Details About Geoff Johns' Final GREEN LANTERN Issue Revealed

For nearly a decade, #1 New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns has been telling unforgettable stories that have forever changed the Green Lantern universe.

This spring, Johns’ acclaimed run on GREEN LANTERN comes to an epic conclusion with the release of GREEN LANTERN #20. This special oversized issue will feature a sweeping 66-page story, including 55 pages of art by series artist Doug Mahnke and special guest appearances by fan-favorite artists Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Cully Hamner, Aaron Kuder, Jerry Ordway, and more! Plus, the final four story pages will make your head explode!

"I'm extremely grateful for being able to conclude our run on Green Lantern with this monster of an issue," Johns told THE SOURCE. "I'm moving on feeling very proud of what my creative collaborators and I have done over the years with the Green Lantern universe. Thanks to all the readers out there who've been with us for this adventure. I can't wait until #20 is in your hands -- the last several pages in particular."

GREEN LANTERN #20 will also include a look back and farewell from Johns, as he reminisces on his extraordinary work from the last nine years.

In the gallery above, take your first sneak peek at Mahnke’s interior art for GREEN LANTERN #20. And don’t forget to pick up this historic and must-have issue when it flies onto stands on May 22nd!

TRINITY WAR Tie-ins Announced!

Earlier this month we announced that the highly anticipated “Trinity War” will be a  massive crossover event spanning the three Justice League titles—JUSTICE LEAGUE, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK.

Well, that’s not all. This morning we revealed with IGN that there are tie-ins! TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA, TRINITY OF SIN: PHANTOM STRANGER and CONSTANTINE will all have a part in “Trinity War”.

“It's not only the first New 52 meeting of all three Justice League teams, it's the first time we'll see how they all interrelate,” says editor Brian Cunningham who spoke with IGN about the upcoming event. Head on over to IGN for more insight from Cunningham and be sure to add “Trinity War” to your summer reading pile!

USA TODAY Announces "Trinity War"

This summer, a war of epic proportions will hit the DC Universe.

Kicking off in July, “Trinity War” will find the Justice League, the Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark teams battling one another in a monumental crossover event. Spanning over six issues throughout the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, “Trinity War” will see Earth’s biggest heroes going head to head in an explosive arc that will defy the superhero genre.

“It's going to be really interesting when these characters do come together, because some of them haven't met, some of them have, and what happens and unfolds in this is going to force them to choose sides,” writer Geoff Johns (JUSTICE LEAGUE; JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) revealed to USA TODAY, who announced “Trinity War” earlier this morning both online and in print.

As for how “Trinity War” will impact the future of the DC Universe?

“It's not going to end wrapped up in a bow,” Johns continued to tease. “Something really, really major happens that kicks off some pretty crazy stuff at the end of August.”

To read the full interview with Geoff Johns and with co-writer Jeff Lemire (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA; JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK), head on over to USA TODAY. And above, check out Ivan Reis and Joe Prado’s jaw-dropping triptych cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE #22, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #6, and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #22.

We Can Be Heroes’ Crowdfunding Campaign Reaches $50K Goal in Three Days, New Perks Added!

We knew our fans were amazing, but the past three days have demonstrated just how wonderful DC Entertainment’s supporters are as we quickly met the $50,000 goal for the first We Can Be Heroes crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

To show our thanks and to recognize this milestone for We Can Be Heroes we’re adding three new, amazing donation perks to the Batman-themed crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. We’re also raising the fundraising goal to $100,000 so we can do even more to help those affected by the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. 

Here’s a breakdown of the exciting new perks:

  • $10,000 Geoff Johns & Gary Frank San Diego Comic-Con Experience Hang out with creators! Geoff Johns brought Batman, Green Lantern and Superman to life. Gary Frank’s Batman and Superman artwork is some of the most recognized in the industry and he's making a rare U.S. appearance this summer. You and a guest get round-trip domestic airfare, a hotel room for two nights, two badges to 2013 Comic-Con: International, a group lunch with the duo, invites to the VIP DC Entertainment Event. (3 experiences available, tax-deductible amount: $3,841)
  • $250 Injustice Battle Ed signed for Xbox 360 The ultimate fight game gets its very own fight stick, and now you can make it yours. Includes the video game Injustice: Gods Among Us and downloadable content, signed by video game visionary Ed Boon. Available for Xbox 360. (5 games available, tax-deductible amount: $86)
  • $50 Batman: Earth One Vol 1 signed Get your own hardcover copy of the breakthrough graphic novel signed, sketched, and numbered by writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank. (50 books available, tax-deductible amount: $23)

Now’s your chance to donate, make a difference and get fantastic perks! And remember to keep checking back as new perks are added to the Batman-themed campaign.

