Wed, 15 June 2011
DC Relaunch Special Part 3: Hated and Feared

In the final part of my chat with Mike and Stella about DC's just-announced relaunch of their entire comic book universe, we run down the Superman family of solits, talk about the digital day-and-date initiative that accompanies the relaunch, and give our final thoughts on all this madness.

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Tue, 14 June 2011
DC Relaunch Special Part 2: What the - WHAT?!

In part 2 of 3 of my chat with Mike Bailey and Stella about the DCU linewide relaunch, we discuss in detail the Batman, 'Dark,' Young Justice, and 'Edge' families of solicitations. Probably the highlight of the episode - find out what makes Michael Bailey say, "Yes, please move on. I want to eat and have sex for the rest of my life." This one's not to be missed!

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Mon, 13 June 2011
DC Relaunch Special Part 1: Don't Call It a Comeback

The GJP returns for a special 3-part, in-depth conversation about the just-announced DCU linewide relaunch. Kevin welcomes special guests Michael Bailey and Stella to discuss their thoughts and feelings in detail. In this first part, we discuss our overall feelings and theories about the relaunch as a whole, and we talk about the Justice League and Green Lantern families of solicitations.

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Sat, 22 January 2011
April 2011 Geoff Johns Solicitations

Welcome back to your monthly dose of upcoming awesome! I really hate not getting an ep of the podcast out between solicitation rounds, but it's been a pretty crazy month, what with holidays and moving and still not having my comics back in any kind of order. Really sorry about the delay, guys!

As pertains to the subject at hand, you may notice something new about the solits this month. Just a few days ago it was announced that DC Comics was dumping the outdated Comic Code Authority seal in favor of their own comic rating system. And they implemented it in short order, because the new ratings are already present on the April solits! So pay attention and find out what your favorite books are getting rated!

GREEN LANTERN #65
Written by GEOFF JOHNS 
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and KEITH CHAMPAGNE
Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
The “War of the Green Lanterns” takes a shocking turn! With the entire Green Lantern Corps against them, the four Earthborn GLs make a choice that will rank among the most memorable in GL history. But not all of them agree on what has to be done and what lines are to be crossed. Plus, the countdown to the live-action film continues with another exclusive look at the upcoming GREEN LANTERN movie! 
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

So I guess the big question here is, who's the blacked-out guy holding the lantern? Hal Jordan would seem like the most obvious choice (seeing as he's the star of the book), but then where's his hair? The lack of much hair would lead me to think John Stewart, but something still looks wrong about the silhouette for him. So I'll go ahead and admit I just don't know who that is. Maybe it'll be a swerve and won't even be a Green Lantern. Not sure why that would be, but, ya know. Who knows?

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
As “War of the Green Lanterns” rages, Hal, Guy, John and Kyle fight on—but standing in their way is Kilowog, Salaak and all their comrades. Are they prepared to hurt their friends in order to save the Corps? 
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

That looks like Kyle's ring. That'd better not be Kyle's ring. Stop f&$%ing with Kyle Rayner!

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #9
Written by PETER J. TOMASI 
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
As “War of the Green Lanterns” sweeps through April, Guy Gardner must deal with the painful consequences of GREEN LANTERN #65 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59. And check out George Pérez’s variant cover that connects to both GREEN LANTERN #65 and GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59 variants!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

Notice how this is scheduled to come out a week before GLC #59, but apparently Guy has to deal with the consequences of GLC #59? Ah well, I just like seeing Guy Gardner getting punched in the face.

BRIGHTEST DAY #23-24
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO
Cover #23 by GARY FRANK
Cover #24 by DAVID FINCH
1:10 Variant Covers by IVAN REIS
It’s the beginning of the end as we head toward the epic conclusion to BRIGHTEST DAY! The mystery of the heroes’ return and the secrets of the white forest are revealed! Plus, Captain Boomerang draws closer to completing his mission! And at last, it’s Firestorm vs. Deadman!
And in the extra-sized issue #24, a new age for the DC Universe begins! A long shadow is cast across the world in a a finale that will have everyone talking! Twelve heroes and villains were resurrected, but that doesn’t mean it will remain that way as the new champion of Earth is chosen!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
#23 on sale APRIL 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T 
#24 on sale APRIL 20 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US, RATED T

Well, here we are, people. The final Brightest Day solicitation. And - holy shit, $4.99?! Guess I'm living on Taco Bell that week!

