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This Just Happened: Geoff Johns Bids Farewell to GREEN LANTERN

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read GREEN LANTERN #20 yet and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!).

GREEN LANTERN #20 hit stores this past week, and not only does this oversized issue contain the epic final chapter of the “Wrath of the First Lantern” saga, but it also marks the end of legendary scribe Geoff Johns’ time writing the series. Spanning more than 100 story issues over almost ten years, Johns has breathed new life into one of DC’s most iconic characters and truly created a universe truly worthy of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps.

“The most emotional process was writing it, especially the last ten pages,” Johns recently told PASTE MAGAZINE. “The last ten pages are absolutely beautiful. I have the book in my hands now. It turned out really nicely and there’s some nice stuff in it looking back at Green Lantern, which is cool. It feels good though. I’m proud of the final issue. I’m proud of the work we did and I’m excited for what we did to be built on by the next crew. Just like we came in and built off a foundation, I think the next crew will too.”

For more from Geoff Johns about his historic run on GREEN LANTERN and the various other titles he’s working on, check out some recent interviews with the writer than ran in USA TODAY, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES’ HERO COMPLEX, MSN’s PARALLEL UNIVERSE, MTV GEEK, PASTE MAGAZINE, COLLIDER, and COMIC BOOK RESOURCES.

Above, take a look at the incredible final four-page fold-out spread from GREEN LANTERN #20, which features the most distinguished Lanterns from across the emotional spectrum all together. Sound off in the comments section below and let us know which are your favorites and what Johns’ take on GREEN LANTERN has meant to you over the years!

GREEN LANTERN #20 is written by Geoff Johns and features incredible art by Doug Mahnke, as well as Christian Alamy, Keith Champagne, Marc Deering, Mark Irwin, Wade von Grawbadger, Tom Nguyen, Doug Mahnke, Patrick Gleason, Cully Hamner, Aaron Kuder, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert, Joe Prado, Ethan Van Sciver, Alex Sinclair and Tony Avina! Pick up your copy in stores now.

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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.

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Green Lantern vs … The Justice League?!

The “Rise of the Third Army” continues!

After Hal Jordan goes missing, many questions will be left hanging. Particularly for the Justice League, as they decide to go after the new Green Lantern to demand answers about their absent team member. Flying into stores on November 7th, GREEN LANTERN #14 comes to you from the acclaimed creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artists Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy.

“We’re going to be meeting a brand new Green Lantern in issue #0, and unlike his predecessors, he’s not the sort of guy you’d be expecting to wear the ring. That’s putting it mildly,” teased series editor Matt Idelson. “After the events of GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #1, Hal Jordan is MIA in a very big way, and our new Green Lantern finds himself in a new role, though his troubled life isn’t going to go away in the slightest. In fact it’s the things he’s notorious for that in large part bring the Justice League into the picture—they want to know what’s happened to Hal, and what this guy thinks he’s doing filling the role of Green Lantern. It’s going to be intense, but also very, very cool.”

Below, take an exclusive first look at GREEN LANTERN #14 by checking out Doug Mahnke and Mark Irwin’s cover for the issue.

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Announcing the Guest Creative Team for NIGHTWING #13-14

This fall, NIGHTWING’s Dick Grayson will battle against the villainous Lady Shiva. In issue #13, find out why one of the world’s most grave assassins returned to Gotham City. And in issue #14, watch the epic martial arts throwdown between the two. And even if Nightwing may be outmatched this time, he won’t go down without a fight!

Taking over as guest writer for NIGHTWING #13-14 is Tom DeFalco, the fan-favorite writer behind such titles as LEGION LOST, SUPERBOY and NIGHTWING #0. And joining him to take on artist duties are Andres Guinaldo and Mark Irwin.

“When writer Kyle Higgins needed a breather to gear up for the Joker’s monstrous return in issue #15, I turned to Tom, who pitched in on issue #0,” series editor Brian Cunningham told THE SOURCE. “I’ll just come out and say it: Tom ranks among the best ever at writing street-level heroes. And Tom really delivered with his first solo trip to Gotham, following the narrative that Kyle has developed without skipping a beat, and helping to set up the Joker arc. And it felt natural for Tom to continue exploring the character of Lady Shiva, who first appears in NIGHTWING #0."

"In this story, both Dick and Shiva have grown up some since their first encounter—they’re not teenagers anymore—so it’ll be fun to see how each fares in a fair fight. Wait, did I say fair fight? Forget it—Shiva remains by far the better fighter, so it’s up to Dick to find a way just stay alive!"

"On the art side, Andres Guinaldo is an on-the-rise artist to be reckoned with, and you can quote me. He’s extremely talented and has an idiosyncratic style that’s also perfectly suited for mainstream comics. Keep your eye on this guy—he will only get better. You’ll see what he’s capable of in these two issues, especially after Mark masterfully inks him.”

Below, take an exclusive first look at NIGHTWING #14 by checking out Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira’s cover for the issue, which hits stores on November 21.

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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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The WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS Continues!

This month THE WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS heats up. Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner fight on against their fellow Lanterns and the carnage escalates to savage heights.

Pick up these issues today:

GREEN LANTERN #66 written by Geoff Johns with art by Doug Mahnke, Keith Champagne, Christian Alamy, Mark Irwin and Tom Nguyen.

(Standard cover by Miguel Sepulveda; Variant cover by Clayton Crain)

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #60 written by Tony Bedard with art by Tyler Kirkman and Batt.

(Standard cover by Tyler Kirkman and Batt; Variant cover by Clayton Crain)

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #10 written by Peter Tomasi with art by Fernando Pasarin and Cam Smith.

(Standard cover by Miguel Sepulveda; Variant cover by Clayton Crain)

And get ready for the penultimate conclusion in GREEN LANTERN #67 next month.

They’re Ready To Risk It All

Last we saw Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner, they made the unprecedented decision to remove their rings in the midst of battle. In part four of the epic War of 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 #65 is written by Geoff Johns and features art by Doug Mahnke, Keith Champagne, Christian Alamy, Mark Irwin, Mick Gray and Tom Nguyen. In stores this Wednesday.

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