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Holy ^^^^. January's solicits
Blackest Night's Future: January 2010
Guess who's back?
by Richard George
October 15, 2009 - October solicits always shock us a little. As we gear up for the holidays, end of the year articles, major new projects and vacations... the comic book industry is already discussing the new year. Where did the time go?
Today we're here with an exclusive look at DC's Blackest Night plans. Earlier this month DC announced that Blackest Night #7, which should have shipped in January, would be delayed until February - and the final issue of the event would arrive in March. In its place, the publisher plans to release eight "revived" titles: Atom & Hawkman, Catwoman, Phantom Stranger, Power of Shazam, Question, Starman, Weird Western Tales and Suicide Squad. There will also be one tie-in title, Secret Six, which continues the story from Suicide Squad.
See below for the full creative teams of those titles.
But first, let's take a look at the core Blackest Night offerings for January 2010. Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps will still release that month, as will the three mini-series: Wonder Woman, JSA and Flash. We have all of those covers and solicitation descriptions. Enjoy!
[Note: Be sure to check out ALL the covers - the Secret Six one at the very end is particularly delicious.]
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GREEN LANTERN #50
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Sketch Variant cover by Doug Mahnke
BLACKEST NIGHT spreads with an oversized anniversary issue!
Surrounded by friends and enemies, Hal Jordan goes into battle with a being he will never defeat – the Black Lantern Spectre! Can Saint Walker, Sinestro and the others put a stop to this bizarre Spectre rebirth?
Plus, Atrocitus reveals a tie to a power that may make him the most unbeatable of all the Lanterns!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #44
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Greg Horn
Witness the fury of Guy Gardner – Red Lantern! But what horrible attack on the Corps would fuel Guy's rage? And how can anyone save him from the grip of the crimson fury?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 20 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #2
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins continue this must-have BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in!
The Flashes find themselves more tangled into Nekron's ultimate plan than they could ever have imagined. Meanwhile, it's a well-known fact that Captain Cold hates running. But when the Rogues of the past rise to claim those that still survive, he has no choice!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 13 - 2 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #2
Written by James Robinson
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino
Variant cover by Gene Ha
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! Black Lantern Lois Lane tracks down her undead husband, but their reunion could mean Power Girl's funeral! Don't miss this terrifying tie-in from James Robinson and Eddy Barrows!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 - 2 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #2
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
Following closely the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Diana faces her greatest challenge. Death has always walked with her, but who will guide her into the light – her mother, her sister or her lover? Don't miss this mind-blowing tie-in as Wonder Woman's life changes forever!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 6 - 2 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE ATOM & HAWKMAN #46
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ryan Sook
The Atom has been in the center of the BLACKEST NIGHT storm since day one. But now that storm becomes more personal than he could ever have imagined when he is hunted by not only the Black Lanterns Hawkman and Hawkgirl, but Black Lanterns Khufu and Chay-Ara! Don't miss the meltdown in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 27 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #83
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Julian Lopez & Bit
Cover by Guillem March
As if the chaos and mayhem of Gotham City's blackout wasn't enough, Catwoman faces a dead villain that she was responsible for killing – the original Black Mask!
Will this attack against the body and soul of Selina Kyle prove to be too much for the feline femme fatale? And can she come to grips with killing (again) a possibly unkillable foe? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 13 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE PHANTOM STRANGER #42
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
Spotlighting the DC Universe's magic-based characters! The Phantom Stranger, with Blue Devil at his side, battles the Black Lantern Spectre with little hope of success. Meanwhile, Black Lantern Deadman delves into the Phantom Stranger, compelled to learn the mysterious hero's true origins. But what dangers will arise if the Phantom Stranger's enigmatic past is revealed? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE-SHOT - on sale January 20 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE POWER OF SHAZAM #48
Written by Eric Wallace
Art by Don Kramer & Michael Babinski
Cover by Tom Feister
BLACKEST NIGHT infects the Black Adam family when Osiris returns from the dead as a Black Lantern to terrorize young Billy and Mary Batson! Now powerless after the wizard Shazam deemed them unworthy in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #25, can the Batsons even count on the aid of Freddy Freeman, the new Captain Marvel? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 13 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE QUESTION #37
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Cully Hamner
A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, CHECKMATE) joins original THE QUESTION series artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for the return of Vic Sage! The Black Lantern rings have made their way to earth and disturbed the grave of the original Question. Now, the faceless man returns as Black Lantern Vic Sage targets his former protégé – and current replacement – Renee Montoya. It's the Question vs. the Black Lantern Question vs. Lady Shiva in the ultimate throw-down!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 27 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
STARMAN #81
Written by James Robinson
Art by Fernando Dagnino & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Tony Harris
James Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope O'Dare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just don't dare call him a Super Hero.