THE FLASH #12
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
1:10 Variant cover by GEORGE PEREZ
“The Road to Flashpoint” concludes as everything Barry Allen knows and cares about is lost. What is the Flashpoint? Find out in the upcoming FLASHPOINT #1! 
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale APRIL 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, RATED T

I have to admit, I'm really starting to think they teased FlashPoint way too early. I am officially sick of hearing about the ROAD to FlashPoint. I want to see the solits for FLASHPOINT already, ya know?

GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by DOUG MAHNKE, SHANE DAVIS and CHRISTIAN ALAMY
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
Exploding out of BLACKEST NIGHT comes the next exciting chapter in the Green Lantern mythos: “New Guardians,” from issues #53-62 of the hit series!
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. 
On sale JUNE 15 • 256 pg, FC, $22.99 US

Good stuff, but if you've been reading Green Lantern or listening to the podcast, you already know that.

SUPERBOY: THE BOY OF STEEL TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Superboy is back — and he can’t wait to jump back into his life in these tales from ADVENTURE COMICS #0-3 and 5-6, plus a tale from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2009. But which life will it be? Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth: Smallville. While Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe.
On sale MAY 11 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

Buy this! Don't think, just do it. Some of the best work Johns (and Manapul) has ever done. And it's just the one TPB, not a series, so it's not a commitment. Seriously, take my advice and get this one if you haven't read it!

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Wed, 22 December 2010
March 2011 Geoff Johns Solicitations

March is going to be a very big month for Geoff Johns books, both in new issues and in collections. It looks like there's something for just about everybody to be happy about, so lets dig in and see what Santa brought us in this month's Geoff Johns solicitations!

GREEN LANTERN #64
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY
Cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT
1:10 Variant cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT
“War of the Green Lanterns” ignites with part 1 of the blockbuster event that’ll burn into the summer! A malevolent force has usurped control over all the power batteries, leaving the Corps powerless except for a select few members. Now it’s up to Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and Sinestro to regain control – but can these warriors overcome their differences in time to save the universe?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

I actually decided to try making the covers as large as possible this month just to better showcase this amazing cover by Ivan Reis. Damn that's some Lanterns! I honestly don't know what the hell is really going to make all these people turn against each other, but I'm excited to find out. And I hope John Stewart knows he's going to get a Kyle Rayner-style ass-whooping for shooting Soranik! Holy damn!

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #58
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT
1:10 Variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON
“War of the Green Lanterns” part 2! Kyle Rayner vs. John Stewart!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Since the three Green Lantern books are now in direct crossover with the "War of the Green Lanterns" storyline, I'll be featuring all three books in these solits for the next few months even though the other two aren't written by Johns. First, because you don't just want to read parts 1, 4, and 7 of a storyline, and second, because I think we can all agree that Johns was the architect of this story anyway. Green Lantern Corps has long been a book worth picking up one way or another, though, so this will be a good opportunity for you to check it out if you haven't already. Tony Bedard has done a good job so far taking over from the excellent Peter J. Tomasi, and Tyler Kirkham is kicking ass on the art. Plus - it stars Kyle Rayner. And everybody knows Kyle Rayner is the BEST Green Lantern! Right? Right?! John Stewart had better start praying is all I know!

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #8
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & BATT
In “War of the Green Lanterns” part 3, it’s the main event! Guy Gardner vs. Hal Jordan – winner take all!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

That is one NICE looking cover! And it's not the variant! Party time! All in all I'm definitely looking forward to this crossover. Looks like interesting times for Green Lantern in April!

