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DC Comics' FULL FEBRUARY 2011 SOLICITATIONS
Written by TONY BEDARD & MARV WOLFMAN
Art by HOWARD PORTER & LIVESAY and ADRIANA MELO & NORMAN LEE
Issue #1 wraparound cover by ED BENES
Issue #1 1:10 Variant cover by RYAN SOOK
Issue #2 cover by ED BENES
The DC event of the year begins, coinciding with the release of the wildly anticipated DCU MMO! Get ready for the ride of a lifetime with this immense, 26-issue biweekly series!
In issue #1, Lex Luthor's obsession with destroying Superman reaches fever pitch when he cuts the ultimate Devil's deal with Brainiac...but with the shake of a hand, has Luthor consigned humanity to genocide?
In the startling second issue, The Lex Luthor of a post-apocalyptic future scrambles to escape Brainiac's invasion of Earth, but he must gather an army to stop the invasion. Who will he recruit? And in the present, Brainiac's first assault on Earth has begun, which recaps the incredibly rare DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #0!
Comic book legend Marv Wolfman joins fan-favorite writer Tony Bedard and artist Howard Porter to tell the ultimate DC Universe Super Hero tale of good versus evil!
Retailers please note: Issue #1 will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #1 on sale FEBRUARY 2
Issue #2 on sale FEBRUARY 16
32 pg, FC, $2.99 USBRIGHTEST DAY #19-20
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS
The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won't want to miss a single page of the action! "Aquawar" breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #19 on sale FEBRUARY 2
Issue #20 on sale FEBRUARY 16
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JUDD WINICK
Issue #19 art by JOE BENNETT
Issue #20 art by AARON LOPRESTI
Covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN
1:10 Variant covers by KEVIN MAGUIRE
DC's biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues!
In issue #19, Justice League International is finally joined by Power Girl! But even with their combined strength, will they be able to track Maxwell Lord down in time to save Blue Beetle?
In issue #20, all of the pieces are finally in place, and Max Lord's ultimate plan finally reveals itself. This is a special can't-miss issue featuring Max Lord's origin and the reason he's made it his life's work to snuff out metahumans, aliens and the entire Super Hero community.
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #19 on sale FEBRUARY 9
Issue #20 on sale FEBRUARY 23
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT
1:10 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & SANDRA HOPE
BRIGHTEST DAY lights up the battlefield this issue as Firestorm guest stars! The Green Lantern Corps is caught in the middle of all out war between Sinestro and his fear mongrels, the Sinestro Corps, against the Weaponer and the Thunderers of Qward. Can Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and the rest of the GL Honor Guard prevent the destruction of a world and save Soranik Natu at the same time? Learn why no one in the universe messes with Sinestro and lives to tell the tale in this heart-stopping finale to "The Weaponer"!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES
Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI
1:10 Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS & JONATHAN GLAPION
BRIGHTEST DAY illuminates the dark mysteries of the deep forest as Green Arrow finds himself in the middle of an all-out assault on the woods from above and below! And this time, the attacks are from both friends and deadly foes!
Plus, what strange occurrence has led the hellacious Etrigan the Demon to Star City? More importantly, will his presence burn the forest to the ground?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USGREEN LANTERN #63
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
In this stunning prologue to the "War of the Green Lanterns," an unearthly alliance is made, Hal Jordan and Sinestro make a difficult sacrifice, and the power of Parallax grows!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH
Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI
1:10 Variant cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
In this prelude to the "War of the Green Lanterns," the battle with Zardor and his Green Lantern Corps reaches its epic conclusion! Hold on to your willpower, because events in this issue spin directly into the coming war!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The road to FLASHPOINT is paved with good intentions, but the Flash is about to learn the truth behind those good intentions — and the secret of Hot Pursuit!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAN DIDIO
Art by KEITH GIFFEN & MICK GRAY
Cover by PHILIP TAN
"Reign of Doomsday" roars on from the pages of January's STEEL #1!
In Markovia, the Eradicator struggles in battle against the murder-machine known as Doomsday! It's a fight to the death with the lives of Geo-Force, Katana, the Looker, Halo and the Olympian all hanging in the balance! Don't miss this brutal chapter as the "Reign of Doomsday" storyline stomps toward an explosive summer event!
Meanwhile, under arrest by the U.S. government, Black Lightning and his Outsiders team find their backs against the wall as they're forced to choose between a lifetime of imprisonment or leading an invasion of their former home base in Markovia!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEVIN VAN HOOK, AARON LOPRESTI and KEVIN MAGUIRE
Art by JERRY ORDWAY, AARON LOPRESTI & MATT RYAN and KEVIN MAGUIRE
Cover by MARIO ALBERTI
DC's eccentric anthology continues as Garbage Man seeks the secrets of his origin – with Batman hot on his heels! Elsewhere, Tanga tangles with some most unsavory characters in one of the galaxy's most disreputable saloons! And how about Lobo? You'd better believe he's doing what he does best!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 2 of 6 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US
Written by J.H. WILLIAMS III & W. HADEN BLACKMAN
Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:10 Variant cover by AMY REEDER
The multiple award-winning creative team of J.H. Williams III (DETECTIVE COMICS) and W. Haden Blackman (Star Wars, Force Unleashed) launch the first, chilling arc of the ongoing series fans have been clamoring for! In the 5-part "Hydrology," Batwoman faces bizarre new challenges in her war against the dark underworld of Gotham and new trials in her personal life as Kate Kane. She quickly finds herself in the deep end facing truths about her past and her future. Who – or what – is stealing children from Gotham's barrio, and for what twisted purpose? Can she train her cousin Bette Kane (a.k.a. Flamebird) as her new sidekick? How will she handle dark revelations about her father, Colonel Jacob Kane? How is she dealing with the supposed drowning of her sister, the villain known as Alice? And why is a certain government agency suddenly taking an interest in her? The road to the answers begins here!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Story by BRIAN AZZARELLO and MATTEO CASALI
Written by MATTEO CASALI
Painted art and cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
1:10 Variant cover by TBD
Forced to work closely with his greatest foe, The Joker, Batman reaches Prague just as the virus he's been infected with starts to make its deadly effects felt – and the Czech capital will welcome this strange duo in a most unusual way. While the Czech version of Mardi Gras is in full swing, Batman and The Joker search for the mysterious Trojan Horse, a man who knows the secrets of the Colossus virus…but they will find more than they bargained for!
The mystery deepens and the stakes get higher in the second chapter of this miniseries by Brian Azzarello and Matteo Casali, featuring fully painted by Giuseppe Camuncoli.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 2 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by YANICK PAQUETTE & MICHEL LACOMBE
Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III
1:25 Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Superstar writer Grant Morrison and artist Yanick Paquette have sent The Dark Knight on a trip to Japan and Argentina, but now Batman's taking a brief breather back in his home base of Gotham City for a team-up with Batwoman! And don't miss the first issue of BATWOMAN's new monthly series, on sale this month!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
Trapped with childhood friend Dawn Golden deep beneath Gotham City, Batman's only hope for escape also happens to be one of his worst enemies! Meanwhile, Etrigan the Demon turns against his masters and confronts a twisted, evil incarnation of Ragman with the help of Alfred. Only Batman knows the secret to defeating the demon possessing Ragman – but The Dark Knight is nowhere to be found!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY DANIEL
Art and cover by TONY DANIEL
Batman uncovers the secrets of Gotham City's founding fathers and the secrets hidden within the city's foundation. In a captivating turn of events, The Dark Knight finds that he alone holds the key to stopping the cataclysmic events that loom over Gotham. Don't miss this stunning finale guest-starring I-Ching and Peacock, a spectacular new heroine from the Far East!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
"There are some cases that come screaming back at you…like phone calls in the night…"
For years, Jim Gordon has been haunted by the unsolved case of Gotham's notorious "Peter Pan Killer." Now, armed with new evidence, Gordon is determined to put the case to rest.
But as he digs deeper, he'll unearth a shocking discovery about his own past – a revelation that will shake him to the core. Skeletons will be exposed and secrets revealed in this special issue featuring
Art by Francesco Francavilla!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON & MARK IRWIN
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
From the pages of the best-selling BRIGHTEST DAY and GREEN LANTERN CORPS comes the new regular creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason! Kicking off the action is "Dark Knight, White Knight" part 1 of 3, as Bruce Wayne returns from the dead and Gotham City finds itself locked in the grip of chaos! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne come face-to-face with what could possibly be the strangest Bat Villain yet. Who is the White Knight, and why is he hell-bent on making Gotham City into Heaven on Earth?
Retailers please note: The contents of this issue were originally solicited for issue #17, but will now appear here. Also, this issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by RYAN BENJAMIN & JOHN STANISCI
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Terry's family is being held hostage by a crook who's boosted technology so powerful, he doesn't even understand what he has – and the Justice League intends to neutralize the threat with full aggression. But Neo-Gotham is Batman's town, and Bruce Wayne doesn't intend to give up one iota of control over the situation! With his loved ones' lives on the line, which way will Terry turn under the pressure?
