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io9 Talks To Geoff Johns About Making Superheroes Scifi
In the last few months, comic book writer Geoff Johns has taken Superman out of Metropolis and into space, the future, and alternate dimensions, as well as making former has-been Booster Gold into a time-travellin' paradox-defeatin' hero. With his alternate-world-spanning DC Universe: Zero (co-written with Grant Morrison) in stores tomorrow, it seemed like a good time to quickly catch up with Green Lantern and future Legion of Super-Heroes writer Johns, and ask him what's with his recent reintroduction of science fiction into the superhero genre. More »
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Future Teens To Save Universe In Epic Manner
Because drhayes demanded it (and who says we don't listen to our readers?), DC Comics have released some more information about the Legion of Super-Heroes-related tie-in to summer blockbuster Final Crisis. Called Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds, the five-part series aims to tell a story that "is epic in its scope [going] across the universe, all across Earth, across time and space," according to writer Geoff Johns. Learn more under the jump. More »
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Must Read: Green Lantern: Rebirth
Must-read comics are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-read is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.Title: Green Lantern: Rebirth
Date: 2005 (reprinting material from 2004 - 2005)
Vitals: Bringing an epic scale and giant glowing alien monsters that personify human emotions to DC's then-failing "space cop with a magic wishing ring" franchise, this series returned the characters to the top of the chart and resurrected fan favorite character Hal Jordan to life after a decade of disgraced dead exile, getting rid of the grey in his hair in the process. More »
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Green Lantern Serves Up Equal Opportunity Exploitation
The Green Lantern Corps is fighting a fierce war against the evil Sinestro Corps — and it's taking a toll on their tight spandex uniforms. In last week's issue of Green Lantern Corps, the evil followers of Sinestro totally shred the costume of the studly Sodam Yat. The result is exactly the sort of porno image that comics usually lavish on female heroes. (Click on the cut-off thumbnail for the full-length image.) And, as blogger Rachelle Goguen points out:He could totally patch that suit up with his ring. He chooses not to.More »
