New Releases by Peter j. tomasi

The Book of the Black is pried open once more to reveal the untold horrors that occurred during BLACKEST NIGHT as guided by Sinestro Corps member Lyssa Drak. Be witness as swarms of Black Rings scavenge for souls within the tatters of Ragman! Cringe as Scarecrow bathes in the fear he constructs as a newly minted Sinestro Corpsman! Scream as Donna Troy transforms into a Black Lantern! Squirm as Animal Man literally feels his worldÑand himselfÑdie! It''s the emotional spectrum at its darkest in one special standalone issue!

As part of the DC New 52 event, the Green Lantern Corps return, led by fan favorite Lanterns Guy Gardner and John Stewart. When the Alpha Lanterns, an internal police force for the Corps, arrest Green Lantern John Stewart for the murder of a fellowLantern, it sends shock waves throughout the entire Corps. It is up to Guy Gardner and the rest of the Green Lanterns to break Stewart out and bring down the emotionless Alpha Lanterns.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the aftermath of ''War of the Green Lanterns,'' the Green Lantern Corps must pull themselves together in order to resume policing the universe. But the Green Lanterns find that doing so is more difficult than they ever imagined.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller! As part of the DC New 52 event, the Green Lantern Corps return, led by fan favorite Lanterns Guy Gardner and John Stewart. When a new menace, The Keepers, begins to march across the space sectors and devouring not only their natural resources but their entire populations, it is up to the Corps, severely outnumbered, to stop them. The Corps soon find one of their own held by the ruthless Keepers and must figure out a way to save their comrade and defeat the Keepers without the Green Lantern''s most powerful weapon, their power rings. Collects issues #1-7.

A new chapter in the epic GREEN LANTERN saga begins! Green Lanterns Guy Gardner, Kilowog and Arisia explore the unknown sectors of the galaxy, determined to shine their emerald light in the darkest corners of the uncharted to bring order to the universe. But what is Guy''s secret mission for the evil Red Lantern, Atrocitus, that brings him into conflict with Hal Jordan? This new collected edition of GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS leads directly into the epic WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS event!

Batman begins battling evil with his son, Damian, at his side, Batman now realizes that the hardest part of the job may be trying to work together! As Batman and Robin try to adjust to their new partnership, a figure emerges from Bruce Wayne''s past: His name is NoBody, and he''s not happy that Batman Incorporated is shining a light on his own shadowy war against evil... This volume collects issues 1-6 of Batman and Robin.

In this 3-issue miniseries, the secrets behind the Lanterns of BLACKEST NIGHT are revealed! Bear witness to Blue Lantern Saint Walker''s pilgrimage of hope, Star Sapphire Carol Ferris'' sacrifice for love, Green Lantern Kilowog''s courageous beginnings, Red Lantern Vice''s source of rage, Orange Lantern Blume''s bizarre creation, and the first appearance of the mysterious Indigo, leader of the Indigo Tribe! Written by Blackest Night author Geoff Johns and fan favorite Pete Tomasi, BLACKEST NIGHT: TALES OF THE CORPS is an essential part of the Blackest Night storyline.

This essential BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in title written by event architect, Geoff Johns along with collaborator James Robinson, Peter J. Tomasi and others, is an essential part of the Blackest Night storyline. Eight classic titles from DC''s past return for stories featuring characters from their original runs, dealing with the events unfolding in the DC Universe which show the amazing reach of this mega-crossover event. Includes POWER OF SHAZAM! #48, CATWOMAN #83, SUICIDE SQUAD #67, QUESTION #37, PHANTOM STRANGER #42, WEIRD WESTERN TALES #71, ATOM AND HAWKMAN #46, STARMAN #81.

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.

It''s the prelude to "The Blackest Night" as the "War of Light" continues to intensify! Mongul attempts to establish his hold on the Sinestro Corps by enslaving the planet Daxam and making it the home world of his Corps. What does Sinestro''s right hand man, Arkillo, think of all this? And will Sodam Yat, the Green Lantern known as Ion, fight to save his homeworld, which he''s vowed to never return to?

Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman Cover by Patrick Gleason The Green Lantern Corps faces the Sinestro Corps in this prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT from issues #33-38 of the monthly series! Mongul enslaves the planet Daxam, making it the home world of his Corps. Will Sodam Yat, the Green Lantern known as Ion, fight to save his homeworld, which he''s vowed never to return to? Advance-solicited; on sale November 18 - 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Mongul strikes in this powerful new volume collecting GREEN LANTERN CORPS #19-20 and #23-26! In the wake of The Sinestro Corps War, Mongul is amassing new power - and only The Green Lantern Corps can stand against him! DC Universe.

There''s a White Lantern in New Mexico and Green Lantern wants answers behind its appearance! Elsewhere, Deadman deals with the White Ring that has chosen him and Aquaman uses his powers--with terrifying results! Plus: the return of a major villain.

The legacy of the new Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed! Plus, Firestorm seeks out the Justice League''s help--but is it too late?

Is Batman the protector of Earth that Deadman''s been searching for? Find out in this action-packed issue as Deadman revisits his former life and more details behind the White Ring''s intentions are revealed.

Witness the birth of Gotham City''s newest villain, the Arkham Knight, in this stunning new 6-issue miniseries written by Peter J. Tomasi, the man behind the hit series BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT and BATMAN AND ROBIN!

Deadman questions the true motives of the White Lantern entity after last issue''s shocking conclusion. Also, "Aquawar" begins as Siren and Black Manta emerge from the seas to storm the beaches!

Deadman and Dove literally drop in on Aquaman as the duo races to find Earth''s new protector. In Star City, an out-of-control Martian Manhunter tears the city''s mysterious forest apart--and it''s up to Green Arrow to take him down! And Black Manta returns...

Hawkman raises an army of natives to save Hawkgirl, but he may be too late as they discover a figure from their pasts is actually behind their abduction! Plus, Martian Manhunter inches closer to a shocking discovery of his own!

Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe! Answers and new mysteries abound in this key issue!

Martian Manhunter finally confronts the other living green Martian as she explains her secret past--and her plans for the future of Mars! Guest-starring the Justice League!

Deathstorm returns, Aquaman battles Black Manta and Martian Manhunter returns to Mars! Plus, the return of the Black Lanterns!

In ths extra-sized issue, the new champion of Earth will be revealed! A long shadow is cast across the world in a finale that will have everyone talking. Twelve heroes and villains were resurrected, but that doesn''t mean it will remain that way!

Hawkman and Hawkgirl pay a visit to the Star Sapphires, but with the Hawks'' connection to the cosmic Corps, it looks like this meeting may end in bloodshed. And even more blood may be drawn as Captain Boomerang hunts down Deadman and Dove!

The shocking secret behind Firestorm''s power source is revealed! And if Professor Stein can''t keep Ronald Raymond and Jason Rusch from beating each other up, it may mean the end of the universe. Elsewhere, Black Manta confronts the new Aqualad--but first the villain will have to go through Aquaman!

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 follow-up to the smash hit BLACKEST NIGHT

Tragedy strikes the lives of the Dark Knight and his companions. The fallout from the shocking "Death in the Family" event is felt and changes the lives of Batman and Robin forever.

The mystery of the heroes'' return and the secrets of the white forest are revealed. Plus, Captain Boomerang draws closer to completing his mission. The penultimate chapter to the yearlong epic set to change the source of the DCU!

Man of Tomorrow. Man of Yesterday. Superman and Vandal Savage have been on a collision course for centuries. As Kal-El struggles to survive against this barbarian''s attacking hordes, we reveal the events that led to Vandal Savage''s creation-and his unexpected connection to Krypton. Immortals gather to put an end to the Last Son of Krypton so Earth may live!

Hawkman and Hawkwoman encounter grotesque creatures in the new world they''ve uncovered, while Deadman toys with his White Ring''s power. And after a brutal battle against a mysterious group of water-dwelling attackers, Mera drops a bombshell on Aquaman