Tuesday, August 20, 2002

DC DIRECT PRODUCTS

Following are DC Direct's upcoming projects, with information coming from DC Comics.

BATMAN BY JIM LEE POSTER

Art by Jim Lee.

Jim Lee begins his run as Batman's regular artist with issue #608. The cover to that landmark issue is a dark and dynamic look at the Dark Knight. And now the renowned artist's interpretation of the character is a stunning full-color, 24" x 36" poster.

$7.95, in stores on Feb. 26.

BIRDS OF PREY POSTER

Art by Matt Haley and Wade von Grawbadger.

The Birds of Prey - it's not only a successful monthly comic book series, it's also an exciting new live action series coming to The WB this fall. Now a full-color 24" x 36" poster, featuring the art from the cover of the Birds of Prey - New Edition TP.

$7.95, in store on Feb. 26.

GREEN LANTERN ABIN SUR POWER BATTERY REPLICA

Continuing the line of famous Green Lantern Power Battery replicas is the first one used by Green Lantern Hal Jordan. When Abin Sur, Green Lantern of Sector 2814, crash-landed on Earth, the alien was fatally wounded. He willed his mighty power ring to seek out a man both honest and fearless to replace him...and the man it brought him was test pilot Hal Jordan. Destined to become the greatest member of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps, Hal took possession of Abin Sur's Power Battery - against which the miraculous Power Ring needed to be recharged once every 24 hours. Now a replica of Abin Sur's Power Battery stands approximately 10 3/4" high x 7 1/2" wide x 7" deep , with a light up feature (operating on a 30-second timer) when the Power Ring touches the face of the lantern. Packaged in a 4-color box, this replica includes four AA batteries and 1 extra light-bulb.

$249.95, in stores on March 12.

JLA: SECRET ORIGINS BY ALEX ROSS POSTER

Painted art by Alex Ross

Painter Alex Ross has wowed fans again and again with his collaborations with writer Paul Dini. Now the cover to their latest project, JLA: Secret Origins, is available as a 24" x 36" poster. This full-color poster includes Ross's peerless interpretations of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), the Flash (Barry Allen), Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel.

$7.95, in stores on Feb. 26.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: AQUAMAN MAQUETTE

Sculpted by John G. Mathews.

DC Direct's Justice League Animated Maquette series has been flying off the shelves, so to keep up with popular demand DC introduces a special eighth member to the line-up. The brooding King of the Seven Seas joins teammates Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, and Hawkgirl. Featuring the super heroes as they appear in the animated series on the Cartoon Network, these statues are based on models designed for the series as the definitive models on which to base their drawings and products. The Aquaman Maquette stands approximately 9" high x 4 1/4" wide x 4" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box.

$89.95, in stores on March 26.

THE LITTLE ENDLESS STATUE SET

Sculpted by Barsom; Designed by Jill Thompson.

Individually, they are known as Dream, Delirium, Destruction, Death, Destiny, Desire and Despair. Together, they are the seven siblings who comprise the Endless, a family of conceptual entities. From the pages of Neil Gaiman's award-winning Sandman series comes this limited edition set, featuring individual statues of the "little" versions of the Endless (based on designs by Jill Thompson), each on its own base with a unique design motif. The statues - which range in size from approximately 4 1/2" to 6 1/4" high, on bases ranging in height from 1" to 2 1/2" - can be displayed together or separately, and are packaged in a 4-color box.

$195, in stores on Feb. 26.

SILVER AGE BATGIRL MINI-BUST

Sculpted by Tim Bruckner.

Our popular line of mini-busts continues with this dynamic depiction of a Silver Age Batgirl. Librarian Barbara Gordon - daughter of Gotham City's police commissioner - was on her way to a costume party, dressed as a masked Batgirl when she chanced upon a crime in progress! Without thought for her own safety, Barbara helped save the day and eventually became a hero worthy of the name Batgirl. Now, the auburn-haired heroine is brought to life in this limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust standing approximately 5" wide x 4" deep x 4 3/4" high. Packaged in a 4-color box.

$45, in stores on March 19.

SUPERGIRL ANIMATED STATUE

Sculpted by Barsom; Designed by Ty Templeton.

From the Superman Animated Series on Cartoon Network comes the blonde Maid of Might. Supergirl bursts into the scene, caught in mid-flight, soaring above the Daily Planet as a stunning statue. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, stands approximately 8" high x 8" wide x 3" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box.

$99.95, in stores on Feb. 5.

SUPERMAN #233 POSTER

Art by Neal Adams

It is considered one of the all-time classic images of Superman. From the cover of the legendary Superman #233 (June, 1969) by superstar artist Neal Adams, the Man of Steel bursts free from chains forged of Kryptonite in the landmark story that marked the beginning of Superman's modern era adventures. This poster measures 24" x 36".

$7.95, in stores on Feb. 26.

SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE

The new line of Superman action figures is here. Rocketed to Earth from the doomed planet Krypton, the infant Kal-El was raised by Smallville farm couple Jonathan and Martha Kent to become the mighty Man of Steel, Superman! Now the World's Greatest Hero is a beautifully-sculpted action figure, standing approximately 6 1/2" tall and featuring an incredible 21 points of articulation and an "S" Shield display base. Features 4-color resealable packaging.

Price TBA, in stores on March 19.

SUPERMAN: BIZARRO ACTION FIGURE

"This am terrible!" - which is just the Bizarro way of announcing good news. The line of Superman action figures continues with Bizarro, an imperfect copy of Superman with a twisted sense of logic. Created from a biological scan of Superman, but without benefit of the Man of Steel's unique Kryptonian DNA, Bizarro is a twisted parody of the world's most famous super-hero. Bizarro stands approximately 6 5/8" tall and features an incredible 21 points of articulation and an "S" Shield display base. Features 4-color resealable packaging.

Price TBA, in stores on March 19.

SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC 13 ACTION FIGURE

From out of the future, Brainiac 13 is the living computer bent on claiming our Earth as his own...starting with the city of Metropolis, whose computers and systems it has upgraded and placed under its own control! This menacing nemesis of Superman is now a highly-detailed action figure, standing approximately 7 1/4" tall and featuring 11 points of articulation. This figure comes with an "S" Shield display base. Features 4-color resealable packaging.

Price TBA, in stores on March 19.