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JLA Solicitations for July 2010

DC’s Source has released the a preview of Brightest Day solicitations, including JLA books, for July 2010. The five-part JLA/JSA cross-over continues with parts two and three and the big-interlocking cover by Mark Bagley. The preview solicitation (the preview of the preview?) lists the publication date of Generation Lost #5 and #6 as the same day. This could be a typo. However, its nice to see the Rocket Red Brigade again

Justice League: Generation Lost #5 (28 July, 32pg, $2.99), #6 (28 July, 32pg, $2.99)

Written by Judd Winick and Keith Giffen, art by Joe Bennett (#5) and Fernando Dagnino (#6). Cover by Tony Harris and J.D. Mettler, 1-in-25 variant cover by Kevin Maguire.

DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues here! Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice and Blue Beetle track a mysterious villain to Russia only to find themselves face-to-face with an angry Rocket Red Brigade! When one of the Rocket Reds decides to defect and join our heroes, they all soon realize that the Justice League International is once again complete…but why, and for what purpose? The mystery deepens as this BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in continues!

Justice Society of America #41 (21 July, 32pg, $2.99), Justice League of America #47 (28 July, 40pg, $3.99)

Written by James Robinson, art by Mark Bagley and JSA: Norm Rapmund (JSA) / JLA: Rob Hunter and Norm Rapmund. Covers by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino, JSA #41 has a 1-in-25 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant cover by George Perez

JSA #41: In part 2 of the JLA/JSA crossover, the Starheart has staked its claim on Alan Scott and his kids Jade and Obsidian! Can the combined might of the Justice Society and the Justice League break up the newly reunited family before they unwittingly unleash serious damage on the DC Universe?

JLA #47: The BRIGHTEST DAY continues with Part 3 of the JLA/JSA crossover! Jade is back! But is her return a blessing or a curse? The powerful Starheart empowering Green Lantern Alan Scott is out of control and unleashing its chaotic energy across Earth. What has lured the Starheart here and what familiar threat must the World’s Greatest Heroes and the Justice Society of America team up to stop?

JLA Solicitations for June 2010

It’s seems that the year has barely started – March already?? – and DC is already releasing their preview solicitations for June. The biggest JLA news is the start of a 5-part JLA/JSA crossover which appears to feature on complications with the Starheart – the mystical force that power’s Alan Scott’s unique mystical Green Lantern. We see Jesse Quick on the cover of JLA #46 in the version of her father’s costume she adopted in Flash: Rebirth and used in the James Robinson penned Blackest Night: JSA.

Justice League: Generation Lost #3-4

Written by Keith Giffen and Judd Winick • Issue #3 art by Fernando Dangino • Issue #4 art by Aarom Lopresti • Covers by Tony Harris & J.D. Mettler • 1:25 variant covers by Kevin Maguire

DC’s biweekly Justice League event continues here! The heroes of the once-great Justice League International – Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice – have reteamed in order to stop a threat to all mankind. But will the heroes of the DCU take this group of misfits seriously? And what happens when Blue Beetle – a new hero with an old legacy – joins the team? And whose side is he really on? Be here to find out!

Issue #3 on sale JUNE 9 • Issue #4 on sale JUNE 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Justice League of America #46

Written by James Robinson; Art by Mark Bagley and Rob Hunter; cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino

“Brightest Day” continues with the start of an all-new, 5-part JLA/JSA crossover! The return of one hero heralds the release of the powerful Starheart that empowers Green Lantern Alan Scott. Now this chaotic force is unleashed on Earth, causing magic to go wild – and new metahumans to emerge! It’s more than one super-team can handle, but can even the combined efforts of the Justice League and the Justice Society contain the light and dark power wielded by one of their own? Witness the transformation of the moon and a journey into the Shadow Lands that will corrupt a hero!

Continued in next month’s JSA #41, this epic event features a 5-part connected cover spotlighting both teams in glorious action illustrated by Mark Bagley with inks by Jesus Merino!

