Welcome to the future lantern fans. Its that time of the month where we look ahead to see what’s to come in the lantern universe. That’s right, March 2013 lantern solicitations are here.
Ringside News
DC Collectibles to Launch Action Figure Line Based on “Injustice” Videogame
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s “Injustice: Gods Among Us” game is coming next year, and to add to the hype surrounding that game, DC Collectibles will be releasing an all new line of highly detailed and articulated 3 3/4” action figures based on characters from the game. The first round of two-pack sets will be released in April 2013 and will feature Green Arrow paired with Deathstroke, and Wonder Woman paired with Solomon Grundy. Each set costs $29.95. Only a matter of time before we get another Green Lantern figure to add to our collections. By our I mean, you. I spend enough money on the comics.
The Injustice line will be available broadly at comic book retailers and online at www.shopdccollectibles.com. Keep an eye out for more Injustice two-pack sets coming from DC Collectibles very soon. Look below for a shot of the Deathstroke & Green Arrow pack.
“Justice League of America” Artist David Finch talks Green Lantern Simon Baz and more
Newsarama chatted with Justice League of America artist David Finch about what he’s bringing to the book, how it compares to his Marvel work, being on schedule, and more interesting to lantern fans, Simon Baz. So read below for some choice quotes from Finch.
RUMOR: “Justice League” Movie Villain is Exactly Who You Think It Is
The usually reliable, but not always perfect, folks at LatinoReview are back with the latest rumor of the still pending “Justice League” movie. This time around, its about the villain. So who is it? Who has writer Will Beall drafted to face off against the world’s greatest superheroes? Click here to read the full article.
PREVIEW: Earth 2 #7
Who is Hawkgirl? The secret is revealed! Mr. Terrific makes his first appearance on Earth 2 since he left our world! Don’t miss the aftermath of “THE GRUNDY APOCALYPSE!” Check out the preview for Earth 2 #7 courtesy of Newsarama.
Pete Tomasi on Pressures of Green Lantern & Batman Crossovers
Writer and former editor Peter J. Tomasi visited the CBR Tiki Room during New York Comic Con 2012 and spoke about his upcoming work on DC’s New 52 including “Batman and Robin” and “Green Lantern Corps,” with CBR.
On the pressure of participating in both “The Third Army” and “Death of the Family”: “It’s been smooth, honestly. I’ve been doing this for so long, it’s kind of second nature. When you’re on the editor’s side of it, you’ve got to take a specific mindset when you approach it. When you’re on the writer’s side of it, it’s not like you throw away that hat. You still have that hat. It helps you and grounds you and you’re able to navigate all the stuff that can pop up kind of smoothly. It allows you to just focus and get the meat of the story and the characters. Honestly, working with the people I’m working with on all this stuff — Geoff [Johns] and Scott [Snyder] and all the other guys, Pat Gleason and Fernado Pessarin — Pat and Fernando to me are two of the most under-rated artists right now in comics. It’s my pleasure to be working with guys like that.”
PREVIEW: Red Lanterns #14
“Rise of the Third Army” continues! Red Lanterns vs. the Third Army! Who is the next Lantern to be converted? What dark secret lays buried under the surface of Atrocitus’s home planet, Ryutt? Check out the preview below!
First Look at “Throne of Atlantis” Arc in JUSTICE LEAGUE
This winter, it’s not safe to go in the water.
Back in September, DC Entertainment announced “Throne of Atlantis,” a crossover of epic proportions that will be spanning across the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE and AQUAMAN. In it, the Justice League will face off against the underwater kingdom of Atlantis – and the ripples of its consequences will be felt across the ever-evolving DC Universe.
While Green Lantern Hal Jordan is no longer apart of the League, we cannot deny anything that the team does isn’t big news. With both Justice League and Aquaman #15 hitting shelves on December 26, below you’ll find a first look at this crossover in the form of some of artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado’s penciled interior art for JUSTICE LEAGUE #15. Courtesy of DC Entertainment of course.
Former “Green Lantern” Writer Ron Marz Gives Comics for Tots
This marks the third year for what’s become known as Comics for Tots. I offer up signed comics in exchange for donations to Toys for Tots. All the money collected (after shipping costs) is spent on toys donated to the Toys for Tots drive. Last year’s drive resulted in donations of more than $500.
Yes, there are many worthy causes that need donation, especially at this time of year. I chose Toys for Tots because my own childhood memories of Christmas are so fondly held, that I hope in some small way, this effort helps make magical memories for those who might not otherwise have them.
We have a couple of unique sketched/signed items this year that are still being prepared, but I can tell you they include artwork by Darryl Banks and Dan Jurgens. I’ll post an update as soon as they’re ready, and then set up an auction (likely on Twitter) to maximize the donation. Check back for updates soon.
DC Comics’ Blackest Night Digital Comics Sale Returns
DC Comics Digital is once again joining in with this tradition with the Blackest Friday Sale and you don’t even have to leave home to take advantage! We’re offering fans every issue of the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite BLACKEST NIGHT limited series by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis as well as all of the tie-in issues and limited series, including GREEN LANTERN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS and more—all for only 99 cents each! If that wasn’t enough, we’re also including all 24 issues of the follow-up series BRIGHTEST DAY! That’s a total of over 100 comics.
The 4-Day sale begins 11/23 in the DC Digital Store, and ends MONDAY 11/26 at 11pm.
