DC MONTH-TO-MONTH SALES: MARCH 2006
posted 05-26-2006 02:25 PM
By Marc-Oliver Frisch

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

(1) INFINITE CRISIS
10/2005: Infinite Crisis #1 (of 7) -- 249,265 -- [268,458]
11/2005: Infinite Crisis #2 (of 7) -- 207,564 (-16.7%) -- [224,068]
12/2005: Infinite Crisis #3 (of 7) -- 188,853 (- 9.0%) -- [216,727]
01/2006: Infinite Crisis #4 (of 7) -- 182,633 (- 3.3%) -- [207,297]
02/2006: --
03/2006: Infinite Crisis #5 (of 7) -- 201,855 (+10.5%)

For the fifth time in a row, INFINITE CRISIS breaks the 200K barrier. Which means it's the most successful direct market title in at least nine years ("at least" because numbers before 1997 are hard to come by).

More significantly, first-month sales actually went up in March compared to issue #4, and all previous issues made the Top 300 chart again, selling between 3,651 (#1) and 8,139 (#4) copies, underscoring that the story is still generating demand.

INFINITE CRISIS is a home run for DC, obviously.

(36) JSA
02/2006: JSA #82 -- 54,234 (+ 8.3%)
03/2006: JSA #83 -- 51,991 (- 4.1%)

It's "One Year Later," but minus the artwork of George Pérez, who illustrated issue #82. As a result, sales take a step down. These are still great numbers, however, so it's safe to assume that the book's upcoming cancelation in July is not due to low sales, but because they have yet another relaunch waiting in the wings. How long can it be now before the trick gets old (again)?

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Perez Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #2 (Perez Cover) (Nov 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

DC MONTH-TO-MONTH SALES: January 2006
posted 03-17-2006 05:10 PM
BY MARC-OLIVER FRISCH

The "Infinite Crisis" crossover still purring like a kitten and the big "One Year Later" reboot just round the corner, January was, understandably, another very quiet month for DC Comics, in terms of new titles. The publisher's top-selling new title in January was the DAY OF VENGEANCE: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL one-shot. Other than that, the limited series SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY and ELFQUEST: DISCOVERY debuted, along with the new Vertigo title THE EXTERMINATORS.

An overview of ICv2.com's statistics can be found here: www.icv2.com

(excerpt)

(1) INFINITE CRISIS
10/2005: Infinite Crisis #1 (of 7) -- 249,265 -- [261,365]
11/2005: Infinite Crisis #2 (of 7) -- 207,564 (-16.7%) -- [215,259]
12/2005: Infinite Crisis #3 (of 7) -- 188,853 (- 9.0%) -- [195,771]
01/2006: Infinite Crisis #4 (of 7) -- 182,633 (- 3.3%)

These numbers speak for themselves, really. Even though it keeps losing steam as a crossover in January, INFINITE CRISIS itself is tremendously successful for DC, particularly considering its $ 3.99 price tag, and sales are holding up relatively well.

The three previous issues also made the chart in January. selling another estimated 2,121 (issue #1), 3,818 (#2) and 6,918 (#3) copies.

DC MONTH-TO-MONTH SALES: DECEMBER 2005
posted 01-31-2006 03:50 PM
BY MARC-OLIVER FRISCH

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Perez Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #2 (Perez Cover) (Nov 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

(1) INFINITE CRISIS
10/2005: Infinite Crisis #1 (of 7) -- 249,265 -- [259,244]
11/2005: Infinite Crisis #2 (of 7) -- 207,564 (-16.7%) -- [211,441]
12/2005: Infinite Crisis #3 (of 7) -- 188,853 (- 9.0%)

The book's sales seem to be finding their level quickly. While it's still lost more than 60,000 units between issues #1 and #3, the percentage drops are actually more gentle than those of other recent high-profile DC launches. Retailers seem to have a lot of confidence in the book so far, and it's obviously a big money-maker for the company, especially given its cover price of $ 3.99.

One also shouldn't underestimate the ongoing and very enduring boost INFINITE CRISIS and its many precursors have been giving to the majority of DC's mainstream titles, most notably SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN. INFINITE CRISIS isn't just tremendously successful as a limited series, but as a crossover as well.