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by JIMMY BROXTON
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Jarvis Poker, the British Joker, has been receiving death threats. But who would want to hurt such a sweet old villain? The lives of the Knight, the Squire and the Shrike take a turn for the cold and deadly, as fear casts its shadow over London town. Can the Super Heroes of Britain work together to resist the onslaught of gritty realism?
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
"House of Hush" reaches its penultimate chapter as alliances are betrayed and shocking new secrets are revealed. Aided by Dr. Death and a sinister cabal of gangsters, Hush sets his fatal endgame into motion against Bruce Wayne and the other Bat-Family allies!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES
Cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
The game-changing "Death of Oracle" storyline continues! Black Canary finally confronts her inner demons as the Calculator's army and creepy new villainess Mortis take their ultimate revenge on Oracle. This massive story reverberates throughout Gotham City – and beyond!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art and cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
It's Valentine's night, and a mysterious killer literally wants to steal everyone's hearts. Enter Klarion the Witch-boy, who's nursing a broken heart of his own. Good luck, Batgirl!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY
Red Robin finally combines forces with his former teammates in a 2-issue crossover with TEEN TITANS that kicks off right here! Is there even enough room for Tim Drake and Damian Wayne – the new Robin – on one team? Meanwhile, Catman and the Calculator have their own agendas for this highly anticipated reunion!
Don't miss the pulse-pounding second part in this month's TEEN TITANS #92!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT & DOUG HAZLEWOOD
In part 2 of the action-packed RED ROBIN/TEEN TITANS crossover, all the players are finally together, but the secrets they're about to learn may be too much for the team to handle. When all is said and done, which Robin will remain with the team as a full-fledged Titan?
Continued from this month's RED ROBIN #20!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by PETER CALLOWAY
Art by LEE GARBETT
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
With The Joker's return to BATMAN comics in recent months, it was only a matter of time before Harley Quinn took notice. Will she abandon her Sirens and return to the side of her true love? Well, she might not have a choice! And what happens between Selina and Harley when they realize that the objects of their respective affections are mortal enemies?
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by CLIFF RICHARDS
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Azrael has risen again! Turning his back on Gotham City, the hero hits the road to take up his new mission – a modern-day Crusade carried out by a single warrior. But the shadows of Gotham and Ra's
al Ghul extend far and wide…
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art and cover by JERRY BINGHAM
Indebted to a super-powered team called The Zhuguan, Bruce Wayne repays the life-altering favor they bestowed upon him by joining their ranks against their most deadly foe! Marc Guggenheim (JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA) and classic Batman artist Jerry Bingham (BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON) present "Super-Powers" part 4 of 5!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GARDNER FOX, MIKE FRIEDRICH and ELLIOT S. MAGGIN
Art by FRANK SPRINGER, SID GREENE, GIL KANE, MURPHY ANDERSON and MIKE GRELL
Cover by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ
Previously available only in the DETECTIVE COMICS ACTION FIGURES BOX SET from DC Direct, this collection features classic tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #377 and #384-385 and BATMAN FAMILY #1! Features an appearance by The Riddler, plus a team-up tale starring Robin and Batgirl!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 50 pg, FC, $5.99 USSUPERMAN #708
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & CHRIS ROBERSON
Art by EDDY BARROWS & J.P. MAYER
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
1:10 Variant cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Superman meets the new Wonder Woman for the first time! But why can't he shake the feeling that he already knows her? The Man of Steel will have to figure that out later, as the two heroes have their hands full defending Omaha, Nebraska from the evil Keres, a supernatural force determined to rid the town (and the world!) of all Amazons - and they're not too crazy about Kryptonians, either.
On sale FEBRUARY 9 * 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by PETE WOODS
Cover by DAVID FINCH & RYAN WINN
First his own action figure, then his own Christmas special - now GREEN LANTERN's Larfleeze wants to take over ACTION COMICS?! Not if Lex Luthor has anything to say about it! Tune in for the rematch that's been brewing ever since Lex tried to steal Larfleeze's Orange Lantern back in BLACKEST NIGHT!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 * 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by AMY REEDER & RICHARD FRIEND
Continuing the new arc by the freshly minted creative team of writer Nick Spencer (JIMMY OLSEN, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS, Morning Glories) and artist Bernard Chang (WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN)! Someone has set his sights on killing the next generation of heroes, and his latest targets are Robin and Batgirl! Who is this new foe, and how is he connected to some of Superman's deadliest foes? Supergirl had better find out fast, before it's time for another Bat-related R.I.P. story!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JOE CARAMAGNA, STEVE HORTON, ABHAY KHOSLA, NEIL KLEID,
AUBREY SITTERSON, BEAU TIDWELL and others Art by EDDY BARROWS, CAFU, DAN MCDAID, ANDY MCDONALD and others
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Get ready for seven fresh and exciting storiesspotlighting Superman and his friends and foes by some of the industry's most promising talent! In one story, either Twilight-mania has finally hit Smallville, or Superboy has a vampire problem on his hands. Meanwhile, when a lab full of Jimmy Olsen clones escapes and runs amok in Metropolis, it's up to Superman and Jimmy to round 'em all up before things turn even more bizarre! And speaking of bizarre, take a trip to Bizarro World for "Bizarro Grounded"! Plus, stories of Supergirl, Krypto, Jor-El, and more!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by PIER GALLO
Cover by EDDY BARROWS
1:10 Variant cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
Step aside, Superboy, Smallville's got a new hero - Psionic Lad! Except, well, it's cool he's helping Superboy protect the town from bad guys and all, but what's that he keeps saying about, um, assassinating someone? Hmm, Superboy, you may need to be more choosey about your friends... All this, plus the mystery of the Hollow Men deepens!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by CHRISCROSS & MARC DEERING
Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
"Sorcerer Kings" part 1 of 4! Who is that weird Batman on the cover? What has happened to the Earth's sun? And how is it all connected to the mysterious armored figure that Shadowpact discovers in an abandoned factory outside Metropolis? Writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and artist ChrisCross (FIRESTORM) launch Superman and Batman on an utterly epic journey - one that will leave no corner of the DCU untouched!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USWONDER WOMAN #608
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & PHIL HESTER
Art and cover by DON KRAMER & JAY LEISTEN
1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER
Flashes of a destroyed Themyscira haunt Diana all over again as an Amazon safe house is completely destroyed. The culprits? Cheetah and Silver Swan, who work for the mysterious Morrigan. How does Diana get out of this one? According to Cheetah, "You run…"
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by BRETT BOOTH & NORM RAPMUND
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK
"The Rise of Eclipso" begins here as the dark energies that have surrounded Earth are harnessed once more to usher in the great Lord of Darkness! And it looks like the corruption of all mankind starts with the members of the Justice League! When things go dark, which teammate poses the greatest threat to mankind – Obsidian or Jade?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA & STUART MOORE
Art by TOM DERENICK & DREW GERACI
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
The first-ever meeting between DC Comics' JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and Teshkeel Comics' the 99 continues as both super teams witness the experimental "City of Tomorrow" literally transformed from the world's greatest hope into a deadly threat to world peace! As Dr. Ramzi's dream of global harmony melts before their eyes, can the united 99 and JLA reverse the damage?
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 USDC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #10
Written by LEN WEIN
Art by JESUS SAIZ & KARL STORY and GARY FRANK with SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by JESUS SAIZ
1:25 Variant cover by GARY FRANK
In this final issue, another Crisis looms before the collected heroes of the DC Universe - with the mood of the people (human and super-human alike) growing more and more bleak! And in the co-feature, all hope seems lost for the DC Universe as the Blue Beetle charges off to confront Max Lord concerning his part in the DCU's dark future!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 16 * 10 of 10 * 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Nobody's sure why they thought that the super-terrorist Scythe was working alone, but the JSA is about to learn the hard way that even bad guys have colleagues! Scythe is set free by the terror cell he's been working with, and Monument Point may never get a chance to thrive before it – and all that the Justice Society stands for – is destroyed forever!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USJSA ALL-STARS #15
Written by MATTHEW STURGES
Art and cover by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
The All-Stars race against Arthur Pemberton to gather the scattered pieces of an ancient magical creation! As Citizen Steel confronts the reality of his metallic form and Roxy makes a very dubious ethical choice, one question remains: Who are the Puzzle Men?
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USADVENTURE COMICS #523
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by PHIL JIMENEZ & ANDY LANNING
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS, Amazing Spider-Man) launches an arc starring the rookies as they learn to be heroes at Legion Academy! This gorgeous issue marks a perfect jumping-on point for any new reader curious to learn about the DC Universe of the 31st century!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USLEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #10
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER
The Durlan plot against the United Planets comes to a very deadly conclusion, as Chameleon Boy must dive into battle with one of his own kind! And what this final assassin reveals will stun the shape-shifting Legionnaire!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USBOOSTER GOLD #41
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS
Art and cover by CHRIS BATISTA & RICH PERROTTA
A new threat from another time attacks Booster again - for the first time! Unfortunately, thisthreat catches Booster in Rip Hunter's lab, and the bunker takes enough of a beating to put everybody out of time-traveling commission for a long while!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art by MATTHEW CLARK and RON RANDALL
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
It's part 1 of the 2-part Doom Patrol vs. Secret Six rematch you've all been waiting for! (Well, some of you. Well, Robotman seemed pretty heated up about it, anyway...) The battle starts here, and then continues over in SECRET SIX #30, also on sale this month!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USSECRET SIX #30
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by J. CALAFIORE
Cover by CLIFF CHIANG
The battle between the Secret Six and the Doom Patrol continues from this month's DOOM PATROL #19! Last month, the Secret Six faced Luthor, but this month, they go pedal-to-the-metal against the only team as messed up as the Six themselves - the Doom Patrol! You don't want to miss this issue as a Sixer leaves the team forever!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USTITANS #32
Written by ERIC WALLACE
Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
The "Family Reunions" arc concludes as the Tattooed Man confronts his inner demons after murdering his son's killer. And bursting out of last month's SHAZAM one-shot, Freddie Freeman (a.k.a. Shazam) takes on Osiris. After the lightning and thunder settles, one of these heroes will fall.