Preview of GREEN LANTERN #19

The threat that led to the formation of the Guardians of the Universe returns—and he’s set his sights on the biggest and brightest of the Corps!

This month, “Wrath of the First Lantern” continues an epic, destiny-fueled adventure as this power hungry First Lantern experiments on Sinestro! Plus, find out how far Hal Jordan is willing to go in order to save the universe.

Written by critically acclaimed writer Geoff Johns and illustrated by Ardian Syaf, Szymon Kudranski, Mark Irwin, and Guillermo Ortego, GREEN LANTERN #19 flies into stores on Wednesday. Visit the official GREEN LANTERN Facebook page for an exclusive preview of the issue.

This Just Happened: Meet the Candidates

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read JUSTICE LEAGUE #18 and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!)

You may have already read our “This Just Happened” post about WONDER WOMAN #18 earlier today, but with so many exciting things happening in the DC Universe this week, we couldn’t resist adding a bonus installment of this column today!

From the creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artists Jesus Saiz and Gary Frank, JUSTICE LEAGUE #18 sees the team make the difficult decision to expand their ranks after the shocking events of “Throne of Atlantis.”

Upon the team’s decision, Cyborg uses The Grid, a new database with information on nearly every super-human on the planet, to contact the heroes and heroines that they see potential in. Each candidate is then invited to The Watchtower for an informal try out.

Here’s a brief “Who’s Who” of the candidates vying to be a part of the Justice League:

Black Canary: The leader and a founding member of the Birds of Prey, this super powered heroine has the ability to produce a high-pitched sonic scream.

Black Lightning: Operating as a high school teacher by day and a hero by night, he has the ability to generate unlimited amounts of electricity from his body and use it to his advantage.

Blue Devil: After an encounter with a demon, this stuntman and special effects genius is stuck in actual demon skin, causing him to have the appearance and powers of a real demon.

Element Woman: Thrilled to just be in the same room as the League, she has the ability to transform her body into any element.

Firestorm: Two high school boys who must put their differences aside and work together to function as a powerful hero who can control fire and has the ability to alter the atomic structure of objects.

Goldrush: After winning her powers from her divorce, she can turn her skin into gold and has decided to take on the new hobby of being a superhero.

Nightwing: Formerly known as Batman’s sidekick Robin, Dick Grayson stepped out of his mentor’s shadow and has become a hero in his own right.

Platinum: An AI created by Dr. William Magnus, she is designed to mimic the properties of platinum.

Vixen: The tenacious carrier of a magical totem that gives her the ability to mimic animals.

Zatanna: Working as a stage performer and a former member of the Justice League Dark, this powerful enchantress casts spells by speaking backwards.

Take a look at the first meeting between the Justice League and all of their new candidates. Who will they choose? And how will they affect the team in the future? Place your bets in the comments section below, and find out what happens next by reading the rest of JUSTICE LEAGUE #18, in stores now!

Exclusive Preview: JUSTICE LEAGUE #18 and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA'S VIBE #2

This week on THE SOURCE, we’re giving you a double dose of exclusive previews courtesy of the Justice League and Justice League of America!

After the shocking events of “Throne of Atlantis,” the World’s Greatest Superheroes have decided to expand their ranks. This month, Cyborg uses the Grid to summon up and coming heroes from throughout the DC Universe to the Watchtower for a once in a lifetime opportunity! Who will answer the call? And more importantly, who will be inducted as a full-time member of the League? Plus, don’t miss another thrilling chapter of Shazam! Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Jesus Saiz and Gary Frank, JUSTICE LEAGUE #18 hits stores tomorrow.

