Preview Monday: BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1.

 

It’s time for some father/son bonding in Wayne Manor! But Damian’s idea of bonding is anything but ordinary. He decides to lead Bruce on an unrelenting scavenger hunt across the globe for family secrets to prove that his alter-ego, Batman, is in fact the greatest detective in the world. But will the discovery of these secrets change the Dark Knight and his trusty sidekick forever? And who will protect Gotham while Batman is away? Find out in BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1, in stores this Wednesday, written by Peter J. Tomasi, illustrated by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes, and featuring a cover by Andy Kubert with Brad Anderson. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue. 

 

Also this week, make sure not the miss the stunning conclusion of “Rise of the Third Army” in GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1! The Guardians have shut down the Green Lantern Corps and stripped Guy Gardner of his power … but little do they know that Guy and Simon Baz, the new Lantern of Earth, have formed a surprising new alliance! Now, the time has come for the final battle on Oa between the Guardians and the Green Lanterns. Will the Lanterns defeat their creators? Or will the fall to the Third Army once and for all? The results will leave you speechless and set the stage for the next exciting GREEN LANTERN event, “Wrath of the First Lantern”! Written by Peter J. Tomasi and illustrated by ChrisCross, Scott Hanna & Marlo Alquiza, GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #1 flies into stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

This Just Happened: The Green Lantern Corps Loses A Member

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14 yet and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!).

 

From the creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi, and artists Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14 serves as the next chapter of the monumental “Rise of the Third Army” crossover event that is currently spanning all of the Lantern titles.

 

In “Nothing Man,” Guy Gardner and his team are forced to confront the Third Army, who have just been unleashed onto the Corps. As an epic battle commences, they discover that this hostile alien threat is practically immune to anything they can construct from their power rings. The Green Lanterns fight valiantly but all fall in battle … except Guy Gardner.

 

Faced with the consequences of his choices, Gardner retreats back to Oa and is asked to report to the Planetary Citadel to meet with the Guardians. There, the Guardians tell him he has brought shame to the Corps by disobeying direct orders and leaving his teammates to be brutally murdered and/or recruited to the Third Army. As punishment, Gardner is informed that he has only one choice left: to resign from the Corps.

 

Defeated, Gardner swallows his pride and hands over his Lantern ring. Thus, he is stripped of his power and is banished from Oa. But what does his resignation mean for the rest of the Green Lantern Corps? With members dropping like flies, will they be able to defeat the Third Army? Or have these elusive villains already had their first taste of victory by breaking the Corps apart? Place your bets in the comments section and learn more as “Rise of the Third Army” continues in next week’s GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #14.

 

Below, take a look at the final page from “Nothing Man” as Guy Gardner is sent back to Earth, powerless and alone. And don’t forget to pick up your copy of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14, in stores now!

 

BATMAN #6, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5 and SUICIDE SQUAD #7 Go Back to Press

BATMAN #6 has sold out and will be going back to press for its second printing. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion, the story paves the path for next month’s “Night of the Owls” crossover event.

 

Also receiving a second printing are BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5 and SUICIDE SQUAD #7. Written by Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Richard Friend, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5 reintroduces Batman to one of the most feared members of his gallery of rogues. And released only last week, SUICIDE SQUAD #7 explores the history and origins of the notorious Harley Quinn. The issue is written by Adam Glass and features artwork by Ig Guara, Clayton Henry and Scott Hanna.

 

Look for the second printings of these three issues on April 18th.

Everyone’s Talkin’ About DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, Monday Evening (ET) Edition

All afternoon, THE SOURCE has been rolling out your very first look at DC Comics in February 2012.

February still seems a long ways off. But this Wednesday? That's right around the corner and we've got a whole new batch of third issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 hitting stores. For ease of reading, we've compiled a comprehensive rundown. Tell your friends.

USA TODAY interviewed writer Brian Azzarello to accompany their exclusive preview of WONDER WOMAN #3, in which Diana’s new origins are revealed. "I can't wait to start really, really playing with the gods," Azzarello told them. "Look who she's immediately gaining as siblings — suddenly, the god of war is her half-brother … Now instead of protecting a mortal from the gods, she's also protecting her half-brother or sister."

POPMATTERS has your first look at I, VAMPIRE #3. “I, VAMPIRE is mythic in every way,” POPMATTERS wrote of the series. “It is the story of how the whole world is threatened by a love story that just darkens the character of each individual involved in that poisoned relationship. In some of the finest storytelling ever to grace the character of Andrew and his struggles with Mary, Josh Fialkov singularizes the character and the title among the recent crop of DC’s New 52. It is very much the evolution of the romantic vampire’s we’ve come to enjoy seeing on screen over recent years.”

MAXIM previewed DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #3. The issue by Paul Jenkins and Bernard Chang continues Deadman’s journey of self exploration as he attempts to gain answers on how to gain control of his “life.”

Now that he’s bonded with his armor, can Jaime Reyes learn how to control it? Find out in BLUE BEETLE #3 by Tony Bedard, Ig Guara, Ruy Jose and J.P. Mayer, previewed exclusively at MTV GEEK.

It’s time for a fourth team member in BIRDS OF PREY #3! Head on over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES for your exclusive preview.

With the Intruders neutralizing the ring powers of the Green Lantern Corps, it’ll be up to Guy Gardner and John Stewart to figure out how to stop this grave threat. Check out IFANBOY’s exclusive preview of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #3 by Peter J. Tomasi, Geraldo Borges and Scott Hanna.