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USPOWER GIRL #21
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art and cover by SAMI BASRI
Power Girl fights alongside the Justice League International, and they're moments away from uncovering Max Lord's master plan. Can Power Girl convince others to join their cause? As the battle of this lost generation of heroes comes to a head, sides are chosen and partnerships are forged!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USDOC SAVAGE #11
Written by IVAN BRANDON & BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by NIC KLEIN
Cover by J.G. JONES
Doc Savage's adventure in the war-torn Zone races toward its unbelievable finish, as the secrets of the Two Who Are One – and Ronan McKenna's disappearance five years ago – are revealed! But Doc's discoveries may have set in motion a terrible fate for the Zone's innocent inhabitants!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by MORITAT
Cover by LADR÷NN
Has the Octopus gone soft? New York godfather Shonder Zeev thinks so, and he intends to cut in on Central City's action and dismantle the truce the Octopus has with Commissioner Dolan - by sending an unlikely assassin to end Dolan himself!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN & SCOTT HANNA
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
Starro the Conqueror returns to rebuild his empire, and his first act of revenge against super-genius Vril Dox is to turn him into a mind-slave. Meanwhile, with his rebel crew in hot pursuit, Lobo thinks he's discovered another Czarnian! But he's the last of his race…isn't he?
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USJONAH HEX #64
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by NELSON
Jonah Hex was only looking for a little peace and quiet, but he didn't know it was time for the festival known as San Juan's Day. He also didn't know that this festival tends to bring out the crazy in people, but he should've figured that out as soon as he met Rosa. That big knife in her hand should've been a clue...
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USFREEDOM FIGHTERS #6
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY
Art by TRAVIS MOORE & TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
The Freedom Fighters are imprisoned, the third artifact has yet to be found, and one of their teammates may not make it. How much more loss can these heroes endure and who - if anyone - will be left behind?
On sale FEBRUARY 2 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 UST.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #4
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by CAFU & BIT and GEORGE PEREZ
Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER & SCOTT HANNA
As Dynamo leads a desperate, last-ditch attack on Spider's forces, learn more about what drives the team's mysterious powerhouse in a sequence illustrated by George PËrez, and how the secrets of his past may end up costing the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents their future. All this and a twist ending that you're definitely gonna want to read for yourself before the Internet spoils it for you!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by CLIFF CHIANG
Cover by STEPHANE ROUX
Zatanna's at the end of her rope – or, more precisely, her strings! Oscar Hempel is free to kill again, and Zee's been transformed into the thing she hates the most! What will it take to put Hempel back where he belongs, and get Zatanna back to reality?
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by RON MARZ
Art and cover by BRAD PARKER
Green Lanterns Alan Scott, Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner face a foe that turns their greatest fears into a terrifying reality in this new, low-priced reprinting of the 1999 graphic novel. It's a tale of three eras, each menaced by an unspeakable evil that grows more powerful with every defeat. In the Golden Age, Alan Scott nearly dies in battle with the monster, who brings his fear of a Nazi-controlled Justice Society to life. Twenty-five years later, Hal Jordan barely survives his encounter with the same menace, who torments him with images of a Coast City destroyed by nuclear armageddon. And in the modern era, Kyle Rayner must face this being's deadliest incarnation!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
Written by ERIK LUKE
Art by YANICK PAQUETTE, BOB MCLEOD and DOUG HAZLEWOOD
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Superman and Batman guest-star in these tales pulled from WONDER WOMAN #139-142, featuring art by Yanick Paquette (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT). But is even this "World's Finest" team enough to save Wonder Woman from the manipulations of the villainous Oblivion!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
Written by DOUG MOENCH and PAUL DINI
Art and cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III and MICK GRAY
In this tale from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #86-88 featuring art by J.H. Williams III (BATWOMAN), a rash of ritual murders sends Batman on cross-country search for the source, even as the cult begins fashioning its own line of defense. Plus, from DETECTIVE COMICS #821, Gotham City's wealthiest citizens find themselves victimized by the mysterious new villain, Facade!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by RYAN BENJAMIN & JOHN STANISCI
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Terry McGinnis – the Batman of the future – and an elderly Bruce Wayne – the original Batman – star in this new title collecting the hit 6-issue miniseries. When someone targets The Dark Knight's old foes, the new Batman must begin a case that reaches into Bruce Wayne's past and puts Terry's future directly in danger.
On sale MARCH 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by FRANK QUITELY, PHILIP TAN and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile to face an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious Domino Killer. But can Batman and Robin find a way to work together? Find out in this new trade paperback collecting the first six issues of the hit series!
On sale MARCH 30 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA and DAVID HINE
Art by RAMON BACHS, GUILLEM MARCH and JON STANISCI
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
In this volume collecting issues #7-13 of the new series, members of religious cults are being murdered in grotesque reenactments of the martyrdom of Christian saints. Each victim holds part of a centuries-old secret that, once revealed, will alter the course of human history.
On sale MARCH 30 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by ED BRUBAKER and GREG RUCKA
Art and cover by MICHAEL LARK
The first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series are collected in softcover for the first time! Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America) and Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, 52), this series pits the detectives of Gotham City's Special Crimes Unit against the city's greatest villains — in the shadow of Batman himself.
On sale MARCH 9 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by KEITH GIFFEN, AARON LOPRESTI, MATT RYAN, JOE BENNETT, JACK JADSON, FERNANDO DAGNINO, RAUL FERNANDEZ and BIT
Cover by TONY HARRIS
Mind-controlling mastermind Maxwell Lord is targeting the members of the defunct Justice League International in this hardcover collecting the first 12 issues of the twice-monthly series tying into BRIGHTEST DAY. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice must stop him from destroying the entire Super Hero community.
On sale APRIL 13 • 320 pg, FC, $39.99 US
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by YILDIRAY CINAR, WAYNE FAUCHER and FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and WAYNE FAUCHER
Picking up on threads from Geoff Johns's "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline and tying into events from GREEN LANTERN CORPS, this new LEGION hardcover collects the first 6 issues of the new series. This volume includes the unwelcome debut of new Legionnaire Earth-Man, the kidnapping of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad's twins, the revelation of a new Green Lantern and much more!
On sale APRIL 20 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US
Written by various
Art by various
Cover by NICK CARDY
DC's mystery/horror series THE WITCHING HOUR is collected for the first time in a value-priced package featuring issues #1-21!
Stories include:
"Let the Judge Be . . . You!"
"Once Upon a Surprise Ending"
"A Fistful of Fire"
"The Lonely Road Home"
"The Turn of the Wheel!"
This volume features artwork by comics luminaries including Neal Adams, Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Wallace Wood, Gil Kane and more.
On sale MARCH 23 • 544 pg, B&W, $19.99 US
Written by MARK SHULTZ & DAVID HINE
Art and cover by MORITAT
In this first collection of the new SPIRIT series, an international crime syndicate wants to help Central City's villain, The Octopus, consolidate control over the underworld. They've offered The Octopus the services of one of their finest assassins to take The Spirit's breath away for good. Collecting THE SPIRIT #1-7.
On sale MARCH 16 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GREG RUCKA, RICHARD DONNER and GEOFF JOHNS
Art by PETE WOODS, RAGS MORALES and MARK FARMER
Cover by EDDY BARROWS
Following the "New Krypton" event, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity's future. Now The Man of Tomorrow has decided to live with his newfound people on a brand-new world. But can he keep peace between Earth and this New Krypton? Not if General Zod has anything to say about it, in this new title collecting SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1-5 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10.
On sale MARCH 16 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by ERIC WALLACE
Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
It's a new team and direction for the Titans. Deathstroke and his mercenary team – including Cheshire, Tattooed Man and other surprise members – burst out of BRIGHTEST DAY #0. Get in on the ground floor as the team is hired to assassinate The Atom. And for this team, failure is not an option! Collecting TITANS #24-27 and the TITANS: VILLAINS FOR HIRE SPECIAL #1.
On sale MARCH 23 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by STEPHANE ROUX, KARL STORY, CHAD HARDIN and WAYNE FAUCHER
Cover by STEPHANE ROUX
Zatanna has long made her home in San Francisco, but right under her nose a sinister threat has developed: a crime boss who dominates the criminal underworld with dark magic. The terrifying Brother Night is making his play for the City by the Bay, and the police force – including hunky detective Dale Colton – turn to Zee for help. But Brother Night is a whole new kind of criminal, and if Zatanna thinks she can backwards-talk him down, then she's in over her top-hatted head!
