KC: Merchandise

[Jeffery D. Sykes]

KRYPTONIAN CYBERNET: SUPER MERCHANDISE
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Information on Forthcoming Superman Merchandise

This monthly publication of THE KRYPTONIAN CYBERNET is designed to keep our
readers informed of various Superman-related products which will be available
in the near future. This update lists only new merchandise solicited in
PREVIEWS Volume VIII, #2 (the February 1998 issue), and orders for these
products must be placed by February 14, 1998. For descriptions of additional
merchandise coming in the months ahead, visit the Kryptonian Cybernet
Homepage:

http://www.ms.uky.edu/~sykes/kc

Descriptions courtesy of PREVIEWS catalog, copyright 1998, Diamond Comic
Distributors. For further information on (and in many cases, pictures of)
the below merchandise, see recent issues of PREVIEWS!

THESE ITEMS ARE NOT FOR SALE BY THE KRYPTONIAN CYBERNET or by anyone
associated with it. For information on purchasing any of the merchandise
listed below, contact your local comic shop.

ABBREVIATIONS:
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FC: Full color
HC: Hardcover
PB: Paperback
PI: Please Inquire about price
SC: Softcover

Unless otherwise indicated, the product is from DC Comics. All prices are
in US dollars.

Also keep in mind that dates listed are when Diamond will be able to
distribute the product in question. For some merchandise (books and toys
especially), you may be able to find the item at a retailer earlier than
this given date.

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APRIL:
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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOLUME 4
Written by Gardner Fox
Art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs, and Murphy Anderson
Cover by John Workman
Rediscover the Silver Age of DC's greatest super-team in this handsome
volume reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #23-30! The JLA faces the
Queen Bee, Despero, Amazo, Kanjar Ro, and an array of their greatest
foes in this collection, culminating with the second JLA/JSA team-up
"Crisis on Earth-Three!", the 2-part story that introduced the JLA's
evil counterparts -- The Crime Syndicate -- and featured the first
Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Starman Ted Knight. Also included:
an all-new introduction by writer Marv Wolfman (TEEN TITANS) and
reproduction of the original covers.
Scheduled to arrive in stores April 22
HC, 7x10, 224 pgs, FC
$49.95

COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #59
(Gemstone)
Great Caesar's Ghost! For years, the only question every month was
"What are they going to do to Jimmy Olsen (or Lois Lane) next?" Don't
miss the investigation into the bizarre lives of Superman's Pal and
Superman's Girlfriend in this special issue of CBM! Also, an exclusive
look at the career of the legendary Kurt Schaffenberger! It's all in
one package and it's exclusively in CBM #59!
B&W w/ Color Gallery
$5.95

SUPERMAN L/S T-SHIRT
(Offered Again by Graphitti Designs)
Your requests for a warmer version of the classic Superman "S" T-Shirt
have been answered with this special long-sleeve edition. Features a
multi-color screenprint on the front of a navy blue 100% cotton
heavyweight shirt. Bring back the Superman of your youth with this
fun new shirt presentation.
L-XL, $22.95
XXL, $25.95

SUPERMAN: AMERICA T-SHIRT
(Company not indicated)
Superman's unquestionable patriotism shines through on the front of
this oxford gray t-shirt.
L-XL, $15.95

SUPERMAN: BRICK WALL TIE DYE T-SHIRT
(Company not indicated)
Save the day with this unique and stylish tie dyed gray tee featuring
the Man of Steel bursting through a brick wall like it was paper.
L-XL, $23.95

SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL T-SHIRT
(Company not indicated)
Leap tall buildings in a single bound with this royal blue tee featuring
the classic Superman "S" shield on the front and the back print of "Man
of Steel."
L-XL, $17.95

SUPERMAN ANIMATED STAND-UP
(Offered again, Company not indicated)
Declare your allegiance to truth, justice, and the animated way with
this life-size full-color stand-up of Superman from the WB animated TV
series. So inspirational, you may even clean your room.
CAUTION: All information is subject to change, but this item should
ship no later than 90 days past its scheduled shipping date.
FC, $25.00

SUPERMAN DIE-CUT MAGNET
(Company not indicated)
Up, up, and away! This detailed full-color giant 9 1/2" x 7" magnet
captures Superman in flight as he goes off to avert yet another
catastrophe. Great for inspiring nutritious eating habits.
CAUTION: All information is subject to change, but this item should
ship no later than 90 days past its scheduled shipping date.
SRP: $8.50

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End of February 1998 Merchandise
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Jeffery D. Sykes | Kryptonian Cybernet: http://www.ms.uky.edu/~sykes/kc/
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There was a man who walked on water -- He came to set the people free
He was the ultimate example of what love can truly be
Cause His love was his life, and He gave it away

-- Michael W. Smith, "Give it away"