BRIGHTEST DAY #21-22
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO
Covers by DAVID FINCH
1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS
As the end of BRIGHTEST DAY approaches, our returned heroes and villains begin converging in one area as theultimate protector reveals itself against the ultimate menace!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #21 on sale MARCH 2
Issue #22 on sale MARCH 16
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Hey, do I smell a unified direction for Brightest Day? That would be a nice improvement! I hate that I have to show this cover so small, but it's a wide one so it's the best I can do. It's interesting to note that the original file name for this cover indicates that it's not a final cover. We've seen several unfinished covers solicited for Brightest Day, but this one seems particularly unlikely to make it to print in this form since the focus is on the left side. If it was a wraparound, that would put the focus on the back. And if it was split into two, there'd really be jack crap on the right side cover. So I suppose it's anybody's guess what these issues' covers will look like.

THE FLASH #11
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The road to FLASHPOINT is paved with good intentions, but The Flash is about to learn the truth behind those good intentions — and the secret of Hot Pursuit!
Retailers please note: This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled. This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
RESOLICIT • On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Anybody else feeling a sense of deja vu? Yep, this one was in last month's solicitations, too, but the text here notes it's been cancelled and resolicited. The only change I can see is some new lightning effects around the skeletal Flash (just scroll down this page to the February solicitations to compare for yourself). I tell ya what, I love Francis Manapul's art, but it's starting to look like he's holding this book's schedule back. The first arc, with art by Manapul, was plagued by delays, and now we have this issue resolicited to a month later. Yet, when Scott Kolins did two fill-in issues, we got both of them in one month. That seems to indicate the issue is with Manapul. Very sad, as I really like his art on the book, but I find its momentum is getting destroyed by the delays. Not good when Flash is supposed to be a major touchstone book for the DCU in 2011 with the Flashpoint event.

BRIGHTEST DAY VOL. 2 HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Once dead, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled from 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 volumes, which issues #8-16 of the series, 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.
On sale MAY 4 • 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US

Not much to say here, really. You've heard my reviews of the issues on the podcast, so you know what I think. Sadly, in a month full of great Geoff Johns collections, this one's at the bottom of the pile.

THE FLASH OMNIBUS VOL. 1 BY GEOFF JOHNS HC
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, $75.00 US

Now this, my friends, is the standout! Get a second mortgage, sell your dog, whatever you have to do to afford it, just buy this book! If you've never read Geoff Johns' original Flash run, you absolutely MUST pick this up. It's the beginning of one of my favorite books of all time. And with 13 issues and 3 one-shots, I'd say it's worth the damn price! I admit I'm not in love with the cover and hope it doesn't hurt the sales of this incredible book, but who knows, maybe it's not the final art. I'll hope so. But who cares - there are some amazing comics inside, people!

THE FLASH: REBIRTH TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
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 new collection of the fast-paced 6-issue miniseries. But how will this greatest of all Flashes find his place in the 21st century?
On sale APRIL 27 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

This was certainly not the same quality as the Omnibus' Flash material, but if you haven't read it and you're reading the current Flash book I'd go ahead and pick up this softcover. None of what happened here has really played into the new book yet, but I'd lay odds it's going to start being important when Flashpoint rolls around.

GREEN LANTERN: SECRET ORIGIN NEW EDITION TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT
This new edition of the GREEN LANTERN tale written by Geoff Johns, with art and newly redesigned cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, collects the classic story from issues #29-35 that laid the groundwork for BLACKEST NIGHT. It also includes pages from other GREEN LANTERN collected editions designed to introduce readers to other volumes in the series and an introduction by Ryan Reynolds, star of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Green Lantern” major motion picture!
On sale APRIL 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

Don't buy it for the Ryan Reynolds introduction, buy it because it's a great damn story. Seriously, I assume most of you reading this have already read Green Lantern Secret Origin, but if you haven't you should definitely order this. It was a great idea on DC's part to rerelease this one for movie-goers, and hopefully a lot of them pick this up. I think it'll definitely get them hooked and send them looking for more. Hey, it might be a money grab, but I'm never going to complain about good comics getting in front of more people.

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Tue, 21 December 2010
Episode 6: A Few of My Favorite Things Part 2

Guest starring: Brad Douglas! The Irredeemable Shag! George Berryman! Josh Bertone! Zach "Spideydude" Joiner! To drum up a little Christmas cheer, I've gathered a few of my favorite podcasters to talk about a few of our favorite Geoff Johns stories. In this second half of our conversation, you'll hear the picks from Josh, Zach, and finally me (after much digression). This episode also includes tangents on a pretty wide variety of subjects - we even cover the spinoffs of MASH. Yes, there were more than one. Yeesh. Merry Christmas, everybody!

