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DC Direct[1] is the exclusive collectibles division of DC Comics, the Time Warner subsidiary that publishes comic books and licenses characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Batman, Batgirl and Hawkgirl. DC Direct produces statues, props, replicas and prints for the direct market, a distribution and retail network primarily serving comic book specialty stores. DC Direct produces a number of action figures for this market as well, most of which are produced in the 6 to 7-inch scale. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ...
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Superman is a fictional character and comic book superhero , originally created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. ...
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Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a DC Comics fictional superhero who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ...
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Hawkgirl is the name of several fictional superheroines all owned by DC Comics and existing in that companys DC Universe. ...
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Action figures
Beginning in 1998 with three figures based on characters from Mad Magazine, DC Direct has released several hundred figures based on popular and obscure characters based on properties published by DC Comics, including those under the Vertigo and Wildstorm imprints. Harvey Kurtzmans cover for the first issue of the comic book Mad Mad is an American humor magazine founded by publisher William Gaines and editor Harvey Kurtzman in 1952. ...
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For the first several years, the most recognizable DC characters were not released. Other toy manufacturers had the licenses, and since those agreements predated the formation of DC Direct, there was no clause in the contracts to allow DC to make their own versions.[citation needed] DC Direct focused on lesser-known characters and comic series designed for mature readers such as The Sandman, Preacher, and Transmetropolitan. Since then DC Direct has increased its production of recognizable characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman. Figures were first grouped at random, then thematically and now in official groupings that may be released over several years. The first three series, all released in 1999, had a variant for each figure, but the practice was quickly dropped. Of those figures, only the variant of Death has never been re-released. The Sandman was a comic book series written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics for 75 issues from 1988 until 1996. ...
Preacher was a comic book series created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon, published by the American comic book label Vertigo imprint of DC Comics, with painted covers by Glenn Fabry. ...
Transmetropolitan is a postcyberpunk comic book series written by Warren Ellis with art by Darick Robertson and published by DC Comics. ...
Wonder Woman is a fictional DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. ...
While most figures have been released on blister cards, some have been available in boxes and a very few in clamshell packaging. There have also been several boxed sets featuring multiple characters or a character with a particularly large accessory. Because DC Direct sells primarily to the comicbook specialty market, the figures ship to stores on predictable dates, a rarity for toys.
Action figure production history 1998 - Alfred E. Neuman
- Black Spy
- White Spy
1999 Series 1 Released March 17, 1999 - Golden Age Sandman
- Wonder Woman
- Swamp Thing
Series 2 Released September 1, 1999 - Death
- Jessie Custer
- Plastic Man
Series 3 Released December 1, 1999 - Sandman:Morpheus
- Starman
- Spider Jerusalem
2000 Hard Travelling Heroes Released February 9, 2000 - Green Lantern: Hal Jordan
- Black Canary
- Green Arrow: Oliver Queen
Preacher Released May 10, 2000 - Cassidy
- Tulip
- Saint of Killers
Mystics, Mages & Magicians Released August 16, 2000 - Dr. Fate
- Spectre
- Zatanna
- John Constantine
- Starfire
DC Speedsters Released October 11, 2000 - Kid Flash: Wally West
- Impulse
- Max Mercury
DC Androids Released November 1, 2000 - Amazo
- Hourman
- Tomorrow Woman
Justice Society of America Released November 29, 2000 - Golden Age Starman
- Golden Age Green Lantern: Alan Scott
- Golden Age Flash
