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.
Here’s to Barack Obama as the president-elect. Here’s to vice president-elect Joe Bidden. Here’s to the next 4 years.
In an interview last Thursday. Writer Geoff Johns talks about Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns and some stuff coming up soon in the Green Lantern books leading to The Blackest Night.
Holy prequel, Boy Wonder, the CW is prepping a series based on Batman sidekick Robin’s pre-Caped Crusader days.
“Smallville” exec producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, as well as “Supernatural” exec producer McG, are behind “The Graysons,” which has landed a put pilot commitment at the netlet.
Just as “Smallville” focused on Clark Kent in the years before he became Superman, “The Graysons” will follow the world of Dick “DJ” Grayson before he takes on the iconic Robin identity and aligns himself with Batman.
Project reps the latest DC Comics franchise to be mined for the smallscreen by sibling Warner Bros. TV. McG’s Wonderland Sound and Vision label is also attached.
Souders, Peterson, McG and Wonderland’s Peter Johnson will exec produce.
“The Graysons” is seen as a potential replacement for “Smallville” should that show end its run this season, which has been speculated. Should “Smallville” return next year, “The Graysons” might also make a strong companion piece.
CW insiders said they also see the “Graysons” development as a validating gesture by Warner Bros. that the company is still behind its 50% investment in the netlet, particularly following this fall’s strong openings for “Gossip Girl” and newbie “90210.” They believe the studio wouldn’t risk bringing one of its prized franchises to CW if it believed the net was in dire straits.
In the one-hour “Graysons,” which will be set in modern times, young DJ will face challenges involving first loves, young rivals and his family as he grows up. Souders and Peterson have come up with an original take on the character.
In the original Batman mythology, Grayson was a young acrobat and part of the family act called “The Flying Graysons.” He was orphaned when a gangster sabotaged his parents’ trapeze equipment. Bruce Wayne took him under his wing and trained him to help fight crime.
Grayson later morphed into the character of Nightwing, as part of “The New Teen Titans,” and a series of new Robin replacements were introduced.
This is going to be a wait and see for me but after all the work they put on Green Arrow on Smallville and considering that Justin Harley who has a 3 year contract with the CW is still around. Going with a Green Arrow series spin-off would be the more logical idea. However, what do I know, I’m just a comic fan who has a degree in theatre and business.