IGN previewed Selina Kyle’s latest adventures in CATWOMAN #3. What trouble has the femme fatale got herself into this time? Find out when the issue by Judd Winick and Guillem March hits stores this week.

Following their exclusive preview of LEGION LOST #3 last week, TOR.COM has your first look at LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3 by Paul Levitz and Francis Portela.

And that's not all. DISCOVER MAGAZINE highlighted the science in MISTER TERRIFIC in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52.

What else is going on the internet?

ADVERTISING AGE presented a 2011 Media Vanguard Award to the BURN NOTICE digital comic for “Most Innovating Broadcast Brand Extension.” (Congratulations to all those involved with the book!)

Meanwhile, BATMAN: NOEL writer and artist Lee Bermejo was interviewed by YAHOO! ASSOCIATED CONTENT. “I like a very ‘urban warfare’ look for my Batman,” Bermejo said of The Dark Knight’s costume design in the book. “I suppose it comes from my overall need to ground things in as much reality as possible. I like to approach all design from the inside out, trying to figure out what fabrics could be used to make the thing IF it were really being constructed. I wanted there to be a point to Batman having this more modern, utilitarian look. It fit in well with what I wanted to do in the story.”

“The idea for the project pretty much came when I had finished Joker,” Bermejo continued to THE MORTON REPORT. “And I had a blast drawing Joker. I really enjoyed it. But it was a really dark, brutal piece of work, and I kind of wanted to go in the other direction. To push myself creatively, but also to try something new.”

Finally, COMICVINE listed four reasons why Sinestro is the most powerful Green Lantern.

And speaking of Green Lantern, check out Francis Manapul’s breathtaking variant cover for next month’s issue #4. Amazing, right?

To be continued …

(Everybody’s Talkin’ About) DC Comics-The New 52, Monday Afternoon (ET) Edition

As we get ready for the third week of full releases from DC Comics-The New 52, the previews keep rolling in. Want to know what’s coming up? Check out some of the press highlights from the past few days.

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES’ HERO COMPLEX shed a spotlight on local Los Angeles writers Kyle Higgins and J.T. Krul with their exclusive previews of NIGHTWING #1 and CAPTAIN ATOM #1.

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES has the first look at GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1, by Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna.

WIRED’s GEEKDAD and UNDERWIRE teamed up to post the exclusive preview of BLUE BEETLE #1 (and in case you missed it last week, click here to read GEEKDAD’s interview with series writer Tony Bedard).

IGN debuted the first sneak peek into Scott Lobdell and Kenneth Rocafort’s RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #1.

To be continued …

Preview GREEN LANTERN CORPS #63

As the ramifications of the War of the Green Lanterns still linger, each member of the Corps is struggling to come to terms with their present situation on OA. When planet Evarass 12 is in crisis will the Corps follow the oath they made and join together in the end?

Written by Scott Kolins, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #63 (on sale today) is told in four unique chapters with art by Joe Prado, Scott Kolins, Freddie Williams II, and Daniel HDR.

And don't miss when GREEN LANTERN CORPS issue #1, written by Peter Tomasi and illustrated by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna, lands in stores on September 21st, as part of DC COMICS - THE NEW 52.

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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.

September's GREEN LANTERN Solicits

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GREEN LANTERN #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY

Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.

The red-hot GREEN LANTERN team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Doug Mahnke introduce an unexpected new Lantern.

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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA

Cover by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY

On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

When deadly conflicts emerge across the universe, it’s up to Guy Gardner, John Stewart and an elite Green Lantern strike force to keep the peace – or else.

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GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #1

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT

On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Kyle Rayner has assembled the most powerful team in all the universe, selected from the full spectrum of corps. But can he even keep this volatile group together?

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RED LANTERNS #1

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art and cover by ED BENES and ROB HUNTER

On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Atrocitus and his Red Lantern Corps return in their own series, battling against injustice in the most bloody ways imaginable!

GREEN LANTERN #1s

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GREEN LANTERN #1

Geoff Johns has been charting the adventures of Hal Jordan and the GREEN LANTERN Corps since GREEN LANTERN: Rebirth, collaborating with such major artists as Ethan Van Sciver, Darwyn Cooke, Prentis Rollins, Marlo Alquiza and Mick Gray.

This fall, Johns reunites with artists Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, as the series begins anew with GREEN LANTERN #1 with cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado. Together they will continue to thrill readers and expand the Green Lantern mythos.

Change is coming. But set aside your fear. It’ll be worth the wait.

Additional titles include:

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1

When deadly conflicts emerge across the universe, it’s up to Guy Gardner, John Stewart and an elite Green Lantern strike force to keep the peace.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1 will be written by Peter J. Tomasi with art by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna. The cover to #1 is by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy.

GREEN LANTERN: THE NEW GUARDIANS #1

Who are The New Guardians?

The power of Rage, Avarice, Fear, Will, Hope, Compassion and Love combine to be the most powerful (and colorful) team in the corps under the leadership of Kyle Rayner. Beware their power . . . and their volatility!

GREEN LANTERN: THE NEW GUARDIANS #1 will be written by Tony Bedard and illustrated with cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.

RED LANTERNS #1

Going solo. Atrocitus and his Red Lantern Corps return in their own series, battling against injustice in the most bloody ways imaginable. This Lantern Corps takes no prisoners, they are judge, jury and executioners!

RED LANTERNS #1 will be written by Peter Milligan with art and cover by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter.

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