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Motion Comics Launches With WATCHMEN and BATMAN MAD LOVE

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Warner Premiere announced today a new way for graphic novel fans to connect with their favorite characters and the stories they know and love through short-form digital content. “Warner Premiere’s Motion Comics” draw on a massive amount of source material to bring a visually engaging experience to life through the use of subtle movements, voice-overs, sweeping music scores and stunning comic book artwork. The highly anticipated debut episode of DC Comics’ “Watchmen” is now available exclusively as a free iTunes download for the next two weeks via Entertainment Weekly’s website (www.ew.com/watchmen). Beginning August 2, the debut “Watchmen” Motion Comic will be available on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) for purchase and download for $1.99. In addition, the Eisner Award-winning “Batman: Mad Love” starring Batman, The Joker and Harley Quinn can be downloaded to own from Xbox Live and available on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Video service starting July 22. A full lineup of “Warner Premiere’s Motion Comics” and release dates will be announced shortly after Comic-Con.

Watchmen – Motion Comic

“Watchmen” takes viewers through the critically acclaimed DC Comics and Hugo award-winning graphic novel by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. Set in 1985 at the height of the cold war between the United States and the Soviet Union, costumed avengers have been banned with the exception of two – The Comedian and Rorschach. During this time the mysterious murder of a United States government official named Edward Blake occurs in New York, possibly by Soviet Communists. It is later confirmed that Blake is actually a costumed avenger – The Comedian. The news of the murder is discovered by his fellow costumed avenger, Rorschach, who sets out to discover the murderer.

During his search viewers discover whether Rorschach is really insane or if he’s uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians. On the run from the law, Rorschach reunites with his former teammates in a desperate attempt to save the world and their lives. But what they uncover will shock them to their very core and change the face of the planet. Following two generations of masked superheroes from the close of World War II to the icy shadow of the Cold War comes this groundbreaking comic story — the story of The Watchmen.

In the July 18 edition of Entertainment Weekly fans will find a special link through EW.com (www.ew.com/watchmen) that provides access to the episode via iTunes. Additional episodes for purchase will also be made available via iTunes and other distribution partners in the coming months leading to the theatrical release of Watchmen in 2009.

Batman: Mad Love

“Batman: Mad Love” is taken directly from the pages of the Eisner Award-winning single issue graphic novel by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. The story revolves around The Joker’s sidekick Harley Quinn who is madly in love with him. She uses crime to demonstrate her love for her “Puddin’” and sets out to commit the ultimate act of love – killing Batman.

The “Batman: Mad Love” Motion Comic will be available to purchase from Xbox Live and viewing on mobile phones enabled for Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Video service starting July 22. “Batman: Mad Love” episodes will also be available from other distribution partners in the coming months.

To get the latest information on Warner Bros. activities during Comic-Con, go to the official WAP portal: http://getwb.com/comic/. Fans can also sign up for text alerts to Warner Bros. Entertainment events, free downloads and more by sending a text message with the word COMIC to 58671. Standard carrier rates may apply.

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House Of Mystery #1 And Young Liars #1 Re-Issued As Flip Book

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 and YOUNG LIARS #1, two new debut issues from Vertigo, have both sold out and are being sent back to press for a special, flip book. This 48-page flip book will reprint both stories and will arrive in stores with a cover price of just $2.99 U.S.

“We’re thrilled to see that two of our new monthly series are in such demand,” says Karen Berger, Senior VP – Executive Editor, Vertigo. “Now you can get the first issue of two Vertigo staples for the price of one: the gritty crime fiction of YOUNG LIARS and HOUSE OF MYSTERY’s modern horror.”

The HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1/YOUNG LIARS #1 Flip Book (MAY088310) has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, July 17 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

The HOUSE OF MYSTERY side will feature the original cover art by Sam Weber with a recolored logo; the YOUNG LIARS side will feature the original cover art by David Lapham with the white frame recolored orange.

Retailers may order this item by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

Other issues of HOUSE OF MYSTERY are available as follows:

• HOUSE OF MYSTERY #2 (APR080274) is available for reorder.

• HOUSE OF MYSTERY #3 (MAY080268) is available for reorder, but please note that quantities are very limited.

• HOUSE OF MYSTERY #4 (JUN080297) has a final order cutoff date of July 17 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

• HOUSE OF MYSTERY #5 (JUL080213) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 3.

Other issues of YOUNG LIARS are available as follows:

• YOUNG LIARS #2 (FEB080305) is available for reorder.

