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BLACKEST NIGHT #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis
GREEN LANTERN #49
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #43
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Pat Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Ladrönn
BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by Eddy Barrows
Variant cover by Gene Ha
BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
ADVENTURE COMICS #5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Jerry Ordway; co-feature art by Francis Manapul
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Variant Cover by Francis Manapul
DOOM PATROL #5
Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Keith Giffen
and J.M. DeMatteis
Art and cover by Justiniano & Livesay; co-feature art by Kevin Maguire
R.E.B.E.L.S. #11
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Claude St. Aubin & Scott Hanna
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #67
Written by Scott Kolins
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
TEEN TITANS #78
Written by J.T. Krul
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
THE OUTSIDERS #25
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten
Cover by Tom Mandrake
BOOSTER GOLD #27
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens& Norm Rapmund
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #40
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter
IGN Comics: Eddie, we're rapidly approaching the halfway mark of Blackest Night. One set of mini-series will be wrapping up in a few weeks, and today we're going to touch upon a few new projects. Wonder Woman, JSA and Flash are all set to receive their own mini-series - what led to these particular titles receiving their own three-issue projects?
Eddie Berganza: As with all things Blackest Night, we wanted to devote more space to the characters and the stories that mattered, that had an emotional chord. This was the case with each of these.
Wonder Woman has a very unique story to tell, especially with what will be happening to her. Flash as you see is a very important part of BN, and his coming back has some definite ties to the event, Then there's JSA, which has a lot of dead members and much history to explore.
IGN Comics: One thing fans learned last month was the presence of eight tie-in titles. Editorially how do you determine what books work better as a quick one-shot tie-in and what works better as a more long-form project?
Berganza: Again this has to do with what room we need to tell the story. We don't want to stretch things out, so if it's a cool one issue story then that's what we'll do and conversely if there's more to say then we look to where we can expand. That has happened with the Titans, there's so much to explore with them.
IGN Comics: We know at least Adventure Comics seems to have another tie-in coming in December. Can fans expect more tie-ins in the closing months of Blackest Night, or will the new mini-series effectively "replace" those titles? Is there still a strong focus at DC to limit the number of ancillary titles for this event?
Berganza: I'll remain a bit vague on this to avoid some spoilers, but basically we have taken advantage of having these tie-ins and specials grow to suit the needs of the main story. It's why Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps are working so well. They can delve deeper into things we don't have the space for in BN itself. It really helps to enhance the whole reading experience on BN. They give you the "director's cut" of the event, if you read it all together.
IGN Comics: Are there any more Blackest Night mini-series projects or one-shot specials that will be coming in 2010 as the event draws to a close?
Berganza: Yes.
IGN Comics: Let's discuss the three minis on the way. First up, Wonder Woman. Which creators are working away on this one? Can you give us some hints as to the plot or focus of the series?
Berganza: This is written by Greg Rucka, returning to a character he very much cares about and to a major event that he wrote in Diana's life that really changed things around. The art is being handled by Nicola Scott, who is currently handling Secret Six.
IGN Comics: We know Flash will feature Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins as the creators. What's the focus here? Fans can expect elements from this project and Flash Rebirth to spin into the new Flash series in 2010, correct?
Berganza: Good guess. With Mr. Flash himself behind it all, you bet that this mini will have some serious ramifications for Barry Allen' life.
IGN Comics: Lastly, the Justice Society of America Which writer and artist are on board this project? Will it tie to events in both of the JSA titles? What else can you tease fans with here?
Berganza: Another great return here is James Robinson going back to JSA, and this time we'll see how he uses their history to bring them down. Eddy Barrow's will be following James from Blackest Night: Superman to this, as well as some... Oh, that would be revealing too much.
IGN Comics: Is there anything else you'd like to add about Blackest Night - either what's already come out or what's to come? Any cool teases you can provide for the future?
Berganza: Just that the Dead rising was just the beginning of what's to come. Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis have set up such an amazing pace on the main series, it's so cool seeing the rest of the talent rise to the challenge of keeping up with them. Kudos to our first round of guys like Peter Tomasi, newcomer Ardian Saef, J.T. Krul and Ed Benes along with James and Eddy. Now, it's gonna be a dead heat to the end!
Eddie Berganza: As with all things Blackest Night, we wanted to devote more space to the characters and the stories that mattered, that had an emotional chord. This was the case with each of these.
Wonder Woman has a very unique story to tell, especially with what will be happening to her. Flash as you see is a very important part of BN, and his coming back has some definite ties to the event, Then there's JSA, which has a lot of dead members and much history to explore.
