The War (Of The Green Lanterns) Rages On

Yesterday, we told you that Earthborn Green Lanterns Hal, Guy, John, and Kyle came up with a shocking and dangerous strategy for battle—but standing in their way is Kilowog, Salaak and all their comrades. As the war heats up in part five of the War of the Green Lanterns, the consequences of their decision begin to come to fruition. Are they prepared to hurt their friends in order to save the Corps?

Written by Tony Bedard and with art by Tyler Kirkham and Batt, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59 lands in stores tomorrow.

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DC Nation heads to Chicago for C2E2 this weekend!

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Chicago! The home of deep dish pizza and deceptively good burgers will play host to the second annual Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, better known as C2E2. Last year's inaugural show was a blast, and this year's should be even bigger and better.

If you're coming to the show this weekend, please swing by, say hello and check out the giveaways and creator signings we'll be holding in our booth throughout the weekend! DC will be in booth #811, where you'll get the chance to make small talk with such DC creators as Scott Snyder, Paul Cornell, Tony Daniel, Gail Simone, Bill Willingham, Jill Thompson, Art Baltazar, Franco, Cliff Chiang, Phil Hester, Tyler Kirkham, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Doug Mahnke, Yildiray Cinar, Ryan Benjamin, Gene Ha, Don Kramer, Mike Norton and more!

And be sure to check out some of the DC panels we'll be holding - a full schedule of these is below.

See you at the show!

Austin

FRIDAY

GREEN LANTERN

4:30-5:30pm, Room 474

What's in store for Green Lantern's comics adventures in 2011? War! Join DC Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Doug Mahnke, Tyler Kirkham, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and others to get a sneak peak into the future of GL in the DCU!

DC NATION

6:30-7:30pm, Room 470b

The DC NATION returns to Chicago! 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!

Creator Signings  for Friday, 3/18:

2:30-3:30 PM

Christian Alamy, Doug Mahnke, Ivan Reis, Tyler Kirkham, Joe Prado, Rod Reis

3:30-4:30 PM

Tony Daniel, Scott Snyder, Ryan Benjamin, Gail Simone

3:30-4:30 PM

Yildiray Cinar, Kevin Maguire

4:30-5:30 PM

Paul Cornell, Don Kramer, Phil Hester

4:30-5:30 PM

Art Baltazar, Mike Norton, Franco

4:30-5:30 PM

Brian Azzarello, Bill Willingham

SATURDAY

DC UNIVERSE

11:30-12:30pm, Room 474

What will happen to your favorite DCU characters during this year's major events? Join DC Executive Editor Eddie Berganza and SVP - Sales Bob Wayne, along with Yildiray Cinar, Art Baltazar, Franco, Mike Norton, Kevin Maguire and others to hear about upcoming highlights from the DCU.

VERTIGO

1:30-2:30pm, Room 470b

Find out what compelling tales comics' edgiest imprint has in store for you in the months to come! Join Senior Group Editor Shelly Bond, Scott Snyder, Bill Willingham, and others for a discussion of your favorite VERTIGO titles.

DC ICONS

2:30-3:30pm, Room 474

DC's top heroes are the topic of this panel spotlight. Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Tony Daniel, Paul Cornell, Scott Snyder, and Phil Hester lead the discussion on the latest Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman news.

DRAWING DC

5:30-6:30pm, Room 474

Superstar artists Ivan Reis, Doug Mahnke and Tyler Kirkham 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!

Creator Signing  for Saturday, 3/19:

12-1 PM

Bill Willingham

1-2 PM

Joe Prado, Ivan Reis, Rod Reis, Christian Alamy, Tyler Kirkham, Doug Mahnke

2-3PM

Brian Azzarello, Gene Ha

2-3 PM

Franco, Mike Norton

3-4 PM

Yildray Cinar, Kevin Maguire

4-5 PM

Tony Daniel, Scott Snyder, Ryan Benjamin, Gail Simone

4-5 PM

Paul Cornell, Don Kramer

SUNDAY

BRIGHTEST DAY

1:00-2:00pm, Room 474

Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and others will reveal insights and hints about the epic Brightest Day story - and where the event will lead next!

