Posts Tagged ‘Green Lantern’

I really can’t say that I’m waiting with baited breath for this. The biggest Summer disappointment this year. All we can hope for are some awesome special features. But isn’t everything supposed to be better on blu-ray!?!?!? Well I may be pushing it this time. Hey maybe it wasn’t as bad as I thought. We’ll see on October 14th if anyone buys it.

SYNOPSIS

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite, powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. Warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him the ability to create anything his mind can imagine. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Reynolds).

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal’s humanity is one weapon no member of the Corps has ever had, and if – with willpower, determination and the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Lively) – Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax… he will save the Earth and all of mankind from certain destruction.

“Green Lantern” will be available on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, featuring a 3D hi-definition, a hi-definition, a standard definition and a digital copy of the theatrical film, for $40.99, Blu-ray Combo Pack, featuring a hi-definition, a standard definition and a digital copy of the theatrical film, for $35.99 and on single disc DVD for $28.98. The extended cut will be in hi-definition on the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack only.

On October 14th, “Green Lantern” extended cut can be purchased for permanent download and the theatrical film can be rented on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles.

Blu-ray Combo Pack:

Extended Cut*
Theatrical Film
Maximum Movie Mode with Picture in Picture Pods
The Universe According to Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds Becomes Green Lantern
Justice League #1 Digital Comic
Additional Scenes
Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series
BD-Live

DVD:

Preview of the Justice League #1 Digital Comic
Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series

*Extended Cut included only on 2D Blu-ray Disc

Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack $40.99
Blu-ray Combo Pack $35.99
Single disc Amaray (WS) $28.98

With only a few weeks left until what I have grown to affectionately dub the “NEWNIVERSE“, we ought to savor this continuity (two of them if you count Flashpoint) while it lasts. I’ve Personally thought some of the final issues to be somewhat anticlimactic; kind of like it’s just another day in an ending universe tied up with a little ambiguous bow. One great Flashpoint title that left me with that taste in my mouth was BATMAN:KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE. ((Sort-of spoiler alert)) The whole concept was brilliant, as was Thomas’s revelation to the Joker at the end (and the Clown Princess of Crimes reaction to this fact), but her last words (or lack there of) at the finale made me cringe. Forget the bold idea that deep down sweet, loving, selfless, philanthropic Martha Wayne could have that mad evil lurking inside of her, just waiting to come out (I suppose it could mean that in the right circumstance any one of us could be pushed towards Joker-dom), I just wanted more to my final page than the dying utterance of “…Ba…” as a description of Gotham in all it’s complexity and darkness. Come on. Especially with the awesome finale location…errr…sassafrassin’. That gripe aside, the Batman mini-series has been one of my favorite in the FP line; very inventive. Well, let us now move onward to this weeks books. I put the titles I will be picking up in bold.

ACTION COMICS #904
BATMAN INCORPORATED #8
BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY #5 (OF 5)
BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #5 (OF 5)
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD
BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH #3 (OF 3)
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #63
DC COMICS PRESENTS: JLA: HEAVEN’S LADDER
DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN – THE ’90S
DC RETROACTIVE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA – THE ’90S
DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ’90S
DC UNIVERSE: LEGACIES
DOOM PATROL: FIRE AWAY
DRIVER: CROSSING THE LINE
FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #3 (OF 3)
FLASHPOINT: KID FLASH LOST #3 (OF 3)
FLASHPOINT: LOIS LANE AND THE RESISTANCE #3 (OF 3)
FLASHPOINT: PROJECT SUPERMAN #3 (OF 3)
GEARS OF WAR #19
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #26
GREEN ARROW #15
GREEN LANTERN MOVIE PREQUEL: SINESTRO
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #13
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #54
THE NEW TEEN TITANS OMNIBUS VOL. 1
THE STEVE DITKO OMNIBUS VOL. 1: STARRING SHADE THE CHANGING MAN
SUPERGIRL: BIZARROGIRL
SUPERMAN BEYOND #0
TEAM-UPS OF THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD
TEEN TITANS #100
WONDER WOMAN #614
WORLD OF WARCRAFT BOOK 4
XOMBI #6
YOUNG JUSTICE #7

To find out more on these books go to http://dccomics.com/dcu/comics/

–ExSleepyInk

Green Lantern is directed by Martin Campbell and stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. It drops on June 17th, 2011.

Here are some shots of the billion year old, little blue creators of the Corps.  I’m wondering what the glass-like helmets are about; perhaps to prevent psionic attacks or breaches into their minds.  Enjoy.

—ExSleepyInk

Recently, that is yesterday DC comics announced that 52 titles will start over from #1. This starts ion August 31. The first title to begin this massive restart will be Justice League with the creative team of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee.