Magically collected from ZATANNA #1-6!
On sale MARCH 9 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO
Art and Cover by MIKE NORTON
Based on the highly anticipated, all-new hit animated show from Warner Bros. debuting in January on Cartoon Network!
It's moving-in day for Superboy and Miss Martian as they choose their rooms
at their new headquarters! But the Boy of Steel is haunted by the Cave's memories and strange visions of his past…
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art and cover by RICK BURCHETT & DAN DAVIS
Here comes the bride! It's Valentine's Day and you're invited to the wedding of…Batman and Wonder Woman?!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by SCOTT BEATTY
Art by MIKE BOWDEN
Cover by MIN S. KU
Rex and Bobo race against time to save a group of Biodome scientists from a pair of out-of-control EVOs!
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO
Art by BYRON VAUGHANS
Cover by J. BONE
In this volume collecting issues #7-12 of DC's all-ages series, Billy and his super-powered sister, Mary Marvel, fight against Black Adam and the insidious Mr. Mind!
On sale MARCH 2 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO
Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR
It's a Shazam Family super special! Mary Batson makes her way to the tree house for a Pet Club meeting with her adorable talking tiger! That's right! A big, talking tiger named Tawky Tawny who wears a suit and tie and a pair of glasses! Guest-starring Freddie, Hoppy and Billy, too!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by BILL MATHENY
Art by DAVID ALVAREZ
Cover by SCOTT GROSS
Whatever will Sylvester do with not one, but two feathery distractions in his house while Granny's out running errands? Most likely prep the kitchen for a two-course meal!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by SCOTT BEATTY
Art and cover by SCOTT NEELY
When crime sidelines a traveling sideshow owned by Fred's uncle, Scooby and the Gang are on the case! But can the friends solve a locked room mystery before thieves strike the carnival again?
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS
Stumped when it comes to what gift you're going to get your Valentine's Day sweetheart this year? Why not the newest issue of MAD MAGAZINE! Sure, they didn't ask for it, but who cares what they think?
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 56 pg, FC $5.99 US
Written by ROBBIE MORRISON
Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Cover by JIM MURRAY
The legendary video game franchise, which PC Gamer called "The Best PC Game of All Time," comes to comics in advance of the highly anticipated new installment in the series!
Adam Jensen is a cybernetically enhanced security operative for the powerful Sarif Industries in a future where biological enhancements have become commonplace, yet fanatically opposed by many. While recovering the kidnapped niece of the founder of Sarif Industries, Jensen unstitches a mystery that goes all the way back to his fully human SWAT origins in Detroit – and an adventure of violence and betrayal that will span the globe!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Art by BRENT ANDERSON
Cover by ALEX ROSS
A new hardcover starring Astro City's most popular heroes, collecting ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2, ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #1-2 and ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1.
Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships – and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget!
Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed – including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers.
On sale APRIL 13 • 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Art by TONY HARRIS and JOHN PAUL LEON
Cover by TONY HARRIS
In this last deluxe EX MACHINA hardcover collecting issues #41-50 and EX MACHINA SPECIAL #4, Mayor Hundred descends into the NYC sewers to learn why he was given the strange powers that helped him become the heroic Great Machine, while a powerful new foe reveals a terrifying plan that's been in the works since the series began.
Then, in the very last EX MACHINA adventure, will the mayor's new archenemy bring down his administration? Will the tragedies that Mayor Hundred warned about from the beginning come to pass?
On sale APRIL 6 • 320 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875", $29.99 US • Mature ReaderS
Written by JOE CASEY
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN, SEAN PHILLIPS, DUNCAN ROULEAU and others
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
In this new title collecting WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #13-24, Jack "Spartan" Marlowe, the WildCats leader, decides that his team can do more for the people of Earth by being responsible corporate citizens. He uses Void's godlike powers to access an alien dimension to create never-failing batteries and sets out to take over the world for the greater good. Meanwhile, others on the team aren't adjusting to the stuffy suit-and-tie lifestyle so well, as Grifter begins to wish he could go back to kicking butt.
On sale MARCH 2 • 288 pg, FC, $24.99 US Mature ReaderS
Written by KAREN TRAVISS
Art by LEONARDO MANCO
Cover by PHILIP TAN
Best-selling novelist Karen Traviss (The Wess'har Wars, Star Wars novels) takes readers back to the Pendulum Wars, spotlighting a younger Captain (now Colonel) Hoffman. Assigned to a high-risk mission and determined to assemble the best team possible, Hoffman turns to the fearsome Pesang troops. But the COG top brass isn't too happy with his ideas regarding commando units...
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO
Cover by ANDY PARK
Sony's international video game sensation is adapted in this title collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Dive into the story behind what makes Kratos, the lead in the video game, a God of War. From his Spartan childhood, to the battles and tragedies that define him, GOD OF WAR delivers the backstory of a war machine!
On sale MARCH 16 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers
Written by IAN EDGINTON
Art by DAVIDE FABBRI
Cover by RYAN SOOK
The game is afoot as Sherlock Holmes and his strange group of allies race against the clock to counter Count Dracula's moves in London against the Royal Family. Will their efforts be enough to stop a darkness spreading over the newly rebuilt London? Elementary, my dear reader!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by T.J. FIXMAN
Art by ADAM ARCHER
Cover by CREATUREBOX
Artemis Zogg's warship has been destroyed, but the battle isn't over for Ratchet and Clank. In order to undo Zogg's havoc and restore the stolen planets to their rightful galaxies, the duo will once again have to team up with President Qwark in this final, fun-filled issue!
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by IAN EDGINTON
Art by CHRISTOPHER MITTEN
Cover by MARTIN EMBORG
The hard-hitting, bullet-riddled conclusion is here! Kane and Lynch have killed their way around the globe, fighting every thug and assassin thrown at them and lived. But how do they survive their greatest obstacle of all – each other?! This showdown of epic proportions leads into the best-selling Kane & Lynch: Dog Days video game!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by WALTER SIMONSON and LOUISE SIMONSON
Art by MIKE BOWDEN and TONY WASHINGTON
Cover by JON BURAN
The third collection based on the world's most popular massively multiplayer online game finds King Varian and his companions attempting to heal the rift between Horde and Alliance by seeking out help from ogre leader Thrall. Collecting issues #15-21.
On sale MARCH 30 • 176 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by MICKY NEILSON & JAMES WAUGH
Art by LUDO LULLABI & TONY WASHINGTON
Cover by JOHN POLIDORA
Gilneas City erupts into violence as the Worgen attack! During the madness, Halford seeks understanding behind who is friend and who is foe, while also dealing with his own animalistic Worgen urge to kill. In desperation, King Genn forms an unlikely alliance…
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by JAY CANTOR
Art and cover by JAMES ROMBERGER
"What causes terrorism?"
After his fiancÈe dies on 9/11, the question plagues Aaron Goodman. It makes him give up his career as a doctor to become an interrogator at Guantanamo Bay. It leads him to meme theory, as he wonders if there could be a cold science behind the conversion of people into suicide bombers. And ultimately, it brings him to Ahmed, a Gitmo prisoner who promises the answers to all of Aaron_s questions, and in the process, he'll take Aaron from Guantanamo Bay to the jihadist camps in Pakistan, back to Ground Zero in New York City.
But where do Ahmed's real loyalties lie? From where did that loyalty spring? To answer that, Aaron will have to reexamine everything he believes, and stare down one of the most compelling questions of the 21st century.
MacArthur Prize fellow and novelist Jay Cantor (Krazy Kat, Great Neck) has won fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and from the Ingram Merrill, Rockefeller and Guggenheim Foundations, as well as accolades from every major print publication. Now, along with James Romberger (THE BRONX KILL), the acclaimed artist whom comics legend Jim Steranko has described as "fearlessly ambitious," the two focus their considerable talent, insight and vision in one unforgettable and pressingly relevant graphic novel.
On sale APRIL 6 • 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by DANIJEL ZEZELJ
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
In this lost tale of Skinner Sweet, it's 1924 when the first American vampire crosses paths with a Wild West show featuring some old pals and enemies from his outlaw days – and he is not happy. From the dying West to flying biplanes, we see how Skinner adjusts to life in the 20th century. Featuring stunning art by Danijel Zezelj (NORTHLANDERS, LUNA PARK).
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
"This is prime pulp, with clockwork timing and mood to spare." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"One of those rare perfect gems that has you grab total strangers and rant…"You have to read this."
– Ken Bruen (Once Were Cops, The Guards)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by JAMES ROMBERGER
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Literary writer Martin Keane has a police officer father he can barely stand — and his latest book has received scathing reviews. Then, just as Keane is starting on a new book he hopes will help him work through his family issues, Martin's wife suddenly disappears without a trace. And as people start to suspect that Martin might be responsible, he senses there's more going on than meets the eye. He's sure there are clues to her abduction that he's overlooking, ones that can perhaps be found in the novel he's obsessively writing. As Keane and his father investigate the disappearance, he'll find the truth is much more shocking than he thought in a twist no one could ever see coming.
