Zenescope Entertainments Willow Creek #0 (NOV073944F, 75¢), solicited as shipping with two covers in a 50/50 ratio, shipped with only one cover. Because of this change, the issue will be returnable in a future Dateline.
Due to a mistake on Diamonds part, the descriptions for two Yen Press titles were inadvertently reversed. The corrected description for each follows. Diamond regrets the error.
Croquis Pop Vol. 1 GN (MAR084096F, $10.99) by SeoKwang Hyun & JinHo Ko
Welcome to the Death Zone, where only the dead can see! But there are only a few special people who can step into that zone and make the stories from the dead into art. They are called Croquers, and Da-Il is one of them only hes unaware of his power! As he starts his first day as an assistant manhwa artist, he has his first experience in the Death Zone!
Cynical Orange Vol. 4 GN (MAR084097F, $10.99) by Ji-Un Yoon
The life of the hottest girl in school is not easy. All the boys are in love with you and every girl in school is trying to destroy you. But Hye-min Hwang is not a delicate damsel in distress she knows nothing is more satisfying than sweet revenge. Her first victim MaHa, a playboy thats been begging for her attention and dating her friend Bora at the same time!
Virgin Comics has reduced the price on all issues of Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment (#1-JAN083960E, #2-FEB084103E) from $3.99 to $2.99. Retailers are encouraged to promote this news and the involvement of fan-favorite writer Joshua Dysart (Dark Horse Comics BPRD: 1946) to their customers and stock up in anticipation of increased demand.
KLP Entertainment has changed the cover art on its Eden Factor GN Vol. 01 (DEC073790F, $14.95).
Please be aware that, while technically not a Mature Readers title, Cartoon Books Rasl #1 (DEC073519E, $3.50) contains language that may be inappropriate for young children. Parental discretion should be advised.
APPAREL
Graphitti Designs has announced that its sales territory for DC Comics Apparel has expanded. Previously covering just the U.S. and U.S. Territories, Graphittis sales rights now extend to the U.K. and Canada as well.
GAMES
The Doctor Who Micro Universe Game Cases (3-Pack-FEB084896J, $93.50; 7-Pack-FEB084897J, $168.50) were listed in the February PREVIEWS Retailer Order Form without case quantities. In fact, each case will contain 12 packs of its respective game.
Re: Verzögerungen in der Auslieferung andere Verlage & sonstiges
MISCELLANEOUS
CHAOSIUM GAMES INC
Basic Roleplaying D100 RPG SEP074804 04/23/08
DESPERADO PUBLISHING
Thirteen Steps #5 (MR) OCT073439 04/30/08
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
Dawn Icons Bust AUG074652 04/30/08
Battlestar Galactica MK II Viper Statue OCT074369 04/23/08
Final Fantasy Masterpiece Arts: Judge Gabranth Fig. JUL074595 08/06/08
Devil May Cry 3 Vergil ARTFX Statue OCT074443 04/30/08
FFVII Play Arts Cloud Strife/Hardy Daytona Bx Set OCT074460 04/30/08
VIRGIN COMICS LLC
Dock Walloper #3 NOV073879 04/09/08
Tall Tales of Vishnu Sharma Panchatantra #3 NOV073882 04/09/08
Devi #18 NOV073883 04/09/08
And here are the Product Updates.
COMICS
Please note that Antarctic Press Gold Digger Swimsuit Special (MAR083417E, $4.50), solicited as being the 2007 edition, is actually the 2008 edition.
Archaia Studios Press has announced that Runners Big Snow Job #1 (MAR083436F), solicited at $3.95, will in fact carry a price of $3.50. Additionally, the page count for the issue will be 24 pages, not 32, and the entire limited series will run five issues, not six, as solicited.
Due to nudity, language and violence, Devils Due Publishings Halloween: Nightdance (#1-DEC073576-8E, #2-JAN083545-6E, #3-FEB083691-2E, #4-MAR083653-4E; $3.50ea.) should be considered appropriate for Mature Readers only.