- Golden Age Wonder Woman
Boxed Sets
- Hawkman & Hawkgirl - June 28
- Tom Strong & Pneuman - September 6
- Captain Marvel & Billy Batson - September 27
- Big Barda, Mr. Miracle, & Oberon - November 22
- Sandman "Arabian Nights" & "Dream Hunters" - December 13
2001 Legion of Super-Heroes Series 1 Released January 3, 2001 - Cosmic Boy
- Saturn Girl
- Lightning Lad
Teen Titans Released Feb 7, 2001 Wonder Woman Released March 14, 2001 - Wonder Woman (standard costume)
- Wonder Woman (battle armor)
- Artemis
- Ares
- Cheetah
Justice Society of America Released April 4, 2001 - Golden Age Dr. Mid-Nite
- Golden Age Hourman
Justice League of America Released June 6, 2001 - Martian Manhunter
- Red Tornado
Supernatural Released June 20, 2001 - Deadman
- The Demon
- Spectre - Hal Jordan
Flash Released July 25, 2001 - Captain Cold
- Mirror Master
Green Lantern Corps Released August 1, 2001 Planetary Released September 19, 2001 - Elijah Snow
- The Drummer
- Jakita Wagner
JLA Villains Released October 3, 2001 Just-Us-League Of Stupid Heroes Released October 17, 2001 - Alfred E. Neuman as Batman
- Alfred E. Neuman as Superman
Sandman Released November 21, 2001 - Sandman: Daniel
- Delirium
- Desire
Justice Society of America Released December 12, 2001 - Power Girl
- Wildcat
- Solomon Grundy
Boxed Sets
- Aquaman & Aqualad - January 31
- Darkseid & Orion - June 6
- Flash, Kid Flash & Cosmic Treadmill - July 4
- Silver Age Wonder Woman & Wonder Girl - August 22
- Lobo with Dawg & Cycle - October 17
- Golden Age Superman & Lois Lane - November 7
- Silver Age Green Arrow & Speedy - December 5
2002 Green Lantern Corps Released January 30, 2002 Green Lantern Corps Released February 13, 2002 Just-Us-League of Stupid Heroes Series 2 Released March 6, 2002 - Alfred E. Neuman as Green Lantern
- Alfred E. Neuman as The Flash
Shazam! Released April 3, 2002 - Captain Marvel
- Black Adam
Fighting Forces Released April 24, 2002 Justice Society of America Released May 15, 2002 Legion of Super-Heroes Series 2 Released May 15, 2002 Magic & Mystery Released May 29, 2002 - Phantom Stranger
- Tim Hunter
- Mordru
Classic Heroes Released June 19, 2002 - The Question
- Phantom Lady
- Uncle Sam
- Blue Beetle
The Authority Released August 14, 2002 - Apollo
- The Engineer
- Jenny Sparks
- The Midnighter
Just-Us-League of Stupid Heroes Series 3 Released September 4, 2002 - Alfred E. Neuman as Green Arrow
- Alfred E. Neuman as Robin
Smallville Released October 2, 2002 - Clark Kent
- Lana Lang
- Lex Luthor
Crime Syndicate Released November 13, 2002 - Ultraman
- Superwoman
- Power Ring
- Johnny Quick
- Owlman
Boxed Sets
- Silver Age Superboy & Supergirl - August 7
- Mad Magazine 50th Anniversary - September 4
- Promethea and Sophie - September 18
- The Brave & The Bold #28 Gift Set - October 2
2003 Legion of Super-Heroes Series 3 Released January 29, 2003 - Star Boy
- Sun Boy
- Ultra Boy
- Chameleon Boy
Green Lantern Corps Released February 19, 2003 - Silver Age Hal Jordan
- Guy Gardner
- Effigy
Superman Series 1 Released March 19, 2003 - Superman
- Bizarro
- Brainiac 13
Superman Series 2 Released June 4, 2003 - Supergirl
- Cyborg Superman
- Doomsday
Kingdom Come Series 1 Released July 16, 2003 - Green Lantern
- Hawkman
- Superman
- Wonder Woman
Kingdom Come Series 2 Released November 19, 2003 - Batman
- Kid Flash
- Red Robin
- Shazam!
JLA Series 1 Released November 26, 2003 - Aquaman
- The Flash
- Green Lantern - Kyle Rayner
- Superman
- Wonder Woman
Exclusives - ToyFare Kingdom Come Red Arrow
Boxed Sets - Metamorpho - January 22
- Silver Age Batman & Robin - February 12
- Birds of Prey - March 5
- Classic Teen Titans - August 20
- Silver Age Batgirl & Joker - August 27
Super Friends Deluxe Sets - Superman & Lex Luthor - April 2
- Wonder Woman & Cheetah - April 30
- Green Lantern & Sinestro - May 7
- Aquaman & Black Manta - May 21
- Batman & Scarecrow - December 17
- Robin & the Riddler - December 17
2004 Kingdom Come Series 3 Released February 11, 2004 - Wonder Woman in Armor
- Deadman
- Magog
- The Flash
Legion of Super-Heroes Series 4 Released February 18, 2004 Japanese Imports Series 1 Released February 25, 2004 - Batman
- Robin
- Joker
- Harley Quinn
Superman Series 3: Return of Superman Released April 14, 2004 - Superman in Recovery Suit
- Superboy
- Steel
- Eradicator
Hush Series 1 Released May 19, 2004 - Batman
- Poison Ivy
- Joker
- Huntress
- Hush
First Appearance Series 1 Released June 30, 2004 - Batman
- Wonder Woman
- Flash - Jay Garrick
- Shazam!