On the other hand, December marked the first month since DC began the drum roll for INFINITE CRISIS in which several titles didn't noticeably profit from taking part in the crossover or its off-shoots, which might suggest that the interest in INFINITE CRISIS -- at least so far as the crossover aspect is concerned -- has peaked for the time being. The coming months should bring more clarity in the matter.

Like the two previous issues, INFINITE CRISIS #3 was shipped in two different cover editions, for the record, one drawn by George Pérez, the other by Jim Lee. Issue #2 made the chart again in December with 3,877 additional copies, issue #1 with 2,191.

"INFINITE CRISIS" #3 SELLS OUT, BACK TO PRESS
Jonah Weiland, Executive Producer
Posted: January 30, 2006

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Lee Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (2nd Print) (Feb 2006) DC Comics

After selling out on January 19, DC Comics is sending INFINITE CRISIS #3 back to press for a new printing!

Scheduled to arrive in stores on February 15, the INFINITE CRISIS #3 Second Printing (DEC058117) reprints the story written by Geoff Johns, and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, George Pérez and Jerry Ordway. This printing features a pencils-only version of the issue's cover by Jim Lee.

"I'm extremely grateful to be working on this project with so many talented people," says Johns. "Phil, Andy, George, (colorist) Jeromy Cox, (separator) Guy Major, (Group Editor) Eddie Berganza, (Senior VP - Executive Editor, DCU) Dan DiDio, (Assistant Editor) Jeanine Schaefer, (Coordinating Editor) Ivan Cohen, Jim Lee, Jerry Ordway, Greg Rucka - everyone who has been a part of this team has just been amazing. I'm glad there are a lot of people out there enjoying the series. Issue #5 has more surprises and turns - it's the calm before the storm of issues #6 and #7."

The INFINITE CRISIS #3 Second Printing (DEC058117) is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on February 15 with a cover price of $3.99 U.S. To ensure delivery on that date, retailers must place orders by Sunday, February 5; please note that quantities will be limited and may sell out before February 5.

Retailers may order the issue by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (AUG050205) and 2 (SEP050228) are available for reorder.

INFINITE CRISIS #4 is sold out.

INFINITE CRISIS #5 (DEC050244) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on February 22.

INFINITE CRISIS #6 (JAN060300) is solicited in the January Previews (Volume XVI #1) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on April 5.

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Perez Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #2 (Perez Cover) (Nov 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (2nd Print) (Feb 2006) DC Comics

O melhor dos quadrinhos nos Eua em 2005
Por José Antônio Mansur — Quarta, 4 de janeiro de 2006

2005 foi o ano em que Marvel e DC – as duas grandes editoras americanas – mais monopolizaram o mercado de quadrinhos americanos em tempos recentes. Dessa forma, houve pouco espaço para os independentes brilharem – com poucas exceções. Aqui vai uma lista dos melhores quadrinhos publicados na terra do Tio Sam no ano passado:

(excerpt)

Melhor artista:
Phil Jimenez (Otherworld, Infinite Crisis) – A sombra de George Pérez não paira mais sobre Jimenez. O artista tem se aventurado a escrever revistas como Otherworld e ainda fez uma arte magnificamente detalhada nessa minissérie e em Infinite Crisis. Também dignos de nota: John Cassaday (Surpreendentes X-men), Mark Buckingham e Steve Leialoha (Fábulas), Ed Benes (Aves de Rapina), Bryan Hitch (Os Supremos) e Frank Quitely (WE3).

DC Comics' Infinite Crisis revisits 1985 successes
By Joseph Szadkowski
January 28, 2006

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Perez Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #2 (Perez Cover) (Nov 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

Since the death of the Elongated Man's wife, Sue Dibny, in the spring of 2004, DC Comics has put its fans into an emotional and multilayered story crossing over most of its best titles (around 78 comic books, to be more exact), which has led up to the current, universe-shattering developments in this monumental seven-part miniseries.

