This Just Happened: Justice League: Generation Lost #22

There are times when writing about the events in a comic book that one can’t say too much for fear of spoiling the story. Such is the case with JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST issue 22, written by Judd Winick and with art by Joe Bennett, Jack Jadson, & Ruy Jose, available in comic book stores and digitally today. There’s a major reveal in the first three pages, so if you haven’t already read your copy, then whatever you do, don’t click on the “jump” for (spoiler alert!) commentary by Judd Winick and preview pages.

"Many readers thought we were really killing off Blue Beetle. And that doesn't surprise me. We tried pretty hard to make that seem like it was truly the case. But MOST importantly, it was about the characters experiencing Jaime's death. It was much needed calm before the storm. And in finding out that he's still among the living, it's the kick in the butt they need to get them to finish this. The end is near. And the readers will really, REALLY, want to see how this all plays out." – Judd Winick.[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"]

GREEN LANTERN Prequels To Be Published this May

Written by the creative talents behind the highly anticipated motion picture, these exclusive one-shots tell the tales of the movie characters before the events of the film. What were Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Kilowog, Abin Sur and The Guardians all doing before the curtains rise on June 17?

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Experience it all in these one-shots, as told by the superstar Green Lantern movie team including producer Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, THE FLASH), screenwriter Michael Goldenberg, producer/screenwriter Greg Berlanti, producer Donald De Line, screenwriter Michael Green (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) and screenwriter Marc Guggenheim (JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA). Each issue will be available day-and-date digitally for $2.99.

GREEN LANTERN PREQUEL SPECIAL: SINESTRO #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and MICHAEL GOLDENBERG

Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

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GREEN LANTERN PREQUEL SPECIAL: KILOWOG #1

Written by PETER J. TOMASI and ADAM SCHLAGMAN

Art by JOE BENNETT and FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

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GREEN LANTERN PREQUEL SPECIAL: ABIN SUR #1

Written by MICHAEL GREEN

Art by KARL KERSCHL

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GREEN LANTERN PREQUEL SPECIAL: TOMAR-RE #1

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM

Art by CLIFF RICHARDS

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GREEN LANTERN PREQUEL SPECIAL: HAL JORDAN #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, GREG BERLANTI and DONALD DE LINE

Art by JERRY ORDWAY

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Each issue is 32 pages / Color / $2.99 US / RATED T

What is the “AQUAWAR”?

Before we roll into the full list of BRIGHTEST DAY solicits, we thought this merited a mention. Heck, the name alone gave us pause. “Aquawar”? As BRIGHTEST DAY barrels toward its grand finale, things heat up for one of the main protagonists and his supporting cast — it’s too early to get into details, but how about a look at the cover to February’s BRIGHTEST DAY #19 and the other key BRIGHTEST DAY titles and a few more clues below?

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BRIGHTEST DAY #19-20

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI

Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS

The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won’t want to miss a single page of the action! “Aquawar” breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States!

Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

Issue #19 on sale FEBRUARY 2

Issue #20 on sale FEBRUARY 16

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #19-20

Written by JUDD WINICK

Issue #19 art by JOE BENNETT

Issue #20 art by AARON LOPRESTI

Covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN

1:10 Variant covers by KEVIN MAGUIRE

DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues!

In issue #19, Justice League International is finally joined by Power Girl! But even with their combined strength, will they be able to track Maxwell Lord down in time to save Blue Beetle?

In issue #20, all of the pieces are finally in place, and Max Lord’s ultimate plan finally reveals itself. This is a special can’t-miss issue featuring Max Lord’s origin and the reason he’s made it his life’s work to snuff out metahumans, aliens and the entire Super Hero community.

Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

Issue #19 on sale FEBRUARY 9

Issue #20 on sale FEBRUARY 23

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #57

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT

1:10 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & SANDRA HOPE

BRIGHTEST DAY lights up the battlefield this issue as Firestorm guest stars! The Green Lantern Corps is caught in the middle of all out war between Sinestro and his fear mongrels, the Sinestro Corps, against the Weaponer and the Thunderers of Qward. Can Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and the rest of the GL Honor Guard prevent the destruction of a world and save Soranik Natu at the same time? Learn why no one in the universe messes with Sinestro and lives to tell the tale in this heart-stopping finale to “The Weaponer”!

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

On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN ARROW #9

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES

Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

1:10 Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS & JONATHAN GLAPION

BRIGHTEST DAY illuminates the dark mysteries of the deep forest as Green Arrow finds himself in the middle of an all-out assault on the woods from above and below! And this time, the attacks are from both friends and deadly foes!

Plus, what strange occurrence has led the hellacious Etrigan the Demon to Star City? More importantly, will his presence burn the forest to the ground?

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

On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #63

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY

1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA

In this stunning prologue to the “War of the Green Lanterns,” an unearthly alliance is made, Hal Jordan and Sinestro make a difficult sacrifice, and the power of Parallax grows!

Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #7

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH

Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

1:10 Variant cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA

In this prelude to the “War of the Green Lanterns,” the battle with Zardor and his Green Lantern Corps reaches its epic conclusion! Hold on to your willpower, because events in this issue spin directly into the coming war!

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

On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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THE FLASH #11

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS

The road to FLASHPOINT is paved with good intentions, but the Flash is about to learn the truth behind those good intentions — and the secret of Hot Pursuit!

Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

And now…DC COMICS PRESENTS

The DC Universe has a long and storied history, touching upon a myriad number of characters and teams, not to mention the company’s rich creative history. So why not take a moment and look back at some of these issues? Welcome to DC COMICS PRESENTS – a series of one-shots and specials geared to do just that. Embracing history and stories that connect with the present day activities of our favorite heroes, villains and creators.

Here’s a complete rundown of the DCU titles that will fall under DC COMICS PRESENTS:

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #1

Written by NEIL GAIMAN, ED BRUBAKER, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, SCOTT KOLINS and ARNOLD DRAKE

Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, SCOTT KOLINS, JOE BENNETT, SEAN PHILLIPS and RYAN SOOK Cover by RYAN SOOK

Spotlighting Hawkman and Deadman – two of the characters who returned after BLACKEST NIGHT to usher in BRIGHTEST DAY to the DC Universe! This volume collects several hard-to-find stories including tales from HAWKMAN #27, 34 and 36, SOLO #8, DCU HOLIDAY ‘09 and STRANGE ADVENTURES #205. Everything from the first appearance of Deadman to a team-up between he and Hawkman can be found here!

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: ETHAN VAN SCIVER #1

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Batman and Catwoman face off in the streets of Gotham City as they search for the ultimate weapon – a gun that never misses! Collecting BATMAN AND CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1 and 2, this volume features the stunning artwork of superstar Ethan Van Sciver as he brings to life two of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe.

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and JEPH LOEB

Art by IAN CHURCHILL, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TODD NAUCK and BRENT ERIC ANDERSON

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

DC Comics is proud to present these hard-to-find stories by best-selling writers Geoff Johns (BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN) and Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk)! Collecting SUPERMAN #179-185 and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #121, this volume pits The Man of Steel against the Royal Flush Gang, Major Force and...Dracula?

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: JACK CROSS #1

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Art and cover by GARY ERSKINE

Now, terror has something to fear – and his name is Jack Cross! This massive special features JACK CROSS #1-4, a never-collected volume introducing Warren Ellis’s one-man anti-terrorist unit Jack Cross and his special brand of violence and civil protest, gorgeously illustrated by Gary Erskine (THE FILTH).

On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Art and cover by SCOTT MCDANIEL

Collecting BATMAN #582-585 by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER, Captain America) and Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING)! These lost tales feature Batman vs. The Penguin in an epic showdown!

On sale OCTOBER 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: YOUNG JUSTICE #1

Written by TODD DEZAGO

Art and cover by MIKE MCKONE & HUMBERTO RAMOS

Because you demanded it! Collecting the out-of-print JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS 2-issue miniseries, this is the story that started it all for Young Justice. Featuring Robin, Impulse, Superboy and the JLA and art by Mike McKone (TEEN TITANS) and Humberto Ramos (IMPULSE, Wolverine)

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by DARRYL BANKS and DALE EAGLESHAM

Cover by DARRYL BANKS

Kyle Rayner and Jade take the stage in this special collecting GREEN LANTERN #137-140. Now that Jade is back as part of BRIGHTEST DAY, take a peek back in time to when her relationship with Kyle was in full bloom!

On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

It’s the Teen Titans vs. the Fearsome Five – what more do you need?

Writer Bryan Q. Miller (Smallville), who’ll be kicking off the new BATGIRL series in no time, continues his jaunt through the Teen Titans world, as the team tries to rescue Wonder Girl from the new Fearsome Five, as the Calculator enacts his revenge on the team for not protecting his daughter. Plus, writer Sean McKeever and artist Yildiray Cinar continue to chronicle the solo adventures of everyone’s favorite one-eyed teen, Ravager, in the issue’s second feature. What more do you need? Preview pages? Sure. Scroll down.

TEEN TITANS #73 hits 7/29.

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Just a quick housekeeping reminder, and a few TEEN TITANS #71 pages

We'll be closing up shop a little early this afternoon. Every now and again we get this thing called a "Summer Friday." Just means we can jet a bit early and enjoy the weekend. I'm all for it.

Additionally, the DC offices will be closed on Monday, celebrating Memorial Day. Alas, this means no blogging will be happening. Try not to cry.

But, in our continued efforts to keep you entertained, here are a few pages from TEEN TITANS #71. In the aftermath of the "Deathtrap" crossover, the team picks up the pieces as Ravager returns -- but is she friend or foe?

TEEN TITANS #71 hits 5/27. Have a great weekend!

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