Legion of Super-Heroes Series 5 Released August 11, 2004 - Colossal Boy
- Invisible Kid
The Dark Knight Returns Released August 25, 2004 - Batman
- Robin - Carrie Kelly
- The Joker
- Superman
Teen Titans Series 1 Released September 15, 2004 - Wonder Girl - Cassandra Sandsmark
- Robin - Tim Drake
- Deathstroke the Terminator
- Blackfire
Japanese Imports Series 2 Released September 22, 2004 - Batman
- Poison Ivy
- Penguin
- Riddler
First Appearance Series 2 Released December 1, 2004 - Superman
- Green Lantern - Alan Scott
- Robin - Dick Grayson
- Hawkman
JLA Series 2 Released December 1, 2004 - Firestorm
- Elongated Man
- The Atom
- Adam Strange
Hush Series 2 Released December 8, 2004 - Nightwing
- Catwoman
- Superman
- Harley Quinn
- The Riddler
Exclusives - ToyFare "Hush" Jason Todd
Boxed Sets - Silver Age Penguin & Catwoman - February 4
- Silver Age Batwoman & Batgirl - August 25
2005 Kia Asamiya Imports Series 1 Released January 2005 - Batman
- Two-Face
- The Joker
- Catwoman
Teen Titans Series 2 Released March 2, 2005 - Superboy
- Kid Flash: Bart Allen
- Brother Blood
- Ravager
Green Lantern Released March 16, 2005 - Hal Jordan
- Kilowog
- Ganthet & Guardian
- Black Hand
- Parallax
Justice Series 1 Released March 30, 2005 - Superman
- Superman Variant with red eyes and angered look
- Sinestro
- Cheetah
- Bizzaro
- Flash
Hush Series 3 Released April 20, 2005 - Stealth Jumper Batman
- Commissioner Gordon
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Ra's Al Ghul
- Scarecrow
First Appearance Series 3 Released May 25, 2005 - Composite Superman
- Nightwing
- Batgirl
- Riddler
Japanese Imports Series 3 Released June 29, 2005 - Batman
- Bane
- Batgirl
- Catwoman
Crisis On Infinite Earths Series 1 Released July 7, 2005 - Earth-2 Robin
- Psycho Pirate
- Supergirl
- Harbinger
- Monitor
Secret Files Series 1 - Batman Rogues Gallery Released August 3, 2005 - Black Mask
- Mr. Freeze
- Killer Croc
- Man-Bat
- The Penguin
Superman/Batman Public Enemies Series 1 Released September 14, 2005 - Superman
- Batman
- Shazam
- Captain Atom
- Metallo
Justice Series 2 Released September 14, 2005 - Black Manta
- Parasite
- Aquaman
- Black Canary
- Batman
Kia Asamiya Imports Series 2 Released October 12, 2005 - Batman
- Evil Batman
- Harley Quinn
- Poison Ivy
Elseworlds Series 1 Released December 14, 2005 - Red Son Superman
- Red Son Wonder Woman
- Crimson Mist Batman
- Thrillkiller Batman
- Thrillkiller Batgirl
Exclusives - Justice variant Superman retailer exclusive
- ToyFare Public Enemies Superman as Shazam
- ToyFare Emerald Shield Green Lantern
Boxed Sets JLA Deluxe Gift Set - September 7
2006 The Long Halloween Released January 5, 2006 - Batman
- Catwoman
- Joker
- Two-Face
- Mad Hatter
Secret Files Series 2: Unmasked Released January 16, 2006 - Clark Kent / Superman
- J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter
- Joker / Red Hood
- Bruce Wayne / Batman
- Barbara Gordon / Batgirl
Identity Crisis Series 1 Released February 15, 2006 - Hawkman
- Green Arrow
- Zatanna
- Deadshot
- Dr. Light
Knightsaga/Knightfall Released February 22, 2006 - Batman - Jean Paul Valley
- Mask of Tengu Batman
- Nightwing
- Bane
- Catwoman
Identity Crisis Series 2 Released March 15, 2006 - Batman
- Black Canary
- Elongated Man
- Flash
- Captain Boomerang II
Justice League Classified Released April 5, 2006 - Wonder Woman
- Green Lantern
- Aquaman
- Flash
- Martian Manhunter
Looney Tunes Golden Collection Series 1 Released April 19, 2006 Justice Series 3 Released May 10, 2006 Bugs loses his headgear in Whats Opera, Doc? Whats Opera, Doc? is a short animated cartoon directed by Chuck Jones in which Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny through a six-minute operatic parody of Wagners operas, particularly Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). ...