FABLES: THE FIRST 100 - ONE-ON-ONE WITH BILL WILLINGHAM

4:00-5:00pm, Room 470a

The mind behind Vertigo's mega-popular series comes to Chicago! Bill Willingham is joined by VP - Marketing, John Cunningham, for an in-depth look back at the first 100 issues of Fables - as well as a glimpse at what's to come!

Creator Signings for Sunday, 3/20:

12-1 PM

Jill Thompson, Bill Wilingham

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Brian Azzarello, Gene Ha

1-2 PM

Ryan Benjamin, Tony Daniel, Gail Simone

1-2 PM

Paul Cornell, Don Kramer, Jamal Igle

2-3 PM

Joe Prado, Rod Reis, Christian Alamy, Tyler Kirkham, Doug Mahnke, Ivan Reis

2-3 PM

Franco, Mike Norton

New variants for the week

We have some nice art to help you get through the midweek slump. First up, the cover to THE FLASH #10 by the incredible Francis Manapul followed by the variant of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #58 by Tyler Kirkham. Next up are both JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #22 covers. The standard is by Dustin Nguyen and the variant by Kevin Maguire. Rounding out the bunch is the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55 variant by Dan Jurgens.

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FIRESTORM JOINS THE FRAY IN GREEN LANTERN CORPS #57

Tony Bedard's and Tyler Kirkham's “WEAPONER" arc comes to its dramatic conclusion in GREEN LANTERN CORPS #57. The battle is heating up between the Sinestro Corps and the Green Lantern Corps-backed Weaponer and his Qwardians, but the truce is still in effect. Neither Corps can use power rings on the other. How can the Green Lanterns help the Qwardians with their hands tied?

One word. Firestorm.

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Another peek at Tyler Kirkham’s GREEN LANTERN CORPS art

Starting next month, the team of penciler Tyler Kirkham and inker BATT will take over the regular art duties on GREEN LANTERN CORPS, joining regular writer Tony Bedard. But why wait until then? We swung by GLC Editor Adam Schlagman’s office and snatched up a few shots of what’s to come from the series. But before we unveil these images, what does Adam think about the new artistic duo?

“Tyler Kirkham and BATT are an incredible art team that are going to blow fans away! Check out a small preview of what they have in store...And that’s just the beginning. Wait until you see Tyler’s Sinestro!

Writer Tony Bedard introduces us to the Weaponer of Qward -- the man who forged Sinestro’s original yellow ring. The Green Lantern Corps is in for a load of trouble!"

Sinestro? Sold. Until then, though, here are those images we promised.

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Your Brightest Day solicitations for December

We’ve got a full rundown of the BRIGHTEST DAY books shipping in December, including a few clues into the origin of a certain Black Manta. Click below for more.

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BRIGHTEST DAY #15-16

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI

Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON,

ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO

Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS

The hottest series in comics blazes on as the legacy of the new Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed! Plus, Aquagirl joins the battle, and Firestorm seeks out the Justice League’s help!

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

Issue #15 on sale DECEMBER 1

Issue #16 on sale DECEMBER 15

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #15-16

Written by JUDD WINICK

Issue #15 art by JOE BENNETT

Issue #16 art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

Covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN

1:10 Variant covers by KEVIN MAGUIRE

DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues!

In issue #15, the world blames the Justice League International for the recent Chicago death toll and the death of a hero. As our team deals with the fallout, Captain Atom returns from a dark future with information on Max Lord’s ultimate plan – and Wonder Woman plays a major part in it!

In issue #16, the Creature Commandos have attacked the JLI and one of the team lies dying. Meanwhile, Power Girl swears vengeance on the JLI for her friend’s death, but Batman suspects foul play.