• YOUNG LIARS #3 (MAR080239) is available for reorder.

• YOUNG LIARS #4 (APR080283) is available for reorder.

• YOUNG LIARS #5 (MAY080273) is available for reorder.

• YOUNG LIARS #6 (JUN080307) has a final order cutoff date of July 24 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 13.

• YOUNG LIARS #7 (JUL080226) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 10.

House Of Mystery #3	Young Liars #5	Young Liars #3
House Of Mystery #4	Young Liars #6	Young Liars #1
Young Liars #2	House Of Mystery #2	Young Liars #4
Young Liars #7

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Huntress Year One #5

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews

Huntress Year One #5 of 6
DC Comics
Madison, Richards & Rapmund

After hunting for some time for the first few issues of this mini I finally got caught up and am up to schedule. This issue is excellent. As the others have been. This issue doesn’t just tell a story, but it gives a mix of symbolism and irony that tells more than just a cool story. Add in excellent artwork and you have a pretty perfect comic. When you consider that this is a story about a C list character you can only marvel at the feat.

Huntress is in Gotham and she is staking out stately Wayne Manor. Wayne is hosting a wedding reception of the man the Huntress loves and some mystery woman. Huntress spies Wayne and the groom’s father (a mob boss) cooking up a deal. Huntress, out for revenge on the mob boss, charges in on Wayne and the boss. She assumes Wayne is a dirty criminal as well. She assumes he is a liar and weakling. She assumes he is a man without honor. Wayne plays along perfectly. He lets himself get taken just so his mob buddy can get away.

Wayne wont even allow the taunting that Huntress does about Wayne’s parents set off the Batman within him. Bruce stays in character. He is sizing up Huntress and she doesn’t even realize it. All that I have described is an outstanding take on Batman as seen through the eyes of a character who doesn’t know Bruce Wayne is Batman and who probably doesn’t even know what Batman really is. This story really nails the line of perception in terms of good and evil. The line moves depending on whom is looking at whom. It’s really great story telling.

Eventually Batgirl jumps in and gets herself knocked out. It seemed a little odd that Huntress would take her out, but I guess Huntress is about five years older so maybe that would provide an advantage when dealing with a teenager. The whit that Bruce delivers when scolding Batgirl is also priceless.

Huntress continues to pursue her revenge and she is met with some resistance. Her prey is taken out by a competitor. Distraught, she receives some comfort by the Catwoman. This occurs only when Catwoman rescues Huntress from her first encounter with Batman. It’s with great irony that Catman and Huntress should hit it off as they both find the line between hero and villain and stretch it out so much more than others.

There is a ton of stuff going on in this comic. Add in all the plot pieces involving the actual mob connections and you have a very dense story. This comic provides some excellent moments of storytelling. One particularly great moment is when the mobster’s son grapples with his father’s murder. Instead of turning the gun on himself, his wife or someone else he picks a cat. This provides some excellent symbolism and a bit of irony. However, it also shows the misplacement of anger that basically launched the whole character of Huntress in the first place. It’s just one of many of these types of moments in the comic.

The artwork is outstanding. Huntress, Catwoman, Batgirl and Batman all look excellent. The fight scenes are as crystal clear as the sitting still ones. This comic makes excellent use of color. Oh sure, most of the capes are in shades of black, but they have detail in their differences that makes them so unique.

At this point you have either read along or you missed out. However, if you have a chance to read these issues I highly recommend this title to anyone who likes mob stories. Sure, a little Batman doesn’t hurt, but he is such a supporting character in this comic it’s not even funny. I can’t emphasize how good this comic is as well as the entire series.

5 out of 5 geek goggles

Huntress Year One #5 (of 6)

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New Era Cap and Warner Brothers Unite to Launch DC Comics Collection

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 14, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Bat-Signal is soaring high above Gotham City ... and New Era is there with new Batman gear! In June, New Era Cap Co., the leading headwear designer and manufacturer, signed a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Comics, to launch a collection of 59FIFTYs fitted caps featuring the vast array of DC Comics heroes and villains.

The DC Comics collection exhibits the classic logos of Superman, The Flash and Batman in an assortment of colors. Visit www.neweracap.com to view the collections.

"New Era is proud to be joining forces with one of the most creative and legendary franchises in the comic book industry," said Gerry Matos, Senior VP of Marketing at New Era. "Our innovative design team will help capture and bring to life America's favorite DC Comics Super Heroes like never seen before."

