The BRIGHTEST DAY reaches Star City with GREEN ARROW #1, hitting next month from the team of writer J.T. Krul and artist Diogenes Neves. With “The Fall of Green Arrow” over, what is the status quo for our Emerald Archer? And after the devastating events of recent months, can one man protect a city that’s partially in ruins? The mysteries deepen and the tension mounts in this first issue, and we’ve got a look at a key scene. So, click below and try to keep it together until the issue hits on 6/23.

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Spinning out of CRY FOR JUSTICE, "The Fall of Green Arrow" continues with Oliver Queen as a fugitive from justice. But what happens when the Justice League of America learn of his crime? The Emerald Archer's relationship with the World's Greatest Heroes will never be the same, courtesy of writer J.T. Krul and artist Federico Dallocchio with a stunning cover by Mauro Cascioli.

GREEN ARROW #32 hits today.

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As THE RISE AND FALL continues to rage, we're getting a glimpse of how things will shake down amidst the rubble and tragedy surrounding Star City.

Oliver Queen has been branded a murderer by his friends. Roy Harper is facing a shattered and twisted reflection of his past life. The Brightest Day looms -- but what does it mean?

Some of those questions will be answered in the coming months, and a few more will be answered in June, with the debut of a new, ongoing series: GREEN ARROW.

From writer J.T. Krul and artist Diogenes Neves, the team that brought you the turning point GREEN ARROW #30, comes a tale of redemption and rebirth -- but for whom? After "The Fall of Green Arrow" how can Ollie Queen effectively carry the heavy bow of the Emerald Archer? And what mysteries await in the shadows of what's left of Star City?

We got on the line with writer J.T. Krul for some hints, but there wasn't a lot to say, which just made us all the more curious. Take it away, J.T.:

"This is it!  We've been saying for awhile now that 2010 was going to be big for Green Arrow, and you can't get much bigger than this.  As we put together the story for the Fall of Green Arrow and developed where he was going to end up and what Ollie's life was going to be like, we knew it was truly a new beginning.  A BRIGHTEST DAY beginning at that!

In the wake of the turmoil in Star City, the people need someone in their corner more now than ever.  Most of those in power, be it business or government, are looking for ways to exploit the situation to their advantage. The city is rife with crime and corruption of epic proportions and it's only getting worse.  But all is not lost.  Oliver Queen's got his quiver. Now, it's time for Green Arrow to move into the role he was always meant to be - outlaw for the people.

For this relaunch, Eddie and Adam and the guys at DC have put together the best team possible to make Ollie shine like never before. Diogenes Neves and Vicente Cifuentes killed on the Black Lantern Green Arrow special and we knew they were the guys to relaunch the Emerald Archer.  And don't even get me started on the cover work by Mauro Casciolli.  I'm so happy to finally share it with the rest of the world - because it's been my screen saver ever since I saw it.  Now THAT'S Green Arrow!!!"

And we probably won't get much more info than that, but until then, we've got a lovely piece of Mauro Cascioli cover art to keep us on our toes right above this text.

But before we pass the mic to Adam, let me dust off ye olde Spoiler Warning: Do not click below until you've read the final issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE.

Done? What a finale, huh?

OK, take it away, Adam:

In JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #7 Green Arrow murdered Prometheus -- but it's not over yet! With his city lying in devastation, his former sidekick dismembered and his granddaughter dead, the Emerald Archer continues to seek out his own brand of Justice from those responsible for the tragedies that have befallen him.

Hitting stores March 10th, JUSTICE LEAGUE: RISE & FALL SPECIAL #1 showcases Ollie embracing his role as a hunter. Green Arrow's a protector -- but what happens when you fail as hero? Ollie's always been a man of the people, the first one to speak up. Now he's saying enough is enough and is taking matters into his own hands.

J.T. Krul (Blackest Night: Titans) is a fast-rising DC superstar writer that really understands our characters, their motivations and their beliefs. He is one of the architects behind the RISE AND FALL event, weaving the SPECIAL, which serves as a launching point for the event, with the help of the immensely talented Mike Mayhew (Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps), Diogenes Neves (Black Lantern Green Arrow) and Fabrizio Fiorentino (Titans: Villains for Hire).

But the hunter becomes the hunted in GREEN ARROW #31 on sale March 17th, as the FALL OF GREEN ARROW begins. I personally guarantee that Ollie's life will be drastically changed following these two issues, as the Justice League of America comes after the Emerald Archer. What are the World's Greatest Heroes' thoughts on becoming judge, jury and executioner? The Flash (Barry Allen) once killed Zoom, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) went insane when his city was destroyed and what does Black Canary, his wife, believe is just? Find out in this engrossing tale told by J.T. Krul and up-and-coming artist Federico Dallocchio (Faces of Evil: Prometheus).

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE OF ARSENAL is a four issue miniseries penned by J.T. Krul and drawn by Geraldo Borges that starts on March 24th. Roy Harper's lost his arm, his daughter and now a chance at revenge. What does Red Arrow think of his former mentor's killing spree, and what dark path is he journeying toward that even his friends and teammates won't be able to prevent?

James Robinson, the brains behind Cry For Justice, with artist extraordinaire Mark Bagley (Trinity) brings the Rise and Fall to the JLA in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #43, being released on March 31st. When word of Ollie's murder reaches the current league, will they take up arms with Ollie or will they put him in handcuffs? The JLA reaches another turning point as the guilt from freeing Prometheus reaches critical mass.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE CHARACTER DRIVEN EVENT OF THE SPRING!

THIS IS THE RISE AND FALL!