As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isn't easy – is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 20 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WEIRD WESTERN TALES #71
Written by Dan DiDio
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
The gun-slinging action continues here in an issue written by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio! Western heroes Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, Scalphunter and Firehair rise from the dead as Black Lanterns. But will they save the west – or ruin it? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE-SHOT - On sale January 6 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUICIDE SQUAD #67
Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel LuVisi
Original SUICIDE SQUAD writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect The Suicide Squad as they take on BLACKEST NIGHT and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and he's targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot – the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is) – and this Wall hits back!
Continuing this month's one-issue revival of classic DC Universe titles, this epic story carries into January's SECRET SIX #17!
ONE-SHOT - on sale January 6 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SECRET SIX #17
Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel LuVisi
John Ostrander and Gail Simone continue their epic team-up that begins in SUICIDE SQUAD #67! Suicide Squad has taken capture of Deadshot, forcing him to rejoin their ranks. But the Secret Six doesn't see that happening any time soon!
On sale January 13 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Also........another holy ^^^^ moment...
Blackest Night's Future: January 2010
Guess who's back?
by Richard George
October 15, 2009 - October solicits always shock us a little. As we gear up for the holidays, end of the year articles, major new projects and vacations... the comic book industry is already discussing the new year. Where did the time go?
Today we're here with an exclusive look at DC's Blackest Night plans. Earlier this month DC announced that Blackest Night #7, which should have shipped in January, would be delayed until February - and the final issue of the event would arrive in March. In its place, the publisher plans to release eight "revived" titles: Atom & Hawkman, Catwoman, Phantom Stranger, Power of Shazam, Question, Starman, Weird Western Tales and Suicide Squad. There will also be one tie-in title, Secret Six, which continues the story from Suicide Squad.
See below for the full creative teams of those titles.
But first, let's take a look at the core Blackest Night offerings for January 2010. Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps will still release that month, as will the three mini-series: Wonder Woman, JSA and Flash. We have all of those covers and solicitation descriptions. Enjoy!
[Note: Be sure to check out ALL the covers - the Secret Six one at the very end is particularly delicious.]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GREEN LANTERN #50
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Sketch Variant cover by Doug Mahnke
BLACKEST NIGHT spreads with an oversized anniversary issue!
Surrounded by friends and enemies, Hal Jordan goes into battle with a being he will never defeat – the Black Lantern Spectre! Can Saint Walker, Sinestro and the others put a stop to this bizarre Spectre rebirth?
Plus, Atrocitus reveals a tie to a power that may make him the most unbeatable of all the Lanterns!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 - 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #44
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Variant cover by Greg Horn
Witness the fury of Guy Gardner – Red Lantern! But what horrible attack on the Corps would fuel Guy's rage? And how can anyone save him from the grip of the crimson fury?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 20 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #2
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Scott Kolins
Variant cover by Francis Manapul
Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins continue this must-have BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in!