It seems that the two DC powerhouses are going to show the comic industry how to do it right. Both Johns and Lee hold executive positions at DC Entertainment. Now they will continue the jobs that made them so famous. Personally this title will be something big. Apparently the Flashpoint titles and storyline will pave the way for this ultimate end of the entire Crisis storyline that started in the 80′s. Maybe. But if you ever thought about reading comics or have fallen off, (like myself). This August is REALLY the best time to get into DC Comics. And you could always pick up the trade paperback of Flashpoint later. Here is an excerpt from various spots that were able to speak with the big wigs at DC.

Also if look closely at this JLA picture by Jim Lee, you will see that everyone with a collar has the “V” neck. Ryan Reynolds also has the same collar in the up coming Green Lantern film. Any connection!?!?!? Who knows!?!?!

DCU Source Blog: Press Release (via Screenrant)

“On Wednesday, August 31st, DC Comics will launch a historic renumbering of the entire DC Universe line of comic books with 52 first issues, including the release of Justice League by New York Times bestselling writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and bestselling artist and DC Comics Co-Publisher Jim Lee. The publication of Justice League issue 1 will launch day-and-date digital publishing for all these ongoing titles, making DC Comics the first of the two major American publishers to release all of its superhero comic book titles digitally the same day as in print.

“DC Comics will only publish two comic books on August 31st: the final issue of this summer’s comic book mini-series Flashpoint and the first issue of Justice League by Johns and Lee, two of the most distinguished and popular contemporary comic book creators, who will be collaborating for the first time. Together they will offer a contemporary take on the origin of the comic book industry’s premier superhero team.”

DCE Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Wayne: (via Screenrant)

“[T]he new #1s will introduce readers to a more modern, diverse DC Universe, with some character variations in appearance, origin and age. All stories will be grounded in each character’s legend – but will relate to real world situations, interactions, tragedy and triumph.

“We think our current fans will be excited by this evolution, and that it will make jumping into the story extremely accessible to first-time readers – giving them a chance to discover DC’s characters and stories.

“We have taken great care in maintaining continuity where most important, but fans will see a new approach to our storytelling.

“Some of the characters will have new origins, while others will undergo minor changes. Our characters are always being updated; however, this is the first time all of our characters will be presented in a new way all at once.

“Dan DiDio, Bob Harras and Eddie Berganza have been working diligently to pull together some of the best creative teams in the industry. Over 50 new costumes will debut in September, many updated and designed by artist Jim Lee, ensuring that the updated images appeal to the current generation of readers.”

In Brightest Day……………..

After a month of waiting, my comics finally arrived in the mail (of course the downside is that I did have to buy them twice).  <Cue enormous sigh of relief>.  I have a few things to say before I give you the list.  My first thought regards the endings of Brightest Day and Justice League: Generation Lost.  Both series were two of my favorites in recent years.  Although they did drag on a little, they both remained full of action and housed many twists and turns.  I favored the ending of Brightest Day more than JL:GL simply because I felt, in a way,  the latter merely went back to square one.  Without giving anything away, DC’s reveal of the White Light’s avatar in BD was a move that definitely had a lot of fanboys drooling (although he did take to his new job a little too easily all new developments considered).  The one drawback of both series was that in the end they pretty much served to introduce another run.  Is it just me, or is it that every time a book draws to a close there is a certain quotient of financial relief?  Especially this summer after War Of The Green Lanterns and the huge upcoming Flashpoint crossover (and the many subsequent piggybacking  miniseries) we could use the  extra girth in our back pocket.  It just wouldn’t be DC’s style though, would it?  Sure they Draw The Line At $2.99, but how much does it help when every time one series comes to a close two more pop up?  Please don’t misunderstand me, newcomers; I am a DC all the way, but in the last few years I have seen a lot of comrades fall to the newly white, cartoon-gloved hand of Marvel or the abyssmal void that is giving up your collecting hat all together simply because these huge DC  Universe changing events seem never ending (or at least grow closer and closer together).  I hope this doesn’t blow my shot at one day writing for my favorite company!  Feel free to vent your thoughts in this article’s comment section. 

To finish off some of my opinions on a few of the recent comics I’ve read (before dropping today’s list) i will do a quick recap…

Action Comics #900 : Great artists and writers for the anniversary issue, but the Doomsday arc left me underwhelmed.  There was, however, a crazy reveal between the godly Luthor and the Man Of Steel!

Batgirl :…has been spunky (don’t judge me) and fun as usual.  Let’s see if  it can keep it up.

Batman #708 & 709 : Along with the recent issues of Red Robin and Gotham City Sirens, Azrael (serving as pawn to Ra’s Al Ghul) put Dick, Tim and Selina on a holy trial with Gotham’s very fate hanging in the balance.  It wasn’t bad, but I might just be growing weary of  St.Dumas’s avatar.

