Beginning with issue #7, GREEN ARROW will get an all-new creative team, with artist Harvey Talibao joining previously announced new writer Ann Nocenti on the ongoing series.

With prior work that includes titles for Marvel, Top Cow and Dark Horse, Talibao is making his DC Comics debut with GREEN ARROW.

The issue will see the launch of a new story arc, as well, with Oliver Queen finding himself torn between his life as a billionaire business mogul and a free-wheeling vigilante. Something’s gotta give, and we can bet that you’ll be able to guess which path Ollie chooses. We’ve got a first look at Talibao’s art right here.

Multiple Eisner Award-winning artist Gene Ha will be joining the JUSTICE LEAGUE – not as a team member, but as a special guest illustrator for issue #7. But that’s not all that makes #7 so notable; the first issue following the origin story of the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, it is also the first story to see the fully formed team in the present day. Who’s joined the team? What’s changed?

And wait, there’s more.

JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 will also feature the first appearance of Shazam in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. THE CURSE OF SHAZAM will unfold as a backup series in the LEAGUE monthly, written by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Johns and illustrated by acclaimed artist Gary Frank. The back up feature  will reveal an all-new origin for the character.

The main story of JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 serves as the prologue to “The Villain’s Journey,” a new, present day story arc which will pick up with the return of the regular series artist Jim Lee in issue #9. In the meantime, we’ve got a first look at Ha¹s take on the team.

(Rags Morales’ cover to ACTION COMICS #7)

In ACTION COMICS, Superman’s adventures are set five years in the past – but his story is nonetheless making plenty waves in the present.

POPMATTERS posted part two of their exclusive interview with writer Grant Morrison, who outlined his perspective on the supposed City of Tomorrow, and also offered a bit of insight into how the Superman of ACTION COMICS fits into the character’s larger mythology. “I see it as a quite organic story of Superman,” Morrison said. “The things that seem like this is the past of Superman, but as I’m writing it, it’s really the present of Superman in the five dimensional matrix of the story. I see a larger overall picture of the entire man, as he lives, and as he does the things he does, so I think that’s what gives it the immediacy.” To revisit part one of the extensive interview, click here.

Offering another perspective on the big picture, COMICVINE ran a look at some of the significant changes that have been made to the Superman mythology within the pages of ACTION COMICS – from wardrobe to continuity to supporting cast. If you’re not caught up with ACTION COMICS #4, be warned: Spoilers abound!

It’s about to get hot as Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang take us to the depths of Hell in WONDER WOMAN issue #7 this March.

Remember the myth of Orpheus? Wonder Woman does. And we hope she’s learned its lessons well as someone she loves is in Hell’s clutches and she’s about to head out on a rescue mission. But Hades has no mercy—even for family members–and doesn’t intend to let her out of his domain without paying a price.

Now to reveal the incredible cover by Cliff Chiang:

This March, fan-favorite writer Marv Wolfman returns to the DC Universe with NIGHT FORCE. Illustrated by Tom Mandrake, this seven issue-miniseries follows Baron Winters, who discovers a conspiracy that has been going on for centuries and which has even reached into Wintersgate Manor itself.

“When I first conceived NIGHT FORCE in the 1980s (which was then illustrated by the amazing Gene Colan) my goal was to create the first graphic horror novel, something the industry had never seen before,” Wolfman exclusively told THE SOURCE. “Dark, frightening, adult in theme and content, and heavily character driven. I thought of NIGHT FORCE as a series of horror novels about ‘real’ people – as opposed to those with super-powers – who find themselves caught up in situations far beyond their control or understanding.

Aside from Baron Winters and Merlin, there would be no other regular characters, so readers would never know whether our cast would live, die, or be completely changed by their horrifying experiences. Because of the ability to write truly intense horror stories that allowed me to go anywhere I wanted, NIGHT FORCE has always been my favorite creation.

This new NIGHT FORCE story takes place over hundreds of years, but happens in the space of minutes. It is about a frightened young woman, the product of many generations of secret manipulations, a cop who is about to retire from the force and a cold case investigated by his dead FBI father many years before, a mysterious cult that is affecting the future but began on the night George Washington died, and a secret that will change the course of mankind forever.