Top Music: "My Favorite Things" by Perry Como

Bottom Music: "My Favorite Things" by Tori Amos.

Direct download: Geoff_Johns_Podcast_Episode_6.mp3
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Wed, 15 December 2010
Episode 5: A Few of My Favorite Things Part 1

Guest starring: Brad Douglas! The Irredeemable Shag! George Berryman! Josh Bertone! Zach "Spideydude" Joiner! To drum up a little Christmas cheer, I've gathered a few of my favorite podcasters to talk about a few of our favorite Geoff Johns stories. In this first part of a two-part conversation, you'll hear the picks from Shag, George, and Brad. We also discuss what it might be like if Geoff wrote some Marvel books like Spider-Man and Iron Man. And with this group, you know there are plenty of entertaining tangents to be had. Merry Christmas, everybody!

Top Music: "My Favorite Things" by Perry Como

Bottom Music: "My Favorite Things" by Tori Amos

Direct download: Geoff_Johns_Podcast_Episode_5.mp3
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Sun, 28 November 2010
February 2011 Geoff Johns Solicitations

Sorry it took me a bit longer to get them to you this month, but here's your rundown of the only books that matter in February 2011 - the Geoff Johns books!

BRIGHTEST DAY #19-20
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI 
Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS
The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won’t want to miss a single page of the action! “Aquawar” breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #19 on sale FEBRUARY 2 
Issue #20 on sale FEBRUARY 16
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "The Aquaman story does seem to be a favorite of many people, so I'd say this Aquawar shows promise to make a lot of people happy. Interesting that none of the other stories are even mentioned in this two-issue solicitation."

GREEN LANTERN #63
Written by GEOFF JOHNS 
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
In this stunning prologue to the “War of the Green Lanterns,” an unearthly alliance is made, Hal Jordan and Sinestro make a difficult sacrifice, and the power of Parallax grows!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "No cover provided for the Green Lantern solit this month - I wonder what tantalizing spoilers it might hold! The War of the Green Lanterns is an exciting prospect so I'm definitely looking forward to this, but the solit doesn't really provide much to go on here."

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #7
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN & CAM SMITH 
Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI
1:10 Variant cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
In this prelude to the “War of the Green Lanterns,” the battle with Zardor and his Green Lantern Corps reaches its epic conclusion! Hold on to your willpower, because events in this issue spin directly into the coming war!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "Now, this one's not written by Johns, but it is a prelude to a direct crossover with Green Lantern (and Green Lantern Corps). I'll be posting the solits for all three books when they're in direct crossover, so I'd pay attention to this one, too, if the solit is to be believed that it'll have major ramifications for the War of the Green Lanterns. It's been a solid book so far, so I'd recommend picking it up anyway. Same goes for Green Lantern Corps."

THE FLASH #11
Written by GEOFF JOHNS 
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL 
1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The road to FLASHPOINT is paved with good intentions, but the Flash is about to learn the truth behind those good intentions — and the secret of Hot Pursuit!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale FEBRUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "Funky stuff going on with Barry Allen again? Wouldn't be surprised. But this book hasn't stopped delivering the fun either way, so it's a solid pick!"

SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON VOL. 3 TP
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GREG RUCKA, RICHARD DONNER and GEOFF JOHNS 
Art by PETE WOODS, RAGS MORALES and MARK FARMER 
Cover by EDDY BARROWS 
Following the “New Krypton” event, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity’s future. Now The Man of Tomorrow has decided to live with his newfound people on a brand-new world. But can he keep peace between Earth and this New Krypton? Not if General Zod has anything to say about it, in this new title collecting SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1-5 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10.
On sale MARCH 16 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Kevin Says: "Man, they sure are milking that Annual for all it's worth in slapping Geoff's name on trades, aren't they? Just like with last month's Mon-El trade, I'd recommend just picking up a back issue copy of Action Comics Annual #10. It was an excellent book, but it's not worth picking up this whole trade for just one short story (whichever one they chose to include - which is not indicated here). Geoff didn't write any of the rest of this stuff."