Batman Beyond #5 : This issue brings back a dangerous old foe from Bruce Timm‘s television series!  Good stuff!

Batman: Detective Comics :  The last few issues have been really good…pick it up.

Batman & Robin #22 : I thought the story was interesting up until the finale.  The villain’s reasons weren’t bad, but i don’t recall any major explanation of his appearance or how he got his weapons.  Maybe it just didn’t hold my intrest enough to devote 100% of my attention.  The art was good, but i guess I found everything else a bit covuluted and “meh”.  Sorry.

Batman Incorporated : I don’t really understand why they are bringing back memories of the old Batwoman that shared the same name as the new one.  I assumed the red headed, Montoya loving vixen who surfaced in 52 was a modern revamping of the character.  DC, you never cease to confuse me with some of your choices.  Maybe it will play out good in the end; I’ve definitely put my foot in my mouth before,  but what are comic fans if not overzealous overreactors?

Birds Of Prey: This has been good.  Fin

The Flash: This run (and recent lead up to Flashpoint) has been great, in my opinion; especially issue #11 with the creepy child witness reveal.  Loved it!  Great job, Johns, you’re on fire!

Gotham City Sirens : The storyline with Harley gunning for the Joker truly was awesome…too bad she lost her nerve at the last second as always.  Bwa bwa bwaaaaaaaaa.  Now can we end this series?

Green Arrow : It’s been good with Ollie rediscovering his purpose and beginning to gain back his confidence, but is getting slightly repetitive in that forrest.

Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, and Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors : What can I say about this?  War Of The Green Lanterns is probably the thing I’m most excited to read lately.  Soooooo effin good!  Johns better never let go of GL.  I hope that when he dies a Black Lantern ring finds him, he resurrects, and continues the saga until Nekron has his way and the world is consumed by darkness.  A little overboard?  If you haven’t already, pick it up and be the judge!

The Outsiders :…is alright.  What is Giffen the reincarnation of Kirby?

Red Robin : Good as usual.

Secret Six : Seems to have gone off the deep end right into hell…literally.

Superman #710 : I liked this one.  A young Bruce and Clark work well together while keeping the personalities of their future alter egos in tact.

Wonder Woman : Unsure where they are taking this.  I thought i had some sort of grasp a few issues back, but i lost my grip and fell from Mount Olympus.  Don’t know if this could keep my curiosty much longer.

Hellboy, B.P.R.D., Witch Hunter, and Baltimore: They’ve all been amazing as usual.  These HB one-shots have been a great way to bide time until the end of the epic Mignola/Fegredo arc beginning next month; Richard Corben never disappoints and Kevin Nowlan contributed in one of the strangest tales yet.  Nowlan‘s art is second to none (and he not only drew, but colored and lettered in Buster Oakley Gets His Wish).  The guy’s a powerhouse.  Sadly we said goodbye to Guy Davis in the last installment of B.P.R.D..  I don’t know how i can go on without him, he is one of my favorite artists out there today.  At least I got a manic fan letter in the first issue of his last run!

Ok, now it’s about  time for the weekly list, wouldn’t you say?

• BATGIRL: THE FLOOD
• BATMAN #710
• BATMAN AND ROBIN #23
• BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #1 (OF 5)
• BOOSTER GOLD #44
• DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN – DARK KNIGHT, DARK CITY
• DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #8 (OF 26)
• DEUS EX #4 (OF 6)
• DMZ #65
• DONG XOAI, VIETNAM 1965
• FABLES #105
• THE FLASH OMNIBUS
• HELLBLAZER #279
• HELLBLAZER: CITY OF DEMONS
• JSA ALL-STARS: GLORY DAYS
• JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #57
• THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #13
• THE OUTSIDERS #39
• POWER GIRL #24
• THE SPIRIT #14
• SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE EARLY YEARS
• SUPERGIRL #64
• SUPERMAN/BATMAN #84
• T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #7
• TEEN TITANS #95
• TINY TITANS #40
• YOUNG JUSTICE #4
• ZATANNA #13

Vertigo

My picks are Batman#710, Batman&Robin#23, Batman: Gates Of Gotham#1, Booster Gold#44 (since it will most likely tie into the time crisis of Flashpoint), and Outsiders#39.  It’s a pretty light week for me, but have no fear DC because you’ll be getting plenty of my money this summer with Flashpoint and all the Green Lantern Movie character prequel one-shots!

Enjoy your comic day, kiddies!

—ExSleepyInk

Who Needs The Justice League When You Have The Green Lantern Corp………..

IN BRIGHTEST DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!