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Awww, yeah, it’s TINY TITANS time!

If there’s one book that just screams “fun,” it’s TINY TITANS. The book bristles with the pure energy and joy creators Art Balthazar and Franco pour into the book each month. This week’s issue #25 is no exception, especially with special guest writer Geoff Johns, who joins the TINY TITANS duo for a special tale featuring a character that Johns is all-too-familiar with, Conner Kent – and Match?!

Let’s see what Art, Franco AND Geoff have got in store. Take it away, gents:

“This issue was just a blast to write! It was great to have another person like to Geoff to bounce ideas off just because of the back info he has on these characters,” Franco said. “It was also cool cause he told us all the Blackest Night and Brightest Day secrets and now we get to auction them off to the highest bidder! ... or use them as our own stories in future Tiny Titans issues!”

Huh, I don’t even know those secrets. Then again, I usually don’t! Geoff?

“ Aww yeah Art and Franco!!! I jumped at the chance to work with them and the Tiny Titans!”

“AW YEAH CONNER! AW YEAH RINGS! Man, we've been waiting to use Conner Superboy since issue #1! Getting to write with the same guy who brought Conner BACK from the dead was awesome! This issue is truly historical! I'm a big fan of Geoff Johns! I'm a fan of Franco too!”

And we’re fans of all three of you. Here are a few pages from the issue, which hits 2/24.

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BRIGHTEST DAY solicitations for May

Saying today was busy would be an understatement, gang, but it was worth it. Tons of cool news to get you through the weekend. But why stop there? Click below and get the full list of BRIGHTEST DAY solicits hitting in May. We've saved a few surprises for you. Enjoy.

BRIGHTEST DAY #1-2

Issue #1 on sale MAY 5 •Issue #2 on sale MAY 19 • 40 pg (#1), 32 pg (#2), FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO • Covers by DAVID FINCH • Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT •Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT

BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can’t possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright afnd shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can’t tell you...yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. It all begins in the specially priced issue #1!

Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

GREEN LANTERN #54

On sale MAY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY

Cover by SHANE DAVIS & SANDRA HOPE

BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on the “New Guardians” who have been forced to make Earth their new home! Why? You’ll have to read it to believe it. While Hal is forced to deal with Larfleeze and his newfound appreciation for Earth culture, Sinestro uncovers the mystery behind Parallax’s disappearance.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #48

On sale MAY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by TONY BEDARD • Art by ARDIAN SYAF • Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on a new “Emerald Dawn”! In the wake of BLACKEST NIGHT, the Green Lantern Corps Honor Guard has expanded to include John Stewart and former Guardian Ganthet. Can the new immortal Green Lantern and the legendary Marine help Kyle Rayner suppress the growing threat within their ranks?

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #1-2

Issue #1 on sale MAY 12 • Issue #2 on sale MAY 26 • 40 pg (#1), 32 pg (#2), FC, $2.99 US

Written by KEITH GIFFEN & JUDD WINICK • Issue #1 art by AARON LOPRESTI • Covers by TONY HARRIS

Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE • Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, DC’s new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here – it’s black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (BATMAN, GREEN ARROW) for a new era in excitement! And don’t miss the monumental reteaming of Giffen and his former JLI writing partner J.M. DeMatteis on this month’s BOOSTER GOLD #32!

Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BIRDS OF PREY #1

On sale MAY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art and cover by ED BENES • 1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

Soaring out of BRIGHTEST DAY, the Birds are back in town! Because you demanded it, fan-favorites Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX) and Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE, GREEN LANTERN) reunite to reinvent the book where they made their explosive debut as a team. Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress and Lady Blackhawk all return to Gotham City where they belong – and they’ve brought a couple of new friends (or are they foes?) along with them!

Guest-starring a major Bat-villain and the first appearance of the most dangerous, most twisted new Birds villain ever!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

THE FLASH #2

On sale MAY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL • 1:10 variant cover by RYAN SOOK

BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on the continuing saga of Barry Allen – The Fastest Man Alive! The Flash continues his investigation into the “Dastardly Death of the Rogues” as the case takes a dramatic turn and Barry corners a suspect...and can’t believe who it is!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #45

On sale MAY 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art and cover by MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER

A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! Supergirl rejoins the JLA as incredible, ancient forces of chaos are unleashed. What could posses her and Power Girl to battle to the death? And what horrors await the rest of the Justice League and Justice Society in this prologue to “The Ghosts of Earth and Space”?!