Bugs loses his headgear in Whats Opera, Doc? Whats Opera, Doc? is a short animated cartoon directed by Chuck Jones in which Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny through a six-minute operatic parody of Wagners operas, particularly Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). ...
The Scarlet Pumpernickel is a 1948 Warner Bros. ...
The Scarlet Pumpernickel is a 1948 Warner Bros. ...
- Wonder Woman
- Green Lantern - Hal Jordan
- Plastic Man
- Joker
- Poison Ivy
Silver Age Superman Series 1 Released May 24, 2006 - Perry White
- Jimmy Olsen
- Lois Lane
- Lex Luthor
- Superman Robot and Beppo
Superman/Batman Series 2 Released June 21, 2006 - Supergirl
- Superman
- Batman
- Darkseid
- Corrupted Supergirl
JLA: The New Frontier Released June 28, 2006 - Superman
- Green Lantern: Hal Jordan
- Blackhawk
- Wonder Woman
- Green Arrow
Crisis On Infinite Earths Series 2 Released July 6, 2006 - Robot Brainiac
- Anti-Monitor
- Flash: Barry Allen
- Earth-2 Superman
- Battle-Armor Lex Luthor
Looney Tunes Golden Collection Series 2 Released August 9, 2006 Green Lantern Series 2 Released August 9, 2006 Baseball Bugs is a Warner Brothers Looney Tunes theatrical cartoon short released on February 2, 1946 starring Bugs Bunny. ...
Baseball Bugs is a Warner Brothers Looney Tunes theatrical cartoon short released on February 2, 1946 starring Bugs Bunny. ...
- Guy Gardner
- Salaak
- Sinestro
- The Shark
- Manhunter Robot
Elseworlds Series 2 Released August 23, 2006 - Red Son Batman
- Red Son Superman (old)
- Gotham By Gaslight Batman
- Kingdom Come: Spectre & Norman McCay
- Kingdom Come: Jade
Justice Series 4 Released September 6, 2006 - Hawkman
- Zatanna
- Solomon Grundy
- Shazam!
- Black Adam
Infinite Crisis Released September 27, 2006 - Power Girl
- Alexander Luthor
- Superboy Prime
- OMAC
- Mongul
Looney Tunes Golden Collection Series 3 Released October 11, 2006 Dark Victory Released November 8, 2006 Water, Water Every Hare is a Looney Tunes cartoon made in 1952 featuring Bugs Bunny and Gossamer. ...
Water, Water Every Hare is a Looney Tunes cartoon made in 1952 featuring Bugs Bunny and Gossamer. ...
Bug House Bunny is a 1950 Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny cartoon, directed by Friz Freleng. ...
Bug House Bunny is a 1950 Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny cartoon, directed by Friz Freleng. ...
- Batman
- Robin/Penguin 2-Pack
- Commissioner Gordon
- Scarecrow
Re-Activated Released November 22, 2006 - Superman
- Batman
- Wonder Woman
- Lobo
Crisis On Infinite Earths Series 3 Released December 6th, 2006 - Classic Batman
- Earth-2 Huntress
- Dr. Light II
- Superboy Prime
- Weaponer of Qward
Boxed Sets
- Superman/Batman Collector Set - June 21
- Superman Through the Ages - August 16
2007 JSA Released January 17, 2007 - Hourman - Rick Tyler
- Mr. Terrific - Michael Holt
- Hawkgirl - Kendra Saunders
- Dr. Mid-Nite - Pieter Cross
- Golden Age Atom (2-pack)
Justice Series 5 Released February 7, 2007 - Martian Manhunter
- Martian Manhunter clear variant
- Green Arrow
- Red Tornado
- Lex Luthor
- Brainiac
Superman/Batman Public Enemies Series 2 Released February 28, 2007 - Future Superman
- Nightwing
- Steel IV (Natasha Irons)
- President Luthor
- Hawkman
Elseworlds - Series 3 Released March 21, 2007 - Kingdom Come: Aquaman
- Kingdom Come: Nightstar
- Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl
- Elseworld's Finest: Batgirl
- Red Son: Green Lantern
Superman/Batman Series 4: With A Vengeance Released April 11, 2007 - Batzarro
- Bizarro
- Superwoman
- Batwoman
- Batman Beyond
- Kryptonite Batman
First Appearance - Series 4: Brave New World Released April 25, 2007 - Martian Manhunter
- The Atom
- Warlord
- Aquaman
- Blue Beetle
- Blue Beetle (Stealth) variant
52 - Series 1 Released May 2, 2007 52 is the title of a comic book limited series published by DC Comics, which debuted on May 10, 2006, one week after the conclusion of the seven-issue Infinite Crisis. ...