On sale JUNE 30 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

As well as the developing Brightest Day storylines June also sees the release of a brand new Green Arrow series. I wouldn’t normally mention it in these postings of JLA blurbs, but the cover by Cry For Justice’s Mauro Cascioli is absolutely beautiful:

JLA Solicitations for May 2010

DC’s Source has published the May 2010 solicitations for issues that are part of the “Brightest Day” story. This includes the previously released cover to Justice League: Generation Lost. An accompanying piece revealed that original JLI artist Kevin Maguire will be supplying variant covers for the first two issues. The main JLA title will continue the JLA/JSA team-up which is the prelude to an arc called “The Ghosts of Earth and Space.” Also announced is Supergirl’s arrival in the JLA. One could ask just how large is this team going to get! However, I wonder if it’ll be a case of one-in, one-out with Supergirl and Mon-El. We’ll see in May.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #45
Written by James Robinson, Art and cover by Mark Bagley and Rob Hunter
A Brightest Day tie-in! Supergirl rejoins the JLA as incredible, ancient forces of chaos are unleashed. What could posses her and Power Girl to battle to the death? And what horrors await the rest of the Justice League and Justice Society in this prologue to “The Ghosts of Earth and Space”?!
On sale May 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #1-2
Written by Keith Giffen and Judd Winick,Issue #1 art by Aaron Lopresti, Covers by Tony Harris, Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by Kevin Maguire, Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by Kevin Maguire
Spinning out of Brightest Day, DC’s new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here – it’s black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original Justice League International writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (Batman, Green Arrow) for a new era in excitement! And don’t miss the monumental reteaming of Giffen and his former JLI writing partner J.M. DeMatteis on this month’s Booster Gold #32!
Issue #1 on sale May 12 • Issue #2 on sale May 26 • 40 pg (#1), 32 pg (#2), FC, $2.99 US

JLA Solicitations for April 2010

DC Comics has released their preview listings for April, 2010. The fallout from Blackest Night and Justice League: Rise and All continues. The main JLA issue ties into Brightest Day and features a Justice Society appearance. Rise and Fall continues with J.T. Krul’s storylines in Rise of Arsenal and Green Arrow. Also solicited are a Dwayne McDuffie JLA trade paperback and a Cry For Justice hardcover.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #44
Written by James Robinson; Art and cover by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter; 1:25 Variant cover by David Mack
A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! Following the events of BLACKEST NIGHT, the brand new Justice League of America enters into BRIGHTEST DAY with an arc featuring the Justice Society of America. The epic team-up begins with a character from the end of BLACKEST NIGHT joining the JLA. But when the storyline’s over, what mysterious villain will be revealed – and which hero will switch teams?
On sale APRIL 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE OF ARSENAL #2
Written by J.T. Krul; Art by Geraldo Borges & Marlo Alquiza; Cover by Greg Horn
Spinning out of CRY FOR JUSTICE, “The Rise and Fall” continues here as Roy Harper discovers that getting a prosthetic arm doesn’t make him whole again, he’s also forced to deal with Green Arrow’s shocking revelation from JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL #1. And sparks fly when Roy’s old flame Cheshire shows up…to kill him!
On sale APRIL 28 • 2 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GREEN ARROW #32
Written by J.T. Krul ; Art by Diogenes Neves; Cover by Federico Dallocchio
Spinning out of CRY FOR JUSTICE, “The Rise and Fall” continues in “The Fall of Green Arrow” continues with Oliver Queen as a fugitive from justice. But what happens when the Justice League of America learn of his crime? The Emerald Archer’s relationship with the World’s Greatest Heroes will never be the same.
On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SECOND COMING TP
Written by Dwayne McDuffie; Art by Ed Benes, Ian Churchill & others; Cover by Ed Benes
Collected from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #22-26, Red Tornado discovers the culprit behind his recent malfunctions — and the ensuing confrontation leads to a massive battle between the JLA and one of their oldest adversaries.
Advance-solicited • On sale MAY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE HC
Written by James Robinson; Art and cover by Mauro Cascioli
A new team of heroes – Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Atom, Shazam, Congorilla and Starman – unite to take a proactive approach to fighting crime! Following the deaths of JLA heroes Batman and Martian Manhunter, this new team stands determined to stop evil from ever striking so drastically again. But when Prometheus plans his revenge on the heroes, will this new team be ready to pay the cost for the justice they seek?
Advance-solicited • On sale JUNE 2 • 232 pg, FC $24.99 US