TITANS: VILLAINS FOR HIRE SPECIAL #1

On sale MAY 12 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US

Written by ERIC WALLACE • Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

1:25 Variant cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

It’s a new team and direction for the Titans! Deathstroke and his mercenary team including Cheshire, Tattooed Man and other surprise members burst out of BRIGHTEST DAY #0! Get in on the ground floor here as the team is hired to assassinate The Atom! And for this team, failure is not an option!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BRIGHTEST DAY: Taking a look at the art side

Before we get down to business, let's take a look at that amazing David Finch BRIGHTEST DAY cover one more time, shall we?

Let's recap what we know about BRIGHTEST DAY, the twice-monthly epic heading your way in May: It's written by Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi. It features covers by superstar artist David Finch. It follows up on the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, currently wreaking havoc on the DCU.

Now we can reveal the art team for the first two issues, hitting in May. And it doesn't get bigger than this:

Ivan Reis.

Patrick Gleason.

Ardian Syaf.

Scott Clark.

Two superstar artists paired with two rising stars on the biggest book in the DCU. How can you say no?

Reis and Gleason are decorated veterans of the GREEN LANTERN titles and Reis will be hot off his work on BLACKEST NIGHT -- how will he up his game for BRIGHTEST DAY? Wait until you see. Syaf, as mentioned earlier, will be pulling double-duty by handling the art chores on writer Tony Bedard's first GREEN LANTERN CORPS arc and contributing here, and Clark's work has been seen in the pages of the most recent issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE.

There you have it, folks. Keep checking back in the coming weeks for a first look at the art of BRIGHTEST DAY.

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More BRIGHTEST DAY news: A new GREEN LANTERN title and GLC changes

We figured you'd need a few hours to fully process how awesome that David Finch Aquaman image is. But it doesn't end there. And we did promise you more news, right? Well, here we go.

As you know, BRIGHTEST DAY affects a number of titles, including GREEN LANTERN and GREEN LANTERN CORPS. And it's no surprise that some of the changes affecting the post-BLACKEST NIGHT DCU will hit these titles.

So, say hello to the new GREEN LANTERN CORPS writer: Tony Bedard.

Bedard's not a newbie to the DCU's sci-fi side, having blazed an impressive trail of chaos and drama with his epic work on R.E.B.E.L.S. He should feel right at home overseeing the adventures of the no. 1 interstellar police force in the universe. And his deft handling of the R.E.B.E.L.S. BLACKEST NIGHT tie-ins show he's no stranger to all things Oa. But don't take my word for it. Tony?

“This is far and away the most exciting gig of my career. When they called to offer me the job and Geoff literally said, ‘Welcome to the Green Lantern Corps’ I felt like I'd put on a power ring. Now I just have to play up to Pete Tomasi's impossibly high standards--!“

Oh, and who'll be starring in GREEN LANTERN CORPS? Well, some names you might be familiar with: John Stewart, Kyle Rayner and Green Lantern Ganthet. Yup. You read that correctly.

On the art side, we have Source “Artist to Watch” Ardian Syaf taking point on Tony’s first arc. His detailed style and dynamic camera angles are reminiscent of some of the biggest names in the industry. In less than a year, Syaf has put together a remarkable resume, including BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN, PHANTOM STRANGER and an arc on SUPERMAN/BATMAN. Not too shabby, eh?

But before you hit the panic button, let me calm your fears about the super-talented team stepping away from GREEN LANTERN CORPS -- they're not going very far. This is where the drumroll starts in my head.

We're proud to announce that, starting in a few short months, there'll be a new ongoing GREEN LANTERN series joining the shelves: GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS, starring everyone's favorite ring-wielding hot head, Guy Gardner -- with regular appearances from Kilowog. And who better to handle Guy's adventures than Peter Tomasi, who's knocked it out of the park on a monthly basis with his sharp dialogue and plotting on GREEN LANTERN CORPS? Hard to argue with that, I think.

On art duties we have Fernando Pasarin, who, like Ardian, has built a solid list of credits here in the DCU in a very short amount of time -- from JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA to THE OUTSIDERS. Pasarin's modern and kinetic style make him a perfect candidate to chronicle the new, monthly Guy Gardner series. We'll have some snazzy Pasarin art right here in no time.

But enough from me. What's Pete got to say about it all?

“I’m really excited to be working on this new series, expanding the mythology and franchise of the Green Lantern Universe.”

Thanks, Pete! And, as for Mr. Gleason, well, like I said, it’s a busy day here at The Source...