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

Issue #15 on sale DECEMBER 8

Issue #16 on sale DECEMBER 22

32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN #61

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY

1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER

BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the revelation of the identity of the cloaked figure that’s been collecting the Emotional Spectrum Entities! But how does its end goal involve the Butcher, the personification of rage? Plus, another being seeks the red entity – The Spectre! And he has no patience with his former host Hal Jordan, who happens to be in the way…

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

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN: LARFLEEZE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by BRETT BOOTH

Cover by GENE HA

It’s BRIGHTEST (CHRISTMAS) DAY! What do you want for Christmas? Orange Lantern Larfleeze wants everything – including Santa Claus himself! And nothing, not even the heroes of the DC Universe can to stop the Orange Lantern from getting what he wants! Plus, you won’t want to miss the strange holiday season shenanigans starring the rest of the Orange Lantern Corps! Superstar writer Geoff Johns and artist Brett Booth team up for an unbelievable sleigh ride adventure!

ONE-SHOT • On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #55

Written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT

1:10 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON

BRIGHTEST DAY burns bright as war breaks out on Qward between the Green Lantern Corps and the Weaponers! Plus, the secret pact between Atrocitus, Guy Gardner and Ganthet is revealed!

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

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #5

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH

Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI

1:25 Variant cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA

Guy Gardner is seeing red rage! Much blood will be spilled, as the truth about his shocking pact with Atrocitus and Ganthet stands revealed to his teammates Kilowog and Arisia. And whose side will Sodam Yat find himself on?

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

On sale DECEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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GREEN ARROW #7

Written by J.T. KRUL

Art by MIKE MAYHEW

Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI

1:10 variant cover by GENE HA

BRIGHTEST DAY branches out as another mystery rises from the White Lantern forest. Who is the Lady of the Forest – and what significance does she have in the life of the Emerald Archer?

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

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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THE FLASH #9

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS

BRIGHTEST DAY rushes forward! Now, make way for Hot Pursuit – the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He’s here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit – hero or villain! And just wait until you see whose face is under Hot Pursuit’s helmet…

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

On sale DECEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #52

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND

Cover by MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER

1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK

With Washington, D.C. in the hands of The Omega Man and the full extent of his horrific power revealed, the JLA is forced to make a difficult decision. Is there no choice for the World’s Greatest Heroes but to team with the World’s Worst Villains – the Crime Syndicate – in order to save both Earths? How will this desperate action be affected by Ultra Man’s betrayal of everyone. . . and the reappearance of Dark Supergirl?

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

On sale DECEMBER 22 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Tyler Kirkham – exclusive to DC and drawing GREEN LANTERN CORPS

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It’s been anything but a slow week here at The Source, and with San Diego just a few, short days away, we’ve got a handful of news items for you to mull over. Here’s one right now.

Tyler Kirkham, known for his work at Top Cow and Marvel’s Ultimate Fantastic Four has not only signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics, he’ll also be handling the art duties on GREEN LANTERN CORPS with inker BATT, starting in October. This pairs him with new regular writer Tony Bedard for a space epic we’re sure will continue in the title’s fine tradition.

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And, to give you an idea of what’s in store, we’ve included a handful of lovely Kirkham pieces for you to gaze at – including the cover to October’s GREEN LANTERN CORPS and UNTOLD TALES OF THE BLACK LANTERNS #1. What’s the latter, you ask? We’ll have details on Monday. In the meantime, what does Tyler think of the whole deal? Let’s ask him, shall we?

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“I am absolutely ecstatic to be working at DC and on Green Lantern Corps. It’s great to be involved in the DC universe right now. They are doing such big things. Its also cool to be on a Green Lantern title. Not only are there tons of great characters, but they are all fun to draw, because they are so Diverse. Also with the movie coming out soon it makes things even more exciting. I am having so much fun already and I'm only an issue in. The direction Tony is taking the story fits my art style very well. Also to be working with Batt again is a true pleasure. After all he is the best inker in the biz in my opinion. Plus to have Nei Ruffino coloring my work is amazing. I have worked with her on a couple small things in the past, but have always wanted to work with her on a bigger scale.”

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