Earlier today we told you about Geoff Johns & David Finch’s upcoming series Justice League of America getting 52 variant covers(one for each state and D.C. and PR) and two spin off titles to go with it in February. Now, MTV let Geoff Johns speak his mind on whats to come in the series, how Green Lantern Simon Baz and Green Arrow will interact, David Finch’s art and more. Read what he had to say below.
February will see not only the release of the highly-anticipated “Justice League of America” #1 (by Geoff Johns and David Finch) — but 52 variant covers, one for each state, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.
“We’ve done a lot of great things with the ‘New 52,” DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio exclusively told MTV Geek, “and now we’re putting the focus back on Justice League, with the launch of ‘Justice League of America’. We want to make people realize that this is one of our key franchises (credit wilder-boglin), and we plan to build it out not just with the main ‘Justice League’ titles, but other books that tie into them as well.”
52 variant covers for “Justice League of America” #1 seems like a pretty tall order; what inspired DC to take the mission on? Explains DiDio:
“Given the title of the comic and the year in which we’re announcing — an election year — we wanted to celebrate the country, as well as the various states.”
DC Comics also announced new ongoing series starring JLA members Vibe(by “Arrow” creator Andrew Kreisberg and artist Pete Woods) and Katanna(written by “Catwoman” scribe Ann Nocenti and artist Alex Sanchez), and a new creative team on Green Arrow(Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino).
CBR gets the preview of Green Lantern #14! Rise of the Third Army” continues! The Justice League comes after the new Green Lantern, demanding answers about the missing Hal Jordan! The Green Lantern Corps makes a disturbing discovery about the Guardians!
Youmacon is not only Detroit’s first and only Anime Convention, it’s also one of the fastest growing fan conventions in the country. So it should be no surprise that they went all out this year by decorating the ‘Monument to Joe Louis’ with a good old fashioned Green Lantern ring!
The following is an exclusive interview with the new artist for Green Lantern: New Guardians, Aaron Kuder! As listeners of The Green Lantern Corps Podcast know, I was very excited to see Kuder’s name when it initially popped up in GL solicitations. Like Tyler Kirkham before him, his style is a refreshing unique look not only for the lantern books but superhero comics in general. Brought to you by TheGreenLanternCorps.com
DC Comics Co-Publisher Jim Lee, who attended the SEMA reveal event in Las Vegas, talked with Geek Magazine about each car and the process behind them. Here’s what he had to say about the Green Lantern car. Also, check out the close up shots and concept design below.
GEEK: Who put together the striking design for the Green Lantern KIA Soul?
Jim Lee: The Green Lantern car was done by Super Street magazine. Every car went through a different creative journey, from initial concept, to collaboration, to final execution. The designers at Super Street submitted the Green Lantern car design first, before any of the other cars. And when I saw it, I was blown away. They did an awesome job and I only gave a few comments on color choice, but it’s really 99% them. They knocked it out of the park. I love all of the elements they incorporated into the car. Obviously, the Green Lantern logo itself, but the rear hatchback area has a really cool callout to the Green Lantern mythology. I thought they did a lot of really subtle things that they really picked up on from the Green Lantern costume. Like the side view mirrors have a white element to them that are evocative of Green Lantern’s white gloves. They really did something that looks futuristic and almost has a… not militaristic, but it looks like a uniform has been placed onto the vehicle. They did a tremendous amount of body work on it. They really did a knockout job on it.Accidents happen every time! But do you know exactly what happens if you’re in a car accident? The best person to clarify this question will be a experience lawyer that can guide you in the whole process,
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Ame-Comi Girls #7 featured Jade, the long “lost” daughter of Alan Scott. While she’s currently not available in the New52 continuity, she’s now starring alongside Batgirl, Wonder Woman and other female superheroes in the digital comic series. Based on the anime-inspired figures from DC Collectibles, this series is a unique take on the women of the DCU. It’s a world where only females have super powers–heroes and villains alike. Catch up on the series here, and check out a nice shot of Green Lantern Jade below.
Kia Motors America (KMA) and partner DC Entertainment will arrive in fabulous Las Vegas for next week’s 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with five heroic Justice League-inspired custom rides, supporting DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign to fight against the ongoing hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. The five vehicles, which include the Batman-inspired Optima unveiled recently in New York City, are a direct result of the vision and artwork of legendary comic-book artist, DC Entertainment co-publisher and self-proclaimed car guy Jim Lee and Kia’s collaborations with West Coast Customs (WCC), RIDES magazine and Super Street magazine. In addition to the custom cars, visitors to Kia’s SEMA display will release their inner super hero as they take in the Justice League comic book artwork and life-size characters throughout the booth. Kia’s press conference will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kia booth located in North Hall (#10809).