I am thrilled DC has given me the opportunity to revisit the NIGHT FORCE world once again in this new 7-part miniseries, illustrated by the wonderful Tom Mandrake, and I hope you’ll be thrilled as you read it.”

“I’m very excited to be working on the new NIGHT FORCE mini-series. Marv Wolfman has told me that of every comic series he’s ever written, NIGHT FORCE remains his personal favorite. When you look back on everything Marv has ever done, that is quite an impressive statement,” series editor Jim Chadwick said. “NIGHT FORCE was a seminal comic book series of DC when it first appeared in the early 80s. In some ways, you could consider it a bridge between the old style DC horror books of the 70s and the style of comic that would come to eventually define Vertigo in the decade ahead. Certainly, you can trace its influence.

I was recently rereading some of the early Alan Moore issues of SWAMP THING, and Baron Winters is in fact referenced in one of the first John Constantine appearances. It has also been noted that you can see a certain influence on such series as WildStorm’s PLANETARY, created by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday. It is one of those series that a lot of comic professionals recall with some fondness.

But this is clearly not an exercise in nostalgia. Nor is it intended to be a retcon. We are refreshing the Baron’s look but he’s still the same character and past continuity does factor into the new series a bit, though you don’t need this knowledge at all to follow or enjoy the mini-series. It’s more of a tip of the hat to long time readers. Another crucial difference is that the Baron is much more proactive as a character than he’s been in the past. The threat that he faces is very direct and the sanctity of his Wintersgate Manor is violated by the greatest threat he’s ever dealt with. It’s not enough for him to form a new NIGHT FORCE. He definitely has to get his hands dirty in this one.

I’m really very excited about the artwork that Tom Mandrake is producing as well. Tom’s style is certainly evocative of the legendary Gene Colan but in no way attempts to copy him. Certainly there’s no one working today who is better at capturing the dark moodiness that a series like NIGHT FORCE requires, while at the same time bringing a lot of energy to the page.

The story is very complex and honestly a bit twisted. I don’t think Marv would mind me saying that. This is probably the darkest thing that Marv has ever done. There is a rich cast of characters and some really scary, evil forces in play and the emotions run very high. If you loved the old series, you will really enjoy this. And if you’ve never read an issue of NIGHT FORCE in your life, it doesn’t matter. You’ll be immediately drawn in and swept away by the ride.”

Throughout this blog post, you can see some of Tom Mandrake’s character designs and interior art for NIGHT FORCE. Below, check out artist Leonardo Manco’s haunting cover for issue #1.

NIGHT FORCE #1 hits stores on March 7th.

In this two-part story “The Hunt for Harley Quinn” written by Adam Glass with art by Clayton Henry, Harley’s former teammates on the Suicide Squad track her through Gotham City as she tries to discover the truth behind the Joker’s disappearance.

Along the way we’ll learn Harley’s origin as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, a groundbreaking psychiatrist who works her way into the Joker’s mind as he works his way into hers, revealing her own madness within.

When we asked editor Pat McCallum about this storyline here’s what he had to say, “We don’t promise a happy ending. But the book’s called SUICIDE SQUAD, so I guess that should be obvious. ‘The Hunt for Harley Quinn’ is the mission we’ve been building to since SQUAD #1. While we’ll learn Harley’s origin, observe her first meeting with the Joker, see a new Squad lineup AND learn why King Shark has been acting so weird, it’s the last few pages of issue #7 that are a punch to the gut. For the Squad members that survive (and not all will), ‘The Hunt for Harley Quinn’ will leave them scarred both inside and out. Deadshot fans be warned.”

(The cover of SUICIDE SQUAD #7 by Ivan Reis and Eber Ferreira)

“Jerry Robinson illustrated some of the defining images of pop culture’s greatest icons. As an artist myself, it’s impossible not to feel humbled by his body of work. Everyone who loves comics owes Jerry a debt of gratitude for the rich legacy that he leaves behind.”—Jim Lee, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and artist of BATMAN: HUSH

“Jerry Robinson was one of the greats. He continued to be a vibrant, creative force, with ideas and thoughts that continue to inspire. Jerry was a great advocate for creators. It was my pleasure to meet and work with him. He will be missed.”—Dan DiDio, Co-Publisher, DC Entertainment

