DCU IN 2010: THE RISE OF ARSENAL AND THE FALL OF GREEN ARROW

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Take a minute to process that amazing piece of Mauro Cascioli art. Ok. Done? Let’s go.

If you’ve been following JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, then you know some major events have been shaking up Green Arrow and his supporting cast’s status. Specifically, Red Arrow finding himself one arm short of a pair.

What happens when a hero has a fateful decision to make? And how can another hero rebuild his world after a life-altering tragedy?

Both ideas are explored in two special books hitting in March, both written by J.T. Krul: JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL #1, which bridges the gap between JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA  and the upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE OF ARSENAL four-issue mini-series. Concurrently, readers of the ongoing GREEN ARROW series will deal with the fallout in a storyline titled "The Fall of Green Arrow," starting with issue #31.

What happened? Who’s to blame? What does this mean for the Emerald Archer and his former sidekick? We don’t know, but we can shine the spotlight on Mr. Krul for a sec to share a few thoughts. Take it away, J.T.:

"I was super fortunate to be able to play a role in BLACKEST NIGHT, and I have to say I'm even more excited -- if that's possible -- about being able to take on Roy Harper and Green Arrow as their stories spill out of Cry For Justice. James has been building to a monster climax in his book, and no two characters will be as changed as much as Roy and Ollie. And, the story isn't even over yet. The title RISE and FALL says it all in terms of where these characters are headed. It's going to be a dark and tragic road for both them and I'm hoping readers will be hooked by where Ollie and Roy come out in the end."

And, because we’re all about giving you guys a tad more than usual this week, check out IGN’s interview with Krul.

The heroes take a dark turn in CRY FOR JUSTICE #4

How far would you go for justice? That's the question writer James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli continue to ask, as the heroes have found themselves turning to darker tactics in their search for retribution. Starman and Congorilla have captured the killers who took down some of their friends, but now what do they do with them? Meanwhile, Green Lantern and company wrestle with the idea of torturing villains for information in order to save lives. We've got a few of Mauro's lovely painted pages right here to whet your appetite.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #4 hits 10/7.

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How about some JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #3 pages?

Two new members sign up in the third issue of writer James Robinson and artist Mauro Cascioli's CRY FOR JUSTICE mini-series. Just in time, too. With Prometheus captured and his evil plans revealed, the team will need all the additional manpower it can muster to defeat the villain's master plan. Click below for some pages from the issue, which hits 9/2.

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Kick off the week with some JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #2 pages

The new Justice League team continues its proactive hunt as the trail leads to an army of super-villains. But the main foe may be deadlier than the new team's combined forces. Sounds ominous? Yep. Don't believe me? Well, check out some pages below, from writer James Robinson and artist Mauro Cascioli.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #2 hits 8/5.

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Are you ready for JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #1?

The Justice League has always been about loyalty, friendship and teamwork. But it's also about Justice. When Green Lantern challenges his teammates to focus on that aspect of the name in the wake of the death of Martian Manhunter and Batman's disappearance, he finds himself on the ground floor of a new team's formation. GL, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Atom, Shazam, Congorilla and Starman unite to take the fight to the villains in the first part of a seven-part mini-series from writer James Robinson and artist Mauro Cascioli. Do you really need more convincing? Probably not. But here are some pages from the first issue anyway.

Also, check back here soon for a look at some of the extra goodies that come with each issue of CRY FOR JUSTICE.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #1 hits 7/1.

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Some news for you: Robinson, Bagley step aboard JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA

It's a short week here at The Source, what with our bosses letting us have Friday off. But that just means we have to end the week with a bang.

So, let's get right to it: Writer James Robinson and artist Mark Bagley will be the new ongoing creative team on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, starting in October. I'll give you a minute or two to wipe the drool off your keyboards.

All done? Great. The fun doesn't stop there. We managed to snag Robinson for a quick second to talk about the upcoming assignment, and how it ties into his current JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE mini-series, with artist Mauro Cascioli. Take it away, James:

"It's a thrill to be given the reins of DC's flagship team book and to know that my partner in crime(fighting) will be the esteemed Mark Bagley who's dynamic storytelling skills I intend to make full use of.  It's further exciting/gratifying for me that I can dove-tail the events of Cry For Justice into the main book where post-Blackest Night will emerge a new team and a new exciting direction as they get caught up in the next wave of events building throughout the DCU."

Speaking of Mr. Bagley, who's just coming off a historic run on the yearlong weekly series TRINITY, we've snagged a first-look at an upcoming cover from JUSTICE LEAGUE. I probably don't even have to ask you to click, do I?

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And if you'll be in Charlotte this weekend, swing on by Heroes Con, where Mark Bagley will be sharing his first thoughts on the gig during the DC NATION panel on Saturday at 1pm.

It's time to CRY FOR JUSTICE

Batman and Martian Manhunter are gone. But these aren't the first heroes to fall prey to the villains populating the DCU. And, not surprisingly, some heroes are tired of reacting, and instead want to take the battle to the bad guys themselves. The new team of Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Atom, Shazam, Congorilla and Starman unite in JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, a six-issue mini-series from writer James Robinson and rising star artist Mauro Cascioli.

You've seen the covers and a few sneak peeks at the interiors, but here we have a full, five-page preview to whet your appetite. JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #1 hits 7/1.

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More JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE goodness

Yesterday, we gave you a look at an early version of the cover to the first issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, which, as we guessed, left you interested in more. Let it never be said we don't deliver here at The Source. As promised, here are three pages from the first issue, from writer James Robinson and artist Mauro Cascioli. We also tossed in the final cover for good measure.

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