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Can the new Green Lantern of Sector 2814 save his homeworld?

Can Sinestro, Green Lantern of Sector 2814, free his homeworld from The Sinestro Corps? Do Guy Gardner and John Stewart have what it takes to lead the Green Lantern Corps into battle with a mysterious force that’s destroying multiple space sectors? Why is Kyle Rayner being chosen by the rings of previous bearers who were all brutally slaughtered? And what does Atrocitus have to do with a child suffering on a war-torn world? Find out when the second issues of the Green Lantern group books in DC Comics’ The New 52 are released this October.

GREEN LANTERN #2

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY

Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

1:200 B&W variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE

On sale OCTOBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Renegade Green Lantern Sinestro sets a course for Korugar with one purpose: To free his homeworld from the scourge of… The Sinestro Corps?!

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #2

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA

Cover by ALEX GARNER

On sale OCTOBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Guy Gardner and John Stewart lead a squadron of Green Lanterns to fight a mysterious force that is marching across the space sectors and devouring not only their natural resources but their entire populations. Worst of all, those responsible have a vendetta against the Green Lantern Corps!

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #2

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art by TYLER KIRKHAM, HARVEY TALIBAO and BATT

Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT

On sale OCTOBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

By their rings betrayed! Who – or what – has the might to tear power rings from each of the seven Lantern Corps, murdering their former bearers in the process? And why have the rings all chosen Kyle Rayner as their new master? As members of each Corps target Kyle for death, we learn more about the shocking fate of Ganthet!

RED LANTERNS #2

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art and cover by ED BENES and ROB HUNTER

On sale OCTOBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

On a war-torn world where invading forces fight insurgent forces, the innocent always suffer the most. When a child screams with red-hot rage at the madness around her, she is answered by her weapon of retribution: Atrocitus.

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Tyler Kirkham on GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS

(The cover for GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #1 by Tyler Kirkham and BATT)

Starting this September, artist Tyler Kirkham (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) will be illustrating (along with BATT) the new series, GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS. Led by Kyle Rayner, the New Guardians are a powerful team comprised of the full spectrum of the corps. We caught up with Tyler during his early process of illustrating the new series.

THE SOURCE: What about DC's new 52 titles excites you the most?

TYLER KIRKHAM: There are still DC books I'm not familiar with so this will help me to start from scratch, and pick up books I've wanted to read for a while. I also plan on getting an iPad or tablet soon and want to start reading some of my books digitally. So with the books starting from # 1, I can have a whole series from the beginning. I'm extremely excited about it.

How and why are you shaking up the series' status quo?

Well my series is one of the new ones. GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS. I'm glad Kyle will still be staring in my new book. I really love drawing him. This book will focus on all the ring color corps, so well will get to see a lot more of the Lantern universe than the other Lantern titles.

What new characters will debut in the series?

All I can say for now is Kyle Rayner. But there will be members from all the other color corps.

Will we see new character designs?

Most likely. As of now, we’re still in the development stage.

What's the biggest surprise you've had working on this character/book?

As I'm just getting started, the whole series is a surprise to me. I think the whole story will surprise people, as we discover secrets from all the other corps.

What secret has been the hardest to keep?

Just the fact that I wasn't staying on the GREEN LANTERN CORPS series. I wanted to tell some of my friends and fans but held off until it was announced.

What’s the unofficial tagline for this series, in your own words?

“What will happen when you put a member from all the Lantern corps in the same room?”

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War of the Green Lanterns: The Epic Conclusion Is Here

Last we saw Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner, they made the unprecedented decision to remove their rings in the midst of battle. In the conclusion of the epic War of the Green Lanterns, the duo reunite with John Stewart and Kyle Rayner to stop the evil forces consuming their fellow Corps members. Their strategy will not only put their lives at stake, but will also go down as one of the riskiest acts committed in the Corps’ history.

GREEN LANTERN #67 by Geoff Johns and artists Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Keith Champagne, Mark Irwin and Tom Nguyen hits stores today!

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SPOILER WARNING: The new Green Lantern of Sector 2814 revealed--on the cover to GREEN LANTERN 1

We’re about to unveil the cover to GREEN LANTERN #1 and you’re not gonna believe who’s on the cover. If you don’t like spoilers don’t click below until you’re ready.