Billed as the sequel to the Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries of 1985, in which DC aggressively combined its multiple versions of Earth into one, with some of its heroes perishing in the process, the current event and all of its subplots are bound to give the confused, casual comic-book fan an eye-watering headache. (I review a few of the trade paperbacks below to shed light on the epic.)

I'll readily admit that I have only a slight idea of what is going on here, but it sure looks exciting as I read such mighty dialogue as "being the only survivor of a reality that never existed" and "the very fabric of existence has shifted."

The story of Infinite Crisis thus far offers the end of the Justice League, a Power Girl epiphany, the destruction of the Freedom Fighters, the Spectre savoring vengeance, Brother Eye wreaking havoc on the metahumans and a despondent Joker not being offered the chance to join the Secret Society of Supervillains.

As a team of creators including Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning and George Perez leaves its mark on the unfolding story, it's obvious heroes and villains will continue to die, multiple versions of Superman will be right in the middle of the mess, and comic-book fans late to the game will spend lots of cash to find out what is going on and what is going to happen.

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

Infinite Crisis #3 Review
Posted: Monday, January 16
By: Michael Bailey

(excerpt)

Geoff Johns has once again turned in a solid issue. From the opening scene where Aquaman puts the Society on notice that he wasn't going to take any more of their guff (by shoving a spear through King Shark's chest, which I've always thought was a great way to let your enemies know you mean business) to the rather heart wrenching scene of Wonder Woman telling her sisters to go into hiding, Geoff gives us a roller coaster ride of a comic. This series continues to be a great mix of action, character, story and little fan moments that blend into a near-perfect harmony.

The scene with the Shadowpact was great, but that could be the unadulterated Superman fan in me loving that one page shot of Superman catching that building. This served to further the sense that Geoff began last issue regarding Superman getting off his ass and doing something productive. Geoff played him just right too. Superman came off as an example and pretty nice guy too, which is the best way to present the character because if he says or does too much, he comes off as kind of an overbearing, preachy stick in the mud. Also there was that kid finding Blue Beetle's Scarab, which should make this comic a first appearance if nothing else.

21 of 23 Top Comics Down in December
Infinite Crisis Still #1
January 16, 2006

Comic store sales of the top comic titles were overwhelmingly down on a piece basis in December, with 21 of the 23 continuing series in the top 25 showing issue-over-issue sales declines. Infinite Crisis held at #1, with the third issue at 188,853 copies, only a modest 9% drop vs. the second. Marvel published the only two titles showing increases, but one of those, X-Men, was an artifact of its shipment earlier in the month than the previous issue; sales were actually down vs. the issue that shipped around the same time in November. So only Marvel Knights Spider-Man, of all the titles in the top 25, actually had sales that were anything to celebrate.

(excerpt)

The top 25 comic titles in December, with our estimates of the number sold to North American comic stores by Diamond Comic Distributors, are:

188,853 INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Of 7)
162,993 ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN #3
124,300 NEW AVENGERS #14

We are estimating actual sales by Diamond U.S. (primarily to North American comic stores), using Diamond's published sales indexes and publisher sales data to estimate a sales number for Batman (the anchor title Diamond uses in its calculations), and using that number and the indexes to estimate Diamond's sales on the remaining titles. We can check the accuracy of our numbers by comparing the Batman number that we calculate using multiple data points; our numbers for Batman are within 1/10 of 1% of each other, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.

DECEMBER 2005 SALES CHARTS & MARKET SHARE REPORT
01-13-2006 07:03 AM

DCD (Diamond Comics Distributors) released their monthly Direct Market sale charts and Market Share report Friday, this month for titles that went on sale in December 2005, and like last month, DC and Marvel Comics split the charts. DC had the two top selling comic books and graphic novels of the month (and 4 of the top 5 comics), while Marvel’s strength in the overall Top 20 comic book chart (14 of 20, identical to November) helped it take both Market Share categories.

As expected, Infinite Crisis held onto the top comic book sales position with its 3rd issue, followed by Miller and Lee’s All-Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder #3.

