Martian Sightings for June, 2009

LEVEL-GREEN CONFIRMED:

ABSOLUTE JUSTICE HC

Written by Alex Ross & Jim Krueger
Art by Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite
Cover by Alex Ross
The spectactular 12-issue series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite is collected in this amazing, oversized, slipcased Absolute edition. The members of the Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!
This Absolute edition features a new cover by Ross, plus sketchbook a section with previously unseen artwork and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 25 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 496 pg, FC, $99.00 US

This was basically a really elaborate take on the Total Justice action figure line, right? Super-Heroes with rad tech-armor? I'd like to read this for the pictures... for free... perhaps at my local library.

DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA BY GEORGE PEREZ VOL. 1 HC
Written by Gerry Conway
Art by George Pérez with Frank McLaughlin and John Beatty
Cover by George Pérez
The first half of artist George Pérez’s 1980s run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA is collected in this new hardcover featuring issues #184-186, 192-194 plus Pérez’s very rare JLA postcard set! Don’t miss the team’s battles with Darkseid and The Secret Society of Super-Villains, as envisioned by the artist of FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 26 • 176 pg, FC, $39.99 US

I own most of these issues, and there isn't much J'Onn J'Onzz in there, but what is whets my appetite something fierce. I'd hope his 1981 two page JLA/JSA Reunion spread from Justice League of America #195 will be in there, unless the jerks save it for volume 2. Regardless, they promised the postcard set, which offers one of the most glorious renditions of the Martian Manhunter ever committed to paper, which I really must post soon. Imagining that blown up blows my mind, and I don't own his Detroit League postcard, either. Still, $40 for material I already got? Probable pass.

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 2 TP
Written by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and John Ostrander
Art by Kevin Maguire, Bill Willingham, Luke McDonnell, Al Gordon, Bob Lewis and others
Cover by Kevin Maguire
The second volume collecting the JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL comics of the 1980s, now in trade paperback! Included here are JUSTICE LEAGUE ANNUAL #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #8-13 and SUICIDE SQUAD #13, featuring Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light, and the power of Shazam!
Advance-solicited; on sale July 8 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US

I was tempted to buy these JLI reprints, even though I own the issues, and even with J'Onn's crumby re-colored red eyes. However, I found a copy of the first new trade at Half Price Books, and they bypassed shiny paper stock for something about as good and possibly worse than my 80s copy of the collection. Pffft!

JLA Come Join Gry T-Shirt LG
The classic Justice League of America stands ready to defend the world on this grey t-shirt!
Sizes: MED, LG, XL, XXL
Release Date: June 24, 2009
SRP: $19.95-$23.49

BLACK LANTERN CORPS:

Blackest Night Series 2 Action Figures: Black Lantern Martian Manhunter

Lantern Corps Black Symbol Hoodie
The Lantern shows its true power on the new Green Lantern Graphix T-Shirt. Inspired by the incredible graphics seen in some of the current Lantern comics, check out this colorful imprint on a deep forest 100% cotton shirt. In need of something warmer? We also offer the new Black and Blue Lantern Symbol Hoodies screenprinted respectively on a black and Carolina Blue Hanes heavyweight, 10 oz., 90% cotton/10% poly garment. The Blackest Night is here!
Sizes: MED, LG, XL, XXL
Release Date: June 24, 2009
SRP: $39.95-$42.95

MISS MARTIAN

TEEN TITANS #72
Written by Bryan Miller and Sean McKeever
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Thirty pages of story content! In the first feature, Wonder Girl’s leadership is put to the test as the team faces the all-new Fearsome Five! In the debut of the 10-page co-feature, Ravager goes solo for the first time, continuing her descent into darkness begun in TERROR TITANS.
On sale June 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

I'm pretty sure I still don't care.

WANTED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER VILLAINS!

DR. LIGHT & EFFIGY
FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS HC
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion
Cover by Philip Tan
As a massive cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the DC Universe, a war of faith tests the might of The Spectre and the souls of humanity! Darkseid has waged a brainwashing war against mankind, leaving The Spectre to face off against the mad god’s followers. Worshipping a religion based on crime, these disciples plan to subdue humanity and extinguish its free will. It’s up to The Spectre, The Question and Batwoman to take down these minions before all hope is lost in this new hardcover collecting the entire 5-issue miniseries!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 5 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US

This is the one where they killed the fellas what killed the Martian.

HUMAN FLAME
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: RUN! #2
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Kako
Cars explode! Fireworks explode! People explode! Surprise villains make appearances…and explode! Get ready to run as the Human Flame ends up finding a new “benefactor” who may grant him a fate worse than death. Did we mention the explosions? Good, because this issue has tons of them.
On sale June 3 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US