BLACKEST NIGHT (2009)

"Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis raise the dead in the most anticipated comics story of the year! Throughout the decades, death has plagued the DC Universe and taken the lives of heroes and villains alike. But to what end? As the War of Light rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends upon us, with Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps at the center of it all. Don't miss this 8-issue epic taking the DCU beyond the grave! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). For every 250 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 15 o 1 of 8 o 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Mauro Cacioli Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis The event of the summer continues! The dead rise across the DC Universe, bringing terror and darkness with them. What are the Black Lanterns? What do they want? Will Earth's greatest heroes survive long enough to find out - or will they join the Black Lantern Corps? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Mauro Cascioli). For every 200 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 12 • 2 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis As the dead attack in full force, Green Lantern is faced with an impossible decision and the scattered remains of the Justice League suffer a terrible loss. Who can stop the Black Lanterns? Why are they rising? And how can the Spectre help? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 16 • 3 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis Summer's hottest event explodes in this critical issue! Hold on to your power rings, because the secrets behind the Blackest Night finally stand revealed! While Earth is evacuated, Hal Jordan embarks on a brave journey to the darkest depths to uncover the truth behind the Black Lanterns! You won't believe what he uncovers! Continuing the best-selling epic from superstars Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 21 o 4 of 8 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert The moment you've hungered for finally arrives! Who controls death in the DC Universe? NEKRON - Lord of the Undead! The dark being behind the undead Black Lanterns makes his presence and purpose known, and our heroes discover they're not only fighting for their lives, but their after-lives as well. Don't miss this game-changing issue from superstar writer Geoff Johns and stellar artist Ivan Reis! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale November 25 o 5 of 8 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis The secrets of Nekron are revealed as darkness consumes the DC Universe. Everything else: TOP SECRET. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale December 23 o 6 of 8 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Geoff Johns • Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert • Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari • Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis As Nekron continues to wage war on life throughout the universe, Hal Jordan discovers the grim, true mission behind the villain's return. But the truth is so cosmically abysmal that it threatens to expose a secret that could tear the very universe asunder. You can't miss this stunning, penultimate issue to the year's biggest event! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Rodolfo Migliari). For every 100 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale February 24 • 7 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by IVAN REIS, OCLAIR ALBERT & JOE PRADO 1:25 Variant cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI 1:100 Sketch variant cover by IVAN REIS The extra-sized conclusion to the most talked-about event in comics is here, and the results will change the course of the DC Universe for years to come. Earth has become the final battleground for life versus death, but how will our heroes fight back against the darkness of sentient space itself? And what does the future hold for Green Lantern, The Flash and the rest of the world's greatest heroes and villains? Find out here as the stage is set for the next epic era of DC Comics! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale MARCH 31 • 8 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"