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Sat, 27 November 2010
Episode 4: Party Like It's February-August 1999

The back-issue catch-up episode! This episode Kevin reviews the Geoff Johns comics cover-dated February-August 1999, including Star Spangled Comics #1, Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0-1, and JSA #1. With a new segment featuring a special guest appearance by Michael Bailey!

Top Song: "American Woman" by Lenny Kravitz

Testify Theme: "Testify" by Rage Against the Machine

What's the Story Michael Bailey Theme: "Morning Glory" by Oasis

Bottom Song: "She's a Star" by Dutch Kills

Direct download: Geoff_Johns_Podcast_Episode_4.mp3
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Thu, 21 October 2010
January 2011 Geoff Johns Solicitations

Here's your rundown of the only books that matter coming out in January 2011 - the Geoff Johns books!

Brightest Day #17-18

BRIGHTEST DAY #17-18
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON,
ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT
1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS
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 more even more blood may be drawn as Captain Boomerang hunts down Deadman and Dove!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #17 on sale JANUARY 5
Issue #18 on sale JANUARY 19
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "Hawkman and Hawkgirl finally off of freaking Hawkworld? Score! And thrown into a storyline I find interesting? Even better! Definitely looking forward to seeing where the Captain Boomerang/Hawk/Dove story is going as well. Sounds like it might be a good month of Brightest Day!

You'll also notice the cover treatment here, with the white background, big symbol, and single character. It's something DC's doing with all their books this month apparently to showcase the characters. As with anything like this, it produced some great covers and some 'meh' ones. I'm not really bothered either way by this one in particular. But I will say, if that's the best symbol Aquaman has, maybe that's one of the reasons he has a problem selling solo books. Might be time to get a good graphic designer on that."

Green Lantern #62

GREEN LANTERN #62
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
Starting with this issue, 2011 becomes the year of Green Lantern, and we’re kicking it off with the shocking conclusion to “New Guardians”! Hal Jordan and Sinestro must make a great sacrifice in an attempt to protect the entities. But the future of Hal Jordan and the Corps falls into doubt when they’re betrayed by one of their own! The drums are beating, the tensions are rising and the upcoming WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS is set to ignite!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JANUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "Definitely interesting times ahead. I'm jazzed for 'War of the Green Lanterns,' especially since it's a crossover between three books I'm already buying :) And it looks like 'New Guardians' will wind up being a 10-issue arc. Only 2 off from my prediction of 12!"

The Flash #10

THE FLASH #10
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
1:10 Variant cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The prelude to next summer’s FLASHPOINT event continues! The new speedster known as Hot Pursuit has arrived on his Cosmic Motorcycle, but what terrible warning has he brought with him? The FLASHPOINT is closing in, and it looks like no one will be safe!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JANUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Kevin Says: "Man, with 'War of the Green Lanterns' AND 'Flashpoint' looming, what's NOT to love about the Johns books right now? Oh, and I'm making my prediction on the identity of Hot Pursuit right here: Detective Morillo (from Johns' previous Flash run). You all owe me five bucks when it's revealed!"

Superman: Mon-El Vol. 1 TPB

SUPERMAN: MON-EL VOL. 1 TP
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, RICHARD DONNER and GEOFF JOHNS
Art by RENATO GUEDES, JAVIER PINA, PABLO RAIMONDI, JESUS MERINO, ERIC WIGHT and JOSE WILSON MAGALHAES
Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON
Superman has left Earth. Luckily, Metropolis still has heroes like Mon-El. But after years of knowing nothing but the solitude of the Phantom Zone, how will Mon-El acclimate  to society? And Guardian has his hands full with his new position in the Science Police. Collecting SUPERMAN #684-690, ACTION COMICS #874 and elements from ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10!
On sale FEBRUARY 9 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Kevin Says: "This one's only got a tangential bit of Johns in it. Just one short story from Action Comics Annual #10. It's a great story, but if you haven't read it you're better off finding a back-issue copy of the Annual."

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