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DC Comics Shipping February 2009

Posted by: Jon Haehnle on November 17, 2008 at 6:04 pm

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DC Comics Shipping February 2009100 BULLETS #100
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
This is it. Nearly a decade in the making, the Eisner Award-winning, critically acclaimed series comes to its inevitably blood-soaked end. What final fate do agent Graves and the rest of the cast face? Who will be left standing when the gun smoke clears? Find out in the epic, final issue of the series Playboy magazine called “a meditation on money, power and morality…for our money, the best current ongoing series.”
FINAL ISSUE · On sale February 11 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009AIR #7
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker

Blythe has traveled through a country that doesn’t exist to a dimension of lost things to search for the stranger she’s fallen in love with – a man who may or may not be a terrorist. Now, they will be reunited in the strangest way possible: Trapped in 10-year-old Zayn’s body, Blythe will relive his life. The things she’ll learn will shock her, and perhaps forever alter her course…
And to make sure no one misses the series that’s winning raves from the industry’s top names, the issue features a very special Vertigo event: a full 22-page story that’s a perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a recap of the story so far – all for only a dollar!
Retailers, please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Advance solicited; on sale March 18 · 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009AIR VOL. 1: LETTERS FROM LOST COUNTRIES TP
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker

Collecting the story that started it all, from AIR # 1 – 5! Blythe knew it was a risky time to be an airline stewardess, but the skies might be much more dangerous than anyone imagines. She’s just learned of the Etesian Front – vigilantes dedicated to take the skies back from terrorism. They’re after a mysterious man she’s just met. And whether he’s an average frequent flier or a terrorist, finding out will lead Blythe to discover the weird science of hyperpraxis – an innovation that will change the way we see technology forever.
From the comics imprint known for breaking new ground, G. Willow Wilson and M. K. Perker bring a flight of fantasy for the age of technology.
Retailers, please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 18 · 144 pg, FC,
$9.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009JACK OF FABLES #31
Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham
Art by Tony Akins & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Brian Bolland
Part 4 of “Jack’s Big Book of War.” You know how they talk about the “power of the printed word”? What they don’t want to tell you is that this power is more than just how a bunch of ideas can convince people to do stuff. It’s about how ideas can make things explode. So hold on to your hats, gang, these printed words are so powerful they’re going to knock your socks nleft off your toes!
On sale February 25 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009JACK OF FABLES VOL. 5: TURNING PAGES TP
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins, Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Brian Bolland
Get ready for Jack’s adventures out West, as Smiling Jack Candle crosses paths with a grim sheriff from back East who carries no gun. Collecting issues #22-27 of the series Publishers Weekly says “any sophisticated comics fan will enjoy.”
Advance-solicited; on sale March 4 · 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009FABLES #81
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
In our fifth and final chapter of this first big post-war saga, you’re going to find out why this story was called “The Dark Ages.” Yes, this is a dark story, and we’re afraid you’re not going to like it one bit – unless, of course, you think not nearly enough terrible and tragic things have happened to our stalwart heroes of Fabletown. We now suspect that, if the Fables had truly had any idea of the full consequences, they’d never have gone to war at all.
On sale February 11 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009100% HC
Written by Paul Pope
Art and cover by Paul Pope
The edgy, groundbreaking epic from visionary Eisner Award winning creator Paul Pope is now available in hardcover! Collecting all five issues of the hard-hitting miniseries that takes a peek inside a cyberpunk vision of the year 2038 through the lives of six different people, this new volume includes a host of sketches, designs and other never-before-scene material from Pope.
Advance solicited; on sale April 15 · 256 pg, B&W, $39.99 US
MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009HAUNTED TANK #3
Written by Frank Marraffino
Art by Henry Flint
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
A dead Cavalry General and the crew of his haunted M1A1 Abrams tank charge toward a victory that’s supposed to be in the bank. But liberating the locals from the tyranny of an outlaw regime isn’t as razor-cut and desert-dry as the crew were led to believe – especially when the Confederate ghost sees the seeds of a conflict in Iraq with which he’s all too familiar: civil war.
On sale February 4 · 3 of 5 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009DMZ #39
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by John Paul Leon
“War Powers” part 3 of 4. Deep in Chinatown, Matty strikes it rich – at least for his bosses. Now he has a long fight back through the war-torn streets of New York. What’s the money for, anyway? And what “game changer” does Parco have planned?
On sale February 11 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009GREATEST HITS #6
Written by David Tischman
Art by Glenn Fabry & Gary Erskine
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Nick walks the red carpet at the hottest ticket in town – the Hollywood premiere of “Greatest Hits.” Now that Nick knows the heroes in his life don’t need to be super, can he be friends with the Mates? And what happened to the greatest super-team of all time? It’s all part of the documentary’s big reveal. Keep it in focus – it’s the final issue, and this film is not yet rated.
On sale February 18 · 6 of 6 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009HELLBLAZER #252
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Landini
Cover by Lee Bermejo
12 years ago in Liverpool, there was a bloody dockers’ strike. Things fell apart when a union leader caved-in to the bosses. Today, John Constantine has a new girlfriend and an extraordinary, horrible new skin complaint: A weeping, dark, knobby scab covers part of his body. And it’s growing. What’s the bizarre link between this skin fungus and a largely forgotten chapter of British Trade Union history?
On sale February 18 · 32

