New Releases by Geoff Johns

SUPERSTAR ARTIST JIM LEE BRINGS TOGETHER THE WORLD’S GREATEST HEROES…FOR THE FIRST TIME! It’s the dawn of a new age. Superheroes-like Superman in Metropolis and Gotham’s Dark Knight, Batman-are new and frightening to the world at large. But when a series of strange attacks unleashes an otherworldly threat on Earth, these heroes will have to stand together…if they can stand each other! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. Flash. Aquaman. Cyborg. Though young and inexperienced, brash and overconfident, each one alone is a powerful force in the battle of good against evil. Together, they may be the only thing on Earth that can stop the alien warlord Darkseid from claiming our planet as his own. Together…they will become the Justice League! Jim Lee’s stunning artwork is featured in this collection as never before-in his original pencils. Written by the one and only Geoff Johns, JUSTICE LEAGUE UNWRAPPED BY JIM LEE provides a glimpse into the process behind the most talked-about comic book of the new millennium. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE 1-12.

From #1 New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns! For years, Titans Tower has been a haven for young heroes, and has offered them a chance to train alongside their peers and to distinguish themselves from the mentors they will one day replace. After years of dormancy, original Titans Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven and Starfire aim to recreate that same premise for a new generation of heroes. Their first recruits? The greatest super-powered adolescents around: Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash and Wonder Girl! Geoff Johns--the writer behind some of DC’s greatest titles, including DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH and INFINITE CRISIS--takes hold of the classic TEEN TITANS franchise in this epic run that helped launch him into comics superstardom alongside artist Mike McKone (JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED). Collects TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003, TEEN TITANS #1-12 and TEEN TITANS #1/2.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe?in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons?Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the second of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements and more! Collects 52 #27-52.

ABSOLUTE INFINITE CRISIS It is the DC Universe’s darkest day… OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth’s three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. But long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe…at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again! Written by fan-favorite #1 NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author Geoff Johns (DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, GREEN LANTERN) with art by superstar artists Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, SUPERWOMAN) and Andy Lanning (FAIREST), this massive volume also features art by George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and Ivan Reis. Collects the entire series as well as the initial series’ proposal, the script for the first issue, and more!

RUN RIOT! In 2000, writer Geoff Johns took over THE FLASH and redefined a comic book icon for a new generation. Now reexperience Johns’ unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, the Fastest Man Alive. What starts as a fantastical journey featuring the Flash and Hawkman taking on the fairy tale horrors of the Brothers Grimm ends up with the fastest man alive racing through Iron Heights Prison as he tries to take down a rampaging Gorilla Grodd. And, in the epic storyline “Blitz,” find out the secret history of the villainous Professor Zoom. All this plus Linda Park, The Flash’s wife, has delivered startling news that has changed Wally West’s life forever! This third volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #189-200 featuring art by the veteran Flash art team of Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood.

BRUCE WAYNE IS A WANTED MAN. Vesper Fairchild, former girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, has been found shot to death in Wayne Manor. Bruce-the police’s prime suspect-is immediately taken into custody, awaiting trial for murder. But how can Batman prove his alter ego’s innocence if he’s stuck behind bars? As the case unfolds, Bruce Wayne’s life and reputation in Gotham are all but destroyed. Batman is left with a choice: cling to his now-shattered civilian life as Bruce Wayne? Or abandon that name completely and embrace his other identity, living solely as Gotham’s Dark Knight? Awarding-winning writer Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER), along with artists Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING) and Andy Owens (GREEN ARROW), make the Caped Crusader into Gotham’s most wanted fugitive! Collects BATMAN #598-607.

Comics superstar Geoff Johns pens the stunning finale to his monumental four-year run on the World’s Greatest Heroes, aided by acclaimed illustrators Jason Fabok and Francis Manapul. THE FINAL BATTLE In the aftermath of Darkseid’s death, the members of the Justice League have received immense power-the power of the Gods! Superman, Batman, Flash, Shazam, Green Lantern and Lex Luthor have been transformed, gifted the abilities of the New Gods. Even for superheroes, this near omnipotence is an unfathomable amount of power. With her teammates’ humanity slipping away in the face of their newfound abilities, Wonder Woman must fight to save them all from destruction at the hands of the Anti-Monitor. To defend her world, she’ll have to seek help from the Justice League’s greatest enemies…the Crime Syndicate! The conclusion to the DC event of the year, JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 8: DARKSEID WAR PART 2, collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #45-50 and JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARKSEID WAR SPECIAL #1.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics¾Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid¾are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe¾in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons¾Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman¾and the question is asked: who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the first of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements, and more! Collects 52 #1-26.

In 2000, writer Geoff Johns took over THE FLASH and redefined a comic book icon for a new generation. Now, re-experience Geoff’s unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, the Fastest Man Alive. Wally West may be the Fastest Man Alive, but even he has trouble keeping up with the changes in his life. As the Flash continues to risk his life defending Keystone City, the threat of the Rogues grows in number. As new costumed criminals enter the battle, the Flash must do everything in his power to prevent an attack that is both deadly and personal. This second volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #177-188, THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, FLASH SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #3, and DC FIRST: FLASH/SUPERMAN #1 featuring art by Scott Kolins, Angel Unzueta and Doug Hazlewood.