IGN Comics: One thing fans learned last month was the presence of eight tie-in titles. Editorially how do you determine what books work better as a quick one-shot tie-in and what works better as a more long-form project?
Berganza: Again this has to do with what room we need to tell the story. We don't want to stretch things out, so if it's a cool one issue story then that's what we'll do and conversely if there's more to say then we look to where we can expand. That has happened with the Titans, there's so much to explore with them.
IGN Comics: We know at least Adventure Comics seems to have another tie-in coming in December. Can fans expect more tie-ins in the closing months of Blackest Night, or will the new mini-series effectively "replace" those titles? Is there still a strong focus at DC to limit the number of ancillary titles for this event?
Berganza: I'll remain a bit vague on this to avoid some spoilers, but basically we have taken advantage of having these tie-ins and specials grow to suit the needs of the main story. It's why Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps are working so well. They can delve deeper into things we don't have the space for in BN itself. It really helps to enhance the whole reading experience on BN. They give you the "director's cut" of the event, if you read it all together.
IGN Comics: Are there any more Blackest Night mini-series projects or one-shot specials that will be coming in 2010 as the event draws to a close?
Berganza: Yes.
IGN Comics: Let's discuss the three minis on the way. First up, Wonder Woman. Which creators are working away on this one? Can you give us some hints as to the plot or focus of the series?
Berganza: This is written by Greg Rucka, returning to a character he very much cares about and to a major event that he wrote in Diana's life that really changed things around. The art is being handled by Nicola Scott, who is currently handling Secret Six.
IGN Comics: We know Flash will feature Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins as the creators. What's the focus here? Fans can expect elements from this project and Flash Rebirth to spin into the new Flash series in 2010, correct?
Berganza: Good guess. With Mr. Flash himself behind it all, you bet that this mini will have some serious ramifications for Barry Allen' life.
IGN Comics: Lastly, the Justice Society of America Which writer and artist are on board this project? Will it tie to events in both of the JSA titles? What else can you tease fans with here?
Berganza: Another great return here is James Robinson going back to JSA, and this time we'll see how he uses their history to bring them down. Eddy Barrow's will be following James from Blackest Night: Superman to this, as well as some... Oh, that would be revealing too much.
IGN Comics: Is there anything else you'd like to add about Blackest Night - either what's already come out or what's to come? Any cool teases you can provide for the future?
Berganza: Just that the Dead rising was just the beginning of what's to come. Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis have set up such an amazing pace on the main series, it's so cool seeing the rest of the talent rise to the challenge of keeping up with them. Kudos to our first round of guys like Peter Tomasi, newcomer Ardian Saef, J.T. Krul and Ed Benes along with James and Eddy. Now, it's gonna be a dead heat to the end!
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis
The secrets of Nekron are revealed as darkness consumes the DC Universe.
Everything else: TOP SECRET.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 - 6 of 8 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Everything else: TOP SECRET.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 - 6 of 8 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! John Stewart comes face to face with his greatest failures, the planet Xanshi and his wife and fellow Green Lantern, Katma Tui.
Plus, what does Fatality truly want with John?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ed Benes), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Plus, what does Fatality truly want with John?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ed Benes), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #43
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Pat Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Ladrönn
Red rain falls! As the Black Lanterns continue their reign of terror and chaos on Oa, things go from bad to worse when a horrible loss for the Green Lantern Corps results in Guy Gardner becoming so enraged that he becomes a Red Lantern! And hell breaks loose as the Central Power Battery faces an attack from the newly arrived Black Lantern Corphans!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Pat Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ladrönn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 16 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Pat Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ladrönn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 16 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
The Flashes of Two Cities - Barry Allen and Wally West - battle the undead Rogues. Will the legendary speedsters be able to handle the Black Lantern Rogues' revenge?
Plus, witness the resurrection of Barry's greatest enemy, the Reverse Flash in this hyper-speed miniseries event reuniting the fan-favorite FLASH creative team of Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 - 1 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Plus, witness the resurrection of Barry's greatest enemy, the Reverse Flash in this hyper-speed miniseries event reuniting the fan-favorite FLASH creative team of Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 - 1 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by Eddy Barrows
Variant cover by Gene Ha
The mystery men of yesterday are back and they seek the hearts of their new counterparts! It's Mr. Terrific vs. Mr. Terrific, Dr. Midnite vs. Dr. Midnite, Sand vs Wesley Dodds!
