Eric Wallace on TITANS #26

"With Roy back on drugs and haunted by Lian's death, he's fallen into an emotional abyss. Broken inside and making all sorts of bad decisions, he's now a perfect fit for these dark Titans. That's because these anti-villains are a team of broken, desperate people. Yes, things are going to get worse before they get a lot better. But ironically, it's Deathstroke's uber-mission that's going to help heal them. That is, if they all don't get killed first in the process."

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Get a first look at GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #1

A whole new chapter in the epic GREEN LANTERN saga gets under way as Guy Gardner begins his secret mission for Atrocitus, bringing him into conflict with Hal Jordan with massive repercussions for the Green Lantern Corps.

Guy takes fellow Emerald Warriors Kilowog and Arisia along as he explores the Unknown Sectors — but what happens when they discover his mission and what's waiting for them in the unpatrolled darkness?

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #1 hits 8/11.

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Your BRIGHTEST DAY solicitations for October

You’re probably still recovering from your sneak peek at the BATMAN solicits earlier, but we can’t turn down the volume. Not this close to the big show So, click below for a complete rundown of all the BRIGHTEST DAY titles hitting in October.

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BRIGHTEST DAY #11-12

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI

Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO

#11 cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

#12 cover by DAVID FINCH

1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS

Don’t miss the hottest event in comics as the biweekly BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the return of the Black Lanterns! Has time run out for our resurrected heroes? Plus, you must not miss the stunning origin of the new Aqualad, the battle between Aquaman and Black Manta, and the bizarre journey of Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond as they delve into the inner workings of the Firestorm matrix and uncover its secret!

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

Issue #11 on sale OCTOBER 6

Issue #12 on sale OCTOBER 20

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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UNTOLD TALES OF BLACKEST NIGHT #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI, J.T. KRUL and ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Art by IVAN REIS, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, JAY FABOK and others

Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT

1:10 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

The Book of the Black is pried open once more to reveal the untold horrors that occurred during BLACKEST NIGHT as guided by Sinestro Corps member Lyssa Drak. Be witness as swarms of Black Rings scavenge for souls within the tatters of Ragman! Cringe as Scarecrow bathes in the fear he constructs as a newly minted Sinestro Corpsman! Scream as Donna Troy transforms into a Black Lantern! Squirm as Animal Man literally feels his world – and himself – die! It’s the emotional spectrum at its darkest in one special standalone issue!

ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 13 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN #59

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY

1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA

BRIGHTEST DAY blazes on as the New Guardians seeking the Indigo Entity are shocked to discover a sedated Black Hand. Can Hal Jordan trust the Indigo Tribe to house the herald of Nekron? Plus, another exclusive first look at a member of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS from 2011’s live-action GREEN LANTERN film!

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

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #53

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT

1:10 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON

BRIGHTEST DAY continues as a new superstar art team joins the Corps – Tyler Kirkham and inker Batt! The Qwardian known as The Weaponer has been constructing a shield from the remaining traces of the White Lantern Energy and has a mean vendetta against Sinestro – and the reason why will shock you! For his retribution, The Weaponer’s targeting Sinestro’s daughter, Soranik Natu. But first he’ll have to get through Kyle Rayner…

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

On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #3

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH

Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

1:25 Variant cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA

The power of BRIGHTEST DAY surges through EMERALD WARRIORS as Guy Gardner, Kilowog, Arisia and Red Lantern Bleez travel to Odym to pay the Blue Lantern Corps a visit. What is the purpose of this venture – and what does Brother Warth want with Gardner?

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

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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GREEN ARROW #5

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI

1:10 variant cover by GARY FRANK

Witness the power of the BRIGHTEST DAY as the dead walk once more in the mysterious forest. Plus, Green Arrow battles the master of disguise known as Nix while more secrets regarding the Queen are revealed.

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

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #11-12

Written by JUDD WINICK

Issue #11 art by AARON LOPRESTI

Issue #12 art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

Covers by CLIFF CHIANG

1:10 Variant covers by KEVIN MAGUIRE

DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues! In issue #11, Max Lord’s trail has gone cold, forcing the JLI to split up and follow new leads. While Booster Gold, Blue Beetle and Captain Atom stumble across a secret cell of OMAC experiments, Fire, Ice and Rocket Red are forced into battle against the Metal Men. But what happens when Ice is pushed too far?

In issue #12, Ice has had enough and unleashes all of her inner fury, not only against the Metal Men, but against her teammates, as well! It’s Fire versus Ice in the ultimate elemental showdown!