DC superstars Geoff Johns (FOREVER EVIL) and Jason Fabok (DETECTIVE COMICS) bring you the start of the Darkseid War, the epic event that has been building since the formation of the Justice League. The Justice League first came together years ago to stop Darkseid and his Parademon army from invading our Earth. Now Darkseid will once again make the planet a war zone, as Earth becomes the frontline in his battle with the Anti-Monitor-one of the most powerfully destructive creatures ever created. Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and the rest of the Justice League are working with Mister Miracle to stop the coming bloodshed, but when two unstoppable forces of evil go to war, even the world’s greatest heroes might not be enough to save the world! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #40-44 and DC SNEAK PEEK: JUSTICE LEAGUE #1.

In 2000, Geoff Johns redefined THE FLASH for a new generation. Now you can re-experience his unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, The Fastest Man Alive! When the Flash breaks through space and time to reach a parallel Earth, it mirrors our own-except for one big difference: there is no Speed Force. Disconnected from the energy source that powers all super-speedsters, this is a world where The Flash never existed, and has become deadly for anyone who wears a mask. Powerless and hunted by the law, the only way Wally West can survive and escape is to accept help from those he trusts the least-his own Rogues Gallery! This first volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #164-176 and THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS featuring art by Angel Unzueta, Scott Kolins and Ethan Van Sciver.

In brightest day and in blackest night, for three-quarters of a century, the hero known as Green Lantern has protected not just Earth, but the entire universe. Bringing together stories from more than seven decades of comics, GREEN LANTERN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS features stories from all of Earth’s Green Lanterns-from the wartime avenger Alan Scott to brash Guy Gardner, from solemn John Stewart to young, cool Kyle. And, of course, read the rise, fall and redemption of the greatest Green Lantern of them all, Hal Jordan. This crash course in the history of the Emerald Crusader contains GL’s Golden Age debut by Bill Finger and Martin Nodell and Silver Age reinvention at the hands of John Broome and Gil Kane, up through his modern adventures by Geoff Johns. Other legendary talents featured include Alex Toth, Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, Mike Grell, Darwyn Cooke, Ethan Van Sciver and Doug Mahnke.

Comics legend John Romita Jr. (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) makes his DC Comics debut, teaming up with superstar writer Geoff Johns (JUSTICE LEAGUE) and inker Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) in SUPERMAN: THE MEN OF TOMORROW! The powerful super-being Ulysses is the last son of a doomed planet. Our planet. Thinking Earth’s destruction was at hand, his parents used experimental science to send their son to another dimension. Now he has returned, and Superman has finally found a peer. But will Ulysses become the hero and partner that Superman wants him to be?

Best-selling writer and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics, Geoff Johns revitalized the Green Lantern franchise in his decade long run beginning with GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and culminating with WRATH OF THE FIRST LANTERN. Blackest Night is here as the dead rise across the cosmos! Hal Jordan and the battle worn Green Lanterns must unite the new and different colored Corps if they have any chance at defeating the seemingly endless and unstoppable army of the dead. Collects Green Lantern #26-52, Blackest Night #0-7, DC Universe #0, Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1-2, Blackest Night Tales of the Corps #1-2.

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series! When the Crime Syndicate nearly destroyed our world, Lex Luthor led the fight against them. Now, with public opinion of him at an all-time high, Superman’s former nemesis has decided to continue fighting for good full time - as a member of the Justice League! But does Lex really have only good intentions? And even if he has changed sides, can his teammates work alongside a man who once persecuted them? Superstar writer Geoff Johns (SUPERMAN) and a league of comics’ greatest artists - including Doug Mahnke, Jason Fabok, Ivan Reis and Scott Kolins -present JUSTICE LEAGUE: INJUSTICE LEAGUE. It’s an unforgettable tale of enemies, allies and the thin line in between. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #31-39.

The Justice League is DEAD! And the villains shall inherit the Earth! In a flash of light, the world''s most powerful heroes vanish as the Crime Syndicate arrives from Earth-3! As this evil version of the Justice League takes over the DC Universe, no one stands in the way of them and complete domination... no one except for Lex Luthor. His main ally in this seemingly impossible battle? Batman. With the two smartest men on the planet leading them, an unlikely crew of saviors, including Black Manta, Captain Cold, Bizarro, Catwoman and Black Adam, must not only free the DCU''s heroes and banish the deadly Crime Syndicate before they leave this universe in shambles, like their own! By New York Times #1 best-selling creators Geoff Johns and David Finch, Forever Evil is the first universe-wide crossover of The New 52. This graphic novel collects the Forever Evil #1-7. Collects Forever Evil #1-7.

