USA Today Runs FLASHPOINT Feature

USA Today ran a feature today on the making of FLASHPOINT, as part of their coverage of Free Comic Book Day.

Head on over to their website to read creator and editorial commentary and to get an insider's pass to the creation of the series. And while you're there, be sure to also click on the image slideshow to see a gallery of stunning art, including Andy Kubert's process piece of the first two-page spread of the series, character designs, and all three of the first issue's covers.

FLASHPOINT #1, in stores next week, is written by Geoff Johns and is illustrated by Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope and colored by Alex Sinclair.

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YOUNG JUSTICE/BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Super Sampler Available on Free Comic Day

When you rush to Free Comic Book Day, you’ll be picking up a copy of the second chapter in Geoff Johns’ GREEN LANTERN: SECRET ORIGIN. You’ll be super excited to see an exclusive first preview of FLASHPOINT #1. But what will your kids be reading?

In addition to the GREEN LANTERN title, we’ll also be releasing a super sampler featuring two all-new, exclusive YOUNG JUSTICE and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD stories by the regular creators of the monthly series. In YOUNG JUSTICE, Psycho-Pirate will figure out a way to weaken the team by manipulating their emotions and causing them all to doubt their abilities. And since much of FLASHPOINT centers around the world of forensics detective Barry Allen, it is only fitting that BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD zooms in on the friendship he has with Batman, the world’s greatest detective.

Don’t forget to pick up copies of these two titles for yourself and your family on Free Comic Book Day this May 7th.

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This Just Happened: BATMAN BEYOND #5

Fans of the BATMAN BEYOND animated series will get a kick out of the reveal at the end of BATMAN BEYOND #5, on sale in comic shops and our digital store today.

To find out just who the villain of Adam Beechen and Ryan Benjamin's new "Industrial Revolution" storyline is, click through the spoiler jump ...

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That's right ... Blight is back, and he still hasn't forgiven Terry McGinnis for turning him into a translucent, radioactive monster.

"Industrial Revolution" continues in next month's BATMAN BEYOND #6.

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Superboy takes on the New Titans in SUPERBOY #7

Superboy wakes up to find that not only is Smallville an unrecognizable, near-lifeless place, but that he is the one responsible for the destruction. When the New Titans dub him the enemy and come to seek justice, Superboy has to prove his innocence not only to them – but to himself.

Want to know more? Check out writer Jeff Lemire's newest interview about the series over at Newsarama.

SUPERBOY #7 features guest art by Marco Rudy and lands in comic stores today.

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Final covers for BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING #1

Back in March, we announced BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH, the follow-up miniseries to the New York Times bestselling series, BRIGHTEST DAY. After the events in BRIGHTEST DAY #23 in April, we disclosed the series’ full title, BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING. Now, with BRIGHTEST DAY having seen its epic conclusion last week, we can show the final covers to the next chapter in this exciting saga.

Following the reveal of John Constantine at the end of BRIGHTEST DAY #24, it probably was not hard for you to guess who the shaded out figure on the previously shown version of the cover for BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING is. Below, check out Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes’ final cover and J.G. Jones’ stunning variant cover. Be sure to pick up the issue when it hits stores next month.

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This FREE COMIC BOOK DAY meet superstar writer Geoff Johns in LA

It was recently announced on LA TIMES/Hero Complex that Geoff Johns, the superstar writer of the ongoing GREEN LANTERN and THE FLASH comic book series, will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day with two signings in LA this Saturday May 7th.

Geoff will be signing copies of the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY GREEN LANTERN Special Edition comic book which includes a classic chapter of GREEN LANTERN SECRET ORIGIN.

The FREE COMIC BOOK DAY GREEN LANTERN Special Edition comic book also includes the very first preview of FLASHPOINT, this summer's eagerly anticipated super hero mini series in which "everything you know will change in a Flash." The series has been shrouded in mystery since it was first announced and Saturday will be the very first time fans will have a look at the series.

Geoff will be at Earth-2 Comics in Los Angeles, CA from 12:00-2:00pm at the Sherman Oaks location (15017 Ventura Blvd.) and 3:30-5:30 pm at the Northridge location (8967 Reseda Blvd.).

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SECRET SIX: THE REPTILE BRAIN

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When three men kidnap Catman’s long-lost son, he’ll have not only the captors to face, but his buried past as well. Recruiting the help of his Secret Six teammates to save the only person he truly cares for, Catman will stop at nothing to exact vengeance – even if that means leaving a bloody trail.

Collecting Gail Simone’s SECRET SIX #25-29 and Paul Cornell’s ACTION COMICS #897 (featuring Lex Luthor and the Joker as part of the explosive “Black Ring” storyline), SECRET SIX: THE REPTILE BRAIN features art by J. Calafiore and Pete Woods. If you missed this storyline in single issues, be sure to check it out when it hits comic book stores tomorrow and becomes available wherever books are sold on May 10th.

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Artist for DC RETROACTIVE: BATMAN – THE ‘90S #1: Norm Breyfogle

DC RETROACTIVE: BATMAN – THE ‘90s #1

Writer Alan Grant and artist Norm Breyfogle helm a tale that spins directly off of the events of DETECTIVE COMICS #613 (reprinted in this issue). When The Ventriloquist and Scarface are released from prison after only one year, they become determined to reclaim their statuses in the upper echelon of Batman’s Rogues Gallery.

ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 17 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

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