On sale MARCH 30 • 184 pg, 5.5" x 8", B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art and cover by BECKY CLOONAN
"A character-driven drama…Wood proves himself to be a master of done-in-one storytelling." – IGN
The Eisner-nominated, critically acclaimed project by writer Brian Wood and artist Becky Cloonan returns in this collection of the second six-issue miniseries. Don't miss these new stories of conflicted teens grappling with love, loss and the joy of finding their way in life while dealing with their unexpected super-powers.
On sale MARCH 23 • 160 pg, B&W, $17.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI
Cover by JP LEON
"Free States Rising" continues as the final battle in this Second American Civil War kicks off in a big and bloody way. Matty Roth's newest mandate, to be the world's eyes and ears, is a heavy burden to bear, and every associate from recent years, both good and bad, is coming out of the woodwork.
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON
Art by SHAWN MCMANUS
Cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO
Hot on the heels of her breakout miniseries CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE, Fabletown's favorite secret-agent and bon vivant Cinderella is back on the job again in an all-new 6-issue miniseries, alongside writer Chris Roberson and artist Shawn McManus!
Someone is killing sorcerers out on the Farm, and all signs point to Cinderella's archnemesis from the old days. The only problem is, Cinderella has always believed that her nemesis has been dead for years. So who is the assassin from Cinderella's past – the only person who ever came close to defeating her? Find out in the pages of CINDERELLA: FABLES ARE FOREVER!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM & MATTHEW STURGES
Art by TONY AKINS & ANDREW PEPOY and RUSS BRAUN & JOSE MARZAN JR.
Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
This is it! This is where it all happens! You've been waiting – nay, pining – for this 50th issue of JACK OF FABLES, and, brother, who could blame you? Does Jack Frost slay Jack Dragon? Does Jack Dragon eat his own kid? Will the Page Sisters rebuild the Great Library? Will Gary finally get to sing a show tune on Broadway? We don't know, because its contents are so secret, even WE aren't allowed to read it, but they tell us that the answers to all these questions will be provided. It's oversized, with extra pages, extra action, extra drama, and extra Babe, the Miniature Blue Ox! And you have our personal guarantee that not every single character will die! Oh, and one more small thing we should mention – it's the final issue of the series. Enjoy!
FINAL ISSUE • On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM
Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA
Cover by JOAO RUAS
This issue begins a 5-part story called "Super Group!" Now why, oh why, in this crazy mixed-up world would we saddle an important funny-book series that has, in 100 issues so far, never had anything to do with Super Heroes with a title like that? And why has snotty little Pinocchio suddenly got it into his head that he needs to design tight-fitting costumes for a carefully selected small team of Fables? In fact, why was the little brat caught looking over his own comic book collection, mumbling things like, "We can call him Werewolf Man, and he can be the Golden Knight, and she can be called The Green Witch?"
To quote master Fables illustrator Mark Buckingham: "What the bloody [censored] is going on here?"
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by MATTHEW STURGES
Art by WERTHER DELL'EDERA and ULISES FARINAS
Cover by ESAO ANDREWS
The Pair of the Conception have been a shadowy entity in Fig's life for some time now. In this issue, we see where a Pair sleeps, where a Pair works and how a Pair kills. We also see what Keele has really been up to all this time and what happens when poor Abel gets so fed up that he just can't stand no more! Featuring a ghastly tale illustrated by red-hot artist Ulises Farinas (Motro).
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by RYAN KELLY
Cover by BRIAN WOOD & RYAN KELLY
Everyone has secrets, and Riley's are well documented! But what about the other girls in THE NEW YORK FIVE? In this second issue, Merissa and Lona deal with ghosts both at home in Queens and coming into JFK on the red-eye…
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W,
no interior ads • $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
iZOMBIE VOL. 1: DEAD TO THE WORLD TP
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON
Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
"iZombie is flat out my favorite new title this year…
The main cast is really fun and have solid voices, and the recurring set pieces give the series a welcoming feel, more like a favorite TV show than a typical monthly." – CBR/COMICS SHOULD BE GOOD
The first five issues of this smart detective series that mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy is collected, with a story from the HOUSE OF MYSTERY HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1.
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her own memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. Gwen sets out to fulfill the dead person's last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by her best friend, Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging '60s ghost, a posse of paintball-blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy.
On sale MARCH 16 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS
iZOMBIE #10
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON
Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
Gwen finds herself confronted with someone from her past – someone she barely remembers – but quickly discovers that she's forgotten more than she ever realized, and that her life is about to become very, very complicated. Meanwhile, Ellie tries out a new ghost trick, the monster-hunters and the vampire girls face off, and Amon the mummy and Galatea the mad scientist remember old times. All this and more in the penultimate chapter of iZOMBIE's sophomore arc!
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art and cover by SIMON BISLEY
In this stand-alone story, a property developer plans to bulldoze Constantine's long-time Brixton home! Constantine discovers more about the whiz kid who wants to desecrate his sanctum sanctorum and the freaky world of High Frequency banking – a world of algorithmic machines that cheat time. Finding the dismantled reality of cutting edge banking not so different from his own world of the occult, Constantine risks bringing forth an ancient and dangerous druid who has taken refuge in a splintered reality...
On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by JAMIE DELANO and RICK VEITCH
Art by JOHN RIDGWAY, TOM MANDRAKE, RICK VEITCH, BRETT EWANS and others
Cover by JIM LEE
The very first Hellblazer collection is back in a new edition that includes John Constantine's early appearances in SWAMP THING #76-77 along with HELLBLAZER #1-9. This is the first of a series of new HELLBLAZER collections that put all his adventures in reading order, capturing Constantine at his youthful, anarchic best.
On sale MARCH 2 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by SIMON GANE
Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE
A new storyline kicks off with "The Siege of Paris!" This is a grunt's-eye view of the famous event, a relatively unsung chapter in Viking history, where hundreds defended against thousands, and political maneuvering was as important as the clash of the shield wall. Featuring the gorgeous art of Simon Gane (DARK RAIN: A NEW ORLEANS STORY).
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE
After the explosive conclusion of "Animal Armies," Jepperd and his new traveling companions begin a long trek north in search of answers in this stand-alone issue. But as the first snowfall of the year hits, mistrust and fear threaten to tear the group apart before they even get started!
This story will be presented in a special, horizontal storytelling format.
On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
"A taut thriller that slyly plays off the real-world mania for imaginary ones." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Spellbinding . . . a fast-paced supernatural horror story . . . engrossing and exciting." — BOING BOING
Art by PETER GROSS and RYAN KELLY
Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU
The third volume of the critically acclaimed, New York Times best-selling series, collecting issues #13-18. This volume includes "Dead Man's Knock," featuring the launch of the long-awaited new Tommy Taylor novel. A scheme by the Unwritten cabal to bring its author out of hiding works with dramatic results, leading to a momentous confrontation between Tom and Wilson.
Plus, learn the truth behind Lizzie Hexam, Tommy's mysterious benefactor, in an amazing, interactive tale that lets the reader choose the story's path.
On sale MARCH 23 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by MIKE CAREY
Art by PETER GROSS & VINCE LOCKE
Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU
Tom's accidentally broken the novel Moby-Dick,cand he's looking for a way out. What he finds is a path into a whole different ocean, with more troublec(and more whales) than he could possibly imagine.
And remember that endless stairway from issue #2? Well, now we get to see what it's for...
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by JASON AARON
Art by R.M. GUERA
Cover by JOCK
Officer Falls Down endures a bizarre captivity at the hands of the mysterious Catcher while inmate Lawrence Belcourt finally gets a face-to-face meeting with Chief Red Crow.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Art by PIA GUERRA, GORAN SUDZUKA and JOSE MARZAN JR.
Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE
In this final Deluxe Edition hardcover collecting Y #49-60, Yorick and Agent 355 prepare for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with his lost love, while the person, people or thing behind the disaster that wiped out half of humanity is revealed. Then, Yorick Brown's long journey through an Earth populated only by women comes to its dramatic, unexpected conclusion.
On sale APRIL 27 • 320 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875", $29.99 US • MATURE READERSBATMAN INCORPORATED ACTION FIGURES
Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City from his trip through time with a new mission: to recruit worthy heroes to don the mantle of the bat!
Realizing he can't fight evil alone, Batman teams up with an array of heroes across the globe. Traveling the world, testing and training a strong team, Bruce Wayne builds a nearly unbeatable network of crimefighters.
From the ongoing series written by Grant Morrison with art by Yanick Paquette.
Batman: Knight - 6.85" h
Batman: Man of Bats - 6.75" h
Batman - 6.75" h
Damian as Robin – 5.5" h
All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base.
4-color clamshell blister card packaging.
On sale July 6, 2011 * Action Figures * PI
From the writer and artist of the new DC ongoing series BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT! The next Batman Black and White statue is an original design for DC Direct!
This cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.5" high x 6.75" wide x 5.25" deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.
Limited Edition.
On sale July 13, 2011 * Statue * $80 US
"Did you ever think it would end like this?" – Lex Luthor
Fueled by hatred and jealousy, Lex Luthor masterminds an elaborate plot to kill the Man of Steel – and it works. Poisoned by solar radiation, Superman is dying. With weeks to live, he fulfills his life's dreams – especially revealing his true identity to Lois Lane – until Luthor proclaims his ultimate plan to control the world with no alien hero to stop him. Powers fading, Superman engages in a spectacular deadly battle with Luthor that could truly trigger the end of Earth's Greatest Protector. This startling and gripping DC Universe Animated Original Movie stars the voice talents of James Denton, Anthony LaPaglia, Christina Hendricks and Ed Asner.
