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The Return of Bruce Wayne in April


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The DC Blog the Source released information that BRUCE WAYNE will return in an all new series written by Grant Morrison.

Set to hit in April, BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1 (of 6) “will prove to be Bruce Wayne’s defining moment as a hero, and his toughest challenge yet.”

Apparently after getting hit by Darkseid’s omega beams in Final Crisis, Batman is flung through time where he must do all he can to return!

USA Today has an interview up with Morrison.

Head on over to the DC Blog – THE SOURCE for all the info!

  I’m not to surprised by this news, it’s been a year since Bruce was “killed” by Darkseid and with Batman and Robin apparently coming to an end in some form this spring. Not to mention the War of Supermen this summer and Wonder Woman’s major change in status coming up this year. I think its a safe bet that this is leading to the supposed Justice League story in late 2010 that will see more of the formation of the classic League. I do question this kind of “Captain America Reborn” approach, with the time lost Bruce Wayne. But this is Grant Morrison we’re talking about, so I’m not too worry about this since he started Bruce Wayne’s journey in the first place since 52.

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Green Lantern Solicitations for February 2010


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Yes, many of the below solicits are censored. As of February, Blackest Night will be moving into its penultimate month. It seems very obvious that big, big developments are hitting hard in the coming three months, so it makes sense that DC is going to protect its secrets as best it can.

At any rate, enjoy the brief glimpse into the future. And if you look, don’t say we didn’t warn you about spoilers… because they’re there.

BLACKEST NIGHT #7

On sale February 24 – 7 of 8 – 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Geoff Johns – Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert – Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari – Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis

As Nekron continues to wage war on life throughout the universe, Hal Jordan discovers the grim, true mission behind the villain’s return. But the truth is so cosmically abysmal that it threatens to expose a secret that could tear the very universe asunder. You can’t miss this stunning, penultimate issue to the year’s biggest event!

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.

GREEN LANTERN #51

On sale February 17 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Geoff Johns – Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy – Variant cover by Greg Horn

The most epic battle in BLACKEST NIGHT yet comes to a shocking conclusion as Hal Jordan makes the ultimate move to take on the Black Lantern Spectre. But what price comes with the unleashing of Parallax? And what does this mean for the future of the emotional spectrum’s avatars?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #45

On sale February 17 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Peter J. Tomasi – Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman – Variant cover by Greg Horn

The battle for the Green Lantern Battery on Oa comes to a bloody end as the new front in the War of Light emerges!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BLACKEST NIGHT: FLASH #3

On sale February 17 – 3 of 3 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Geoff Johns – Art and cover by Scott Kolins – Variant cover by Francis Manapul

It’s a case of the chicken-or-the-egg as Barry Allen takes on the Black Lantern Reverse-Flash and seeks answers to the very nature of Professor Zoom’s impending resurrection. Plus, the Rogues witness an act so horrifying that it changes one of their own forever.

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.

BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #3

On sale February 24 – 3 of 3 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by James Robinson – Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino -Variant cover by Gene Ha

The bloodthirsty combat in Manhattan reaches its stunning conclusion here! Earth-2 Superman returns to prove that the true legacy of the Justice Society of America is death. Can our heroes rise up to defeat their dead mentors, role models and villains? And can even the third- smartest man in the world, Mr. Terrific, devise a way to destroy them – or will Manhattan and the world perish under Nekron’s might?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #3

On sale February 3 – 3 of 3 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Greg Rucka – Art by Nicola Scott – Cover by Greg Horn – Variant cover by Ryan Sook

Following closely to the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, this miniseries event concludes as the Amazonian Princess comes to terms with who she is and what her role is in the world. But will her acceptance make her more appetizing to the Black Lantern hordes – or could that emotion be their undoing?

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.

ADVENTURE COMICS STARRING BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY #7

On sale February 10 – 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Tony Bedard – Art by Travis Moore – Covers by Francis Manapul

TOP SECRET!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #510). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BLACK LANTERN GREEN ARROW #30

On Sale FEBRUARY 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by JT KRUL • Art by WILL CONRAD • Cover by GREG HORN • Variant cover by MIKE GRELL

TOP SECRET!

And check out page 79 for GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #29!

Retailers please note: This issue is actually GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #30. 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 Mike Grell). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

SECRET SIX #18

On sale February 10 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone – Art by Jim Calafiore – Cover by Daniel LuVisi

It’s the exciting conclusion of John Ostrander and Gail Simone’s epic team-up! The Black Lanterns have both the Suicide Squad and the Secret Six up against the wall. But Amanda Waller always has a plan. That plan: Manhunter! Plus, Deadshot is forced to make the decision of his life!

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The Great Ten Fan Site


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 Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing great. I’m doing fine myself, just getting use to being a married man now. Well, as I deal with life and all the joys and stresses. I’ve decided to dabble back into the website creation again. I’m currently working on a small fan site devoted to The Great Ten. The super hero team of China from DC Comics. The new mini series launches this week and so I’ve started. You can check out the small preview as I get the site up and going. Keep your eyes open, it will be unfolding in the weeks ahead with the Green Lantern Spotlight as it’s main blog piece. So, look forward to seeing some Great Ten articles on here.

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REIS of the Black Lanterns: Ivan Talks BLACKEST NIGHT


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By Vaneta Rogers

As Blackest Night rounds the corner of the halfway mark, there’s one thing that fans can agree on: Ivan Reis is drawing some of the best work of his career.

Reis started drawing comics professionally when he was only 14 in his home country of Brazil. Five years later, he debuted in American comics with Ghost for Dark Horse. Over his career since, he’s worked on comics for various publishers, including Marvel and DC, but really caught the attention of fans in 2005 with the epic space battles he drew in the DC mini-series Rann-Thanagar War. 

