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 GREEN
LANTERN: WILLWORLD SC
($17.95)
Dec
24th
Out
Now!
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art and cover by Seth
Fisher.
How did a young
Hal Jordan master one of the most powerful weapons of
the universe as Green Lantern? One of Hal's earliest adventures
is revealed, as he finds himself alone on a world formed
entirely of the imaginations of other Green Lanterns.
 GREEN
LANTERN #172
($2.25)
Dec
31st
Out
Now!
Written by Ben Raab; art by James Bosch and Rodney
Ramos; cover by Keron Grant.
Green Lantern
must rescue Amon Sur's associates from a rival cartel
of cosmic arms dealers. To maintain his cover and prove
his loyalty to the Black Circle, Kyle must kill the kidnappers.
Will he do it? Meanwhile, on Earth, Merayn's job hunt
takes a turn for the deadly when hi-tech thieves raid
the bank where she's interviewing…and only she can
stop them.
- JUSTICE
LEAGUE: GREEN LANTERN -
KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE
 After
the destruction of the intergalactic police force
known as the Green Lantern Corps, the one power ring
that survived was given to an artist on Earth named
Kyle Rayner - an unlikely hero who has proven himself
one of the greatest Green Lanterns of all time. Kyle
Rayner stands approximately 6 1/2" tall, has
multiple points of articulation, and includes a base
that features the JLA logo. This newly designed sculpt
of Kyle Rayner features updated clothing and comes
with a one-size-fits-all plastic power ring.
Price
TBA, in stores on Dec 6th. Out
Now!
- GREEN
LANTERN ORNAMENTS BOX SET
 Sculpted
by John G. Mathews.
DC
Direct continues the line of ornaments with this all-new
Green Lantern Ornaments Boxed Set. Chosen by the Guardians
of the Universe to wear the power ring of the Green
Lanterns, test pilot Hal Jordan became a legend in
the fabled Green Lantern Corps. This set features
a Green Lantern figure ornament measuring 4"
tall and a Green Lantern logo ornament measuring approximately
2" diameter by 1/4" thick, with metallic
green coloring. Packaged in a 4-color window box.
$24.95,
in stores on Oct. 22. Out
Now!
 GREEN
LANTERN: HAL JORDAN STATUE
Sculpted by William Paquet
Summoned
to a crashed spaceship by the dying alien Abin Sur,
Hal Jordan was presented with the ring of power and
became Green Lantern, one of a band of intergalactic
peacekeepers. The GREEN LANTERN STATUE is a limited-edition,
hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring
approximately 12” tall x 4 1/2” wide x 7
1/2” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
$195.00,
in stores November 5th Out
Now!
 JUSTICE
LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN MINI-MAQUETTE
Green Lantern
continues DC Direct's new series of mini-maquettes
based on the highly collectible sold-out 2002 line.
Green Lantern John Stewart was chosen by the Guardians
of the Universe to wear the Power Ring when Hal Jordan
was out of commission. The Justice League Animated:
Green Lantern Mini-Maquette is a hand-painted, cold-cast
porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately 5
1/2" tall x 2 3/8" wide x 1 3/4" on
a newly designed base and is packaged in a 4-color
window box.
$29.95,
in stores on Nov 26th Out
Now!
 JLA:
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE
($9.95)
Nov
5th Out
Now!
Written
by Paul Dini; art and cover by Alex Ross.
The original
members of the classic Justice League are back in an original
graphic novel told in sequential comic-book storytelling
by Emmy Award-winning writer Paul Dini and Eisner Award-winning
painter Alex Ross! The JLA must confront a threat from
space in the form of a deadly space-borne virus that sets
off a chain reaction of worldwide fear and panic. Soon
the JLA itself is under suspicion. Are they ultimately
responsible for this alien danger? Can the JLA keep the
world from tearing itself apart? 96
pages
 GREEN
LANTERN #171
($2.25)
Nov
26th
Out
Now!
Written by Ben Raab; art by James Bosch and Rodney
Ramos; cover by Keron Grant.