This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette of SUPERMAN is based on art from the highly anticipated Warner Home Video made-for-DVD animated original movie ALL-STAR SUPERMAN.
Measuring approximately 9.25" high x 6.5" wide x 7" deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
*Quantities may be allocated
On sale March 16, 2011 * Statue * $99.99 US
The BLACKEST NIGHT continues in mini-bust form!
Each month in 2011, DC Direct releases a mini-bust featuring a character from the hugely popular DC Comics' epic BLACKEST NIGHT.
Black Lantern Firestorm continues the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Firestorm atop a special base that displays the spectrum of Lantern symbols.
The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75" high x 5" wide x 5" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
On sale July 13, 2011 * Bust * $70 US
Mined from the pages of BLACKEST NIGHT!
Fueled by the flames of love and formed from the heart of the Star Sapphire gem, the violet power rings have the ability to crystallize prisoners, infect them with violet energy and create new Star Sapphires.
For nine consecutive months in 2011, DC Direct releases a 1:4 scale light-up Power Battery and light-up ring prop replica set featuring a color from the spectrum of the hugely popular DC Comics' epic BLACKEST NIGHT.
A great companion piece to the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT VIOLET LANTERN: STAR SAPPHIRE BUST, on sale in March 2011!
The Violet Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery and the Violet Power Ring sit in a translucent violet purple display and are removable from the stand. Both light up, featuring manual on/off switches.
The Power Battery measures approximately 2.875" high (minus handle) x 1.75" wide x 2.375" deep and is made of PVC/ABS. The Power Ring fits most sizes and lights up when worn. The translucent violet acrylic display measures approximately 1.5" high x 2" wide x 3.25" deep. The set is packaged on a 4-color blister.
On sale July 13, 2011 * Mini Prop Replica Set * $35 US
Winged Warrior!
A fierce fighter and deadly foe, Hawkgirl flies directly into the face of danger, an eternity of battle skills honed to a razor-sharp edge. Swinging an electrifying Nth metal mace immune to magic, her weapon of choice can pulverize concrete and smash steel.
An original design by Hughes, this statue is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 9.3" high x 4.25" wide x 4.25" deep (including the base), and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
On sale July 6, 2011 * Statue * $99.99 US
This multi-part statue is a must-have for Superman fans. High atop the roof of a
Metropolis skyscraper, a family born from the ashes of Krypton stands tall, guardians and hope bringers to the people of the city.
The statue is made up of three separate pieces (sold in two parts) which form a single statue.
Solicited this month is Part 2 of the SUPERMAN FAMILY MULTI-PART STATUE featuring Supergirl and Steel, with the lower half of Superman and eagle base detail. Part 1 (solicited last month) features Power Girl and Superboy and the upper half of Superman.
The bases of each piece slide together to form a multi-tiered rooftop on which all the characters stand. Each of the two parts includes a piece of the third portion of the statue, which can be easily assembled to form Superman, who rises up from the center of the piece. Both parts of the statue are needed to make Superman.
This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 9.5" high x 5.5" wide x 6.9" deep, while the entire multi-part statue measures approximately 10.15" high x 17" wide x 8.9" deep when fully assembled.
The SUPERMAN FAMILY MULTI-PART STATUE is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
*Minor assembly required.
On sale July 27, 2011 * Statue * $195 US
The Ultimate Showdown series is DC Direct's unique, new interactive concept for high-quality collectible statues featuring the world's greatest heroes and villains squaring off in deadly combat.
Gotham City's greatest hero and his deadliest foe battle for supremacy of the city!
Each character is displayed on a specially designed stand-alone base intended to "interact" with the other statues in the series and to be displayed in a myriad of ways. The statues can pivot independently on their bases and rotate their heads to customize and direct the action. Collect the other statue sets in the series! Mix and match them to create your own showdown or combine them all in one ultimate battle statue.
These hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statues measure approximately:
Batman: 7.5" high x 4" wide x 4.5" deep
The Joker: 8" high x 6" wide x 4" deep
Each set is packaged together in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition.
On sale July 20, 2011 * Statue Set * $175 US


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- Abundant agricultural and forestry resources
- Social homogeneity and political stability
- Active reform policy (business environment, public finance, social security coverage)
- Substantial foreign direct investment
- Member of Mercosur, privileged trade relations with the EU and the United States
- Economy vulnerable to commodity prices (soya, meat, dairy products)
- Dependence on the Argentine, Brazilian and Chinese economy
- Inadequate transport infrastructure
- Reduced competitiveness due to high inflation
- Public debt (mitigated by a longer maturity and less and less in dollars)
Continued slowdown, in an unfavourable environment
In 2018, Uruguay's growth slowed due to weather conditions and the unfavourable regional context (recession in Argentina and sluggishness in Brazil). The drought has severely affected the agricultural sector, particularly soybean production, whose exports have fallen. In 2019, inflation will gradually decrease, but will remain above the target (3%-7%), leading to stagnation or even a decline in household purchasing power, with wage increases set by agreement between 6% and 8%, depending on the sector's level of activity. Growth is therefore expected to remain limited, despite the increase in investment related to the start of work on the Ferrocarril Central rail infrastructure project in January. The goal of the project is to facilitate the transport of goods to the port of Montevideo (public-private financing estimated at USD 800 million). It is part of the negotiations with the Finnish group UPM for the possible construction of a third pulp mill, which would be the largest private investment ever made in Uruguay (USD 4 billion). UPM is required to make a decision on this matter before February 2020. In addition, as Argentina (the leading source of FDI and tourists) was affected last year by a major crisis whose effects will continue to be felt in 2019, the external contribution to growth should remain negative, despite the slight acceleration in Brazilian demand.
Deferral of the public deficit target from 2019 to 2020
The public accounts deteriorated again in 2018, burdened by weak activity that affected tax revenues. With growth unlikely to rebound in 2019, revenues are expected to remain sluggish. In addition, since 2019 is an election year, spending is expected to continue to increase. As a result, the deficit will remain high, well above the 2.5% government deficit target set in the budget consolidation programme of the 2015 five-year finance law. In this context, the government has postponed the achievement of this objective until 2020, which will therefore depend on the next government. While public debt is large and on an upward trend, the authorities have gradually increased the share of local currency denominated debt held by residents (more than half in the second quarter of 2018, compared to just 30% in 2007) and extended its average maturity (13 years), thus reducing its vulnerability.
Furthermore, the trade surplus declined in 2018 due to the fall in agricultural and energy exports caused by drought, as well as the increase in imports of intermediate goods and equipment in line with the recovery in investment. In 2019, exports are expected to grow thanks to the rebound in agricultural production and the improved economic situation in Brazil, Uruguay's main export partner (along with China). However, at the same time, imports are expected to continue to grow faster in the wake of investment. In addition, the balance of services is expected to be particularly affected in 2019 by the fall in the purchasing power of Argentines (60% of tourists) due to the considerable depreciation of the Argentine peso last year. Unlike the balance of goods and services, the income balance is structurally in deficit due to the repatriation of dividends generated by FDI. The current account is expected to deteriorate to negative in 2019.
General elections 2019 particularly undecided
Approaching his last year in office, President Tabaré Vazquez, a member of the centre-left coalition Frente Amplio (FA), is facing a sharp decline in his popularity (25% approval in September 2018), mainly due to economic difficulties. The presidential and legislative elections in October 2019 – which he will not be able to stand for, as the country's Constitution prohibits consecutive terms of office – are expected to be undecided: according to all polls conducted one year before the election, the FA will be in close contact with the right-wing opposition party (Partido Nacional), with each party obtaining nearly 30% of the votes in the first round. In addition, the internal elections in June to nominate the candidate of each party are also expected to be undecided.
On the right, although the defeated candidate of the 2014 election, Luis Lacalle Pou, seems to be holding the line, several other candidates have also entered the running. On the left, the prospects are all the more uncertain, as the ruling coalition is divided between the communist wing, embodied by Oscar Andrade, and the moderate wing of President Vazquez, defended by, among others, the mayor of Montevideo, Daniel Martinez, and the Minister of Industry, Carolina Cosse. However, Uruguay remains a particularly stable political country.
Despite wide room for improvement in terms of financial transparency, Uruguay is one of the preferred destinations for FDI in the region, thanks to a generally favourable business environment.
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Students of the Month at Chautauqua Lake Central School, honored for January achievements, are Azumi Futatsugi, Jessica Lewis, Kira Mellors, Bryce Bentley, Ryan Wilson and Shannon McKee. The student recognition program honors students in grades 7 through 12 whose classroom performance, attitude toward learning, work ethic and extra-curricular activities set them apart.
