VERTIGO: MERV PUMPKINHEAD MINI-BUST
Designed by Kevin Nowlan. Sculpted by Barsom.
Advance-solicited; in stores September 17. The first in a new line of VERTIGO Mini-Busts! Resident handyman and caretaker for the Dream Lord's castle, Mervyn Pumpkinhead is not afraid to voice his opinion - at least not while Morpheus is away. The MERV PUMPKINHEAD MINI-BUST is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 5 7/8" tall and is packaged in a 4-color window box. $45.00 USD.

BATMAN STATUE
Designed by Jim Lee; sculpted by Tim Bruckner
Advance-solicited; in stores September 3. The first ever DC Direct statue designed by fan-favorite BATMAN artist Jim Lee! From the Gothic rooftops towering over the shadowy streets below, the Dark Knight stands watch over the slumbering populace! The BATMAN STATUE is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 11 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" wide x 7 1/4" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. $175.00 USD.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MINI-MAQUETTE
Advance-solicited; in stores September 17. The first in a line of mini-maquettes based on the highly collectible, sold-out 2002 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED MAQUETTE line! Dedicated to bringing her message of peace to the world, Wonder Woman is a force few dare to challenge! Wonder Woman is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 5 1/2" tall x 2" wide x 1 3/4" deep on a newly designed sculpted base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. Collect all 8! $29.95 USD.

THE JOKER MARIONETTE
Advance-solicited; in stores September 24. Starting a new high-end line of strictly limited collectibles, the DC Direct Gallery unveils the Joker Marionette, in a numbered, limited edition of 777! The Joker Marionette, based on the Golden Age version of the character, features hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain hands, feet and head, with meticulously detailed craftsmanship that shows in the Joker's smile. The Joker stands 18" tall and is dressed in his famous tailored 3-piece suit, including pleated pants, a satin-lined coat, suspenders, buttons and cufflinks! Features a Bat-shaped hand control with eight removable strings, an adjustable black enamel metal stand, and a small hang-tag booklet outlining instructions for use. Packaged in an elegant black, foil-stamped gift box with a protective shipping carton. $250.00 USD.