What's more dangerous than a rampaging Doomsday? Yesterday's Superman/Batman Annual #5 answers that question for you.
Spoilers after the jump...
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Cyborg Doomsday continues his Reign in next week's SUPERBOY #6!
San Francisco is home of The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and of course, Wondercon!
If you’re heading to the show this weekend, stop by the DC Booth to say hello and pick up some giveaways. And be sure to attend the fantastic panels and creator signings we’ll be hosting throughout the weekend!
Check out the schedule below; for ease of reading (and planning) we’ve even highlighted all the GREEN LANTERN events taking place this weekend in that very color. Don’t miss them!
FRIDAY, April 1
DC NATION
1-2pm, Room 103
The DC NATION returns to the Bay Area! Executive Editor Eddie Berganza and Co-Publisher Dan DiDio and some of comics’ top talents give you the inside scoop on what’s new from DC Entertainment. DCU, VERTIGO and MAD will all be discussed, so come on by and join the nation!
GREEN LANTERN
2-3pm, Room 103
What’s in store for Green Lantern’s comics adventures in 2011? War! Join Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Geoff Johns and others to get a sneak peak into the future of GL in the DCU!
5:00-6:00 Warner Bros.: Green Lantern— Green Lantern will shine bright at WonderCon, beginning with an opening day panel with the stars of the upcoming feature film, in theaters June 17. The highly anticipated Green Lantern movie will be the first live-action feature film to star the popular DC Comics character. The film relates the origin story of alter ego Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), a test pilot and the first human chosen to wear the ring that provides him his superpowers. Join Ryan Reynolds and other special guests from the film for a look at Warner Bros.' superhero actioner: Green Lantern! Esplanade Ballroom
6:00-8:00 WORLD PREMIERE! Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Animated Original Movie— Only at WonderCon! Warner Home Video proudly presents the World Premiere of Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, an all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie that weaves six interlocking stories of the Green Lantern Corps' rich mythology around preparations for an attack by an ancient enemy. As the battle approaches, Hal Jordan (voiced by Nathan Fillion, Castle) mentors new recruit Arisia (Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men) in the history of the Green Lantern Corps, telling tales of Avra (the first Green Lantern) and several of Hal's comrades, including Abin Sur, Kilowog, Laira and Mogo. In the end, Arisia must rise to the occasion to help Hal, Sinestro, and the entire Green Lantern Corps save the universe from the destructive forces of Krona. Other voice cast members include actor/spoken word artist Henry Rollins, Jason Isaacs (the Harry Potter films), Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Wade Williams (Prison Break), Kelly Hu (The Vampire Diaries) and professional wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! Animation guru Bruce Timm is executive producer, and the directors are Lauren Montgomery, Jay Oliva, and Christopher Berkeley. Scripting the film are comic book luminaries Geoff Johns, Dave Gibbons, Peter J. Tomasi, Eddie Berganza, Alan Burnett, Todd Casey and Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim. Come for the movie and stay for the post-screening panel, which will feature filmmakers and members of the voice cast (highlighted in bold above)! Green Lantern: Emerald Knights will be distributed June 7 by Warner Home Video as part of the build-up to the release of the highly anticipated live action film, Green Lantern, in theaters June 17. Esplanade Ballroom
Signings at the DC Booth:
2:00 – 3:00pm
Frank Quitely, Tony Daniel, Judd Winick, Amy Reeder
3:00 – 4:00pm
Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Green Lantern Movie Cast Signing
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Peter Sarsgaard
*NOTE: Wristband required. Wristbands will be given away at the start of the day through a special drawing at the Wondercon booth #140.
SATURDAY, April 2
DC UNIVERSE
11:30am-12:30pm, Room 103
What will happen to your favorite DCU characters during this year’s major events? Join DC’s Executive Editor – DCU Eddie Berganza along with Paul Levitz, Francis Manapul, James Robinson, Judd Winick, Marv Wolfman and others to hear about upcoming highlights from the DCU.
SCALPED: ONE ON ONE WITH JASON AARON
6-7pm, Room 104
The mind behind Vertigo's critically acclaimed series comes to WonderCon! Jason Aaron is joined by VP - Marketing, John Cunningham, for an in-depth look back at the first 47 issues of Scalped – as well as a glimpse at what’s to come!
Signings at the DC Booth:
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Signing
Alan Burnett, Geoff Johns, Andrea Romano, Bruce Timm, Wade Williams & more
*NOTE: Wristband required. Wristbands will be given away at the start of the day through a special drawing at the Wondercon booth #140.