JLA Solicitations for March 2010

March 2010 appears to be Green Arrow and the JLA month with four-linked issues that spin-out of Cry For Justice and the events there-in. We’ve already covered their announcement, but DC has now released the solicitation details for those issues. It kicks off on March 10th with the Rise and Fall Special by James Robinson and J.T. Krul. Krul then follows that with Green Arrow #31 the following week (March 17th) and the start of the Justice League: The Rise of Arsenal the week after that (March 24th). Then at the end of the month James Robinson wraps up his first JLA arc and deals the implications of The Rise and Fall from the League’s side. Each of the four issues has a 1-in-25 variant cover created by Justice League: The Rise and Fall Special #1 artist Mike Mayhew.

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JLA Solicitations for February 2010

Newsarama have a preview of the JLA solicitation blurbs for February 2010. The cover for JLA #42 was teased a few days ago, but we get our first look at an image from Cry For Justice #7. The blacked out figure looks like he’s got a quiver so that’d make him either Green Arrow (Ollie) or Red Arrow (Roy).

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #7

Written by James Robinson, Art and cover by Mauro Cascioli

This is the big one! After the catastrophes seen in issues #5 and #6, a hero loses control, leading to an unexpected ending that will fundamentally change the lives of the World’s Greatest Heroes forever. This issue launches a major storyline in the DC Universe and is not to be missed!

On sale February 24 • 7 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42

Written by James Robinson, Art and cover by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter, Variant cover by Adrian Melo & Mariah Benes

In the aftermath of the horrific events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, a member is comforted by his friends and fellow Justice Leaguers over his tragic loss. And when Dick Grayson is offered membership, will the new Batman accept? Or would he rather operate outside the realm of the World’s Greatest Heroes?

Meanwhile, Ray Palmer attempts to unlock a device that’s been discovered by the team. Will it spell their doom – or something far worse? They’d better find out soon because Dr. Impossible has chosen now, of all times, to attack! Who exactly is this mysterious villain and who has he brought back with him? The new era for the team marches forward!

On sale February 17 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JLA Solicitations for January 2010

The JLA covers for 2010 have already been released and now Newsarama has a preview of the Solicitation blurbs. The final paragraph of the JLA #41 solicitation (below) is interesting – it means that the group pin-up we’ve been shown several times isn’t the actual cover. I suppose that its not too surprising given that DC used multiple covers for the launch of Brad Meltzer and Dwayne McDuffie’s runs. It’s also interesting that Cry For Justice will run for a further issue alongside the main title.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #6
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mauro Cascioli
After a shocking loss, Prometheus reveals an even greater threat to the team than they thought possible! How will this new crisis change the face of the DC Universe? Find out in the penultimate chapter of this groundbreaking miniseries event!
On sale January 27 • 6 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41
Written by James Robinson
Art and covers by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter
Be here for the start of a new Justice League era! The JLA have been getting a pounding in the last couple of months, but NO MORE! The team regroups with a new roster that will transcend time and space! Make way for the World’s Greatest Heroes – Batman, Green Lantern, the Atom, Green Arrow, Donna Troy, the Guardian, Cyborg, Mon-El, Starfire, Dr. Light and, yes, Congorilla!
This issue features two covers by Mark Bagley which are seperately orderable. Cover A features Green Lantern and Green Arrow; Cover B features Batman and Mon-El. The cover images will be revealed online before the issue’s Final Order Cutoff date.
On sale January 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JLA Solicitations for December 2009