New penciller
James Bosch jumps on board as the 5-part story arc "Wanted"
begins. Kyle Rayner's crusade to restore order to Sector
2814 takes a dangerous turn when he goes undercover to
infiltrate the Black Circle Syndicate and destroy this
interplanetary mafia from within.
 AVENGERS/JLA
#3 of 4
($5.95)
Nov
26th
Out
Now!
Written by Kurt Busiek, cover and pencils by George
Perez.
The most eagerly
awaited story in comics' history continues. The Avengers
and the JLA have confronted their foemen - now it's time
to party! But as echoes of the past intrude on the present,
something is terrifyingly wrong. Co-published by DC Comics.
(Featuring every Avengers and JLA member ever!)
 JLA-Z
#3 (of 3)
($2.50)
Nov
26th
Out
Now!
Written by Mike McAvennie; art by Drew Johnson, Phil
Jimenez, Rick Burchett, Pia Guerra, Todd Nauck, Shane
Davis, Jennifer Graves, Ray Snyder, Lary Stucker, Rob
Stull, Jose Marzan Jr., and various; cover by Jimenez
The miniseries
showcasing DC's greatest heroes concludes! Profiling
the DC characters prominently featured in JLA/AVENGERS,
this issue spans from the Martian Manhunter to Zatanna,
illustrated by some of the greatest artists working in
comics today and topped with the final piece of a triptych
cover by Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, New X-Men).
Look for
Hal as Parallax and Spectre in this issue!
JLA:
Green Lantern "Hero's Quest"
By Denny O'Neil Due out in March 2003.
Novel length book about Green Lantern with both Hal Jordan
and Kyle Rayner starring!
Scheduled
to ship Dec 2003???
 GREEN
LANTERN #170
($2.25)
Oct
29th Out
Now!
Written
by Ben Raab; art by Chris McLaughlin and Rodney Ramos;
cover by Ariel Olivetti
Green
Lantern has been trying to restore order to Sector 2814,
but that doesn't mean that life on Earth has stood still.
And when Kyle sends a message back to his friends and
loved ones on Earth, there's a good chance he's not going
to like their replies!
 JLA-Z
#2 (of 3)
($2.50)
Nov
5th
Out
Now!
Written by Mike McAvennie; art by Kevin Maguire, Howard
Porter, John Dell, and various; cover by Phil Jimenez
A handbook
to DC's greatest super-team featuring artwork by some
of the biggest names in comics, timed to coincide with
the inter-company crossover of the decade! Featuring the
second of a triptych of covers by Phil Jimenez, this stunning
issue covers heroes and villains ranging from Green Lantern
(Hal Jordan) to the Lord of Time, illustrated by
notables including Kevin Maguire, Howard Porter, and more!
 GREEN
LANTERN #169
($2.25)
Sep
24th Out
Now!
Written
by Ben Raab; art by Rick Burchett and Rodney Ramos; cover
by Ariel Olivetti.
Kyle takes
off for uncharted regions of space to save Kilowog’s
soul. An ancient race of beings has taken hold of one
of Kyle’s only allies, and Kyle will stop at nothing
to make sure Kilowog is saved. Meanwhile, back on Earth,
Jade finds herself questioning her relationship with Kyle.
 AVENGERS/JLA
#2 of 4
($5.95)
Oct
22nd
Out
Now!
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by George Pérez
Round 2 of
the comic-book event of the year is here! The titanic
team-up the world has waited for continues as the threats
that brought the heroes together in the first issue tear
the teams apart! Guest-starring every character to ever
belong to the Avengers and the JLA! For more information,
see the feature article. Co-published by DC and Marvel.
- KINGDOM
COME: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE
 Alan
Scott created an emerald city high above the Earth
where he waits for signs of extraterrestrial threats.
The Kingdom Come Green Lantern has merged his Lantern
into himself and become the most powerful Green Lantern
of all. This figure includes a translucent green sword
measuring approximately 6.25 inches tall x 3 inches
wide. Green Lantern stands approximately 6.5 inches
tall, has multiple points of articulation, and comes
packaged in a 4-color box.
Price
TBA, in stores on July 16. Out
Now!