“It’s impossible to work at DC Entertainment without feeling the impact of Jerry Robinson’s contributions to the industry. His influence continues to resonate today.”—Bob Harras, DC Entertainment Editor-in-Chief

“Jerry Robinson was an innovator, a pioneer in storytelling. His artwork was always astonishing, but his contributions to the Dark Knight mythology go far beyond art. The streets of Gotham City are a little lonelier today…Jerry will truly be missed.”—Mike Marts, BATMAN editor

James Robinson and JT Krul will contribute individual stand alone stories in MEN OF WAR issue #7. We caught up with Robinson and Krul to get the inside scoop on their contributions.

Is it true that you’ll be writing MEN OF WAR #7?

JR: Absolutely. It’s been a fun coming up with a story for the book. Lots of research.

JTK: Indeed. One of the coolest aspects of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 is that there is such a wide variety of books, crossing over different genres. And MEN OF WAR is a great chance to explore war stories for our times. So, when Joey Cavalieri called me about the opportunity, I was on board right away.

What can you tell us about your story in this stand alone issue?

JR: I can’t speak for the other writer on the book, but for me, I’ve created a new DC war character I hope readers respond to. A British soldier in the S.A.S. in Afghanistan who takes one last mission upon himself before returning to England.

JTK: I’m telling a contemporary story about an American soldier serving in Iraq that finds himself fighting for his life along side his fellow soldiers after their helicopter is shot down. But, it’s got another component to it that digs deeper into the life of a soldier and the struggle to navigate through obstacles both on and off the battlefield.

I’ve had the chance to meet and talk with many members of the Armed Forces over the years (a lot of them comic fans). I am always impressed with their easy-going, low key nature. You’d never know that they live and work in hostile environments. It’s so above and beyond anything we as civilians experience. So, I wanted to tell a story about their resilience, but also confront some of the challenges they face in terms of living with that experience – the isolation it can bring when returning to family and friends.

Pick up MEN OF WAR #7 in March!

(The cover to MEN OF WAR #7 by Viktor Kalvachev)

Are you a fan of James Robinson’s current miniseries THE SHADE? And did you know that THE SHADE is a spin-off of STARMAN, a classic DC Comics series by the same writer?

In the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed series, STARMAN, writer James Robinson told the story of Mikaal Tomas, an alien who traveled to earth and saves it from destruction after being won over by the compassion of human beings. On earth, Mikaal meets a man named Tony, forming one of the most famous and long-lasting homosexual relationships in comics history.

At the time of its initial publication, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY called STARMAN “the best written superhero in comics.” Now, you can own Robinson’s entire 81-issue celebrated run on the series with THE STARMAN OMNIBUS, which is divided into six unique volumes.

“There’s nothing better at Christmas than curling up with a good book and the STARMAN Omnibuses are great books,” writer James Robinson told us. “Each volume is a nice big read, collecting parts of Jack Knight’s saga along with extra art from Tony and long afterwords by yours truly. Great with eggnog.”

So whether you’re just entering the gorgeous and intricate STARMAN universe for the first time with THE SHADE or you’re a long-time fan looking to reconnect with the classic series, THE STARMAN OMNIBUS collection is the perfect gift to give (and receive!) this holiday season.

It’s that time of year again!

As you may already know, MAD MAGAZINE annually releases an issue that counts down the “20 Dumbest People, Events & Things” of the year. As in previous years, there were no shortage of candidates. This year, the issue will be hitting newsstands on December 20th (and readers recycling pile on December 21st.)

Yesterday, THE HUFFINGTON POST exclusively revealed both the cover and top five items in this year’s “MAD 20”, (a move that instantly qualifies them for MAD’s next 20 Dumbest list!)

Speaking from MAD’s international headquarters in New York City, MAD editor John Ficarra said, “This year we’ve been blessed with some especially fine examples of dumbness – and cursed that we had to live through them! Here’s hoping that next year won’t be filled with so much dumbness. But wait, that would make our job next year harder. Suddenly, I don’t like the way this interview is going. Get out of my office!”

Check out their coverage to see who and what took the top spots and who graces this year’s cover. I’d give you a hint but … nevermind.

To be continued …