DC Comics Shipping February 2009HOUSE OF MYSTERY #10
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Luca Rossi and Kyle Baker
Cover by Glenn Fabry
The final chapter of “Love Stories for Dead People” finds Fig in the basement at the heart of the labyrinth, while Harry and Ann square off against the nightmare that once kept Cain himself awake at night. Meanwhile, the massive party upstairs winds down with unexpected repurcussions. Also featuring a short story illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN).
On sale February 4 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009MADAME XANADU #8
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend
Madame Xanadu is desperate to stop the brutal Jack the Ripper slayings and save the destitute women of Whitechapel. But it looks like the Phantom Stranger has other plans, and he’s been harboring them all along! Betrayal and love collide in the latest dynamic issue from comics legend Matt Wagner and skyrocketing art talent Amy Reeder Hadley.
On sale February 25 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009NORTHLANDERS #15
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Ryan Kelly
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
“The Cross + The Hammer” part 5 of 6. Magnus’ past is revealed, and if you thought it was impossible for him to get more dangerous, he just did. But Ragnar’s tightening the noose, and Magnus is running out of room to maneuver. Thousands of men fight on a battlefield in Clontarf while these two men wage their own game of death.
On sale February 25 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 1: BACK ON THE STREET TP
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Darick Robertson, Jerome K. Moore, Keith Aiken, Ray Kryssing, Dick Giordano, Kim DeMulder and Rodney Ramos
Cover by Darick Robertson
DC’s new editions of TRANSMETROPOLITAN begin here, with this volume collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed Vertigo series from writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Robertson! After years of selfimposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job he hates and a city he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd century surroundings.
In this first volume, Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients – humans who have decided to become aliens through cosmetic surgery. But Spider’s interview with the Transients’ leader gets him a scoop he didn’t bargain for. And don’t miss Spider’s first confrontation with the President of the United States . . . in a men’s room.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 11 · 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS #4
Story by Neil Gaiman
Adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell
Cover by Yuko Shimizu
Variant cover by Joe Kubert
The conclusion of the adaptation of best-selling author Neil Gaiman’s novella THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS into comics by master storyteller P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS)! Hungry for revenge, the fox has nevertheless been forbidden from taking the life of the Master of Ying-Yang, the source of all of her beloved monk’s woes. But for a brave and crafty fox, there are worse fates to imagine than death. Featuring a variant cover by the legendary Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock)! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Yuko Shimizu), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Joe Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale February 4 · 4 of 4 · 32 pg, FC $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009SCALPED #26
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Davide Furno
Cover by Jock
Sharpen your shanks and get ready as SCALPED goes behind bars! Part 2 of “High Lonesome” is a special stand-alone issue spotlighting the renegade FBI agent known as Diesel, a tougher-than-nails fanatic and wannabe-Native American who can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble – even when he’s locked up in jail.
On sale February 18 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009YOUNG LIARS #12
Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by David Lapham
A psychologist could spend a lifetime figuring out what’s wrong with Danny Noonan. Well, they can poke him, prod him, lock him up and throw away the key, but in the final analysis, all that really matters is the truth as Danny’s quest to save Sadie from the Spiders takes an unexpected detour – then descends into the realm of nightmare.
On sale February 11 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US · MATURE READERS

DC Comics Shipping February 2009UNKNOWN SOLDIER #5
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Cover by Igor Kordey
As memories of the past begin to invade, Moses confronts the deeper truth of the soldier lurking within him. But what do those memories have to do with another unknown soldier?
On sale February 25 · 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

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