Okay, ready? Check out the newest member of the Green Lantern Corps.

(Cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado)

Coming in September--GREEN LANTERN issue 1, starring... Sinestro?

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The covers for DC RETROACTIVE – THE ‘80s

Last week, we showed you all the covers for the 1970’s books in this summer’s RETROACTIVE series.

Today, take a look at all the covers for the 1980’s books:

DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ‘80s cover by Dan Jurgens, Livesay, & Carrie Strachan.

DC RETROACTIVE: WONDER WOMAN – THE ‘80s cover by Rich Buckler & Kevin Colden.

DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN – THE ‘80s cover by Joe Staton & Allen Passalaqua.

DC RETROACTIVE: THE FLASH – THE ‘80s cover by Greg LaRocque & Carrie Strachan.

DC RETROACTIVE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA – THE ‘80s cover by Ron Randall & Carlos Badilla.

DC RETROACTIVE: BATMAN – THE ‘80s cover by Jerry Bingham & Carlos Badilla.

FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: “What would Hal Jordan be like if he never became a Green Lantern?” – Adam Schlagman

Hal Jordan is known for a lot of things – reckless behavior, a flagrant disregard for authority, and a flair for the wild side to name a few. But with Abin Sur being very much alive in the FLASHPOINT universe, what does this mean for Hal? Can he still move beyond his brash behavior and step up to the role of the hero without being chosen by a ring? In FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #1, Hal is put to the test.

“What would Hal Jordan be like if he never became a Green Lantern?” writer Adam Schlagman asks. “Would he finally be in a committed relationship with Carol Ferris or remain his irresponsible self? In this world on the verge of apocalyptic war, can one reckless test pilot finally accept responsibility and defeat agents from Atlantis, Invisible Planes, and a Hydra? And is he capable of the sacrifice required to drop the Green Arrow bomb?”

FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #1 features art by Ben Oliver and a cover by Rags Morales and Gabe Eltaeb. Head over to IGN to view exclusive preview pages and read the book when it hits stands next week.

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Krona the Immortal And Introducing Ngila G'rnt

krona-mahnke KRONA

REAL NAME: Krona

OCCUPATION: Former Guardian of the Universe

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Formerly Sector 0

HOMEWORLD: Maltus

HEIGHT: 3' 5"

WEIGHT: 62 lbs

EYES: Green

HAIR: White

FIRST APPEARANCE: Green Lantern vol. 2 #40 (October, 1965)

AKA: Renegade Guardian

BACKGROUND from the comic books:

As a member of the immortal Guardians of the Universe, Krona sought to

create intergalactic order, believing the only logical way through

knowledge. His thirst for understanding consumed him as he implemented

perverse experiments to the detriment of the cosmos. Krona's final

procedure caught the attention of his fellow Guardians, whom expelled

him from their ranks and imprisoned him on the desolate planet of Ryut.

Vowing revenge, Krona passionately waits an opportunity to escape.

ATTRIBUTES:

*Immortal

*Superhuman Intelligence

*Flight

*Devastating DNA blasts

NGILA G'RNT

REAL NAME: Ngila G'rnt

OCCUPATION: Green Lantern

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Unknown

HOMEWORLD: Unknown

HEIGHT: 5' 4"

WEIGHT: 100 lbs.

EYES: Unknown

HAIR: Unknown

FIRST APPEARANCE: GREEN LANTERN (film, 2011)

AKA: Green Lantern

Find out more at the premiere of GREEN LANTERN. In theaters tomorrow.

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GREEN LANTERN gone MAD

GREEN LANTERN is everywhere this week. As the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures' film based on the DC Comics super hero hits theaters tomorrow, even the folks at MAD Magazine have joined in the excitement.

Alfred E. Neuman poses as the GREEN LANTERN on the cover of the August issue of MAD Magazine (on stands 6/28). Here's what MAD editor John Ficarra has to say about it: "You've read the comic books, you'll see the movie, now buy the magazine. Actually, if you just do the last, that's ok with us!

For more MAD fun, head over to THE IDIOTICAL, the recently launched official blog of MAD Magazine.

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Boodikka the Alpha Lantern from Bellatrix

BOODIKKA

REAL NAME: Boodikka

OCCUPATION: Green Lantern, Warrior, Mercenary

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Sector 1414

HOMEWORLD: Bellatrix

HEIGHT: 5' 8"

WEIGHT: 125 lbs.