COMIC BOOKS

Rank	Title	Price	Publisher
1	INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Of 7)	$3.99	DC

TRADE PAPERBACKS

Rank	Title	Price	Publisher
99	CRISIS O/INFINITE EARTHS TP	$29.99	DC

Comic Book Review: INFINITE CRISIS #3
Dateline: Friday, December 23, 2005
Bursting at the Seams
By: KURT AMACKER

(excerpt)

Amid the chaos and sh-t blowing up throughout much of the issue, their meeting is both touching and tragic. Superman confronts Batman, showing him the dark shadow of a man he’s become. At the same time, he offers to save him with the misguided idealism of the Earth Two heroes. It feels like two trains about to collide, and you know that everything can only end in tragedy.

Phil Jimenez and CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS penciller George Perez join forces on this issue, and they create a complex, stunningly detailed milieu. God help you if you haven’t kept up thus far in this series, because there’s almost too much happening -- both visually and narratively. Amazingly enough, Geoff Johns and the editorial staff at DC have managed to keep this from falling apart into a convoluted mess. Those that have kept up for the past year or so will find this issue compelling and, ultimately, rewarding. Those that haven’t, uh, I guess should borrow a huge stack of books that starts sometime last year. Thus far, it’s been worth it.

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

Page 15 of Infinite Crisis #3, pencilled and inked by George, is from www.theartistschoice.com

Infinite Crisis # 3 (of 7)
By Koppy McFad
Dec 24, 2005, 03:55

(excerpt)

The Superman of Earth-2 and the Superboy of Earth-Prime make their move to recruit more superheroes to their campaign to change the universe. But that is just part of a wider story with the Secret Society turning against itself, the Amazons making their last stand, the Spectre destroying Atlantis and other diverse events which are mysteriously linked somehow. In fact, too much of this story is linked to other comics, be it the various "Crisis" miniseries that preceded it or even the original "CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS." It must be difficult to newcomers to follow what is going on. The original CRISIS miniseries was part of a story involving dozens of other titles as well but not so much that it could not be enjoyed on its own. The art in this issue has improved but at times, is just too busy for its own good.

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

WLG #137: More Christmas Shopping To Do!
Tuesday, December 20
By Michael A. Diaz

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

INFINITE CRISIS #3 $3.99 (Geoff Johns / Phil Jimenez)

I realize that it’s early yet and that there are still four more issues to go after this one, but already I’m of the mind that DC knows how to put together a bit crossover event.

Not that DC is perfect. They’ve had their mistakes in the past as well. For every Crisis... event there are also events like “Bloodlines”, “Legends”, “Armageddon 2000,” and “Zero Hour.” I mean, come on, does anyone fully understand the concept behind “hyper-time?” Maybe, but they’d probably have a heck of a time explaining it to others. Besides, continuity can be enough of a hurdle as it is, so why add several more layers of complexity.

But I digress...

This is supposed to be a POSITIVE column, and for the most part it is, but it’s hard for me to say how much I like Infinite Crisis without mentioning the fact that this is how a massive, company-wide crossover SHOULD be done. As I read this book I can see how DC has been building up to this moment. I’m not talking months of preparation, but years.

Every major crossover is heralded as something epic, but rarely is that really the case. Infinite Crisis is the real deal.

CRISIS RECOVERY 03: MORE ANNOTATED FUN WITH INFINITE CRISIS #3
12-23-2005 03:20 PM

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

It’s that time of the month again.

If a month of anticipation, and then finally reading Infinite Crisis #3 this week have left you worn out, you’ve come to the right place. Just as we did month, it’s time for some "Crisis Recovery", and hopefully, a reminder that, in the end, it’s all just funny books.

for those easily offended, that “funny books” thing was only the first thing that is going to come out of this that will upset you, for sure.

And yes, be warned – we will try too hard to make jokes, some of the references will go right over your heads, some will go right over our heads. So - with tongue firmly planted in cheek, we’ve got your Infinite Crisis #3 page by page guide with mild annotations, some of which may even be correct.

While it may seem obvious to most, a page-by-page guide WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Let’s roll, and start at the start.