"The iconic status of DC's most recognized Super Heroes combined with the industry-leading products of New Era creates an ideal partnership to bring this mix of classic and current favorites to market for fans," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

In anticipation of the new Warner Bros. Pictures' July 18th release of 'The Dark Knight', New Era will unveil 'The Dark Knight' Collection of caps. 'The Dark Knight' caps feature images of Batman and The Joker as well as Gotham City Police Department shields as featured in the film.

To commemorate the launch, New Era will hold a midnight launch event on July 17th at its New York and Toronto Flagship Stores. The launch parties will feature in-store DJs, video games, and Red Bull, the official drink sponsor of the event, will have beverages on-hand in both stores. The brand's mobile vehicle, a 1956 Swedish military car, will be stationed at New Era's Toronto store for the night.

The new DC Comics collection and 'The Dark Knight' caps are available in selected retail stores throughout the country as well as online at www.neweracap.com for approximately $35. New Era will follow these collections with a new cap release every two months, featuring character designs from DC Originals, Swamp Thing, Lobo, Teen Titans, and Super Friends. Go to www.neweracap.com to check out all the caps.

About New Era Cap Co.

Founded in 1920, New Era Cap Company, Inc., the leading headwear manufacturer and creator of New Era Apparel, brings to market products that transcend time, culture, sport and fashion. Producing more than 35 million caps per year, New Era is the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of the official on-field cap worn by every Major League Baseball team and their Minor League affiliates and maintaining agreements with other licensed entities. On the street, New Era is known as the Originator of the True Fitted for its signature cap style, the 59FIFTY. Some of the Company's core markets include Action Sports, Children, Fan, Suburban, Women and Fashion/Lifestyle. The Company, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, employs approximately 1,700 people world-wide in New York, Alabama and at its operations in Canada, Europe, Japan and Hong Kong. New Era is a 'Category A' affiliate of the Fair Labor Association.

About 'The Dark Knight' movie

'The Dark Knight' reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the 'Dark Knight' ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. 'The Dark Knight' releases in theaters July 18th.

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ComicList: DC for 07/16/2008

ComicList: DC for 07/16/2008

Astro City The Dark Age HC Book 01, $29.99
Batgirl #1 (of 6), $2.99
Batman And The Outsiders #9, $2.99
Batman Black And White Statue Neal Adams, $75.00
Batman Faces TP (New Edition), $12.99
Birds Of Prey #120, $2.99
Cartoon Network Action Pack #27, $2.25
Casey Blue Beyond Tomorrow #3 (of 6), $2.99
Checkmate #28, $2.99
Countdown To Final Crisis TP Vol 02, $19.99
Dark Knight Batman Statue, $150.00
Dark Knight The Joker Statue, $150.00
DC Wildstorm Dreamwar #4 (of 6), $2.99
Dorothea Vol 02, $12.99
Final Crisis Rogues Revenge #1 (of 3)(Character/Story Sliver covers), $3.99
Flash #242, $2.99
Hellblazer #246 , $2.99
I Hate You More Than Anyone Vol 05, $9.99
Jokers Asylum Poison Ivy #1 (One Shot), $2.99
Scalped #19, $2.99
Showcase Presents Hawkman TP Vol 02, $16.99
Simon Dark #10, $2.99
Superman And The Legion Of Super-Heroes HC, $24.99
Tangent Supermans Reign #5 (of 12), $2.99
Tears Of A Lamb Vol 03, $9.99
Tiny Titans #6, $2.25
Trials Of SHAZAM TP Vol 02, $14.99
Trinity #7, $2.99
World Of Warcraft #9 (Ludo Lullabi/Samwise Didier covers), $2.99

Astro City The Dark Age HC Book 1	Batgirl #1 (of 6)	Batman And The Outsiders #9
Batman Faces New Ed TPB	Birds Of Prey #120	Cartoon Network Action Pack #27
Countdown To Final Crisis TPB Vol. 2	Checkmate #28	Casey Blue Beyond Tomorrow #3 (of 6)
Dark Knight The Joker Statue	Dark Knight Batman Statue	DC Wildstorm Dreamwar #4 (of 6)
Final Crisis Rogues Revenge #1 (of 3)	Flash #242	Hellblazer #246
Showcase Presents Hawkman TPB Vol. 02	Jokers Asylum Poison Ivy (one shot)	Scalped #19
Tangent Supermans Reign #5 (of 12)	Simon Dark #10	Superman And The Legion Of Super-heroes HC
Trials Of Shazam TPB Vol. 02	Trinity #7	World Of Warcraft #9

ComicList: DC Comics for Wednesday, July 16, 2008, by Charles LePage.