"Justice League: Origin. It''s the dawn of a new age. Super heroes--like Superman in Metropolis and Gotham''s mysterious Batman--are new and frightening to the world at large. But when a series of strange attacks unleashes an otherworldly threat on Earth, these heroes will have to stand together ... if they can stand each other! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. Flash. Aquaman. Cyborg. Though young and inexperienced, brash and overconfident, each one alone is a powerful force in the battle of good against evil. Together, they may be the only thing on Earth that can stop the alien warlord Darkseid from claiming our planet as his own. Together ... they will become the Justice League!"--

Aquaman and the Justice League may have stopped the war between the surface world and Atlantis, but the fight is not yet behind them. The people of Atlantis are reluctant to welcome back a king who fought against his own people, while the surface-dwellers see Atlanteans as little more than terrorists. But before Arthur can regain the support of his people, another Atlantean royal returns: The Dead King. The First King. The king who sunk Atlantis! In AQUAMAN VOL. 4: DEATH OF A KING, the superstar creative team of Geoff Johns (JUSTICE LEAGUE) and Paul Pelletier (THE OUTSIDERS) give Aquaman the fight of his life! Collects AQUAMAN #17-19, #21-25.

Comics'' hottest writer Geoff Johns continues his historic run on one of the best-reviewed and best-selling titles of DC Comics The New 52, GREEN LANTERN, in this crossover event! The Wrath of the First Lantern is here as the Green Lanterns battle the Guadians of Oa and the Third Army, but who will win and at what cost? And as the First Lantern moves on the brightest of the Corps for his reality-altering experiments, we learn the shocking fate of Hal and Sinestro in this must-read crossover event! Collects Green Lantern #17-18, Green Lantern Corps #17-18, Red Lanterns #17-18, Green Lantern: New Guardians #17-18.

"Originally published in single magazine form as GREEN LANTERN 17-20, GREEN LANTERN CORPS 17-20, RED LANTERNS 17-20, GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS 17-20."

A New York Times Bestseller! Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he''s far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen who just can''t seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change. Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, Billy is imbued with powers beyond any mortal man. By shouting the wizard''s name-Shazam!-the young teen is mystically transformed into the powerhouse known as Captain Marvel! Now given abilities that make him Earth''s Mightiest Mortal at the utterance of a simple phrase, will Billy make the right choices and do what it takes to become a hero? Or will he succumb to the poor choices of youth-and the villainous Black Adam! Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, the team behind the New York Times #1 best-selling graphic novel BATMAN: EARTH ONE, unite to re-invent Captain Marvel as a part of DC Comics-The New 52. Collected here for the first time ever is the series of backups that ran in the pages of Johns'' critically acclaimed JUSTICE LEAGUE. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #0, #21 and stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE #7-11, #14-16, #18-20.

Geoff Johns''s two most acclaimed stories of his now classic ACTION COMICS run, previously collected separately as SUPERMAN: LAST SON and SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC, are now collected together for the first time. Along with co-writer Richard Donner (director of the original Superman feature films), Johns will take us on a epic journey that will leave Superman re-examining everything about himself. A rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton. Along with figuring out what that means to him, Superman must protect young Christopher Kent, who has become the most valuable child on the planet thanks to his immense power. Will Superman be able to protect him against both Lex Luthor and his new Superman Revenge Squad, as well as the Phantom Zone criminals General Zod, Ursa and Non? This all sets the stage for Superman''s showdown with one of his greatest foes: Brainiac! With art by Adam Kubert and Gary Frank, this new collection contains ACTION COMICS #844-846, #851, 866-870, and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11.

Following the events of Throne of Atlantis, it is deemed necessary to create a new Justice League. This new superhero team is under the command of Col. Steve Travor, of the United States Military''s A.R.G.U.S. division(Advanced Research Group Uniting Superhumans). Signing up for duty with this new incarnation of the JLA are Catwoman, Katana, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Steve Trevor, Hawkman, Star Girl and the long-awaited return of 80s superhero, Vibe. Collects issues #1-7.

Superboy, Kid Flash, Robin, Wonder Girl, Cyborg and more join together to reform the DC Universe''s teen superteam.

The race towards FLASHPOINT continues in this Flash collection from comics'' hottest writer Geoff Johns and artist Francis Manapul! Collects THE FLASH #8-12. 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! This hardcover collection of THE FLASH #8-12 leading up to the epic events of FLASHPOINT follows Barry Allen and the family of speedsters, as they try to discover Hot Pursuit''s identity and what he''s doing in Keystone City! This volume also features the origin of Barry Allen''s greatest foe, Professor Zoom! Eobard Thawne''s story is just beginning — and he intends to finish it with The Flash!

Sinestro has gathered an army of soldiers fuelled by the fear they instill in others. Former Green Lantern Kyle Rayner has been possessed by the entity known as Parallax and now assists the Sinestro Corps in cutting a swath of evil across the universe.

"In the waters that cover the vast majority of the Earth, Aquaman reigns supreme. Yet on the surface world--a world he and the deadly beauty Mera battle to protect--the king of the sea is out of his element. Humanity dismisses and disrespects him, just as they do the ocean he rules. They may not like him. But they need him. For Aquaman is not the only power beneath the waves. A terrifying new threat has emerged from the black abyss miles below the surface. There, no light reaches, and only hunger and hate can survive. The trench has opened, spewing forth horrors. Now Aquaman must make a choice that will pit the survival of one species--our species--against another, or the whole world will be dragged into its gaping maw ..."--Page 4 of cover.

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.