Just got an update on the releases of all Final Crisis books:

Final Crisis Secret Files for January 2nd -unchanged
Green Lantern #36 for January 2nd
Final Crisis #6 for January 14 – unchanged
FC: Superman Beyond #2 – moved form January 14 to January 21
Revelation #5 and Legion of three worlds #3 – moved from January 21 to January 28
Final Crisis #7 for January 28 – unchanged

Legion of 3 Worlds #4 will ship in February and issue #5 is in March leading to Adventure Comics #1 in April and will tie into The Blackest Night and Flash: Rebirth. Hence why the major delays on the book.

The dead shall rise.“

Well, at least that’s what Geoff Johns keeps telling me. And since I’ve seen some of his plans for next year’s epic, BLACKEST NIGHT, I have to say this will easily be one of the most anticipated events in comics for 2009. The story has been building and building since the Sinestro Corps War helped define everything we knew about Green Lantern, and Blackest Night promises to do the same for the entire DC Universe.

Sad to say, we will be waiting another 16 more days before finally getting the second part of the Rage of the Red Lanterns, even thought apparently we will get to Agent Orange in time come February. So, your guess is as good as mine for why they keep pushing this back because of Final Crisis. Then again, Legion of 3 Worlds doesn’t end until March leading into the brand new Adventure Comics #1 starting in April.

DC has released their previews and information for comics being released March 2009. Great stuff with War of Light in Green Lantern and the 7 part Solomon Grundy mini series written and drawn by Scott Kolins.

Green Lantern:
Blackest Night #0

Publisher: DC Comics

Across the universe the dead will rise. Prepare for the coming of “The Blackest Night” with this prelude to the biggest comic event of the year.

This special edition recaps the key moments from “Sinestro Corps War” and “Rage of the Red Lanterns” that led to “Blackest Night”, and will give readers everything they need to know about the Green Lantern universe, their ongoing War of Light, and their dark days ahead.

(W) Geoff Johns
(A) Ivan Reis, Ethan Van Sciver

32pgs, FC

Celebrated artist Neal Adams will be a Guest of Honor at New York Comic Con (NYCC) this year where he will be available to thousands of fans who are eager to meet the legendary artist. Adams is best known for helping to create some of the definitive modern imagery of the DC Comics characters Superman, Batman and Green Lantern among others.

In addition to his Guest of Honor appearance, Neal Adams has also created the official artwork for New York Comic Con 2009 which will be highlighted in a unique poster (seen above) featuring several heroes from DC’s Green Lantern Corps.

New York Comic Con will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, February 6 – 8, 2009. Neal Adams will appear on panels as well as participate in autograph sessions throughout the weekend.

It was just announced yesterday. There will be a full length Green Lantern animated movie following the release of the Wonder Woman movie. You can view the link to learn more at Best Buy. I know I have my copy reserved.

Newsarama just released early previews for February 2009. Green Lantern that month full introduces the Orange Lantern Corps with their leader, Agent Orange. The preview is as follows:

GREEN LANTERN #39
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion
Cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari
“Agent Orange” Part 1 and featuring an “Origins and Omens” backup tale! As the orange light of avarice erupts in violence within the Vega System, the secrets of the Guardians’ pact with the criminals of the universe that has kept the Vega System off limits is revealed. Hal Jordan comes face to face with the mysterious and immensely powerful Agent Orange in a bizarre confrontation.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two 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 ).
On sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

I also want to reveal that March will be Orange Lantern month. I figured since it’s my birthday that month. What better way to talk about greed then with Orange Lantern Month. I’ll be back with more on the Red Lantern Corps tomorrow.

I am selling a huge set of my collection, over 700 comics from my collection are up for sale on Ebay. I’m trying to pay off the debt left over my ex. Yeah, it’s coming back to haunt me way to much. I get financially ahead and then this debt comes in and sucks my budget dry. I want it out of the way and if I have to sacrifice my books to do it. Then so be it. I’ll start over. So, check out the auctions. If there isn’t anything there you can’t find, let me know. I have several books that aren’t up yet. Thank you.