The price of Fantagraphics Books Strange & Stranger: The World of Steve Ditko HC (MAR083707F) solicited at $33.99 has changed to $39.99.
Please be advised that the art appearing on page 314 of the March PREVIEWS for the two editions of Moonstones Doc Savage: The Lost Radio Scripts of Lester Dent was inadvertently switched. The left-hand image in the catalog is the cover art for the Softcover edition (MAR083873F, $18.95), while the right-hand image is the cover art for the Limited Signed & Numbered Hardcover Edition (MAR083872F, $49.99).
Please be advised that Dynamite Entertainments Project Superpowers Michael Turner Alternate Incentive Cover #2 (DEC073539E $2.99) has been changed to, and renamed, Project Superpowers Alex Ross Negative Incentive Cover #2.
Dynamite Entertainments Painkiller Jane TP: Things Explode (NOV073479E, $11.99) was incorrectly solicited as being Volume 1. The book is, in fact, Volume 2. The books contents issues #0-#3 of the Dynamite Painkiller Jane limited series are unaffected.
TRADING CARDS
The SRP for individual packs of Upper Deck Companys Marvel Masterpieces Set 2 T/C Box (FEB084391J, $61.25) has increased from $2.49 to $2.99. The items net cost is unchanged.
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MISCELLANEOUS
ANTARCTIC PRESS
How to Draw Pirates Supersize GN Vol. 1 OCT073243 04/30/08
ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS
Robotika: For a Few Rubles More #2 (MR) DEC073393 05/07/08
Street Fighter II Manga GN Vol. 2 GN JUL073889 05/07/08
Street Fighter II Manga GN Vol. 03 SEP074026 05/07/08
Megaman Zero: Off. Comp. Works SC FEB073817 05/14/08
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams Off. Comp. Works TP MAR078469 05/14/08
UPPER DECK
Upper Deck 2007 08 UD Premier NBA T/C Box NOV074097 TBD
And here are the Product Updates.
COMICS
New Dimension Comics Grimm Fairy Tales: The Piper #1 (APR084033F, $14.99) was inadvertently listed in the April PREVIEWS Order Form with an incomplete title. The complete title, as solicited in the April PREVIEWS, is Grimm Fairy Tales: The Piper #1 NDC Exclusive Cover Edition.
IDW Publishings Angel: After the Fall #7 10-Copy Variant Incentive (MAR083775J, $0.00) originally solicited as being created by the Sharp Brothers, will now be created by Michael Avon Oeming.
The solicitation for Devils Due Publishings Pogrom #4 (APR083766E, $3.50) ran with incorrect text. The correct text follows: On the pathway to rediscovering the mysteries of his death, and his strange future, Pogrom joins forces with his dreaded enemies to prevent the occurrence of another disaster. As the heros metamorphosis continues, a confrontation with another of the deadly embodiments of the Seven Sins looms. In a pool of crimson, Wrath is waiting!
Please note that Kyle Bakers Nat Turner (SC-APR083488H, $12.95; HC-APR083489H, $24.95) is offered by Abrams Books, not Abrams Image, as it is listed in the April PREVIEWS catalog and order form and should not be confused with Image Comics.
COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES
The contents have changed for Star Wars Classic Figural Keychain 12-piece Assortments Series 1 (JAN084786J) & 2 (MAR084840J). Series 1 will now be a three-character assortment consisting of Darth Vader, C-3PO & Stormtrooper. Series 2 will now be a three-character assortment consisting of Boba Fett, Chewbacca & the Millennium Falcon. Additionally, the price for each assortment, originally $36.35, has changed to $44.46. The piece count of each assortment remains unchanged.
TOYS
Effective immediately, Diamond is raising the discount on all NECA Action Figures from I (35% to all accounts) to U (40% to all accounts). This change applies to all NECA figures solicited in the April PREVIEWS and beyond, as well as to NECA figures currently in stock at Diamond at press time. (For more details, see article, page 2.)
