New Releases by Geoff Johns

Geoff Johns re-teams with superstar artist Gary Frank to create this original new insight into Bruce Wayne''s transformation into Batman and his first year as the Dark Knight.

Intergalactic battles at the farthest reaches of space; the dissolution of the Justice League; relentless assaults on Earth''s superhumans by Brother Eye''s OMAC warriors; the Spectre''s crazed mission to destroy all magic. Who is behind these events, and why?

Exploding out of BLACKEST NIGHT comes the next exciting chapter in the Green Lantern mythos: "New Guardians"! Forced to band together during the rise of the Black Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Carol Ferris, Saint Walker, Atrocitus, Indigo-1 and Larfleeze must agree to disagree if their next mission is to succeed. But when one of the strangest beings from Green Lantern''s past returns, the future of the Lanterns and the universe at large once again falls into question. Collects issues #53-62.

An old friend of Wally West becomes the portal to another universe and Gorilla Grodd goes wild in Keystone City! Plus, the Fastest Man Alive clashes with Captain Cold, The Trickster, the Pied Piper and more.

When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It''s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war - but where are Earth''s greatest heroes to stop it?

With no memory of their past lives together, Kendra wants nothing to do with Hawkman - that is, until she learns that the deaths of her parents years ago were actually murders, and she is forced to enlist Hawkman''s help in unlocking the mystery and finding their killer.

The Flash races out of BLACKEST NIGHT and into the first graphic novel collection of his new monthly title written by comics hottest writer Geoff Johns (BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN). The all-new adventures of the Fastest Man Alive start with "Case One: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!" Barry Allen, The Flash, runs back to his life in Central City, but when one of the Rogues turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it''s up to The Fastest Man Alive to not only solve this bizarre crime, but protect those that are still targeted by the elusive killer. This storyline ties directly into BRIGHTEST DAY, the direct follow-up to the biggest comics event of 2009, BLACKEST NIGHT. Collects THE FLASH #1-6 and THE FLASH SECRET FILES 2010!

The Flash races out of BLACKEST NIGHT and into the first graphic novel collection of his new monthly title written bycomics hottest writer Geoff Johns (BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN). The all-new adventures of The Fastest ManAlive start with "Case One: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues!" Barry Allen, The Flash, runs back to his life in Central City, but when one of the Rogues turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it''s up to The Fastest Man Alive to not onlysolve this bizarre crime, but protect those that are still targeted by the elusive killer. This storyline ties directly into BRIGHTEST DAY, the direct follow-up to the biggest comics event of 2009, BLACKEST NIGHT.

"Originally published in single magazine form in the Flash #1-7, The Flash secret files and origins 2010"--T.p. verso.

Critically acclaimed storytellers Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons team with superstar artists Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason and Ethan Van Sciver to tell the most tragic story in the Book of Oa. Once one of the most honored members of the Green Lantern Corps, Sinestro of Korugar fell to the corrupting influence of the Green Lantern''s power ring, and its nearly limitless power, and was banished from the known universe for his crimes. Now, together with some of the most powerful villains from across the cosmos, Sinestro builds a new Corps. Their mission: Rid the cosmos of Green Lanterns and establish a new universal order in the galaxy—under the merciless rule of the Sinestro Corps.

Expands on the War of the Light as the evil Black Lanterns descend on all of the Corps throughout the universe, and explains villain Black Hand''s connection to death and the Black Lantern corps.

Writers Geoff Johns (BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN, THE FLASH) and Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) continue the biggest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY burns back the BLACKEST NIGHT. They are joined by artists Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason and Ardian Syaf on the follow-up to the bestselling comics event of 2009. Once dead, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled deep within the center of the earth. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman,Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all. In this second volume, find out whether Deadman is truly destined to wield the White Lantern, and who the new Aqualad is. Plus, Firestorm’s dueling alter egos take a bizarre journey, while Martian Manhunter returns to Mars to learn about the strange creature that’s stalking him. Collects issues #8-16.

"Originally published in single magazine form in the Flash #1-7, The Flash secret files and origins 2010"--T.p. verso.

The superstar team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank redefine the origin of Superman for the 21st century. This explosive story spells out the definitive origin of Superman, chronicling Clark Kent''s journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis. Witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family. It''s alook at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future. This volume collects SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #1-6.

Test pilot Hal Jordan was chosen to become a Green Lantern, one of an intergalactic police force. Armed with his incredible power ring, which creates anything he can imagine, he protects Earth from extraterrestrial threats of every kind. This graphic novel sequel to "The Sinestro Corps War" is the prelude to the next major event in the DC Universe, "The Blackest Night", and features the war of light exploding across the Vega System. The Green Lantern Corps led by Hal Jordan battle the bizarre Orange Lantern Corps and their commander, Agent Orange, the most disgusting, filthy and vile being in the universe. Plus, the secrets of the Guardians'' pact with the criminals of the universe that had previously kept the Vega System off limits is finally revealed. Collects GREEN LANTERN #39-42.

The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies - Black Adam! The sorcerer Felix Faust has imprisoned the soul of Isis, Black Adam''s deceased wife. But the Black Marvel just figured that out, and nothing will save Faust from his wrath -- nothing except maybe the Justice Society of America. And in Geoff Johns'' farewell story, the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own - Stargirl! That all leads to an all-new two-parter by classic creator Jerry Ordway as a villain from the JSA''s WWII days returns! Collecting issues #23-28.

Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) continue the massive storyline that changes Superman''s life forever! After a long-lost section of Krypton is miraculously resurrected on Earth, the Man of Steel greets thousands of Kryptonians who are suddenly able to walk among humans. But a jarring culture clash destroys relations between the two species and violence erupts! Soon, the government''s own anti-Kryptonian team sets out to dispatch the erupting conflict and the entire Superman family is affected! Don''t miss this second volume of a 9-part mega-event that alters the Man of Tomorrow down to his core. Collects SUPERMAN #682-683, ACTION COMICS #872-873, SUPERGIRL #35-36.

Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) unleash a massive storyline that changes Superman’s life forever! After a devastating battle with the alien villain Brainiac, the Man of Steel learns that a piece of his home planet Krypton survived-the shrunken, bottled city of Kandor! And when the city is grown to normal size, it looks like Superman finally has the connection to his past he’s been missing all his life, as thousands of Kryptonians are suddenly able to walk the earth. But his happiness soon turns to dread as relations between the Kryptonians and humans dissolve, and the two cultures face a massive clash! This is just the beginning of a mega-event that alters the Man of Tomorrow down to his core. Collects SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN''S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN #681, ACTION COMICS #871 and ADVENTURE COMICS SPECIAL FEATURING THE GUARDIAN #1.

Profiles select members of the Corps, intergalactic warriors fueled by power rings, including members of the Green Lantern Corps, Red Lantern Corps, Agent Orange, Sinestro Corps, Blue Lantern Corps, and the Star Sapphires.

OMAC soldiers are on the rampage, many of the old JLA are dead or missing, and all because Booster saved his friend''s life. They may be back in the saddle now - but for how long?

Superstar Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for a epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes. When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it''s been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven''t they returned to visit him? What''s become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he''s determined to help his friends — even if it means his life! This volume collects ACTION COMICS #858-863.

In blackest day, in brightest night, beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what''s right, burn like his power... Sinestro''s might! The Sinestro Corps, who wield fear as a weapon and are intent on the utter destruction of the Green Lanterns, are spotlighted in this collection of grim tales! From Superboy Prime, the crazed former hero intent on reviving his lost world to Hank Hall, the Cyborg Superman, who wishes only for oblivion, to Sinestro himself - once the greatest of the Green Lanterns, now a madman, the secrets of the Sinestro Corps are laid bare!

Superman''s secret identity has only ever been known to a select few. That all changed the day Manchester Black, a gifted telekinetic, uncovered Clark Kent''s alter ego, setting in motion one of the hardest days in Superman''s life. Looking to avengehis prior defeat at the hands of Superman, Manchester Black amasses an army of super-villains. Over the course of 24 hours, Black''s army of villains systematically attacks all those close to Superman until they meet in an epic showdown.

Master storyteller Geoff Johns teams with hot artists Ivan Reis and Daniel Acuña for star-spanning superhero action that will change the Green Lantern and the world he operates in. In his unending battle against evil, Green Lantern knows neither boundaries nor borders, no matter what the tenets of international law. And when he''s framed for a murder while violating Russian airspace, Hal Jordan finds himself an accused criminal. Now on his own, the Emerald Warrior must clear his name even as old enemies and forgotten faces from the past gather in the shadows, determined to take him down once and for all. This volume collects GREEN LANTERN issues #14-20.

Written by Geoff Johns and Jerry Ordway Art by Dale Eaglesham, Jerry Ordway, Nathan Massengill, Bob Wiacek and Wayne Faucher Cover by Alex Ross The world''s first super-team reunites to fight their old foe Black Adam and his super-powered "family" in this collection, of stories from issues #23-28, including Geoff Johns'' final tales for the series. The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies: Black Adam! And in a special standalone issue, Geoff Johns presents a day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday" in which the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own - Stargirl! Advance-solicited; on sale September 2 o 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Writer Geoff Johns continues to reestablish the Green Lantern as one of the greatest heroes in the universe, with the help of artists Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver and Ivan Reis. Hal Jordan—the Green Lantern of sector 2814—has much to atone for. Possessed by an alien entity, Jordan once dismantled the entire Green Lantern Corps, killing many friends in the process. Now he has regained the trust of his friends and allies and is rebuilding his life as a member of the Corps, a defender of Earth and a human being. But fate won''t let Jordan move beyond his past. The Green Lanterns Jordan thought he had killed may still be alive...and crying for his blood. Now, to save the missing Lanterns, Jordan will travel deep into the heart of enemy territory and take on yet another threat from his past. But if he survives, the reward my be much greater than just redemption.... This volume collects Green Lantern issues #7-13.

The greatest Green Lantern of them all is back. Hal Jordan has been resurrected and redeemed. Now it is time to get on with his life as Green Lantern, protector of sector 2814. But even as he returns to the skies as an Air Force pilot, Jordan faces new threats from his old foes. The deadly Manhunter androids and the mutated Shark return with shocking violence ... yet they are just the precursors to even greater dangers. A maddened Black Hand embarks on a murderous rampage just as Hal finds himself the object of an alien race''s insidious plan to harvest humans as living weapons of war. Hal Jordan is back—but being tested in ways he never could have imagined. This volume collects GREEN LANTERN issues #1-6 and GREEN LANTERN: SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS.

A group of powerful villains band together under the Sinestro Corps to try and rid the cosmos of the Green Lanterns and estrablish a new order in the galaxy.