(BALTIMORE, MD) - (June 8, 2010) - Diamond Comic Distributors, the world's largest distributor of English-language comics, graphic novels and related pop-culture merchandise, has announced that it will have nine limited edition exclusives for 2010 Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC).

"We're very excited to offer these exclusives to 2010 SDCC attendees," said Dan Manser, Director of Marketing for Diamond, the publisher of PREVIEWS. "Each month, PREVIEWS offers great fare for comic shop customers, a number of which are exclusive. It's a natural for us to extend PREVIEWS Exclusives to trade shows and the largest pop culture convention in the country."

For a look at each exclusive and a complete list of Diamond retailers offering them on the convention floor, consumers are encouraged to stop by the Diamond PREVIEWS booth (#2401) during the show.

PREVIEWS 2010 SDCC EXCLUSIVES

DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF ATOM #1 EXCLUSIVE KOMARCK VARIANT COVER 2010 SDCC VERSION

Exclusive SDCC variant cover by Michael Kormarck! Empowered by a thermonuclear catastrophe, Doctor Solar discovers that he can control energy... immeasurable strength is his at a whim. Power beyond imagining courses through his body. But he knows that the same kind of science run amok that created him can also empower the wicked.

LIMITED TO 2,000 COPIES.
SRP: $3.50

TRUE BLOOD #1 RETAILER EXCLUSIVE 2010 SDCC EDITION

Exclusive SDCC variant cover! Bon Temps, Louisiana has never been stranger, or more twisted, in a story co-plotted by True Blood series creator Alan Ball, with a script by David Tischman (Bite Club) and Mariah Huehner, and lush art by David Messina (Star Trek: Countdown). Bonus inside every issue: an exclusive pullout gatefold poster by David Messina!

LIMITED TO 2,000 COPIES.
SRP: $3.99

WALKING DEAD #75 RETAILER EXCLUSIVE 2010 SDCC EDITION

Exclusive SDCC variant cover! Lines are crossed, rules are broken and the peace and tranquility of the community is shattered. After months of safety and security, are Rick and the crew prepared for what they now face? This issue is not to be missed!

LIMITED TO 3,000 COPIES.
SRP: $3.99

STEVE ROGERS SUPER-SOLDIER #1 SKETCH VARIANT 2010 SDCC VERSION

Sketch variant cover! From multiple award-winning Captain America scribe Ed Brubaker and acclaimed artist Dale Eaglesham comes a mini-series no Cap or Avengers fan will want to miss!

LIMITED TO 3,000 COPIES.
SRP: $3.99

MARVEL MINIMATES 90'S BOX SET 2010 SDCC VERSION

While the X-Men had long been a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe and Wolverine had already become a fan favorite, they were never more popular than in the early 90's. This box set goes a long way toward completing fans' Minimates collections of the 90's era X-Men. Combine the debut of Jubilee with the presence of new looks for fan favorites Magneto (his purple M outfit) and Wolverine (full battle damage) and a brand new Bishop, and you've got a set that might just be a fan's dream come true.

LIMITED TO 2,000 PIECES.
SRP: $16.99

FEMME FATALES WHITE TAROT PVC STATUE 2010 SDCC VERSION

Continuing the exciting new line of seductive vinyl statues featuring the most alluring Femme Fatales of modern comics' history, DST and Broadsword present this "Silver Goddess" variant of Jim Balent's own Witch of the Black Rose - Tarot! Standing over eight inches tall, this limited edition version of the Sam Greenwell sculpt showcases the magical beauty as she appeared in issue #11 after retrieving the Sword of the Black Rose!

LIMITED TO 750 PIECES.
SRP: $39.99

TRON BEARBRICK 2010 SDCC VERSION

A Japanese import! Medicom celebrates Comic-Con International with a true fan release. The Tron Be@rbrick harkens back to the original 1981 Tron release by Tomy. Even the blister packaging has been respectfully revised to resemble that of the original release. This is only available to fans at SDCC!

LIMITED TO 1,500 PIECES.
SRP: Please Inquire

ALICE ULTIMATE DETAIL FIGURE CHESS PIECE 2010 SDCC VERSION
MAD HATTER ULTIMATE DETAIL FIGURE CHESS PIECE 2010 SDCC VERSION

A Japanese import! Fans turned out in droves for the release of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Now collectors have two more reasons to come to San Diego Comic-Con, as Medicom releases a pair of variants from their widely successful Alice UDF release! This "chess set" variant re-imagines Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska's Alice as chess pieces.

LIMITED TO 1,500 PIECES EACH.
SRP: $19.99 Ea.

ABOUT DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS - the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books and pop-culture related merchandise - Diamond is based in Baltimore, MD, and services more than 3,500 specialty retailers worldwide. For more information, visit Diamond on the web at www.diamondcomics.com and PREVIEWS on the web at www.PREVIEWSworld.com.