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Your first look at BRIGHTEST DAY -- what does it mean?

The questions appear often and in variations: What is BRIGHTEST DAY? How does BLACKEST NIGHT end? And what's next for the DCU?

Well, we won't spoil it all for you here, but we can throw another major piece to the puzzle on the table, and that's this amazing David Finch cover to BRIGHTEST DAY #2, featuring a certain King of the Seas. And we not only have art to show, but we caught up with BRIGHTEST DAY writer Geoff Johns to give us his thoughts. Take it away, Geoff:

“Brightest Day’ is about second chances. I think it’s been obvious from day one that there are major plans for the heroes and villains from Aquaman to take center stage in the DC Universe, among many others, post-Blackest Night. ‘Brightest Day’ is not a banner or a vague catch-all direction for the DC Universe, it is a story. Nor is ‘Brightest Day’ a sign that the DC Universe is going to be all about ‘light and brighty’ superheroes. Some second chances work out…some don’t.”

Check back tomorrow morning for more BRIGHTEST DAY news.

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Who doesn't want to wear a Flash or Green Lantern ring?

We can't promise it'll make you any faster, or that it'll respond to your willpower, but hey -- that's what our imaginations are for.

But we can promise a way for you to get your hands on one. With BRIGHTEST DAY banner issues THE FLASH #1 and GREEN LANTERN #53 soliciting in the February issue of PREVIEWS, DC Comics is offering promotional FLASH and GREEN LANTERN rings to qualifying retailers.

Cool, right? "But Alex, how do I qualify?" Good question:

With a purchase of 10 copies of THE FLASH #1, retailers may order FLASH PROMOTIONAL RINGS. THE FLASH #1 and the FLASH PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on April 14.

With a purchase of 10 copies of GREEN LANTERN #53, retailers may order GREEN LANTERN PROMOTIONAL RINGS. GREEN LANTERN #53 and the GREEN LANTERN PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on April 21.

Retailers will be getting more details on the promotion later today.

We swung by our very own Dan DiDio's office to get his thoughts on the incentive, and he was happy to share.

"These rings are not only very cool, but they're a big thank-you to our fans, who've helped make BLACKEST NIGHT a huge success. We're hoping we can all keep the momentum going once the BLACKEST NIGHT ends and the BRIGHTEST DAY begins."

Thanks, Dan! But there's more. We gave Geoff Johns a quick call to get his thoughts. Geoff?

"One of the many great Flash Facts about DC Comics is that they actually do support the retailers with promotions like this that not only make our whole business a bit more fun, but also bring the promotion to every single reader. Of course, the proof is in the content and I couldn't be prouder of the work Francis Manapul and I are doing on THE FLASH and Doug Mahnke and I are creating on GREEN LANTERN. Thanks to everyone, retailers and readers, for an amazing 2009 and here's to an even better 2010!"

Sounds good to me. And did you think we'd let this blog post conclude without a picture of the rings? Of course not. Enjoy:

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Take a sneak peek at April's BRIGHTEST DAY solicit info

It's that time again -- solicitation. Where we showcase some covers and tease-worthy text about product coming your way. Today we've got a slice of the solicitations for April in-store. Specifically, all things BRIGHTEST DAY.

So, click below for the full rundown of covers and text.

BRIGHTEST DAY #0

On sale APRIL 14 • 56 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi • Art by Fernando Pasarin

Cover by David Finch

1:50 Variant cover by Ivan Reis

The biggest event in comics continues as BRIGHTEST DAY burns back the BLACKEST NIGHT from the writing team behind GREEN LANTERN and GREEN LANTERN CORPS – Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi! And don’t miss the exciting DC Comics debut of red hot cover artist David Finch (New Avengers, Ultimatum)! The effects that the already classic BLACKEST NIGHT will have on the DC Universe will be felt for years to come and this issue not only sets the stage for the new ongoing biweekly DC Universe book BRIGHTEST DAY, but also the next exciting era of the DC Universe!Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. This issue features a special ordering incentive. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

GREEN LANTERN #53

On sale APRIL 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY

1:25 Variant cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! Exploding out of BLACKEST NIGHT comes the next exciting chapter in the Green Lantern mythos: “New Guardians”! Forced together during the rise of the Black Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Carol Ferris, Saint Walker, Atrocitus, Indigo-1 and Larfleeze must agree to disagree if their next mission is to succeed. But when one of the strangest beings from Green Lantern’s past returns, the future of the Lanterns and the universe at large once again falls into question.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. This issue features a special ordering incentive. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #47