Senior Azumi Futatsugi is a Rotary International exchange student from Japan who currently resides with Kathleen Kennedy and Kent Mathewson of Mayville. Physics, child development and chorus are Azumi's favorite subjects in school. She recently performed in the CLCS production of The Wizard of Oz, and she competes on the High School Bowl academic team. Azumi enjoys watching movies and walking outside. After this year, she plans to return to Japan and complete her final year of school before beginning college studies to become an obstetrician. When asked what person in history she admires, Azumi said Ino Tadataka because he made a map of the coasts of Japan in the eighteenth century, and "the map was almost as perfect as the map we see these days." If she could be another person for one day, Azumi would choose a girl in a village in the Pacific Islands because "it would be interesting and different, and I don't have to care about time or age."
Jessica Nicole Lewis, daughter of Kerri Lewis of Dewittville, is a junior who says she loves all parts of school, but would choose global studies if she had to name a favorite subject. Jessica enjoys basketball, playing guitar, working out, drawing, driving, snowboarding, doing her homework, learning to fish, writing poems and listening to music. After high school, she would like to be a cook in the Navy. Jessica admires Martin Luther King, Jr., because "he fought for freedom, and his 'I Have a Dream' speech was incredible." To be another person for a day, Jessica would like to be her grandfather because "although he's gone, he was unbelievably strong as a whole and very smart."
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Sophomore Kira Mellors, who is the daughter of Allen and Justine Mellors of Ripley, selects math as her favorite subject. Kira enjoys music. After high school, she would like to further her schooling and eventually become a nurse. The person from history Kira most admires is Gandhi, because "he is inspirational." If she could be another person for a day, Kira would choose "a teacher, to see what they have to deal with."
Bryce Bentley is the son of Preston and Sherri Bentley of Ripley. Bryce is a freshman who especially likes his global studies class. He enjoys playing basketball both for CLCS and outside of school. Bryce hopes to join the Coast Guard after graduation.
Ryan Courtney Wilson, an eighth grader, is the son of Laura and Steven Wilson of Mayville. Math and social studies are his favorite subjects. Ryan enjoys participating in Ski Club, snowmobiling, and swimming. After high school, he would like to go to college and then "get a good job." When asked who he admires, he replied, "My family. We may not make famous history, but we make our own history every day. I admire my family because we all love and care for each other." If Ryan could be another person for one day, he would be a doctor, in order to see what the job is like.
Seventh grader Shannon McKee is the daughter of Lisa and David McKee of Chautauqua. Her favorite classes are social studies, science, Mandarin Chinese, and technology. Shannon competes on the CLCS soccer, basketball, and track teams; participates in Ski Club; performed in The Wizard of Oz; and plays the flute in the band, including the All-County and concert bands. Outside of school, Shannon enjoys participating in the YMCA basketball league, playing the flute, volunteering at the Chautauqua County Humane Society, and creating pottery. After high school she would like to attend culinary school to be a pastry chef. Shannon admires Sandra Day O'Connor because she was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. When asked who she would like to be for a day, Shannon said, "Buddy Valastro from the show Cake Boss, because he runs an amazing bakery and makes beautiful cakes. I want to be a pastry chef like him."
Teachers Amy Redman and Tara Reyda coordinate the Student of the Month recognition program in the secondary school.


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After almost twenty years in America, I have come to terms with the fact that here barbecue is an expression of national pride. Barbecue expresses American identity through food as accurately as jazz does through music. It's simple, honest, and… manly. I 've come to love it. However, to stay true to my origins, I always make room on the grill for some vegetables! Italians (with the exception of Tuscany) are not so big on barbecuing meat, but grilling is a favorite cooking method for everything else! Besides the obvious advantage of being quick and easy, it preserves most of the ingredients' nutritional qualities while enhancing their flavor. The secret of a good vegetable "barbecue" is the grilling temperature, which needs to be inversely proportional to the size/thickness of the food: the thinner pieces should be grilled quickly on high heat, and the thicker/larger ones should be cooked more slowly on lower heat. We don't usually marinate the vegetables before grilling. In order to enhance (rather than hide) their flavor and texture, we just brush them quickly with a little oil while on the grill. Each vegetable needs some individual attention: eggplants, for example, tend to dry out a bit during grilling; besides, it's best to salt them first, to cut down their bitterness, but this also removes some moisture.
For this reason, they should be sliced pretty thick (about1/2 inch) and cooked longer. Zucchini are delicate and should be sliced thinner and cooked very quickly. If you use a mandoline or your food processor disc, you will be able to set your desired thickness and cook the vegetable slices more uniformly. Tomatoes are quite watery, and should be seeded, salted and allowed to drain for twenty minutes before cooking. They should only be grilled on the side of the peel, or they'll fall apart. Just make sure you give all your veggies some TLC and individual attention!
- 2 bell peppers, seeded and halved or quartered
- 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 1 or 2 Japanese eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 head red radicchio or/and fennel, halved or sliced lengthwise (depending on the type and size)
- ** you can also useother vegetables, such as mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, asparagus etc.
- 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 tsp freshly chopped Italian parsley
- (optional) chopped basil leaves,or rosemary and sage
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or feel free to use your barbecue). If using eggplant, salt the slices and leave them to sweat out the bitter juices for half an hour before you grill them. Rinse them and pat them dry before grilling. Right before placing them on the grill, brush the vegetables with oil. Grill one type of vegetable at a time, because depending on their texture and thickness (see intro) they will require different temperatures and cooking times. Working in batches, cook the vegetables until tender and lightly charred (about 8 minutes for the eggplants and peppers; 5 minutes for the zucchini; 4 minutes for the radicchio, fennel or onion). Don't shift them or turn them frequently or the grill marks will look too irregular. Arrange the vegetables on a platter and drizzle or brush them with more oil. Add salt, pepper, minced garlic and herbs to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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OBITUARY: Mason Geist
Four-year-old Mason Allen Geist died February 24, 2013 as the result of a tragic accident.
Mason was the treasured son of Tahoe resident Tiffany Rice, and Gardnerville resident, Robert Geist. He was his mom's best buddy, and his dad's right-hand little man; a preschooler who had been working on cars and playing in the dirt since infancy.
Mason was handsome and charming beyond his years, a brown-eyed heart-breaker in the making. He was cheerful and kind; rosy-cheeked, and quick to smile.
He loved all things boy: Legos, trucks, mischief, and dirt bikes. A long time
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fan, he realized the dream of meeting Mickey and visiting Cars Land at Disneyland this past year. He loved Spiderman, Superman, Hulk, and most of all, Batman. Taken much too early, he will live on in the hearts of his family and friends as our own personal four-year old superhero.
He is also survived by maternal grandparents John and Ginger Rice, and paternal grandparents, Jeff Mack and Edith Landwehr.
The Memorial Service is this Sunday, March 3rd at 2:00 pm at Walton's Funeral Home: 1521 Church St., Gardnerville, NV 98410. A reception following the service (approximately 5:00 PM) will take place at the home of John and Ginger Rice:
Family and friends both in attendance, and those that are
Unable to attend the service are welcome at the reception.
For those wishing to assist the family an account has been established at the
US Bank in South Lake Tahoe (530) 542-1221 in the name of Tiffany Rae Rice.


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- Post Office 'assisting' review of postmasters' convictions
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According to the annual report for 2011, released on 11 April, Sinovel had 2.9GW of wind turbines installed in 2011, down 32.85% on 2010. It earned CNY 776 million net profits in 2011, down 72.84%. And it won CNY 10.4 billion operating income in 2011, down 48.66% on 2010.
Sinovel blamed the poor figures on the falling demand from Chinese wind farms, a result of policy change for sustainable development.
It also attributed the fall to a slump in turbine prices, a result of over-capacity and market competition in 2011. In late 2011, the market price for 1.5MW turbines dropped by 40% from 2008's figure of CNY 6,000/kW.
In face of the inevitable downslide in net profits, Sinovel said it is actively adjusting its priority and market strategies to improve core competitiveness and profiting capacity.
Sinovel said it will develop 3MW and larger turbines in the future to maintain and expand its share in the Chinese market. It expects to raise the profit margins with more orders for 3MW and larger turbines.
The solution is to develop big-capacity wind turbines in order to achieve of higher gross profit margins.
As shown in the annual report, Sinovel had markedly raised the proportions of 3MW, 5MW and 6MW turbines in its order structure.
By the end of 2011, Sinovel had 14,348.5MW turbines signed or won. The orders included 4,466MW signed turbines, which comprised 3,582MW for 1.5MW turbines, 981MW for 3MW turbines, and 5MW for 5MW turbines.
But there was a change in unconditional orders. For the first time, 3MW turbines surpassed the proportion of 1.5MW turbines in its order structure. The 9,882.5MW orders comprised 4,698MW for 3MW turbines, 4,138.5MW for 1.5MW turbines, 905MW for 5MW turbines, and 150MW for 6MW turbines.
In contrast, other Chinese wind turbine makers remain in the trial stage with 3MW turbines. Goldwind sold only two 3MW turbines in 2011. Dongfang Electric rolled off a 3MW prototype from the production line in November 2011. Guodian United Power rolled off a 6MW prototype in 2011.


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Facebook's IPO is our big topic this week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast. We assess the company's debut on the NASDAQ and discuss its future outlook with Nat Burgess of Corum Group, a mergers-and-acquisitions specialist who is skeptical about Facebook's long-term prospects.
