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      June 6, 2006 18 pages Issue #782

52 NEWS FROM DC COMICS! 
 
NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS PRAISE 52

With the second month of DC Comics’ groundbreaking weekly series 52 beginning this week, critical praise from national media outlets continues to grow.  Here’s what reviewers are saying about 52: 

“Ambitious.” — The New York Times 

“Four of comics’ brightest writers seamlessly combine their characterization and conceptualization strengths to construct the gripping real time narrative.  Grade: A-” — The Washington Post 

“Attempting a high-profile book headlined by third-string heroes, committing to publishing it for a full year and doing so on a weekly schedule… that takes nerves of steel.  The kind you’d only expect to find on the last man from Krypton.” — The Chicago Tribune  

“An unprecedented undertaking… With each issue covering one seven day period, it’s the comic-book answer to the real-time format of television’s 24.” — NewYorkDailyNews.com 

“If maladjusted crime fighters, super-villainous conspiracies and secret origins are your thing, 52 may be your lucky number.” — Miami Herald 

“One of the most ambitious projects the comic industry has seen in a long time.” — The Newark Star-Ledger 

“52 is magnificent… A unique collaboration that recalls the best of television ensemble writing and plays to the distinct strengths of each comic-book writer.  Geoff Johns balances character development with the epic scope of the series; Grant Morrison reimagines the genre trappings of the mad scientist and updates them for the 21st century; novelist Greg Rucka brings a noir edge to the streets of Metropolis and Gotham City; and Mark Waid combines his passion for DC history with his understanding of what makes these icons human.  Together, this group of writers — along with cover artist J.G. Jones, artist Keith Giffen and series editor Stephen Wacker — have created an ambitious series that will span from the skies of Metropolis and the streets of Gotham City to China and Australia.” — The Philadelphia Daily News 

“[A] grand experiment…fun.” — Variety.com

“52 encompasses space opera, hard-boiled detective fiction, psychological suspense, light comedy, Grand Guignol violence, medical drama and straight-up good-guys-vs.-bad-guys action, all butting up against one another.” — Salon.com 

“[52] is off to a great start, setting up an intriguing set of interlocking stories that look to take full advantage of the DC Universe’s depth, teaming characters in unexpected arrangements and playing off the emotional aftershocks of INFINITE CRISIS.” — The Onion

HARVEY AWARDS NOMINATES DC COMICS PROJECTS AND CREATORS

The nominees for the 2006 Harvey Awards have been announced, with several DC Comics projects and creators honored.  This year’s Harvey winners will be announced on September 9 at the Baltimore Comic-Con. 

DC’s 2006 nominees are: 

BEST ARTIST

• Eduardo Risso (100 BULLETS)
• J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA)

 

BEST INKER

• Steve Leialoha (FABLES)

 

BEST COLORIST

• Patricia Mulvihill (100 BULLETS)

 

BEST COVER ARTIST

• James Jean (FABLES)

 

BEST CONTINUING OR LIMITED SERIES

• Y: THE LAST MAN

 

BEST ANTHOLOGY

• SOLO

 

SPECIAL AWARD FOR HUMOR IN COMICS

• Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN)

 

SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRESENTATION

• ABSOLUTE WATCHMEN (JUN050406)

 

For more information or a ballot, visit the Harvey Awards website at http://www.harveyawards.org/. 

 

SUPERMAN RETURNS PROMO ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE AT DIAMOND RETAILER WEBSITE 

Retailers, please check the DC Comics page at the Diamond retailer website now for new, exciting SUPERMAN RETURNS promo items including a new co-op ad and theatrical slide! 

You’ll find these items now at https://retailer.diamondcomics.com/main/dc/.

SEVEN SOLDIERS #1 TO BE RESOLICITED

Please note that all orders for SEVEN SOLDIERS #1 (FEB060290) have been cancelled.  This issue will be resolicited at a later date.

52 WEEK 9 ON FINAL ORDER CUTOFF THIS WEEK!

52 WEEK 9 (APR060205) is on final order increase cutoff this week, and Wednesday, June 7 is the last chance for retailers to adjust their initial orders up or down on this issue. 

52 WEEK 9 is written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid, with breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by Shawn Moll & Tom Nguyen a cover by J.G. Jones.  This issue also features the next “History of the DCU” backup feature, written by Dan Jurgens and illustrated by Jurgens & Andy Lanning.  This issue is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 6 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

BACK TO PRESS!

As part of DC’s commitment to retailers and readers alike, selected items go back to press when quantities become low.  The following titles have been reprinted and are available for order: 
 
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT TP (JUL050214) (3^rd printing) 
SUPERMAN: DAILY PLANET TP (DEC050241) (2^nd printing) 
SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP (NOV058069) (3^rd printing)  

 

THIS WEEK’S SNEAK PEEK

One copy of each of the titles below arrived in participating stores one week before their in-store date, and are all available for advance reorder.  To join DC’s Sneak Peek program, simply contact your Diamond service rep by calling 1-800-45COMIC or emailing to [email protected].

Retailers participating in DC’s Sneak Peek Program will receive one copy each of the following DC titles with a June 14 in-store date on Wednesday, June 7.

ARRIVING IN STORES NEXT WEEK

The following titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on Wednesday, June 14.  Make sure your store will have enough. 

 

 

NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED

Be sure you’ve got enough copies of the following hot projects — check your orders and process any increases before Wednesday, June 14. 

 

RETURNABLE ITEMS

Returnable Books Key