 1950s-style replica of the Batmobile! This finely crafted cold-cast porcelain, hand-painted replica brings to life one of the most famous vehicles in comics, the sleek Batmobile — as driven by Batman and Robin in the '50s. Measuring approximately 6 3/8" long x 2 1/4" tall x 2 1/4" wide, the Batmobile is set on a art-deco-themed base and features light-up headlights, taillights and the eyes of the Bat-emblem on the front of the vehicle. The Batmobile is removable from its base, but does not have rolling wheels. The light-up feature works only when the vehicle is on the base, using an "on/off" switch and 30-second timer. Also included is a 3 1/2" x 5" Batmobile "title" document and a 16" x 22" Blueprint of the Batmobile. Packaged with batteries in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950s EDITION is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Vehicle Replica, $195.00

Advance-solicited; in stores September 4. The stupidity just keeps on coming with a new entry in the line of JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW! MAD MAGAZINE's resident moron straps on a bow and arrow to fight the bad guys as the Emerald Archer, Green Arrow. This ridiculous action figure features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/8" tall, and comes packaged with a golf bag-quiver, an extra set of hands, a bow that looks like a fishing rod, and a plunger arrow. This figure is also offered as part of the JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES ASSORTMENT I. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE

Advance-solicited; in stores September 4. The world needs heroes! Unfortunately, the best we can do is MAD MAGAZINE's own gap-toothed idiot, with the ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE! Battling The Joker is gonna be the least of Batman's worries with this "hero" fighting at his side! This moronic action figure features multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 6 1/8" tall, features a cloth cape and comes packaged with a sling shot and a lollipop emblazoned with the "Bat-signal." This figure is also offered as part of the JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES ASSORTMENT I. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS ROBIN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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Advance-solicited; in stores September 4. MAD MAGAZINE'S resident idiot, Alfred E. Neuman, becomes the mighty heroes of the Justice League of America in that very, er...special way he has. The "What, me worry?" kid is giving everybody something to worry about if he thinks his portrayals of our beloved heroes is funny! The JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES ASSORTMENT I stars Alfred as Superman, Batman, Robin, The Flash, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow. Each figure features multiple points of articulation, hysterical accessories, and comes packaged in its own 4-color blister card. Each assortment contains: 2 Batman, 2 Superman, and 1 each of Green Lantern, Flash, Green Arrow, and Robin — for a total of 8 figures! Retailers, please note: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN, BATMAN, THE FLASH, and GREEN ARROW were previously released as singles to the comic-book specialty market. The JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES ASSORTMENT I is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. This product is being offered simultaneously outside of the comic book specialty market. Because combined orders drive the manufacturing of this particular product, lack of orders may necessitate the cancellation of this product. Notification of cancellation, if necessary, would be announced by the end of April 2002.
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Advance-solicited; in stores September 4. Has it been fifty years already? My, where does the time go? Fifty years of MAD Magazine! Well, that calls for something special...like the MAD 50th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET — featuring action figures of MAD'S resident idiot and "What, me worry?" mascot, Alfred E. Neuman, and the irrepressible Spy Vs. Spy guys! The ALFRED E. NEUMAN ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6" tall, and looks stupid no matter how you pose him! The WHITE SPY ACTION FIGURE and BLACK SPY ACTION FIGURE each come with an (inactive!) bomb and spy glass. This Box Set also comes with a special 24-page black-and-white MAD Magazine chock full of 50 years of highlights from MAD! Don't wait another fifty years to get your hands on this once-in-your-lifetime set! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The MAD 50th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. This product is being offered simultaneously outside of the comic book specialty market. Because combined orders drive the manufacturing of this particular product, lack of orders may necessitate the cancellation of this product. Notification of cancellation, if necessary, would be announced by the end of April 2002.
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Pre-solicited; in stores September 11. [New Release Date: September 18] What're you laughing at? The maniacal Clown Prince of Crime from the Golden Age of Comics is the next entry in DC Direct's continuing series of Mini-Busts starring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. Now the Joker, Batman's deadliest nemesis, stands poised to take some of the air out of the Dark Knight in the CLASSIC JOKER MINI-BUST. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue stands approximately 5 1/2" tall. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC JOKER MINI-BUST is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Mini-Bust, $45.00

Advance-solicited; in stores September 11. Two great heroes in one exciting package! The DC Direct line of POCKET SUPER HEROES continues with one-time fellow JLA members, Firestorm and the Red Tornado! The victim of an accident at a nuclear power plant fused student Ronald Raymond and scientist Martin Stein into Firestorm, the Nuclear Man. Created to destroy the JLA, the storm-generating android Red Tornado eventually acquired human consciousness and became a champion of justice. Both figures are 3 1/4" tall, feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. Retailers, please note: The POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: FIRESTORM & RED TORNADO is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
2-Figure Set, $9.95

Advance-solicited; in stores September 11. POCKET SUPER HEROES...the smallest super-heroes with the biggest powers! The POCKET SUPER HEROES line continues with exciting 2-figure sets of DC's greatest heroes and villains! When police scientist Barry Allen was doused with chemicals and struck by lightning, he became the Flash, the Fastest Man Alive! Leonard Snart was a small time crook who got his hands on a super-freezing gun, becoming one of the Flash's deadliest Rogues Gallery villains, Captain Cold! Both figures are 3 1/4" tall, feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. Retailers, please note: The POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: SILVER AGE FLASH VS. CAPTAIN COLD is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
2-Figure Set, $9.95