"A lot of people are making the mistake of thinking that Facebook is like Google," he says. "And, guess what? They're not. They don't know how to monetize their traffic, really. Right now they're generating revenue, but it's not sustainable long-term."
Listen above starting at 12:20 for more thoughts from Burgess on that topic.
You may remember Burgess as the person who correctly foreshadowed Microsoft's partnership with Barnes & Noble long before it happened. We quiz him about that and other topics, including his thoughts on Jeff Bezos and Amazon.com.
That conversation is preceded by our weekly news roundup — in which we discuss Coinstar's newest kiosk innovations, a new survey about the state of geekdom, the new Windows 8 feature that will give parents a weekly report card on their kids' computer use, and the debut of the tech-friendly BoltBus providing transportation between Portland and Seattle.
Our App of the Week, StillShot, is a must-have for parents with wiggly kids.
And we're back with a new installment of our Name that Tech Tune challenge.
Listen to the show above or directly via this MP3 file.


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The magazine of Open Grid Europegaspekte
Kampagne von Zukunft ERDGAS gestartetGRÜNER ALS DU DENKST
two sides of the same coinPipeline construction and nature conservation
We are ready to boldly tread now ground.The future waits for no one!
What will the energy industry look like in the year 2050? And what consequences will that have for the gas market? Interesting questions, which are prompting the publication of ever more studies and forecasts to find answers. Even though many of these studies differ in their specific figures and results, they have one thing in common: they describe an energy world that doesn't have a lot in common with the one we are familiar with today. The general consensus is that renewable energies will play an ever greater role, as will climate protection and energy efficiency.
The Energy Reference Forecast[1], on which large parts of the German energy and climate policy are based, depicts the following image of the market, for example:
[1] See "Development of Energy Markets – Energy Reference Forecast", commissioned by the German Ministry of Economics (BMWi) from Prognos AG, the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI) and the Institute of Economic Structure Research (GWS), 2014.
Germany's energy transition has almost doubled the share of renewables such as wind, biomass, solar and hydro in power generation in only five years between 2010 and 2015 from 17 percent to 32 percent. But, when it comes to providing a country with a safe and reliable electricity supply, there is more to it than generation alone. Electricity generated from renewable sources still has to be transported to the consumer and has to be stored in sufficient quantities to ensure a constant supply on still, foggy February days as well as on windy or sunny July days. Current battery storage technology is not yet capable of reliably storing large quantities of electricity over long periods.
One solution for storing large quantities of electricity over long periods is the idea of using the gas infrastructure, that is to say the gas pipeline system and underground storage facilities, for this purpose. This technology is known as power-to-gas. The process initially involves using electricity in an electrolysis process to break water down into its constituent parts of oxygen and hydrogen. While the oxygen is released into the atmosphere or used in industrial applications, for example, the hydrogen can be used in many different ways to act as a source of energy. It can, for example, be used as fuel for cars and trains, in which the combustion engine has been replaced by fuel cells, or limited quantities can be fed into the gas pipeline network. If, after electrolysis, carbon dioxide is added in a second step to convert the hydrogen into synthetic methane, the main component of natural gas, there is no limit to the amount that can be transported and stored in the gas infrastructure. The synthetic methane produced in this way has the same properties as conventional natural gas. It can therefore completely replace natural gas in all applications, from electricity generation and industrial processes right through to domestic heating.
The existing German gas pipeline network is already equipped for transporting and storing large quantities of energy. Its 500,000 km of pipelines already transport nearly 1,000 billion kilowatt hours of energy. Compared with the 540 billion kilowatt hours transported by the German electricity network every year, that is nearly double the transport potential, which we cannot afford to ignore. The gas infrastructure is also greatly superior to the electricity infrastructure in terms of its storage capability. While the theoretical storage range of the electricity grid is 0.6 hours, that of the gas storage facilities is 2,000 hours, which is nearly three months.Power-to-gas: gas from wind and sun
The energy transition has consequences for all players in the market, and as a result costs have been rising. Individual stakeholders like Open Grid Europe are responding to this development in very different ways. Gas trading and storage, transmission capacities and, not least, costs: our video shows you what links up to what and how Open Grid Europe is attempting to counter the cost explosion resulting from the energy transformation with efficient products and intelligent solutions.
[November 2014]The consequences of the energy transition
The 2014 gas network development plan (NDP) and the subsequent NDPs currently under discussion contain a number of agreed construction measures to optimise the natural gas infrastructure in Germany and at the border crossing points.
These expansion projects are based on the capacity calculations made as part of the 2013 and 2014 NDPs. The network expansion measures set out in these plans are to boost the capacity of the natural gas transmission system from the north to the south and vice versa.
Open Grid Europe is a top employer in Germany – again in 2019!Top Employers Germany
The energy system of the future will consist of numerous plants for energy production and consumption, as well as for storage. Production will increasingly take place locally. Intelligent distribution networks and facilities will govern the transportation of energy. Here, technicians in telecommunication and automation will be increasingly involved. IT will play a central role, because in the energy system of the future energy pathways and solutions will be virtually and digitally networked to an even greater extent. Be it cloud-based services, big data, smart grids, smart metering or e-mobility – the development can be seen in numerous mega-trends. One thing is clear: digital networking and information processing permit entirely new solution approaches from the production, procurement, trade and distribution of energy, to complex energy management for industry and commerce, through to a control app for private customers.


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The Parenting the Digital Generation workshop looks at the various activities kids love to do online and offers tips and strategies for everything from Facebook privacy settings, online shopping, cyberbullying, to protecting your computer from viruses.
The Raising Ethical Kids For a Networked World tutorial examines some of the moral dilemmas that kids face in their online activities and shares some strategies to help them build the social and emotional intelligence that's needed to support ethical decision making – and build resiliency if things go wrong.
Making Your Voice Heard: A Media Toolkit for Youth is designed to help young people understand how the news industry works, why youth stereotyping happens and how they can access media to get positive youth voices and stories heard.
The Your Connected Life guide is designed to help students who are just entering high school balance the demands of their offline life with their digital one.
Welcome to the interactive game for children – Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three CyberPigs. The purpose of this game is to teach eight-to-ten-year-old children how to surf safely on the Net, and particularly how to spot and navigate around Internet marketing ploys.
CyberSense and Nonsense is the second online adventure of the three CyberPigs. In their first adventure, Privacy Playground, the pigs learn to protect their personal privacy online and to recognize Internet marketing ploys. This time, they explore the world of online chat rooms.
MediaSmarts has partnered with TELUS to develop resources for two online portals designed to help keep Canadian families and kids safe online; the TELUS WISE online educational program and the TELUS WISE footprint website.
MediaSmarts has partnered with TELUS to develop resources for two online portals designed to help keep Canadian families and kids safe online; the TELUS WISE online educational program and the TELUS WISE footprint website.
On the Loose: A Guide to Online Life for Post-Secondary Students supports young adults who are experiencing both new freedoms and challenges in their post- secondary life.
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Have you ever felt alone? Scared, worried...hungry perhaps? One of the most common ways to cope with this is to reach out to an ultimate being. That natural spirit, be it person, animal, plant, etc., you have some supreme thing that you worship. Regardless of bad emotions/ feelings, you might even pray to this god when you feel good. But is it right for me to tell you what god to pray? Is it right for you tell me and chastise me if I do not? These are the questions of religious freedom.
People can be cruel and vicious when it comes to religion. It's possible that this arises because of the passion that we put into devotion and gaining salvation. However, it is not right for one religion's followers to attack any of another. Instead, we should all just embrace the policy of "One Life". We are all humans, inside and out, and we should not be worrying about these small barriers that divide us. Rather, we should use them to unite ourselves.
In Mulberry, FL, USA, there was a recent protest by Muslims towards a public Qu'ran burning by a man who would like to honor the lost lives in 9/11. It seems quite stupid to burn holy books to consecrate lost lives. In a sense, you are just giving up one life for another lost life. It's completely irrational and ludicrous.
These types of events are going on all across the world, staging the basis for many of our international conflicts and troubles. Take the current state of Syria, for example. Their situation is one that deserves our attention and sincere concern. Rather, people are throwing hate and ill will on the faulty basis of religion. How do you know what kind of person one is based on their holy book? It does not add up. To change, let's all just adopt one philosophy that there are only two types of people in the world: good and bad. It will make things a whole lot easier. Check out this article for a column on the current Middle East-US relations and the significance of religious independence: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130903/COLUMNISTS/309035000/0/search
It all starts with one helping hand. Reach out to a single person each day and show your grace through the freedom of religion. Hand in hand, person by person, we can all fix this problem.


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The compact size of this powerhouse allows for a multitude of applications. This long range driving light gets an amazing amount of light down the road and ahead of your high beams. The rotatable lens and trim ring allows the lamps to mount up or down.Uses a street-oriented 30-degree spread driving beam pattern. This projects the beam further down the road than the 510 ATP lamp, but provides a narrower beam.
Recommended for small to moderate-sized enduro and adventure-touring motorcycles.
Includes two 35-watt lamps, wiring harness, and M10 stud mounting hardware.
Approximate exterior dimensions of lamp housing (excluding stud mount):
5" dia. x 3" long