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Action Comics #867

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews

Action Comics #867
DC Comics
Johns, Frank & Sibal

I loved the last issue so much I assumed this would be one of the classic Superman arcs. I was wrong. This second installment fails in several places. However, in the areas it does deliver, it nails them. Unfortunately, this makes for a very so-so issue. I am not ready to give up by any means, but this issue was a letdown compared to the stellar story from last issue.

The issue starts off with Superman and Supergirl trying to determine who or what was chasing Superman. Superman had assumed it was Brainiac. Supergirl is able to explain how it is one of his probes. This seems to imply that every other encounter Superman has had with Brainiac was actually his probes, which is odd.

Supergirl is a huge drag in this issue. She comes across as whiney. Basically she seemed like a kid who ran away from home and found herself a sugar daddy to latch onto. Add in that her facial expressions come across as her being slapped by her drunk father and you have a terribly annoying character. It was too much Supergirl and it made Superman look like a novice super hero in dealing with people.

Next, Clark visits his parents. This had the outstanding interaction between Clark and Pa Kent. Pa reveals all the artifacts he kept from Clark’s childhood and they have an excellent chat. Ma Kent, on the other hand, expresses her concern about Clark heading off after Brainiac. This makes no sense in the context of all that she has already seen Superman go through. Ma Kent is supposed to be a strong influence on Clark and here she comes across as an overly concerned, borderline senile, nervous Nellie.

Enter Lois and the Daily Planet crew. This part was excellent. Lois looks classy and hot all at once. Clark looks like a doofus, with a bad haircut. It all fits so well. The artwork seems to have departed from using the 1970s movie versions of Clark and Lois which was a little odd, but the artwork and dialogue are still great here.

Finally, Clark is in outer space. He is in a spaceship listening to his father tell him all about Brainiac. This is more outstanding storytelling. However, the ending is very confusing. It seems Superman finds a city that Brainiac is stealing. Somehow Superman gets captured. I really have no idea how this played out.

There you have it. Some great scenes, some bad ones and some confusing ones. This gives you a mixed comic. Sure, it’s possible you might like Supergirl and her involvement here, so that will make you like this comic all the more. You might also like your Ma Kent to be overprotective, so that will also help you like this more. The ending really didn’t work visually for me and I’m not sure how else it could be interrupted.

I think a new reader could pick this up and not be lost. They might be intrigued by the Terminator-like characterization of Brainiac. It could play out to be very cool.

This issue is a bit of a letdown, but I am eagerly awaiting the next one nonetheless.

3 out of 5 geek goggles

Action Comics #867

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Kmart To Promote The Theatrical Release Of THE DARK KNIGHT

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jul 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kmart(R) has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Comics, for a multi-channel entertainment marketing promotion supporting the July 18 release of the upcoming action-adventure, THE DARK KNIGHT. Kmart will serve as the "Official Batman Headquarters" with a product boutique at the front of the store. Promotion elements include free movie tickets to see THE DARK KNIGHT with the purchase of three bags of Reese's Batman products and $5 off select Mattel THE DARK KNIGHT toys with the purchase of five boxes of select General Mills cereal and fruit snacks.

THE DARK KNIGHT boutique at Kmart, located at the front of the Kmart mainland retail locations, includes licensed products from the movie, such as toys, kids' apparel, costumes, bedding and accessories, and Men's apparel, along with an exclusive Kmart THE DARK KNIGHT(TM) gift card.

In addition, Kmart is supporting the promotion with a designated Batman Headquarters circular wrap; extensive in-store point-of-sale including co-branded shopping bags and online exposure via a microsite ( www.kmart.com/batman) featuring The DARK KNIGHT merchandise, an exclusively designed e-giftcard, free downloadable wallpaper, and a trailer and link on Kmart's website to http://thedarkknight.com.

To further engage consumers, the Reactrix Media Network will feature an exclusive STEPscape(TM) interactive spot for Kmart and Warner Bros. Reactrix is developing an interactive ad featuring their patented-gestural technology in select malls and theaters throughout the country throughout July. The spots will incorporate the Batman Headquarters, products, and promotional messages and allow consumers to literally interact with the Kmart's Batman-branded merchandise.

The follow-up to the action hit BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Warner Bros. Pictures will release THE DARK KNIGHT to theaters on July 18, 2008.

The Kmart promotion launched July 6 and runs through July 19, 2008.