Meanwhile, in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’S VIBE, Cisco begins his new job as Detroit’s urban hero and a member of the Justice League. But when things don’t go as planned, he begins to have doubts about being a hero in the first place. Will Cisco be able to find the hero within in time for the JLA’s first press conference? Find out in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’S VIBE #2, in stores tomorrow, written by Geoff Johns and Andrew Kreisberg, and illustrated by Pete Woods, Andres Guinaldo, Sean Parsons and Bit.

ANNOUNCING DC ENTERTAINMENT'S WonderCon Anaheim EXCLUSIVES

With WonderCon Anaheim just a few short weeks away, it’s time to announce the con exclusives.

If you haven’t already heard, this year, the official WonderCon Anaheim convention T-shirt features an iconic image of Superman drawn by Jim Lee, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and artist of this summer’s new series SUPERMAN UNCHAINED written by Scott Snyder. This art is also featured on the cover of the official convention Program Book.

Here’s a first look at the t-shirt!

 

 

DCE’s WonderCon Anaheim exclusive variant covers envelop two of DC Comics’ most popular series! Priced at $10 each, the BATMAN #17 and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 variant covers are must-have collector’s items.

Illustrated by fan favorite artist Greg Capullo, the WonderCon Anaheim cover for BATMAN #17, written by Scott Snyder, takes the popular die-cut covers from “Death of the Family” and brings them back one last time for the epic final issue. The cover depicts The Joker’s face folded over Bruce Wayne’s, with purple background, to create a lasting impression while representing the ground breaking crossover which featured the Clown Prince of Crime’s triumphant return to DC COMICS—THE NEW 52.


 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1, the newly launched ongoing series written by Geoff Johns, arrives with a new variant to complete your collection of now over 52 covers for the issue. Like the other covers drawn by series artist David Finch, the WonderCon Anaheim exclusive cover shows key members of the JLA raising the U.S. flag in color, while the other members of the team stand watch in a black and white background.  



 

 

And the DC Collectibles WonderCon Anaheim exclusives featuring Green Lantern’s Guy Gardner and Larfleeze and DC Nation’s Aardman Batman & Robin were announced on Monday. Click here for the full details.

WonderCon Anaheim takes place March 29-31 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. To purchase the T-shirt, variant covers, and DC Collectibles exclusives, head on over to the DC Collectibles Boutique at the Graphitti Designs booth (#1001), where they will be available while supplies last. And visit the DC Entertainment booth (#801) to meet some of your favorite writers and artists.

Hope to see you there!

Arrow from Script to Screen with Geoff Johns

Deadshot. China White. Malcolm Merlyn. On their own, they’re dangerous and deadly. So what happens when all three converge in Starling City? Fans of Arrow will find out in tonight’s new episode, “Dead to Rights.” In addition to a generous helping edge-of-your-seat action, look for more flashbacks with Slade Wilson, some significant developments in Tommy Merlyn’s relationship with his father, and the first appearance of Laurel’s mother, Dinah Lance!


So what does it take to put together such a high-stakes episode? In the case of “Dead to Rights,” it starts by hiring comic book writer and
DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns to write the script. Below, Geoff shares two exclusive scenes from tonight’s episode as well as his thoughts on each. For the first scene, we’re giving you a look at a page from his script, and for the second, a clip of the scene as you’ll see it tonight.

 

Enjoy this journey from script to screen, Arrow style!

 

 

SCENE #1

 


Ah! Look at that -- revised pages on my birthday -- January 25th! So you can see the character, dialogue and action -- everything is in italics, which in Arrow-scriptese means that this is indeed a flashback on the island. And those two names should stand out to fans -- you've got Oliver Queen, pre-Green Arrow, and Slade Wilson, pre-Deathstroke. This relationship that's developed between the two on the island during the course of the last episodes has really sparked to life I think -- and is beginning to build the foundation of a Green Arrow/Deathstroke duo that we've never seen before.

Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kriesberg and Marc Guggenheim -- the producers and showrunners of Arrow -- obviously took a page from GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE by Andy Diggle and Jock when it comes to the island -- Oliver's not alone. And the team has taken that further by developing a complex world of characters, events and a timeline that takes us through the five years Oliver was trapped on the island.