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

Issue #11 on sale OCTOBER 13

Issue #12 on sale OCTOBER 27

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #50

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by MARK BAGLEY with POW RODRIX & ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND

Gatefold cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

1:75 “DC 75th Anniversary” Variant cover by JIM LEE

1:10 Variant cover by MARK BAGLEY

Jade is plagued by the remanants of the Black Lantern, and Dr. Impossible and his group’s machinations unleash the Crime Syndicate upon the JLA’s Earth as BRIGHTEST DAY continues shining! What are their true plans? And can the World’s Greatest Heroes handle these evil incarnations – or is the entire Multiverse doomed?

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

On sale OCTOBER 20 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US

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THE FLASH #7

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by SCOTT KOLINS

Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:10 “DC 75th Anniversary” Variant cover by DARWYN COOKE

The Rogue Profile issues return as BRIGHTEST DAY zips on with a spotlight turned toward the resurrected Captain Boomerang! He knows why he’s back and what he needs to do. But does he still have what it takes to be a Rogue?

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

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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TITANS #28

Written by ERIC WALLACE

Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

Deathstroke’s mercenary team finds itself in Gotham City to break someone out of Arkham Asylum! What insane Super-Villain are they supposed to spring? The answer may surprise you! And BRIGHTEST DAY fans will want to tune in for a special tie-in element featuring Osiris!

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

And now…DC COMICS PRESENTS

The DC Universe has a long and storied history, touching upon a myriad number of characters and teams, not to mention the company’s rich creative history. So why not take a moment and look back at some of these issues? Welcome to DC COMICS PRESENTS – a series of one-shots and specials geared to do just that. Embracing history and stories that connect with the present day activities of our favorite heroes, villains and creators.

Here’s a complete rundown of the DCU titles that will fall under DC COMICS PRESENTS:

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #1

Written by NEIL GAIMAN, ED BRUBAKER, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, SCOTT KOLINS and ARNOLD DRAKE

Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, SCOTT KOLINS, JOE BENNETT, SEAN PHILLIPS and RYAN SOOK Cover by RYAN SOOK

Spotlighting Hawkman and Deadman – two of the characters who returned after BLACKEST NIGHT to usher in BRIGHTEST DAY to the DC Universe! This volume collects several hard-to-find stories including tales from HAWKMAN #27, 34 and 36, SOLO #8, DCU HOLIDAY ‘09 and STRANGE ADVENTURES #205. Everything from the first appearance of Deadman to a team-up between he and Hawkman can be found here!

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: ETHAN VAN SCIVER #1

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Batman and Catwoman face off in the streets of Gotham City as they search for the ultimate weapon – a gun that never misses! Collecting BATMAN AND CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1 and 2, this volume features the stunning artwork of superstar Ethan Van Sciver as he brings to life two of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe.

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and JEPH LOEB

Art by IAN CHURCHILL, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TODD NAUCK and BRENT ERIC ANDERSON

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

DC Comics is proud to present these hard-to-find stories by best-selling writers Geoff Johns (BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN) and Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk)! Collecting SUPERMAN #179-185 and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #121, this volume pits The Man of Steel against the Royal Flush Gang, Major Force and...Dracula?

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: JACK CROSS #1

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Art and cover by GARY ERSKINE

Now, terror has something to fear – and his name is Jack Cross! This massive special features JACK CROSS #1-4, a never-collected volume introducing Warren Ellis’s one-man anti-terrorist unit Jack Cross and his special brand of violence and civil protest, gorgeously illustrated by Gary Erskine (THE FILTH).

On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Art and cover by SCOTT MCDANIEL

Collecting BATMAN #582-585 by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER, Captain America) and Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING)! These lost tales feature Batman vs. The Penguin in an epic showdown!

On sale OCTOBER 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: YOUNG JUSTICE #1

Written by TODD DEZAGO

Art and cover by MIKE MCKONE & HUMBERTO RAMOS

Because you demanded it! Collecting the out-of-print JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS 2-issue miniseries, this is the story that started it all for Young Justice. Featuring Robin, Impulse, Superboy and the JLA and art by Mike McKone (TEEN TITANS) and Humberto Ramos (IMPULSE, Wolverine)

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by DARRYL BANKS and DALE EAGLESHAM

Cover by DARRYL BANKS

Kyle Rayner and Jade take the stage in this special collecting GREEN LANTERN #137-140. Now that Jade is back as part of BRIGHTEST DAY, take a peek back in time to when her relationship with Kyle was in full bloom!

On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC Direct’s BRIGHTEST DAY figures are here

After the BLACKEST NIGHT comes the BRIGHTEST DAY, and if you’re still reeling from the amazing look of the DC DIRECT figures surrounding last year’s DCU-spanning event, you may need to sit down for this one.

Starting in March, DC DIRECT will kick off another series of high-quality and story-specific product, this time based around the hit biweekly series, BRIGHTEST DAY. We've got a first look at the first two waves, which include Hawkgirl, Green Arrow, Deadman, Aquaman, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm and Mera.

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