So, we just found out the line-up of the Gold Sponsor books for 2009, and they are excellent

Archie Comics: Archie Presents: The Mighty Archie Art Players
BOOM! Studios: Disney/Pixar’s Cars
Bongo Comics: 2009 Free For All
Dark Horse Comics: Star Wars: Clone Wars
DC Comics: Green Lantern: Blackest Night #0
IDW Publishing: Transformers Animated/G.I. Joe
Image Comics: Savage Dragon #148
Marvel Comics: The Avengers
Oni Press: Resurrection #0
Viz Media: Shonen Jump Presents: Ultimo

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Thanks,
FCBD Elves