[ Read more CRISIS RECOVERY 03: MORE ANNOTATED FUN WITH INFINITE CRISIS #3 ]

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

Shipping This Week: December 21, 2005 Monday, December 19, 2005 11:09:36 AM The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability. OCT050239 INFINITE CRISIS #3 (OF 7) $3.99 NOV052656 WIZARD COMICS MAGAZINE SUPERMAN MOVIE CVR #172 $5.99

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

According to the 'shipping changes' listing at www.newsarama.com, Infinite Crisis #3 will now be out on December 28th, while Infinite Crisis #4 will be released on January 25th.

The Crisis On Infinite Earths: Series 2 Action Figures are being resolicited for a June 28th, 2006 release, as seen in the DC section of the latest Previews (Vol. XV #12).

According to the December checklist in Comic Shop News #961, George Perez: Storyteller will be out on December 14th.

Just found out that this site has gi-normous versions of the DC covers, much bigger than CBR or Newsarama!

www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=144&itemid=7903

DC Titles Solicited to Ship in December 2005
09-19-2005 05:15 AM

(excerpt)

INFINITE CRISIS #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez

War is brought home as Wonder Woman leads the Amazons in a struggle to maintain their control of Paradise Island in the face of a full-on OMAC onslaught — just as the Spectre turns his vengeful eye toward Atlantis! And as the DCU is plunged into chaos, Batman is offered one last chance at the life he’s always wanted…but at what price? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%).
On sale December 14 • 3 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Perez's Infinite Crisis #3 Cover
09-16-2005 03:09 PM

In anticipation of DC’s December solicitations (coming Monday) the publisher has provided Newsarama with George Perez’s cover to Infinite Crisis #3.

The solicitation copy for the issue reads:

INFINITE CRISIS #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez

War is brought home as Wonder Woman leads the Amazons in a struggle to maintain their control of Paradise Island in the face of a full-on OMAC onslaught — just as the Spectre turns his vengeful eye toward Atlantis! And as the DCU is plunged into chaos, Batman is offered one last chance at the life he’s always wanted…but at what price? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%).

On sale December 14 • 3 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Perez Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #2 (Perez Cover) (Nov 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

WIZ CHI '05 PEREZ COVERS INFINITE CRISIS
posted 08-06-2005 07:28 PM
BY NATHAN JEWELL

Bob Wayne, Greg Rucka, Dan DiDio and Joan Hilty were on the Infinite Crisis panel at Wizard World Chicago. Not a lot of new announcements were made, but the panelists did say that Ted Kord, Max Lord, Sue Dibny, and Barry Allen would not be making a return to the DCU after the Infinite Crisis.

RANDOM NOTES
The new 52 weekly series is directly spun out of events occurring in Infinite Crisis #4, which ships in March of 2006. There will be multiple teams on 52 to ensure that it's a continuous event and will come out on time.

DC announced that fan favorite artist George Perez will be drawing all the seven covers of Infinite Crisis.

There was cryptic news that Keith Giffen is working on a new series, but the publisher would not confirm what it was about or who was featured in the comic.

DCU continuity will be sustained after the Infinite Crisis.

These titles are unaffected by Infinite Crisis: Brave and the Bold, Plastic Man, the All Stars line, and Legion of Super-Heroes.

These characters are not coming back to the DCU: Ted Kord, Barry Allen, Maxwell Lord, or Sue Dibny.

When asked about a possible new Blue Beetle, the panelists said, "If there is a new Blue Beetle, it won't be Ted Kord."

Keep checking back with THE PULSE for more from Wizard World Chicago.

TROJAN WARRIOR: JIMENEZ TALKS: "DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY"
by Jonah Weiland, Executive Producer
Posted: August 2, 2005

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

Donna Troy was one of the most beloved members of the DC Comics Teen Titans. Fans mourned her death in the "Graduation Day" mini-series and rejoiced when DC announced the four-issue "DC Special: Return of Donna Troy" mini-series by writer Phil Jimenez and artist Jose Garcia Lopez. However, when some readers picked up the first issue of the series they found it wasn't quite what they expected and some were left confused. CBR News chatted with Jimenez by phone last week for some clarification and background on the series and some hints on how it ties into the looming "Infinite Crisis."