DC have announced the December, 2009 solicitations (copies at Newsarama & CBR) for their comic book and DC Direct lines. On the JLA front we have JLA #40, the second Robinson/Bagley issue and a tie-in to Blackest Night, and the advanced solicitation of the Alan Burnett/Dwayne McDuffie Sanctuary trade edition.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #40
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mark Bagley & Rob Hunter
The JLA can’t escape the BLACKEST NIGHT! Faced with the continuing threat of the Black Lanterns, Zatanna, Vixen and the rest of the team confront their pasts when fallen friends and foes return for blood!
On sale December 16 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SANCTUARY TP
Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Alan Burnett
Art by Ed Benes, Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver and others
Cover by Ed Benes
The Justice League face off with The Suicide Squad when a cabal of Super-Villains turn themselves over to the Super Heroes for protection – much to the chagrin of Amanda Waller and her super-team. This volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17-21 and features a tale drawn by THE FLASH: REBIRTH artist Ethan Van Sciver!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 20 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 U

The holidays mean that Diamond have taken the unusual step of skipping a week (December 30th) giving them four rather than five shipping weeks in December. Cry For Justice #6 hasn’t been solicited, but I assume that’s because it would have been in the missing week and is being held over until January.

JLA Solicitations for November 2009

The November solicitations for DC’s title are up on CBR, Newsrama, and their own site. These include the announcement of the villain behind the Blackest Night and a BN tie-in for the main JLA title (the second Robinson/Bagley issue). Also announced is a new printing of the JLA: Year One trade.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #39
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mark Bagley
The BLACKEST NIGHT darkens the skies over the Justice League in this important tie-in issue! Can the team get it together in time to survive the return of the undead Dr. Light? Or will his now-shadowy evil strangle everybody where they stand?
On Sale November 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #5
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Mauro Cascioli
Supergirl and Shazam join the team as Prometheus is finally captured! His evil machinations are revealed, but even so, the League may be unable to stop the villain’s disturbing plans as he cuts down one of the members! Don t miss this shocking new issue that’ll have everybody talking.
On Sale November 18 • 5 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

JLA YEAR ONE TP NEW PRINTING
Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn
Art by Barry Kitson & Michael Bair
Cover by Barry Kitson
The definitive tale of the JLA’s formation is back in a new printing of the massive book starring The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman. Collecting the entire, original twelve-issue miniseries!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 9 • 320 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Faces of Evil in January

January sees a Faces of Evil theme linking a good fraction of DC’s covers. I haven’t seen any promo for the event itself, but I’d bet good money that Alex Ross was involved. Back around 1999-2000 Ross proposed an art book to DC called Portraits of Villainy (the sketches for it turn up in Alex Ross galleries and interviews from time to time). Faces of Evil, as well as following the loose idea of Portraits of Villainy, also follows the cover style that Ross has been using on Justice Society of America – that of a single painted portrait against a black background. Each of January’s covers will thus feature portraits of DC’s big villains.

Justice League of America #29

Justice Society of America #23

There are also a selection of one shots to feature particular bad guys that don’t fit into particular ongoing series, but are important for future plotlines. Of interest to JLA readers will be Faces of Evil: Prometheus #1 which, unsurprisingly, features the return of Prometheus and is a setup for James Robinson’s new Justice League spin off series. Those of you with long memories will recall that Prometheus actually appeared first in a very similar issue called New Years Evil: Prometheus #1. New Years Evil was another January event, a skip week in that case, which featured a series of villain centric oneshots. To bring this full circle: the first version of Gog appeared in New Years Evil: Gog #1. That was Mark Waid’s version which has recently been superseeded by Geoff Johns’s version of Alex Ross’s version.

New Years Evil: Prometheus #1

Faces of Evil: Prometheus #1

The solicitations for the above issues, including spoilers, follow the break:

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