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Following are upcoming products from DC Direct, with information coming from DC Comics.

DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES - SUPERMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: GREEN LANTERN

Sculpted by John G. Mathews.

Debuting in 1996, Superman: The Animated Series carried on the high quality of animation and distinct character designs pioneered by the landmark Batman: The Animated Series. Kyle Rayner was chosen to be the Green Lantern of Earth - a stoic defender of justice who combats evil using an emerald Power Ring! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9 1/8" tall x 3 3/8" wide x 3 3/8" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$89.95, in stores on April 21.

DC: ZATANNA MINI-BUST

Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz.

Zatanna continues the line of DC Mini-Busts! A raven-haired sorceress who conjures spells by uttering incantations backwards, Zatanna uses her magical abilities to battle for justice and entertain audiences across the multiverse! This DC: Mini-Bust is a limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain bust measuring approximately 4 7/8" high and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$45, in stores on April 7.

LOBO STATUE

Sculpted by William Paquet; designed by Alex Horley. Limited up to 1,500 pieces. Lobo's not just the last surviving Czarnian, he's also the baddest bastich in the galaxy - a tough-as-nails mercenary who's virtually unstoppable! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 10" tall x 8" wide x 8" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

$195, in stores on April 28.

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: BLACK-SUITED SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE

Following Superman's tragic death, the Eradicator Program transported his body to the Fortress of Solitude, where he was nursed back to health in a rejuvenation pod. Soon, the Man of Steel returned to his role as Earth's defender, garbed in black. The figure measures approximately 6 1/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister.

Price TBA, in stores on April 14.

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: ERADICATOR ACTION FIGURE

The Eradicator is the physical manifestation of the Kryptonian Eradicator Program, which constructed a body to replace Superman in the wake of his death at the hands of Doomsday! The figuremeasures approximately 6 3/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister.

Price TBA, in stores on April 14.

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: STEEL ACTION FIGURE

When John Henry Irons was saved by Superman, he pledged to dedicate his life to making a difference. Using his knowledge of robotics, Iron crafted a suit of armor to fight for justice as Steel. The figure comes with a sledge-hammer, measures approximately 6 3/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister.

Price TBA, in stores on April 14.

RETURN OF SUPERMAN: SUPERBOY ACTION FIGURE

Kon-El - better known to the world as Superboy - was created by Cadmus Labs using a blend of DNA taken from Superman and human subjects. His powers are based around tactile telekinesis that allows him flight, superhuman strength, and invulnerability. The figure measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister.

Price TBA, in stores on April 14.

SUPERMAN VS. THE FLASH COLLECTOR'S PLATE

Painted by Alex Ross.

It's one of the age-old questions: Who's faster, Superman or The Flash? Now the race to answer that burning mystery is on in the stunning Superman vs. The Flash Collector's Plate, featuring the Man of Steel and the Fastest Man Alive as they hurtle ahead in a neck-and-neck contest, painted by Alex Ross. This limited edition, hand-painted Collector's Plate measures approximately 10 1/2" in diameter, features a certificate of authenticity imprinted on the back of the plate and is edged with a 24-karat gold band. Packaged in an elegant gift box with foil stamping.

$59.95, in stores on April 28.