The Flashes find themselves more tangled into Nekron's ultimate plan than they could ever have imagined. Meanwhile, it's a well-known fact that Captain Cold hates running. But when the Rogues of the past rise to claim those that still survive, he has no choice!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Scott Kolins), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 13 - 2 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #2
Written by James Robinson
Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino
Variant cover by Gene Ha
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! Black Lantern Lois Lane tracks down her undead husband, but their reunion could mean Power Girl's funeral! Don't miss this terrifying tie-in from James Robinson and Eddy Barrows!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Eddy Barrows & Nei Ruffino), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gene Ha). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 27 - 2 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #2
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Nicola Scott
Cover by Greg Horn
Variant cover by Ryan Sook
Following closely the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Diana faces her greatest challenge. Death has always walked with her, but who will guide her into the light – her mother, her sister or her lover? Don't miss this mind-blowing tie-in as Wonder Woman's life changes forever!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Greg Horn), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ryan Sook). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale January 6 - 2 of 3 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE ATOM & HAWKMAN #46
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ryan Sook
The Atom has been in the center of the BLACKEST NIGHT storm since day one. But now that storm becomes more personal than he could ever have imagined when he is hunted by not only the Black Lanterns Hawkman and Hawkgirl, but Black Lanterns Khufu and Chay-Ara! Don't miss the meltdown in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 27 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #83
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Julian Lopez & Bit
Cover by Guillem March
As if the chaos and mayhem of Gotham City's blackout wasn't enough, Catwoman faces a dead villain that she was responsible for killing – the original Black Mask!
Will this attack against the body and soul of Selina Kyle prove to be too much for the feline femme fatale? And can she come to grips with killing (again) a possibly unkillable foe? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 13 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE PHANTOM STRANGER #42
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
Spotlighting the DC Universe's magic-based characters! The Phantom Stranger, with Blue Devil at his side, battles the Black Lantern Spectre with little hope of success. Meanwhile, Black Lantern Deadman delves into the Phantom Stranger, compelled to learn the mysterious hero's true origins. But what dangers will arise if the Phantom Stranger's enigmatic past is revealed? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE-SHOT - on sale January 20 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE POWER OF SHAZAM #48
Written by Eric Wallace
Art by Don Kramer & Michael Babinski
Cover by Tom Feister
BLACKEST NIGHT infects the Black Adam family when Osiris returns from the dead as a Black Lantern to terrorize young Billy and Mary Batson! Now powerless after the wizard Shazam deemed them unworthy in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #25, can the Batsons even count on the aid of Freddy Freeman, the new Captain Marvel? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 13 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE QUESTION #37
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Cully Hamner
A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, CHECKMATE) joins original THE QUESTION series artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for the return of Vic Sage! The Black Lantern rings have made their way to earth and disturbed the grave of the original Question. Now, the faceless man returns as Black Lantern Vic Sage targets his former protégé – and current replacement – Renee Montoya. It's the Question vs. the Black Lantern Question vs. Lady Shiva in the ultimate throw-down!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 27 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
STARMAN #81
Written by James Robinson
Art by Fernando Dagnino & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Tony Harris
James Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope O'Dare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just don't dare call him a Super Hero.
As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isn't easy – is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE SHOT - on sale January 20 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WEIRD WESTERN TALES #71
Written by Dan DiDio
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
The gun-slinging action continues here in an issue written by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio! Western heroes Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, Scalphunter and Firehair rise from the dead as Black Lanterns. But will they save the west – or ruin it? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!
ONE-SHOT - On sale January 6 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUICIDE SQUAD #67
Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel LuVisi
Original SUICIDE SQUAD writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect The Suicide Squad as they take on BLACKEST NIGHT and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and he's targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot – the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is) – and this Wall hits back!
Continuing this month's one-issue revival of classic DC Universe titles, this epic story carries into January's SECRET SIX #17!
ONE-SHOT - on sale January 6 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SECRET SIX #17
Written by John Ostrander & Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel LuVisi
John Ostrander and Gail Simone continue their epic team-up that begins in SUICIDE SQUAD #67! Suicide Squad has taken capture of Deadshot, forcing him to rejoin their ranks. But the Secret Six doesn't see that happening any time soon!
On sale January 13 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Also........another holy ^^^^ moment...