-
 GREEN
LANTERN POSTER
Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
In stores August 27. It's Kyle Rayner, the
Green Lantern of the 21st century, illustrated by
one of comics' hottest art teams! This full-color
24" x 36" poster features a stunning re-colored
image of Kyle Rayner by Jim Lee from the cover of
GREEN LANTERN #151.
Poster (24" x 36") $7.95 Out
Now!
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 JUSTICE
LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN WALL PLAQUE
Sculpted by John G. Mathews
In stores August 13.
DC Direct's series of sculpted wall plaques based
on the super-heroic stars of the hit animated series
on Cartoon Network continues! Other heroes featured
in this series include Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash,
Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Hawkgirl. This wall
plaque, suitable for hanging, is fully sculpted, hand-painted,
made of cold-cast porcelain and measures approximately
5" high x 7 1/2" wide x 3" deep. Packaged
in a 4-color box. Liven up your walls! Collect all
seven!
Plaque $39.95 Out
Now!
- POCKET
SUPER HEROES SERIES 2: GUARDIAN & GUY GARDNER
 In
stores September 24. DC Direct continues its line
of Pocket Super Heroes, featuring 2-figure sets of
DC’s greatest heroes and villains! The Guardians
of the Universe formed the all-powerful Green Lantern
Corps to keep peace in the universe. Chosen by the
Guardians to join the Corps, Guy Gardner dedicates
his life to protecting others…and giving Hal
Jordan a hard time! Both figures feature six points
of articulation, measure approximately 3 1/4”
tall, and are packaged together in a 4-color blister
pack that includes backdrop art, story card, and a
plastic stand. Collect all 24 of the Series 2 Pocket
Super Heroes in 2003!
2-Figure Set $9.95 Out
Now!
 GREEN
LANTERN #168
($2.25)
Aug
27th
Out
Now!
Written
by Ben Raab; art by Rick Burchett and Rodney Ramos; cover
by Ariel Olivetti.
Green
Lantern's efforts to restore order in outer space have
brought him some unwanted attention. Stopping criminals
and disasters is one thing, but being deemed a god by
an entire planet is something he doesn't want to get mixed
up in…especially since the local cosmically powered
deities don't like competition.
 GREEN
LANTERN: EMERALD TWILIGHT/NEW DAWN TP
($19.95)
Sep
3rd Out
Now!
Written
by Ron Marz; art by Daryl Banks, Bill Willingham, Derec
Aucoin, Steve Carr, Fred Haynes, Craig Hamilton, Jamal
Igle; cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.
A
new collection combining the events of the New Dawn and
Emerald Twilight trades, originally presented in Green
Lantern #48-55. Witness Hal Jordan’s last stand,
as he collapsed into insanity and became Parallax, an
unstoppable force…until freelance artist Kyle Rayner
was awarded the last power ring, and a new Green Lantern
was born. 192 pages
 DETECTIVE
COMICS #786
($2.75)
Sep
3rd
Out
Now!
Written by Ed Brubaker and Rick Spears; art by Patrick
Zircher, Aaron Sowd and Rob G.; cover by Tim Sale.
The
conclusion of "Made of Wood" throws Batman and
the JSA's Green Lantern Alan Scott into a race against
time to save James Gordon from a homicidal maniac! And
in the back-up - "The Dogcatcher," Part 2 of
4, by Rick Spears and Rob G.- an unfortunate city worker
happens upon the Joker's lost pooch.
 AVENGERS/JLA
#1 of 4
($5.95)
Sep
3rd
Out
Now!
Written by Kurt Busiek and George Perez; cover
by George Perez
THE WAIT IS OVER! The most eagerly anticipated
comic book crossover of all time has finally arrived,
with alternating Prestige Format issues by Marvel &
DC Comics! What cataclysmic threat could endanger two
universes - and dwarf the combined power of both Earth's
Mightiest Heroes and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes?