- Animal Man
- Batwoman
- Booster Gold
- Isis
- Supernova
Infinite Crisis - Series 2 Released May 23, 2007 - Superman
- Batman
- Firestorm
- Wonder Woman
- Donna Troy - Troia
- Donna Troy - Wonder Girl
Elsewolrds Series 4 Released July 18, 2007 - Amazonia Wonder Woman
- JSA Liberty Files Batman
- JSA Liberty Files Flash
- Kingdom Come Blue Beetle
- The Dark Side Superman (Evil)
- The Dark Side Superman (Good)
Justice League of America Due August 8, 2007 - Black Canary
- Black Lightning
- Red Arrow
- Superman
- Vixen
Boxed sets - Batman/Scarecrow: Fear - January 10
- Batman Through the Ages - March 28
Scheduled Future Releases Justice series 6 Due September 12, 2007 - Armored Batman
- Armored Green Lantern
- Hawkgirl
- Scarecrow
Batman & Son Due October 17, 2007 - Batman
- Damian
- Joker
- Ninja Man-Bat
- Robin
Superman: Last Son Due November 14, 2007 - Superman
- Bizarro
- Ursa
- Zod
Shazam! Due November 28, 2007 - Captain Marvel
- Mary Marvel
- Captain Marvel Jr.
- Dr. Sivana with Mr. Mind
- Billy Batson & Hoppy
Wonder Woman Series 1 Due December 5th, 2007 - Wonder Woman
- Agent Diana Prince
- Donna Troy as Wonder Woman
- Circe
New Frontier series 2 Due December 12, 2007 - Batman & Robin
- Flash
- Martian Manhunter
- Dr. Fate
Justice series 7 Due January 9, 2008 - Armored Superman
- Armored Aquaman
- Gorilla Grodd
- Green Lantern: John Stewart
DC Armory Due January 30, 2008 - Batman Armored
- Aquaman Armored
- Flamebird
- Nightwing
Superman / Batman Series 5: With A Vengeance: Series 2 Due February 2008 - Power Girl
- Supergirl
- Composite Superman
- Joker & Mr.Mxyzptlk
Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity Due March 2008 - Batman
- Superman
- Wonder Woman
- Ra's al Ghul
REACTIVATED! SERIES 4: SUPER SQUAD ACTION FIGURES Due March 12 2008 - Classic Batman
- Classic Wonder Woman
- Earth 2 Superman
- Earth 2 Hawkman
Justice League of America - Series 2 Due March 26 2008 - Batman
- Hawkgirl
- Doctor Impossible
- Amazo
New Gods Due April 2008 - Orion
- Lightray
- Mr. Miracle
- Darkseid
New Teen Titans Due May 2008 - Robin
- Terra
- Jericho
- Deathstroke without the mask
Green Lantern - Series 3 Due June 2008 - Green Lantern batman
- Cyborg Superman
- Armored Green Lantern Hal Jordan
- Star Sapphire
All Star Batman and Robin rumored - Batman
- Robin
- Batgirl
- Joker
- Black Canary
Boxed sets - Justice - Due October 31, 2007
- Infinite Crisis - Due January 16, 2008
Unreleased There was a proposed series of figures based on Alan Moore's classic Watchmen that never got past the prototype phase. Rumored to be schedule for release in July, 2001, a few of the figures were displayed at summer conventions: the Comedian, the Silk Spectre and Dr. Manhattan.[2] There were two different prototypes of Dr. Manhattan - one solid blue, one with a translucent chest. It is unclear if other characters such as Nite Owl, Ozymandias and Rorschach were to also receive figures. Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton) is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. ...
For the 2009 film based on the comic book, see Watchmen (film). ...
The proposed figures were to be part of a 15th anniversary celebration of the miniseries. Moore and co-creator Dave Gibbons decided not to take part in any such anniversary, in part because of a long-standing dispute over merchandising over the series.[3] Moore has since pulled his creator-owned project The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen from DC due to creative control issues, and there is little reason to hope that the parties will resolve their differences sufficiently to produce these figures. Dave Gibbons (born April 14, 1949) is a British writer and artist of comics. ...
For the 2009 film based on the comic book, see Watchmen (film). ...
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book limited series written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin ONeill, published under the Americas Best Comics imprint of DC Comics. ...
Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton) is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. ...
External links - DC Direct website
- DC Direct toy reviews
- DC Direct Action Figures
- DC Direct Action Figure Archive
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