EYES: Green

HAIR: Black

FIRST APPEARANCE: Green Lantern, Vol. 3, #20 (December, 1991)

AKA: Green Lantern, Alpha Lantern

BACKGROUND from the comic books:

Boodikka comes from a warrior race, and was a member of a highly sought-after mercenary team known as the Bellatrix Bombers until she was chosen to join the Green Lantern Corps. Her lust for battle and anti-authoritarian streak overwhelmed her need for discipline several times during her training, and she fell into frequent disputes with her instructor, Kilowog. However, she emerged a capable wielder of the power ring, and one of the Corps' fiercest members.

Boodikka is a charter member of the Alpha Lanterns, a team working within the Corps to police its members. On accepting the post, Boodikka's physiology was altered, making her, essentially, a cyborg. As an Alpha Lantern, she possesses a direct connection to the Book of Oa's Laws and the Central Power Battery.

Boodikka is a humanoid female with an extremely athletic physique. She has pink skin, and her hair is styled in such a way as to give the appearance of wings.

ATTRIBUTES:

* Green Lantern ring allows for a protective shield, flight, and energy constructs.

* Total mastery of hand-to-hand combat and many weapons.

* Cyborg enhancements to physiology, augmenting speed and strength.

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Get to know Lin Canar and Bzzd

LIN CANAR

REAL NAME: Lin Canar

OCCUPATION: Green Lantern, Oceanographer

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Sector 1582

HOMEWORLD: Fluvian

HEIGHT: 8' 9"

WEIGHT: 100 lbs.

EYES: Green

HAIR: None

FIRST APPEARANCE: Green Lantern Corps Quarterly, #3 (Winter, 1992)

AKA: Green Lantern

BACKGROUND from the comic books:

An oceanographer on his homeworld, specializing in underwater energy emissions, Lin Canar initially refused his selection as a Green Lantern, preferring to serve his people in his professional capacity. But when his replacement went about eradicating crime on Fluvian by the wholesale destruction of the class of citizens most likely to commit crimes, Lin Canar stepped in to stop him. Only after this did Lin Canar accept the job of Green Lantern.

Like all denizens of Fluvian, Lin Canar is a creature of vegetable and plant matter, and lives beneath the surface of the planet's massive oceans. As a member of his planet's Research Circle, Lin Canar possesses a scientist's and explorer's curiosity. He is meticulous and thoughtful, well-respected by his fellow Lanterns.

Lin Canar is a slender creature whose most notable features are glowing eyes that allow him to see at extreme depths, and the frond-like appendages that help him propel himself through strong currents. Despite his delicate appearance, Lin Canar is deceptively strong even without his ring, able to survive the pressures of the deep. His ring constructs reflect the environment from which he comes, tending toward the aquatic in design.

ATTRIBUTES:

* Green Lantern ring allows for a protective shield, flight, and energy constructs.

* Powerful, graceful and expert swimmer.

* Can withstand severe pressure.

* Above-average physical strength.

* Able to see in low-light conditions.

BZZD

REAL NAME: Bzzd

OCCUPATION: Green Lantern

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Sector 2261

HOMEWORLD: Aplaton

HEIGHT: 1' 3"

WEIGHT: 6 lbs.

EYES: Red

HAIR: None

FIRST APPEARANCE: Green Lantern Corps #12 (July, 2007)

AKA: Green Lantern

BACKGROUND from the comic books:

An insectile Green Lantern no bigger than a common Earth housefly, Bzzd is nonetheless one of the most-respected members of the Corps because of his tremendous willpower. Though tiny, the constructs he builds with his ring are frequently enormous in size. Fast and instinctive, Bzzd is a master improvisational tactician, and useful for missions that require stealth.

Bzzd enjoys being underestimated, relishing the chance to disprove those who believe that size matters. For situations where his ring cannot solve the problem, Bzzd can fall back on his natural stinger, which releases venom powerful enough to incapacitate creatures many times Bzzd's size.

ATTRIBUTES:

* Green Lantern ring allows for a protective shield, flight, and energy constructs.

* Small size allows for passage through tight quarters.

* Near-omnidirectional vision.

* Powerful natural stinger with debilitating bio-venom.

* Super-normal speed.

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