 SUPER
FRIENDS!: GREEN LANTERN AND SINESTRO DELUXE ACTION FIGURE
SET
DC Direct continues
its series of the legendary ’70s animated Super Friends!
characters! Green Lantern stands approximately 6 1/4”
tall and Sinestro stands approximately 7” tall. Both
figures feature nine points of articulation and include
Super Friends! Logo bases measuring approximately 4”
wide x 2” deep x 3/4” tall. The set also features
one-size-fits-all Green Lantern and Sinestro Power Rings
and a 2” long x 2” wide x 1 3/4” tall Hall
of Doom miniature. Packaged in a 4-color window box.
Scheduled
to ship May 7th, 2003 OUT
NOW!
 GREEN
LANTERN #167
($2.25)
Jul
30th
Out
Now!
Written by Ben Raab; art by Rick Burchett and Rodney
Ramos; cover by Ariel Olivetti
“The
Blind,” Part 2 of 2! Set to consume Earth, Green
Lantern must thwart The Blind and Shiro Nova in space
combat! But just when things are going well, Lianna joins
the party…and everything goes straight down the drain!
Meanwhile, on Earth, John Stewart comes home from saving
the world to find Merayn’s made a life-changing decision!
 THE
FLASH #200
($3.50)
Jul
30th
Out
Now!
Written by
Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover
by Kolins
The conclusion of "Blitz" hits like a ton of
bricks as The Flash faces his final confrontation with
his opposite number, Zoom! If The Flash manages to stop
Zoom, he'll pay a horrible price. Only with the help of
his friends from the past can Wally put his life back
on track...but in a way you'll never anticipate! The biggest
change in the life of Wally West since he first donned
the Flash costume happens in this special, extra-sized
anniversary issue!
Guest Staring The Spectre!
 DETECTIVE
COMICS #785
($2.75)
Aug
6th
Out
Now!
Written
by Ed Brubaker and Rick Spears; art by Patrick Zircher,
Aaron Sowd, and Rob Goodridge; cover by Tim Sale.
Part
2 of "Made of Wood" finds Batman and Sentinel
teaming up to solve a decades-old mystery. Can they find
a serial killer before he carves up the innocents of modern-day
Gotham? Plus, Part 1 of the 4-part backup tale "The
Dogcatcher," by indie creators Rick Spears and Rob
Goodridge, following the exploits of an unfortunate city
worker who finds the Joker's lost dog.
 JUSTICE
LEAGUE ADVENTURES #22
($2.75)
Aug
6th
Out
Now!
Written by Stuart Moore; art by John Delaney and
Robin Riggs; cover by Kelsey Shannon.
A menace from Green Lantern's past returns. The
first time Green Lantern fought the alien race called
the Shayol, they killed three of his fellow GL
Corps members. Now they've arrived on Earth, and GL must
decide how to deal with them - before Hawkgirl takes matters
into her own hands.
 GREEN
LANTERN #166
($2.25)
Jun
25th Out
Now!
Written
by Ben Raab; art by Rick Burchett and Rodney Ramos; cover
by Ariel Olivetti.
The
new creative team kicks off the 2-part storyline "The
Blind!" Where do you run when your planet dies? A
force of destruction is running rampant in the galaxy…a
force that can only consume; a vortex that wipes out star
systems in a heartbeat. It's called The Blind, and its
next target is Earth. Green Lantern only has a slim chance
of stopping it, but the Black Circle won't let him have
a chance at all.
 DETECTIVE
COMICS #784
($2.75)
Jul
2nd
Out
Now!
Written by
Ed Brubaker and Judd Winick; art by Patrick Zircher, Aaron
Sowd, and Cliff Chiang; cover by Tim Sale
"Made of Wood," Part 1 of 3, guest-starring
JSA's Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott! A serial
killer has scrawled an eerily familiar message on the
statue of the city's most hallowed Golden Age hero...but
to what demonic place will the trail lead? Only one light
can illuminate the diabolical destination — that
of the Green Lantern! Plus, a back-up story by Judd Winick
(GREEN ARROW) and Cliff Chiang (BEWARE THE CREEPER) that
features the return of Josie Mac, who gets transferred
to the pages of GOTHAM CENTRAL! Free preview [here]!
 GREEN
LANTERN #165
($2.50)
May
28th
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