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DC Comics Announces Lineup For Comic-Con International San Diego

Beginning Wednesday, July 23, DC Comics staff and freelance community will be leave their desks and drawing boards behind to attend Comic-Con International: San Diego. Along with an impressive list of attendees, DC Comics will have panels and giveaways at the convention.

DC’s guests at the convention are:

• Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, JOKER)
• Mark Buckingham (FABLES)
• Cecil Castellucci (JANES IN LOVE)
• Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER)
• Neil Googe (WILDCATS)
• Geoff Johns (ACTION COMICS, GREEN LANTERN)
• David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS)
• Aaron Lopresti (WONDER WOMAN)
• Brad Meltzer (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, DC UNIVERSE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT)
• Grant Morrison (BATMAN, FINAL CRISIS)
• Jerry Robinson (BATMAN)
• Jim Shoop (DC Direct sculptor)
• Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX)
• Matthew Sturges (HOUSE OF MYSTERY, JACK OF FABLES)
• Phillip Tan (FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS)
• Peter Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, NIGHTWING)
• Bill Willingham (FABLES, JACK OF FABLES, HOUSE OF MYSTERY)
• G. Willow Wilson (AIR, CAIRO)
• Judd Winick (TITANS, GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY)
• Brian Wood (DMZ, NORTHLANDERS, THE NEW YORK FOUR, DEMO)

Other members of the freelance community scheduled to be at the convention include:

• Marc Andreyko (MANHUNTER)
• Sergio Aragones (THE SPIRIT, BAT LASH, MAD Magazine)
• Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, JOKER)
• Matt “Batt” Banning (SUPERMAN/BATMAN)
• Eddy Barrows (TEEN TITANS)
• Chris Batista (ROBIN, TEEN TITANS)
• Adam Beechen (BATGIRL)
• Joe Benitez (TITANS)
• Lee Bermejo (JOKER)
• Tim Bradstreet (SCALPED covers)
• Jon Buran (WORLD OF WARCRAFT)
• Percy Carey (SENTENCES: THE LIFE OF MF GRIMM)
• Cliff Chiang (GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY)
• Becky Cloonan (DEMO, AMERICAN VIRGIN)
• Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL)
• Mike Costa (THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR)
• Jason Craig (FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH)
• Wes Craig (WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS)
• Carlos D’Anda (DEATHBLOW)
• Brian Denham (THE X-FILES)
• Andy Diggle (HELLBLAZER)
• Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS, COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS)
• Nick Doan (PRAY FOR DEATH)
• Steve Ellis (HIGH MOON)
• Mark Evanier (THE SPIRIT)
• Christos Gage (WILDCATS)
• David Gallaher (HIGH MOON)
• Michael Gaydos (MANHUNTER)
• Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS)
• Keith Giffen (AMBUSH BUG: YEAR ONE, REIGN IN HELL)
• Patrick Gleason (GREEN LANTERN CORPS)
• Joel Gomez (THE LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS)
• Caanan Grall (CELADORE)
• Mick Gray (JOKER)
• Renato Guedes (SUPERMAN)
• Chris Gugliotti (THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: RAISING CAIN)
• David Hahn (ALL NIGHTER)
• Jeremy Haun (CHUCK)
• Sandra Hope (WORLD OF WARCRAFT)
• Al Jaffee (MAD Magazine)
• James Jean (FABLES covers)
• Jock (GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE, THE LOSERS)
• Drew Johnson (SUPERGIRL)
• Peter Johnson (CHUCK, SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON)
• J. G. Jones (FINAL CRISIS)
• Ryan Kelly (THE NEW YORK FOUR)
• J.J. Kirby (THE NEW DYNAMIX)
• Scott Kolins (FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES’ REVENGE, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD)
• Andy Kubert (BATMAN, TRINITY covers)
• Jim Lee (ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER)
• Ron Lim (RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR)
• Jeremy Love (BAYOU)
• Jerome K. Moore (WORLD OF WARCRAFT)
• Todd Nauck (TEEN TITANS GO!)
• Jai Nitz (EL DIABLO)
• Dustin Nguyen (DETECTIVE COMICS)
• Oliver Nome (THE NEW DYNAMIX)
• Joshua Ortega (GEARS OF WAR)
• Andy Owens (TRINITY)
• Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX, THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT)
• Francis Portela (BATMAN)
• Joe Prado (GREEN LANTERN)
• Jack Purcell (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND)
• Norm Rapmund (BOOSTER GOLD)
• James Robinson (SUPERMAN)
• Stephane Roux (BIRDS OF PREY covers)
• Greg Rucka (FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS)
• Nicola Scott (BIRDS OF PREY, SECRET SIX)
• Trevor Scott (DC/WILDSTORM: DREAMWAR)
• Jon Sibal (ACTION COMICS)
• Frank Spotnitz (THE X-FILES)
• Fiona Staples (THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR)
• Jim Starlin (RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR, DEATH OF THE NEW GODS)
• Jill Thompson (HOUSE OF MYSTERY)
• Frank Tieri (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND, COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS)
• Bobby Timony (THE NIGHT OWLS)
• Peter Timony (THE NIGHT OWLS)
• J. Torres (FAMILY DYNAMIC)
• Tony Trovallero (THE BLACK CHERRY BOMBSHELLS)
• Deborah Vankin (INSTA-LIFE)
• Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA)
• Sheldon Vella (SUPERTRON)
• Matt Wagner (MADAME XANADU)
• Freddie E. Williams II (THE FLASH, ROBIN)
• J.H. Williams III (BATMAN, PROMETHEA)
• Johnny Zito (THE BLACK CHERRY BOMBSHELLS)