Advance-solicited; in stores September 11. DC Direct's new line of POCKET SUPER HEROES proves that size doesn't matter! The action continues with the first Deluxe Set, featuring Martian Manhunter — the sole surviving member of his race, now residing on Earth where he uses his incredible super-powers to help safeguard the people of his adopted world. This Deluxe Set comes packaged with the Justice League's meeting table (approximately 1 1/2" tall and 5" in diameter) emblazoned with the JLA logo, and eight chairs (each approximately 2" tall) for Manhunter's fellow members of the JLA. The symbols on the back of each chair correspond with the following characters: Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Hawkman, and the Atom. MARTIAN MANHUNTER is 3 1/4" tall, features articulation, and is packaged together with the table and chairs in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. Retailers, please note: The POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: MARTIAN MANHUNTER DELUXE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Deluxe Set, $14.95

Advance-solicited; in stores September 11. Small heroes...ready for big action! More POCKET SUPER HEROES come your way with the SILVER AGE WONDER WOMAN & CHEETAH, two powerful women and mighty adversaries! Amazon Princess Diana was endowed with incredible powers by the gods of antiquity and sent to the world of man to teach the lessons of peace. In a fit of jealous rage against the glamorous Wonder Woman, plain-Jane socialite Priscilla Rich's mind snapped and created the persona of the villainous and murderous Cheetah. Both figures are 3 1/4" tall, feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. Retailers, please note: The POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: SILVER AGE WONDER WOMAN VS. CHEETAH is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
2-Figure Set, $9.95

Advance-solicited; in stores September 11. The incredible Cat of Steel is now available as a cuddly Soft Toy! Joining his super-powered friends Ace the Bat-hound, Beppo the Super-Monkey and Krypto the Superdog, Streaky is a 7" long plush toy with short orange fur, an "S"-shield emblazoned cape, poseable legs, and embroidered facial features, feet pads and white lightning bolts on both sides of its body. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The STREAKY THE SUPER-CAT SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
Soft Toy, $14.95

Advance-solicited; in stores September 18. From the critically-acclaimed line of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS comes the woman warrior known as Promethea! The heroic Promethea and her human alter ego Sophie are now beautifully-formed action figures! Promethea, the woman of myth, conjured from a realm which Sophie continues to travel in search of enlightenment, stands approximately 6 1/4" tall and comes with a removable clear blue plastic, glitter-coated staff and faux-stone sun symbol base, with a non-removable plastic skirt and cape. Sophie stands approximately 5 1/2" tall and comes with a removable backpack and a manhole-cover base for posing. Both figures feature multiple points of articulation, and are packaged together with their accessories in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The PROMETHEA AND SOPHIE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
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Pre-solicited; in stores September 18. [New Release Date: September 25] The mighty Hawkgirl takes flight as the next in line of DC Direct's cold-cast porcelain maquettes featuring the members of the Justice League as they appear in the exciting new WB Animation series on Cartoon Network. Standing approximately 8 1/2" tall x 3 3/4" wide, Hawkgirl joins the other members of the League as maquettes: Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, and Green Lantern John Stewart! Maquettes are statues based on models designed for the series and are usually produced for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings and products. Now these special maquettes are being made available to fans! Collect them all! Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: HAWKGIRL MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Maquette, $89.95

Advance-solicited; in stores September 25. From DC Direct comes a striking new PVC Set, featuring key characters from the acclaimed and best-selling miniseries by Frank Miller. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN PVC SET features finely detailed PVC figures of six of the leading characters from this epic story — Batman, Catgirl, Superman, Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman, and The Atom — ranging from 2 1/8" to 4 1/8" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN PVC SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews.
PVC Set, (6 pieces), $39.95

Pre-solicited; in stores October 2. The series of GREEN LANTERN POWER RING PROPS concludes with the current Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner. Entrusted with the only surviving Power Ring from the once mighty Green Lantern Corps, Kyle Rayner never thought of himself as a super-hero. But the young cartoonist has grown into his role, his accomplishments threatening to eclipse those of any of his predecessors! Kyle Rayner's ring is faithfully recreated in green-coated metal, set in a base against a fully sculpted, cold-cast porcelain bust of the hero himself, standing approximately 5" tall on a 3 1/2" diameter base. The ring is removable from the base but is not intended to be worn. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN KYLE RAYNER POWER RING PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews.
Prop, $89.95

In stores May 1. This one-of-a-kind statue is still available! In celebration of the successful sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS comes THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE! This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of Batman with his sidekick, Catgirl, perched on his shoulder. This statue is overall approximately 13 1/4" tall x 5 3/4" deep, on a base that is 7" wide x 5" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Statue, $195.00

In stores May 1. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the DC FIRST: SUPERMAN/LOBO one-shot, this loveable 7" tall plush of the Main Man is as soft as they come. But don't let Lobo hear you call him soft!!! Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
Soft Toy, $14.95

In stores May 8. Still available is THE SPECTRE HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE! Hal Jordan appears every month in THE SPECTRE, and makes a guest-appearance in this month's GREEN LANTERN #150. Featuring multiple points of articulation and haunting glow-in-the-dark features, this figures stands 6 1/4" tall and has a cloth cape and hood, with a wire within for posing. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
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