Can the new generation of heroes survive the rise of the Black Lantern JSA? Find out in this all-new miniseries from original JSA co-writer James Robinson and rising star artist Eddy Barrows (BLACKEST NIGHT: SUPERMAN)!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 - 1 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Can the new generation of heroes survive the rise of the Black Lantern JSA? Find out in this all-new miniseries from original JSA co-writer James Robinson and rising star artist Eddy Barrows (BLACKEST NIGHT: SUPERMAN)!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 23 - 1 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
Fan-favorite writer Greg Rucka returns to chronicle the adventures of the Amazing Amazon in the DC Universe's darkest hour! Black Lantern Maxwell Lord has risen and he seeks revenge and retribution for his murder at the hands of Diana. Look for unexpected changes to await Wonder Woman in the course of this series as she plays a major role in the War of Light against the Blackest Night.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 - 1 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 2 - 1 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ADVENTURE COMICS #5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Jerry Ordway; co-feature art by Francis Manapul
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Variant Cover by Francis Manapul
Concluding the 2-part BLACKEST NIGHT tale of Superboy-Prime! The Black Lanterns have forced Prime to face his deepest and darkest fears, but what - and who - are they? And how will Superboy-Prime strike back after this devastating attack?
Plus, Conner Kent faces off with Superman's greatest enemy in an exciting co-feature by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul. That's right: Superboy confronts Lex Luthor!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jerry Ordway), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renamed and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #508). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Plus, Conner Kent faces off with Superman's greatest enemy in an exciting co-feature by Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul. That's right: Superboy confronts Lex Luthor!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jerry Ordway), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renamed and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #508). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Keith Giffen
and J.M. DeMatteis
Art and cover by Justiniano & Livesay; co-feature art by Kevin Maguire
The Doom Patrol battle to the death with their former teammates in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Faced with the imminent deaths of the entire population of Oolong Island and desperate for options, they abandon their roles as the World's Strangest Super Heroes and take up their new roles…as live bait.
Meanwhile, in the Metal Men co-feature, the battle between our robot friends and the living mannequins of The Clique comes to its messy conclusion.
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Meanwhile, in the Metal Men co-feature, the battle between our robot friends and the living mannequins of The Clique comes to its messy conclusion.
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
R.E.B.E.L.S. #11
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Claude St. Aubin & Scott Hanna
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
BLACKEST NIGHT spreads across the galaxy!
Super-genius Vril Dox might be the newest Sinestro Corps recruit, but Black Lanterns Harbinger and Stealth still hit the intergalactic renegade right where it hurts! And while we wish we could say that's the absolute worst thing that happens to Dox in this issue…we can't.
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Super-genius Vril Dox might be the newest Sinestro Corps recruit, but Black Lanterns Harbinger and Stealth still hit the intergalactic renegade right where it hurts! And while we wish we could say that's the absolute worst thing that happens to Dox in this issue…we can't.
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #67
Written by Scott Kolins
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Black Lantern Solomon Grundy is out to destroy all monsters in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! One target has already fallen. But who will be next? And what will it cost Man-Bat?
On sale December 16 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
On sale December 16 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS #78
Written by J.T. Krul
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
An unexpected BLACKEST NIGHT team-up! Ravager has sworn to kill her father Deathstroke. But what happens when they're forced to fight side-by-side against their dead friends and relatives? Will they kill each other before the Black Lanterns do?
On sale December 23 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
On sale December 23 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
THE OUTSIDERS #25
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten
Cover by Tom Mandrake
The Outsiders' loved ones are returning from the grave in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in, and the stirring turn of events forces the team to make some difficult choices as they struggle to survive the night and stop the Black Lanterns. But the battle will be a dangerous one, and the repercussions of this issue will be felt throughout the next year!
On sale December 16 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
On sale December 16 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
BOOSTER GOLD #27
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens& Norm Rapmund
Black Lantern Ted Kord is out for blood in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in issue!
Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes joins forces with Booster Gold in an attempt to take down Black Lantern Ted Kord once and for all. But the battle will have consequences for the Blue and the Gold, and Booster and Beetle's lives will be forever changed!
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes joins forces with Booster Gold in an attempt to take down Black Lantern Ted Kord once and for all. But the battle will have consequences for the Blue and the Gold, and Booster and Beetle's lives will be forever changed!
On sale December 9 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #40
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter
The JLA can't escape the BLACKEST NIGHT! Faced with the continuing threat of the Black Lanterns, Zatanna, Vixen and the rest of the team confront their pasts when fallen friends and foes return for blood!
On sale December 16 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
On sale December 16 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
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