 

 

SCENE #2

 

 

This scene from "Dead to Rights" cuts to the heart of the episode which explores Tommy's relationship with his father and how Oliver attempts to help Tommy deal with it. I think there have been a lot of questions from the diehards who know Merlyn from the comics about how Tommy and his father, Malcolm Merlyn, fit into the big picture. This episode will bring everything one step closer to the lore in the comics, particularly in a scene later on in the episode.

Speaking of the comics...what other characters would you like to see in the show?

Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!

Geoff

Q&A with Geoff Johns on this Week's All-New Episode of 'Arrow'

DC Entertainment’s very own Geoff Johns wrote this week’s all-new episode of ARROW and we had a chance to chat with him about what fans can expect. It sounds like an action-packed episode, take a look:


Q: What are you most excited for fans to see in this week's episode, “Dead to Rights”?

Geoff Johns:  I have to start by acknowledging and tipping my baseball hat to the director Glen Winter. Glen and I have worked together previously on episodes of Smallville including the Justice Society ep ABSOLUTE JUSTICE. Like comics, this is a creative collaboration between writer and visionary. And like the artistic greats I work with again-and-again — Ivan Reis & Joe Prado, Gary Frank, Doug Mahnke — Glen is someone that I connect with on a creative level. We both set out to do the very best we can together and I’m proud of the episodes of television we’ve made, especially this one. Add to that the producers, writing staff and cast of Arrow and I feel very privileged to be a part of it all. I’m glad the show has found such a great audience — it deserves it.

As to what I’m most excited for people to see? I’d have to say the developing relationship between Oliver and Tommy and ultimately the situation they find themselves in together. It reveals a lot about how much Oliver has grown since he was first stranded on that island and how painful Tommy’s life has been because of it — something we haven’t quite seen yet. Beyond that, it’s the return of Deadshot, China White and the introduction of Laurel’s mother Dinah Lance, who any self-respecting comic fan will know in the comics is the original Black Canary. The last line of the episode will have people exploring possibilities in their head that bring this show full circle.
 
Q: What kind of repercussions will Oliver face after the dust settles?

GJ: The dust settles from what exactly? Does someone die? You’ll have to watch.
 
Q: What was it like to team up again with your SMALLVILLE collaborator, director Glen Winter?

GJ: I’m glad you asked (even though I already half-answered above!). When Greg [Berlanti] called me about the episode and I spoke to Andrew [Kriesberg] about tackling this and teaming up with Glen again, I was unbelievably excited. Like I said, Glen is someone who deserves to be known by comic fans. He’s brought so many characters to the television screen — from his episodes of Smallville to his episodes now of Arrow. I couldn’t ask for a better partner in crime on this.
 
Q: For fans of the show who may not be as familiar with GREEN ARROW comics, what are the key storylines you recommend they read to get a feel for the character that inspired the TV show?

GJ: I’m glad you asked this too because I will tell anyone I can get to listen to pick up GREEN ARROW #17 which is the first issue by my good friend and amazing writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino. I know what these two have planned and it’s going to be a ride worth getting on board with — especially if you like the mysteries of the island Oliver Queen was stranded on. Both the TV show and now the series are exploring it in unique ways. I also can’t recommend enough GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS by Mike Grell, GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE by Andy Diggle (who subsequently had a character named after him) and Jock and GREEN ARROW: QUIVER and SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE by Kevin Smith and Phil Hester. All fantastic Green Arrow stories and seminal ones.
  
Q: Do you approach writing Comics and TV differently, from the way you block a scene to the dialogue to the characterization?
 
GJ: Yes. It’s great because you aren’t limited to page and panel count, but you do have a budget. You also have actors, sound and music. But the DNA of the characters, no matter the medium, remains the same. I love writing television because, like comics, it’s collaborative and it’s ongoing serial storytelling.

Q: Who is your favorite Green Arrow villain who has yet to appear on the TV show?

GJ: That would be Kevin Smith’s Onomatopoeia! Andrew is a big fan so I wouldn’t expect him before too long...
 
Q: Arrow hasn’t used many of Green Arrow’s trademark gimmick arrows.  Given his competition in Starling thus far, any recommendations for the small screen archer?

GJ: I think he’s doing just fine with the regular old razor tips.


China White appears in new ARROW episode "Dead to Rights"

written by Geoff Johns.


The vigilante takes aim in "Dead to Rights" on the CW this Wednesday at 8/7c.

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