Along with these freelancers, the DC staff will be in San Diego, led by President & Publisher Paul Levitz.

Members of the DC Universe Editorial staff at the convention include Senior VP - Executive Editor Dan DiDio, Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler, Senior Coordinating Editor Jann Jones, Senior Group Editor Mike Carlin, Group Editor Eddie Berganza, Senior Editors Joey Cavalieri, Matt Idelson and Mike Marts, Editor Mike Siglain and Editorial Art Director Mark Chiarello.

Vertigo editors coming to San Diego include Senior VP - Executive Editor Karen Berger, Group Editors Shelly Bond and Bob Schreck, and Senior Editor Will Dennis.

WildStorm staffers set to be at the show include WildStorm VP - General Manager Hank Kanalz, Senior Editor Ben Abernathy and Editors Shannon Denton and Scott Peterson.

From CMX, look for Manga Editor Jim Chadwick and Director of Manga Asako Suzuki.

DC Direct creative staffers in San Diego include VP - Design & DC Direct Creative Georg Brewer, Design Director Jim Fletcher and Art Director Shawn Knapp. The business side of DC Direct will be represented by VP - Business Development Jeff Trojan, Director - Product Management Syndee Barwick and Account Manager Marisa Santiago. Also at the convention will be Purchasing Manager - Retail Products Christine Napollitano.

DC’s Licensing department will be represented by Senior VP - Brand Management Cheryl Rubin and Executive Creative Director David Erwin.

From Creative Services, Senior VP - Creative Director Richard Bruning will be at the convention, along with Director - Creative Services Ron Perazza, Manager - DC Online Dave McCullough and Online Editor Kwanza Johnson.

The Editorial Administration group will be in San Diego as well, with VP - Managing Editor Terri Cunningham, Executive Director Jack Mahan, Director - Editorial Administration Accounting Roger Rivera and Editorial Administration Operations Coordinator Chris Conroy all in attendance.

From the Advertising department, Midwest Account Manager Steve Newman and National Sales Director Jason Stroot will be at the convention. Director - International Business Development Linda Lee and Director - Business Development Andrea Shochet will be in San Diego, as will Deputy General Counsel Jay Kogan and Group Editor - Licensed Publishing Steve Korte.

Also scheduled to be at the show are Senior VP - Creative Affairs Gregory Noveck, Creative Executive - Creative Affairs Ivan Cohen and Creative Associate Will Hackner.

DC’s Sales & Marketing department will be on hand as well, including Senior VP Steve Rotterdam, VP — Marketing John Cunningham, VP - Sales Bob Wayne, VP - Book Trade Sales Sue Pohja, Director - Marketing Gayley Avery, Director - Direct Sales Vince Letterio, Manager - Marketing Communications Adam Philips, Manager - Events & Retailer Services Fletcher Chu-Fong, Manager - Marketing Services Matt Keller, Administrator - Direct Sales Stuart Schreck, Representives - Direct Sales Pat O’Connell and Joe Hughes, and Representative Events & Retailer Services Rex Ogle. DC’s Publicity Group will include VP - Publicity David Hyde, Publicity Managers Pamela Mullin and Alex Segura and Publicity Coordinator Austin Trunick.

Watch for an announcement of DCs panels and giveaways coming soon. Please note that this information is subject to change. For more information on the convention, visit www.comic-con.org.

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