On sale APRIL 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Peter J. Tomasi • Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman

1:25 Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari

A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! As BRIGHTEST DAY begins, Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner, along with the rest of the Green Lantern Corps, attempt to pick up the pieces from the horrific events of BLACKEST NIGHT and take a long hard look at how the Corps is run now that major revelations have come to light. Who survived (and what the Alpha Lanterns have in store for them) is only one of the many new questions that the Green Lanterns will have to answer on the difficult and dangerous road ahead.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. This issue features a special ordering incentive. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

THE FLASH #1

On sale APRIL 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art, cover and 1:100 variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 Variant cover by Tony Harris

A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! Get in on the ground floor of DC’s next epic in the making! The Flash races out of BLACKEST NIGHT and into his own monthly title as the all-new adventures of The Fastest Man Alive start with “Case One: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!” Barry Allen runs back to his life in Central City, but when one of the Rogues turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it’s up to The Flash to not only solve this bizarre crime, but protect those that are still targeted by the elusive killer. Plus, don’t miss a peek into the future of the Flash universe in this special, extra-sized starting point issue!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #44

On sale APRIL 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art and cover by MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER

1:25 Variant cover by David Mack

A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! Following the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, the brand new Justice League of America enters into BRIGHTEST DAY with an arc featuring the Justice Society of America. The epic team-up begins with a character from the end of BLACKEST NIGHT joining the JLA. But when the storyline’s over, what mysterious villain will be revealed – and which hero will switch teams?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

BLACKEST NIGHT DIRECTORS CUT

On sale APRIL 7 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

Featuring contributions from GEOFF JOHNS, IVAN REIS, DOUG MAHNKE, JOE PRADO, PETER J. TOMASI, PATRICK GLEASON & others

Cover by IVAN REIS

Prepare for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience from the event of the century! With the creative minds behind BLACKEST NIGHT as your tour guides, you’ll marvel at hidden Easter eggs and meanings throughout the series in our director’s commentary section. Discover shocking scenes that were left on the cutting room floor including actual script pages that were never drawn. Be astonished at incredible never-before-seen designs from the best-selling event! Plus, many more exclusives that you’ll witness within this mammoth special including an early look into BRIGHTEST DAY!

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DCU IN 2010: And now, something more light-hearted

From TINY TITANS #25, featuring guest writer Geoff Johns and TINY TITANS regulars Art and Franco.

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DCU IN 2010: Tomasi extends exclusive with DC

Talk about a no-brainer, huh?

When something works, it works. And that's the case with BLACKEST NIGHT and the two titles directly linking to it, GREEN LANTERN and GREEN LANTERN CORPS (that's the cover to GLC #45 above). So it makes perfect sense to announce that one of the architects of this year's BRIGHTEST DAY event, Peter Tomasi, will be sticking around the DCU for a couple more years.

So, in addition to plugging away on an epic GLC run, Tomasi will be pairing up with Johns to grapple with the post-BLACKEST NIGHT DCU. What say you, Pete?

"I'm excited to be a part of all the great stuff that's happening here at DC Comics. I love working on these iconic characters, and there's so many incredible stories coming down the pike that it's truly gonna be a helluva ride. With BRIGHTEST DAY and the GREEN LANTERN franchise on my things to do list, along with several other amazing projects in the works, continuing to make DC -- which has given me the ability to do smaller personal projects like LIGHT BRIGADE and THE MIGHTY to broader epics like GLC BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY -- my exclusive home was an easy choice to make."

And we're glad to have you.

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DCU IN 2010: WELCOME BACK THE BIRDS OF PREY

You’ve read about BRIGHTEST DAY and the titles that will be waving the banner starting in April, like THE FLASH, TITANS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and the just announced GENERATION LOST. But that’s not all.

Starting this Spring, writer Gail Simone and artist Ed Benes will reunite to launch a new BIRDS OF PREY series. As many of you can recall, Benes first made a splash in the DCU when he paired with Simone on the original series. And guess what? He’s gotten better. Check out the artwork above if you’ve got even half a doubt.

But Alex, what’s this new incarnation have in store for fans, you ask? We can’t tell you, but maybe Simone will. Here's a snippet from her first interview about the gig:

"I am really excited and I missed those characters terribly. I miss almost every book I’ve ever written, but the Birds have a special place in my heart and brain."

For more from Gail, head over to AOL’s COMICS ALLIANCE blog for a full interview on the new series.

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