(excerpt)

After the DC Universe settles down from the events of "Infinite Crisis," readers can expect appearances from Donna in a monthly DC book. "I think there's been some talk. The plan had always been that once she was reintroduced she would be placed in either the 'Titans' or 'The Outsiders.' I suspect it will be one of those books."

Jimenez has enjoyed crafting a story that reintroduces one of his favorite characters and places her at the forefront of the big events in the DC Universe. He urges readers who may be confused or have questions to stick with the book. The final two issues of "The Return of Donna Troy" should tie things together for them nicely. "I just hope readers remembers that it is a four-issue series," Jimenez said. "Just because everything wasn't explained in issue one doesn't mean it doesn't pan out over the other three issues."

DC'S EDITORIAL CHANGE-UP: DIDIO EXPLAINS
posted 06-10-2005 08:48 PM

INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Perez Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #1 (Lee Cover) (Oct 2005) DC Comics INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

The changes coming to the DC Universe following Infinite Crisis won’t be limited just to the characters. DC Executive Editor Dan DiDio has confirmed for Newsarama that, following the seven-issue Infinite Crisis miniseries, DC editorial will see a significant change as well.

In a brief chat with Newsarama Friday morning, DiDio initially explained some of the rationale behind the upcoming “One Year Later…” jump all the DCU titles will experience coming out of Infinite Crisis between February and March of 2006.

“We had an editorial meeting to talk through Crisis - how we’re going to handle it, how we’re going to coordinate it, and how we’re going to follow it,” DiDio said. “When the suggestion was made by editorial of maybe doing a leap ahead in storylines, it gave us an interesting hook that would really play nicely, because it would allow you to get back into your characters in their own individual stories again, without being made to feel that they’re all coming from the same place and the same time. With everything running as tightly as it will be in Crisis, the last thing we wanted to do was follow it by having all the series coming from the same exact place, and the same exact time, because that can get a little redundant. This allows for every series to have its own individual identity again, and allows us to get the balls back up in the air as quickly as possible and get right back into the heart of what makes each character special.”

[ Read more DC'S EDITORIAL CHANGE-UP: DIDIO EXPLAINS ]

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

05 SUMMER PREVIEW: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY
written by Chris Ward
printed in WIZARD #165 (Jul 2005)
www.wizarduniverse.com

The former Titan resurfaces with clues to 'Crisis'.

It's a brand-new dawn for Donna!

Originally Wonder Girl Donna Troy, seemingly killed in Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day mini-series but instead transported to a strange world, roars back to life in DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy. written by Phil Jimenez with art by Jose Luis Garcia and George Perez, the four issue mini also serves as the official prologue to October's Infinite Crisis mini-series (drawn by Jimenez and written by Geoff Jones).

"This series sets Donna Troy up as a major player in the Crisis itself," the writer says. "It also connects to the cosmic events of the Rann/Thanagar War and the Teen Titans and the Outsiders. We're using her background and history to explain why she's so pivotal to the DC Universe, and why she, more than anyone else, has to be in the role she's about to take on."

Plus August's issue #3 is girl-on-girl action when Donna tangles with current Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark!

INFINITE CRISIS #3 (Perez Cover) (Dec 2005) DC Comics

WW PHILLY: DCU COMING ATTRACTIONS by Justin Jordan, Special to CBR News Posted: June 4, 2005 (excerpt) The fall will see a new "Absolute Edition" of "Crisis on Infinite Earths," including a brand new cover by a up-and-coming new talent by the name of George Perez. Perez will also be doing one of the dual covers that will appear on October's "Infinite Crisis." The other artist will be superstar Jim Lee.

DC's DCU Panel @ WW: Philly
06-04-2005 09:03 PM

(excerpt)

On the Infinite Crisis front, it was announced that each issue of the seven issue miniseries will have two covers, one by Jim Lee, one by George Perez.

The previously announced Crisis on Inifintie Earths: The Aboslute Edition will ship in November. One volume will contain the entire maxiseries, while a second will present behind-the-scenes features. George Pérez will provide new covers for both volumes.