It was such a good BLACKEST NIGHT (I was just lamenting in this very space how sad I was that it was over), but now come the white rays of a brand new BRIGHTEST DAY.

Mustn’t hit snooze… must get up…

…No rest for the wicked or Editors working with Geoff Johns.

Time to make the Comics.

With that bit of incentive, I leap out of bed and recharge starting off with reciting the DC oath—

“--When BRIGHTEST DAY must ship because BLACKEST NIGHT is over, no script or crossover shall escape my sight. Let those who do not obey the deadline right beware my power, an Editor’s might!”

With that my will is fully charged to deal with New York’s transit system. Aside from a hundred or more happy campers on the train, I have other company, one that will be haunting me for a while.

Deadman or currently after the events of BLACKEST NIGHT Aliveman.

“Hey, Boston.” I say. (yes, an occupational hazard for writers and editors is that we live with our characters 24/7). “What? You see me?!” he replies a bit startled. Note this is a huge deal for Mr. Brand because since he got back as the only bearer of a white ring he has been tossed from one resurrected person to another while remaining invisible as “seen” in BRIGHTEST DAY #0.

“Yeah, you doof,” I snort. “How else am I gonna tell Peter Steigerwald how to color you and add more glows to your White Ring effects?”

Noting I am not a morning person, Boston remains silent for the rest of the trip, which is good, people were starting to stare.

Finally arriving at the Dark Tower that is the fortress for DC Comics, I am greeted by my associate editor Adam Schlagman—I am convinced that Adam is a Manhunter robot as I have never seen him sleep and he is returning e-mails around the clock.

Speaking of which, I valiantly try to catch up to the rest of the world as I check in with Spain (6 hours ahead) and Ardian Syaf’s agent Pepe Caldelas to see how the latest pages on the Hawkman sequence are doing. He tells me inker Vincente Cifuentes will have the part with _________ in just a bit. It looks amazing especially the… you’ll see.

Then only an hour ahead in Brazil I check in with designer/finisher/agent extraordinare Joe Prado to see how he and Ivan Reis are doing with Aquaman and my pal Boston.

“Don’t worry. Be Cool, all will be well,” he confidently states in a deep voice that has a hint of his Portuguese accent.

OK then, seeing jpegs, I’m happy that mine and co-writer Pete Tomasi’s time watching the Discovery Channel has paid off giving Geoff an idea for a particularly nasty scene between Aquaman and one of his finny friends.

But I’m not making up any time, so I try to get the drop on L.A. (who we’re ahead of by 2 hours).

Nope. Geoff is already awake. He wants notes on the latest GREEN LANTERN. Does the White Lantern scene work with what’s happening in BD?

Before I’m even off the phone, I now have messages from both Pete and Pat Gleason to see if we like the design on the baddie that’s gonna make J’onn J’onzz life hell on Earth.

Yup, no looking back at past wins, we’re in full BRIGHTEST DAY mode here!

And I need another recharge. No oath this time.

I stop assistant editor Rex Ogle from ballooning for a bit to take a short trip across the street for some Starbucks. He fills me in on what Maxwell Lord is doing in JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST, and then Caramel Macchiato grande in hand back to work. Have to see if the other BRIGTEST DAY books, FLASH, GREEN ARROW, BIRDS OF PREY, TITANS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, GREEN LANTERN CORPS and the upcoming GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS are all on track with their bits that will add to explain why the twelve have returned.

They are back for a reason!

For all involved there is no slacking this BRIGHTEST DAY!

And what a pair of covers. For your viewing pleasure, here's a first look at David Finch's cover to BRIGHTEST DAY #1, along with Tony Harris' take on the second issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST. Good way to kick off the day, no doubt.

The response to the news from earlier this month, that writer Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and artist Mahmud Asrar would be not only handling the BRIGHTEST DAY: ATOM SPECIAL but continuing Ray Palmer's adventures as a co-feature in, well, ADVENTURE COMICS, was resoundingly positive. So, why not talk to Lemire himself about what's got him jazzed about the project? Take it away, Jeff:

"I'm the biggest DC Comics fan I know...well that is until I met Geoff Johns. Geoff and I both grew up on the same generation of DC Comics, and it's a total thrill to be working with him and the rest of the Brightest Day crew to return Ray Palmer/The Atom to the spotlight.

I love the Atom. I loved The Gardner Fox/Gil Kane Silver Age stories, I loved The Jan Strand "Sword of Atom" books and I loved what Geoff did with him in Blackest Night. But most of all I love the character himself. Ray Palmer is as much a scientist as he is a superhero, and I

really want to explore this duality and how these two sides of his life are inherently linked in everything he does. The amazing Mahmud Asrar and I are also going to try and showcase some great new applications of Ray's powers. I've come up with a new fighting style for The Atom that I've nicknamed, "Shrinko-Jitsu"...can't wait for you to see it!

Ray's been through a lot over the years, and after Blackest Night I really want to have him leave all that baggage behind and rise up again

as one of DC Comics' premier super heroes!"

