San Diego puts the spotlight on the mastermind himself, Grant Morrison, as DCU Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler sits down with Grant to discuss his career in comics – from ANIMAL MAN to RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE — and tease what’s in store. This is a can’t-miss panel for Morrison fans.

Swing by room 6DE for this special spotlight on DC’s Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, the mastermind behind the BLACKEST NIGHT, BRIGHTEST DAY and GREEN LANTERN and THE FLASH comic books. Prep your questions and tune in to see Group Editor Eddie Berganza interview one of comics’ modern masters.

Get some clues and insight from WIDENING GYRE artist Walt Flanagan as he discusses working with writer Kevin Smith on the epic mini-series. Swing by room 4, as the panel will be starting shortly. You won’t want to miss it.

It’s not San Diego without a DC NATION panel, and we’ve got a doozy to kick things off. We checked in with DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio for the lowdown on what fans can expect:

“The fun of San Diego Comic-Con begins tonight with the DC NATION CONVENTION KICK OFF PANEL. Join Jim Lee and myself as we talk some Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and much, much more. Who’ll be on it? What surprises are in store? Well, you know the rules — what’s said in DC NATION stays there, so make a point to get the show off to a good start. See you there.”

The DC NATION CONVENTION KICKOFF starts now in room 6DE.

Game on, folks! Preview night has begun and San Diego is in full swing. A little housekeeping note – because this is a special event, we’ll have coverage of all the DCU panels this week and weekend, including comments from key creators and editors attending, so stay tuned to The Source for news, art, notes and more from the show.

It’s almost time for the doors to open at the San Diego Comic-Con, so we figured it’d be the ideal moment to unveil some never-before-seen artwork. How about a first look at some art from J.H. Williams III’s new BATWOMAN series? Well, here you go. Hope to see you soon!

Well, I’m sitting at the airport with my Publicity colleagues as we await our flight to lovely San Diego. But fear not, Source readers. We’ll have nonstop coverage before, during and after the show.

What about today, you ask? We’ve got a doozy of a teaser image for you in 3…2…1

Want to spend a one-on-one lunch with DCE Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, who also happens to be the mastermind behind BLACKEST NIGHT, BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN and THE FLASH? Well, it’s more possible than you’d think, thanks to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

Click here for a chance to win and ask Geoff all the burning questions you’ve got, and get some behind the scenes insight into the process of writing some of the best comics out there today. Bidding ends Wednesday, July 21.

Can’t make the auction, but still want some Geoff Johns goodness? Stop by the CBLDF booth (#1920) for a full array of books signed by Geoff, as well as more DC creators.

Our very own Dan DiDio will be doing a very limited meet-and-greet with a few lucky fans at San Diego Comic-Con next week, at the Hero Initiative’s very own hotel suite. Got a burning question about DC Comics you want to toss at Dan? This is your chance.

There are only five slots available, though, so you’ll have to act fast. Each of the winners will be escorted to the suite by Hero Initiative personnel, where they’ll then get to chat with Dan. You even get snacks and beverages – it’s your own personal DC NATION!

Please note that this admittance is for ONE person ONLY! You may see multiple auctions, and they are all for the same event.

More details below, courtesy of The Hero Initiative:

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