Legendary LEGION writer Paul Levitz goes back to the future to reunite with the characters he helped define in an all-new space adventure, teaming him with rising star artist Yildiray Cinar. Heroes return. A planet will be in ruins and old friends will be reunited. All in one issue? Yup. If that’s not enough for you, here’s a peek at the inked first page of the first issue of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, hitting in May.

Do the two teams survive? What’s Manhunter got to do with it? Find out in SECRET SIX #18, which hits 2/10.

One of the many things I’ve learned while blogging here at THE SOURCE is knowing when to step aside and let the creative minds behind our books do the talking. This is one of those times.

Starting in May, the DCU will feature a new ongoing series, from writer Paul Dini and artist Stephane Roux: ZATANNA. Hinted at and much-discussed over the last few months, we’re happy to finally lift the curtain. And we’ve got some words from Dini. Take it away, Paul:

Outside of her star turn in 7 SOLDIERS OF VICTORY, her ongoing supporting role in JLA and guest appearances elsewhere, Zatanna doesn’t come with a lot of backstory. That’s both a blessing and a challenge for me as a writer. I don’t have to adhere to 70 years of continuity, but that doesn’t give me a lot of history to draw from, either. That said, I’ve been having a lot of fun populating her world with new characters, friends and allies as well as an entirely new mystical rogues gallery. I’m out to create some really unique and creepy villains, ones that aggressively prey on humankind the way gangsters in a crime book would victimize innocent people. As Zatanna herself says in the first issue, there’s little in the way of human punishment that can be enforced on evil mystics. There are few laws they are compelled to obey, no jails to hold them, and no way ordinary people can defend themselves from their attacks. Zatanna has taken it upon herself to operate as both peacekeeper and avenger between those two worlds.

Though a lot about Zatanna’s world is new, it is still firmly rooted in the DC Universe. She’s still a JLA member, and that will play into her stories now and then. Also, I plan to explore her somewhat dicey relationship with her younger cousin, Zachary Zatara. I saw a good chance to inject some family discord there, so when I was developing the book, I ran some ideas by Geoff Johns. He created Zach, so I wanted to get his okay before I shook things up. Luckily Geoff was cool with what I wanted to do, so readers can expect to see Zach becoming a permanent part of Zee’s world.

But there’s more. Take a look at some of these jaw-droppingly amazing Roux interiors:

Wait, there’s more. Mr. Roux had more than art to share, so we got his thoughts as well:

“What can I say about being attached to the project? I’m a fan of the character AND a longer-time fan of the writer. Paul’s delivering very exciting scripts, pushing the character in directions that make it so much fun for me to draw. I’m dealing with various dimensions, litterally. You’ll be scared, you’ll be excited, you’ll enjoy the fights she’s going through. And because it’s Paul, because it’s Zatanna, I simply can’t afford to deliver average art. Not to mention Karl Story’s sure helping me make art look great. Hope the effort shows, hope you like it.”

The Spirit, Doc Savage, Batman and Neal Adams? How can you go wrong?

First the Black Lantern Corps rose from the Crypt on Oa decimating the planet and many Lanterns in their horrific path.

Then Kyle Rayner’s brush with death and a Black Lantern ring resulted in Guy Gardner being blinded by great rage as he transformed into a Red Lantern killing machine.

All this tragedy and devastation led to the collapse of the Green Lantern Central Power Battery.

How could writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason make things any worse for our Emerald Warriors?

How about the return of one of the greatest threats the DC Universe has ever known: THE ANTI-MONITOR?

Thanks, Adam. Now, let’s sit back and stare at that amazing Greg Horn cover, shall we?

Oolong Island is picking up the pieces after the Black Lanterns’ devastating attack. What’s next? Only Keith Giffen and artist Matthew Clark know. DOOM PATROL #7 hits today.

Writer/artist Sam Kieth presents the second part of the four-part “Ghosts” arc, as Batman teams with the GCPD to find out who — or what — is terrorizing his city. BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #41 hits tomorrow.

FLASH: REBIRTH #6 hits 2/24, courtesy of Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver.

A couple weeks back, we unveiled a new clip from Smallville’s “Absolute Justice,” an epic two-hour episode written by our very own Geoff Johns, which showcases the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team ever. And, as most of you know, that team of heroes is near and dear to Geoff’s heart and also to comic fans across the globe. So why stop at one? We’re happy and honored to unveil a second clip from the episode, which airs this Friday. But before we do, let’s check in with the prolific Mr. Johns. Take it away, Geoff:

“The episode introduces the team that preceded the Justice League — the Justice Society of America — and what legacy means in the DC Universe as it’s hit hard by a villain from the JSA’s past…so they think. Like I’ve said before, fans are going to want to watch the show as it airs and DVR this one so they can go back and catch everything. But it’s also about introducing DC’s universe to viewers who don’t know it. Millions of people who have never heard of the Justice Society, Hawkman, Doctor Fate or Stargirl are going to meet them. I’m hoping this is just the start on introducing the DC Universe, and every character in it, to the rest of the world.”

Closing out the mini-series by writer James Robinson, here’s the cover to JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #7, by Mauro Cascioli.