It's that time again, gang. Here, for your Friday enjoyment is a collection of the covers and solicitation info for all the BRIGHTEST DAY titles hitting in July. What're you waiting for? Click below.

BRIGHTEST DAY #5-6

#5: On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, scott clark & joe prado • Cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS

#6: On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, scott clark & joe prado • Cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS

Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe. Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections...and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world.

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

GREEN LANTERN #56

On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY • 1:25 variant cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau

BRIGHTEST DAY shines on as the mystery of the White Lantern piques the curiosity of Hector Hammond. The bizarre telekinetic escapes his prison cell and sets his sights on one being – Larfleeze! Plus, Hal Jordan begins unlocking the secret behind who took Parallax during BLACKEST NIGHT!

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

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #50

On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by TONY BEDARD • Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES • 1:25 variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & JOHN DELL

BRIGHTEST DAY burns on as Cyborg-Superman returns! You won’t believe how far he’ll go to secure his sinister new secret agenda. Plus, Green Lantern Ganthet has made a clandestine deal with Atrocitus. What is it and why might it spell doom for the Green Lantern Corps? The Emerald Warriors might have survived the BLACKEST NIGHT just in time for a great evil to rise!

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

BRIGHTEST DAY: THE ATOM SPECIAL #1

On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by JEFF LEMIRE • Art by MAHMUD ASRAR & WALDEN WONG • Cover by gary frank

Discover all-new allies, enemies and adventure as The Atom leaps from the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY into this one-shot special! Rising stars Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and Mahmud Asrar (Avengers: The Initiative) update the Atom’s origin and kick off the tiny titan’s next major story, which continues this month in ADVENTURE COMICS #516 (see page 87). If you thought you knew Ray Palmer, then think again! The smallest hero in the DCU is about to become one of its biggest, and the excitement starts right here!

GREEN ARROW #2

On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by J.T. KRUL • Art by DIOGENES NEVES & vicente cifuentes • Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI

A BRIGHTEST DAY occurs in Star City after the White Ring gives birth to a massive forest downtown at ground zero of Prometheus’ CRY FOR JUSTICE attack. Inside, Green Arrow has taken up residence, determined to end the rampant corruption surrounding the forest. First, he’ll have to face off against the forces of his former company Queen Industries – including their new owner who has a secret connection to the Emerald Archer’s past.

Just as the twelve resurrected individuals from BLACKEST NIGHT have a part to play in BRIGHTEST DAY, so does the forest. Green Lantern Hal Jordan guest-stars and don’t miss an ending you’ll never see coming!

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #5

On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

#5: Written by JUDD WINICK & KEITH GIFFEN • Art by JOE BENNETT • Cover by TONY HARRIS & J.D. METTLER

1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

#6: On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by JUDD WINICK & KEITH GIFFEN • Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO • Cover by TONY HARRIS & J.D. METTLER

1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues here! Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice and Blue Beetle track a mysterious villain to Russia only to find themselves face-to-face with an angry Rocket Red Brigade! When one of the Rocket Reds decides to defect and join our heroes, they all soon realize that the Justice League International is once again complete…but why, and for what purpose? The mystery deepens as this BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in continues!

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

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #41

On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by james robinson • Art by MARK BAGLEY & NORM RAPMUND • Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO • 1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” Variant cover by GEORGE PÉREZ

In part 2 of the JLA/JSA crossover, the Starheart has staked its claim on Alan Scott and his kids Jade and Obsidian! Can the combined might of the Justice Society and the Justice League break up the newly reunited family before they unwittingly unleash serious damage on the DC Universe?

Also features the second piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino!

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #47

On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND

Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO

The BRIGHTEST DAY continues with Part 3 of the JLA/JSA crossover! Jade is back! But is her return a blessing or a curse? The powerful Starheart empowering Green Lantern Alan Scott is out of control and unleashing its chaotic energy across Earth. What has lured the Starheart here and what familiar threat must the World’s Greatest Heroes and the Justice Society of America team up to stop?

Also features the third piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino!

BIRDS OF PREY #3

On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art by ED BENES • Cover by CLIFF CHIANG

The explosive first story arc of BIRDS OF PREY continues! Pursued by an unstoppable killer, the Birds are forced to run a gauntlet of insane gang members and corrupt cops out to kill them all while trying to stop a teammate from dying in front of their eyes! The meanest BoP villain yet is calling for blood and won’t stop ‘til she gets it!

THE FLASH #4

On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL • 1:10 variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS

The original Captain Boomerang returns as BRIGHTEST DAY continues. Meanwhile, Barry must prove his innocence to the Renegades, cops from the 25th century. Discover what connection they have to the Rogues and what travesties have occurred in the future.

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

TITANS #25

On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by ERIC WALLACE • Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

Lex Luthor stands in the crosshairs – but are the Titans out to get him, or has he been targeted by someone else? And do not miss the fight of the century: Deathstroke versus Osiris!