DVDS
A.D. Visions MagiKano DVD (APR085154J, $17.99) was erroneously solicited as Volume 4. It is, in fact, Volume 3.
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ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT
Legend Five Rings CCG: Celestial Ed. Bstr. Dis. APR091628 07/01/09
ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS
Legend Five Rings CCG: Celestial Ed. Starter Dis. APR091629 07/01/09
ANTARCTIC PRESS
Ninja High School #171 FEB094037 07/22/09
Ninja High School #172 MAR094060 07/22/09
ARDDEN ENTERTAINMENT
Flash Gordon #6 DEC083776 07/15/09
Flash Gordon HC Vol. 1 Mercy Wars JAN093994 07/15/09
Big Lebowski Urban Achvr. Ser. 3 AF Asst NOV084745 06/29/09
Simon Garth, The Zombie Statue NOV084791 08/26/09
VIZ MEDIA LLC
Hot Gimmick VIZBIG Ed. GN Vol. 2 MAR094462 08/19/09
And here are the Product Updates.
COMICS
Archie Comics has released a revised cover image and new details for Veronica #196 (JUN090708E, $2.50), written & illustrated by Dan Parent: Singsational Issue Guest-Starring Real Life Pop Star, Colbie Caillat! Fallin for You: Betty wins tickets to see Colbie Caillat in concert, and Veronica wants in but Bettys already promised to take Archie! Of course, when Veronica wants something, she doesnt give up that easily and wait until you see what happens when she runs into Colbie! This tuneful tale includes a wonderful rendering of Colbies hit, Fallin for You complete with Veronicas romantic daydreams of Archie! Caillat is the singing sensation who made a name for herself as an unsigned artist using the Internet to build her fan base. This led to a co-writing gig with other superstar talents as well as her own successful solo career.
The artist for Dynamite Entertainments Project Superpowers: Meet the Bad Guys #1 (JUN090819E, $2.99) will be Jonathan Lau, not Chasen Grieshop.
CORRECTION: The Executive Assistant Iris #2 Benitez Variant Incentive (MAY090676J, $3) listed in the May PREVIEWS Retailer Order Form erroneously states that For every 20 copies of Dellec #1 ordered (in any combination), retailers may purchase up to 10 Benitez variants. In fact, retailers may purchase up to 10 Benitez variants for every 20 copies ordered of Executive Assistant Iris #2 (MAY090673-5E, $2.99 ea.), not Dellec.
Due to lateness, Ardden Entertainments Flash Gordon #5 (NOV083786F, $3.99) will be eligible for returns in a future issue of Dateline. Please note that domestic customers may return stripped covers only, while international customers must complete an affidavit of destruction to be credited for their returnable copies.
Dynamite Entertainment has changed the title of Red Sonja Presents Thulsa Doom (#1: JUN090828-30E, $3.50 ea.; JUN090831J, $50) to Robert E. Howard Presents Thulsa Doom. Customers are urged to bear the change in mind when searching for information on this title in Diamonds system.
TOYS
The solicitation for the Dark Knight HO Scale Electric Train 3-pc. Set (APR091538J) in the April PREVIEWS erroneously listed the price as being $155, which is the net cost of the set to retailers. This should be treated as a Please Inquire (PI) item. Diamond regrets any confusion or inconvenience caused by the error.
TRADING CARDS
Artbox Entertainments Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince T/C Box (MAY091221J, $54.75) will contain an Ultra Rare Daniel Radcliffe/Tom Felton Dual Autograph, Ultra Rare Signatures from Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, and rare autographs from actors Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon, and David Thewlis. Plus, Memorabilia cards feature 14 Costumes and 12 Props from the film.
COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES
United Cutlerys G.I. JOE Movie: Storm Shadow Prop Replica Katana (JUN091483J, $114) was incorrectly solicited as being limited to 2,500 pieces. In fact, there is no production limit on this item.
Please note that the Captain America Deluxe Shield (MAR094978U, $65) from Disguise, Inc., is made of metal.