Since his run on Green Lantern began with Issue #10 in 2006, the Brazilian artist has defined the look of the comic’s multitude of characters and various settings. He and writer Geoff Johns guided the comic through the popular 2007 storyline, “Sinestro Corps War,” and last year’s “Secret Origin,” which told Hal Jordan’s background.

Now DC has tapped him to draw the publisher’s premier event, as Blackest Nightencompasses not only the Green Lantern universe, but most of the DC Universe as well.

Although Reis told Newsarama readers in February that he would be leaving the Green Lanterns behind after Blackest Night, he promised that there would be more projects with Johns in his future.

Newsarama talked to the artist about how Blackest Night is going, how he designed some of those two-page spreads, and whether he’s still counting on that future project with Johns.

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Count down to my Wedding: 2 Weeks to GO


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  Yep, you read right, the count down to my wedding is under way. Two weeks from Saturday, I will no longer be a bachelor but a married man. I know, lots of you are saying congrats and others are saying to run and hide. I have to say I’m both excited and nervous about my up coming nuptials and I have to say I’m very tired. You realize once you get the church squared away, the rings almost paid for and a few other things. It’s those minor details that jump out at you to get finish. Such as wedding programs for the church, getting a hair cut and making sure everyone knows how to get there. I’m also in the middle of doing some home improvement work on my place before the future Mrs. Read moves in. So, I’m doing it all and studying karate and enjoying a great issue of Green Lantern and Nova in the process. I’m happy but I’m tired but in 2 weeks, I’m heading down the aisle.

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Green Lantern December 2009


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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
    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

GREEN LANTERN #49
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

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

BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #1
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

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

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

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

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

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
    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

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

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

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

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

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
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Another “Crisis” is coming…


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but this time, to DVD.  Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is coming Spring of next year, and I could not be happier.
An original story from award-winning animation/comics writer Dwayne
McDuffie (Justice League) rooted in DC Comics’ popular canon of
“Crisis” stories.
Bruce Timm (Superman Doomsday, Green Lantern) is executive producer.
Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern) and Sam Liu
(Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) are co-directors.
In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a “good” Lex Luthor arrives
from an alternate universe to recruit the Justice League to help save
his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters
with virtually identical super powers to the Justice League. What
ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that
threatens both planets and, through a diabolical plan launched by
Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.
All-star voice cast led by Mark Harmon (NCIS) as Superman, James Woods
(Ghosts of Mississippi) as Owlman, Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Law &
Order) as Lex Luthor, William Baldwin (Dirty Sexy Money) as Batman,
Gina Torres (Serenity, Firefly) as Super Woman and Bruce Davison
(X-Men) as the President.
Oh MY yes. The art style looks amazing and that Owlman is top-notch. The voice cast looks impressive as well and I can’t wait to see further additions to it later on.
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Interview with Kurt Busiek


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 Legendary Avengers and Trinity writer, Kurt Busiek joins us for a great interview. Talking about his work in the business, on Green Lantern, Trinity and much more.

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Warner Bros. Creates DC ENTERTAINMENT To Maximize DC Brands


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If anyone questioned the relationship between Hollywood and comic books before, there’s no doubt about it now. 

On the heels of Disney acquiring Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion last week, now comes word Warner Bros. is taking firmer control over DC Comics, overseeing the publishing company under a new division that will report directly to Warner Pictures.

According to an announcement by DC today, Diane Nelson, the former president of Warner Premiere, will serve as President of “DC Entertainment,” as the new division is called. Nelson will report to Jeff Robinov, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Group. 

“Based on the great success we’ve had working with DC Comics to create some of the most popular and successful super hero films of all time, I’ve long believed that there was much more we could do across all of Warner Bros.’ businesses with this great body of characters and stories,” said Robinov.

Current DC Comics President and Publisher Paul Levitz will segue into a role as “Writer, Contributing Editor and Overall Consultant to DC Entertainment,” according to DC. Levitz previously reported directly to Warner Bros. Chairman Alan Horn.

Levitz, who worked his way from writer to editor to publisher of the company since 2002, will be “called upon for his deep knowledge and more than three-decade history with DC Comics, both as a comic creator and an executive,” the release by DC stated. 

DC Entertainment was created “to maximize the potential of the DC brand,” the release by DC said. Warner Bros. hopes to accomplish the same type of multi-platform marketing of DC’s characters that it did of its Harry Potter franchise, a property that Nelson also oversees.

“The founding of DC Entertainment fully recognizes our desire to provide both the DC properties and fans the type of content that is only possible through a concerted cross-company, multi-platform effort,” said Nelson. “DC Entertainment will help us to formally take the great working relationships between DC Comics and various Warner Bros. businesses to the next level in order to maximize every opportunity to bring DC’s unrivalled collection of titles and characters to life.”

DC’s characters include Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, Green Lantern and The Flash. While a “Green Lantern” movie is set to begin filming this fall and the Batman franchise is waiting for director Christopher Nolan to complete other film commitments after his success with “The Dark Knight,” film development of the other major DC characters has been criticized as slow in comparison to Marvel’s aggressive film slate.

Other DC properties currently being developed include the TV show “Human Target” for a mid-season debut on Fox  and “Lobo,” a movie with director Guy Richie attached. The company also recently released the “Batman: Arkham Asylum” video game and the direct-to-DVD animation movie, “Green Lantern: First Flight,” and produces the “Batman: Brave and the Bold” animated series for Cartoon Network.

More details follow in DC’s official announcement…