New Releases by Geoff Johns

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.

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.

A New York Times Bestseller As part of the DC Comics—The New 52, the first six issues of the star-spanning series from superstar writer Geoff Johns and artist Doug Mahnke is collected here in hardcover! In the aftermath of a deadly showdown between the Green Lantern Corps and a mysterious foe from the past, Hal Jordan has been stripped of his ring. Left standing is an unexpected new Green Lantern in town: Sinestro! And now, this renegade GL has set a course for Korugar with one purpose: To free his homeworld from the scourge of his own Sinestro Corps, with the not-so-willing help of Hal Jordan! The volume collects issues 1-6 of Green Lantern, part of the DC Comics—The New 52 event.

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.

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.

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Batman is not a hero. He is just a man. Fallible, vulnerable, and angry. In a Gotham City where friend and foe are indistinguishable, Bruce Wayne''s path toward becoming the Dark Knight is riddled with more obstacles than ever before. Focused on punishing his parents’ true killers, and the corrupt police that allowed them to go free, Bruce Wayne''s thirst for vengeance fuels his mad crusade and no one, not even Alfred, can stop him. In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Superman: Earth One, writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank re-imagine a new mythology for the Dark Knight, where the familiar is no longer the expected in this long-awaited original graphic novel from DC Comics.

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?

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.

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.

The first collection of the new AQUAMAN series! - The superstar creators from BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY reunite to take AQUAMAN to amazing new depths! - AQUAMAN has renounced the throne of Atlantis - but now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean em

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

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.

Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, the writer/artist team behind the blockbuster GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR, create an explosive, jaw-dropping epic that reintroduces Barry Allen as The Flash in this volume collecting the fast-paced 6-issue miniseries. But how will this greatest of all Flashes find his place in the twenty-first century?

Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by ANGEL UNZUETA, DOUG HAZLEWOOD, SCOTT KOLINS, ETHAN VAN SCIVER and others Cover by SCOTT KOLINS The first in a series of hardcover volumes that collect all of the best-selling issues of THE FLASH written by comics superstar Geoff Johns, beginning with issues #164-176, plus THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS and THE FLASH SECRET FILES #3! In this volume, Wally West finds himself without his super speed in a darker, mirror version of Keystone City. Can a powerless Flash defeat Captain Cold and Mirror Master to save the city he loves? Plus, The Flash is shocked to learn that a strange cult is killing all the people he has ever rescued. Featuring art by fan-favorites Ethan Van Sciver, Scott Kolins and more! On sale MAY 18 - 448 pg, FC

"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.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & JERRY ORDWAY Art by DALE EAGLESHAM, JERRY ORDWAY and others 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''s final tales for the series. Also: 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! Now in trade paperback! On sale SEPTEMBER 22 - 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

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.

Comics hottest writer Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO CORPS WAR, THE FLASH, ACTION COMICS, JSA) and superstar artist Doug Mahnke (JLA, BATMAN, SUPERMAN) raise the dead in this must-read tie-in to the most anticipated comics event of the year, BLACKEST NIGHT. This hardcover collection starring Hal Jordan expands on the War of the Light as the evil Black Lanterns descend on all of the Corps throughout the universe, explains villain Black Hand''s connection to death and the Black Lantern corps and features key plot points that are essential to enjoying the storyline to it''s fullest. Collects GREEN LANTERN #43-52.

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.

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.

Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, originally presented in Action Comics #858-863 and now in trade paperback! 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! Advance-solicited; on sale July 15 - 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US