1:00 – 2:00pm
Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Sterling Gates, Philip Tan
2:00 – 3:00pm
Ryan Benjamin, Tony Daniel, Amy Reeder, Marv Wolfman, Jason Aaron
3:00 – 4:00pm
JT Krul, James Robinson, Judd Winick
4:00 – 5:00pm
Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul, Riccardo Burchielli, Chris Roberson
SUNDAY, April 3
DC ICONS
2-3pm, Room 103
DC’s top heroes are the topic of this panel spotlight. Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Tony Daniel, Amy Reeder and others lead the discussion on the latest Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman news.
DRAWING DC
4-5pm, Room 200/212
Superstar artists Francis Manapul, Ryan Benjamin and Amy Reeder show off their distinctive styles while drawing on a machine that projects their work on a giant screen. Check out this unique presentation that will give you an inside glimpse into the artistic process!
Signings at the DC Booth:
12:30 – 1:30pm
Human Target Cast Signing
Matt Miller, Janet Montgomery, Mark Valley, Jackie Earle Haley
*NOTE: Wristband required. Wristbands will be given away at the start of the day through a special drawing at the Wondercon booth #140.
1:30 – 2:30pm
Paul Levitz, Marv Wolfman, Riccardo Burchielli
2:30 – 3:30pm
James Robinson, JT Krul, Francis Manapul, Philip Tan
Please check at the DC Booth for any updates. Keep in mind that all times are subject to change or cancellation. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
James Robinson and Miguel Sepulveda pick up the Reign of Doomsday in next week's SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #5, taking the battle to the Justice League's Watchtower.
These are just a few pages to give you a taste of the knock-down, drag-out fight that the oversized issue has in store. (Not to mention an ending that ups the stakes even higher for the whole Reign of Doomsday storyline.)
Check it out next week!
The Reign of Doomsday continues in its third installment, “Eclipso Rising, Part Two: Mayhem.” With Eclipso’s powers spreading and mightier than ever, Blue Lantern Saint Walker joins the Justice League of America to help fight off Doomsday – who proceeds to crush everything and everyone in his way of finding Cyborg Superman.
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FLASHPOINT: THE OUTSIDER #1
Covers: Kevin Nowlan
Writer: James Robinson
Art: Javi Fernandez
The "Rise of Eclipso" begins next week! While searching for closure on Diablo Island, Bruce Gordan again becomes the unwilling host of Eclipso. Now with Bruce but a powerless voice inside his head, Eclipso begins his mysterious scheme by assembling all the shadow-powered villains in the world.
Find out who the Lord of Darkness has in mind (including someone you wouldn't suspect) in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #54, on sale tomorrow. Check out a preview of the issue below!
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Here's an extra tease you'll be treated to in today's comics...
The dark energies that have surrounded Earth are harnessed once more to usher in the great Lord of Darkness... and it looks like the corruption of all mankind starts with the members of the Justice League!
Rise of Eclipso kicks off in James Robinson and Brett Booth's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #54, on sale next month.
New comic books go on sale today, including JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA issue 53, the final chapter of "JLA Omega" by James Robinson and Mark Bagley.
The alliance between the Justice League and the Crime Syndicate has broken down. Things look grim. Can there possibly be a plan that will defeat Omega Man?
Batman must have a plan, right? I mean, he always has a plan.
Uh, right?
This issue reveals Dark Supergirl's allegiances, ties in with the Starman/Congorilla Special and sets the stage for next month's story, "The Rise of Eclipso" by Robinson and the new art team of Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.
Here's a look at the first four pages.
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"The Rise of Eclipso" begins in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA issue 54 and, so far, we've kept the lid tight on the details of James Robinson's epic storyline.
But we can confirm, this one's got it all:
* Shade.
* Doomsday.
* Blue Lantern Saint Walker joins the League to ensure that all will be well.
* Alpha Lantern Boodikka and Supergirl on the trail of the Cyborg Superman.
* The return of one of the DCU's classic villains, Eclipso.
Eclipso's dark, dual nature is all about the tension between light and dark so it's only appropriate to show off some art by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund in glorious black and white.
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...with a lot more Doomsday than they bargained for.
As announced earlier this week, the Reign of Doomsday story will continue through SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #5, as Supergirl must team up with Batman to try to stop Doomsday and Cyborg Superman from tearing them apart. The issue will hit in early April, written by James Robinson with art by Miguel Sepulveda.
Later that month, the Reign of Doomsday story will pick up where that issue leaves off in SUPERBOY #6, by Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo. Conner's battle with Doomsday builds toward an epic sixth chapter... which we're not spilling any clues on just yet.
Check out the covers below!
