Thursday, November 12th, 2009
By Alex Segura
February’s still a ways away, dear readers, but we figured it’d be a good time to give you an inside look at the covers of some of the JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA family of titles hitting that month — and there’s a ton of hitting happening in these pages. Check out the covers for the February issues of MAGOG, POWER GIRL, JSA ALL STARS and the JSA ANNUAL below.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
By Alex Segura
It’s day of threes here at The Source. To close things out, we have the third issue of MAGOG, which shows us that sometimes powers are as much a curse as they are a blessing. Magog learns that lesson firsthand when the minions of Miasma assault his enhanced senses. On top of that, he’s found himself “rescued” by hi-tech-clad members of the mysterious Flashpoint. But is that a positive, or has our hero hurtled into a more dangerous situation? Find out by picking up the third issue of the new series, from writer Keith Giffen and artist Howard Porter.
MAGOG #3 hits 11/4.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
By Alex Segura
Magog’s got a bit of a problem: How can he use the vast resources of the Justice Society without them finding out he’s going against their wishes/ Oh, and there’s a more immediate problem: Facing off against the putrid villain known as Miasma in New York City. This issue continues the first arc from the creative team of writer Keith Giffen and artist Howard Porter. Click below for a look at the first four pages plus a intense Glenn Fabry cover.
MAGOG #2 hits 10/7.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
By Alex Segura
Magog has a mommy? Who knew? Well, I’d imagine writer Keith Giffen and artist Howard Porter did. That’s all the info we have for you, Source-ers, but we do have a lovely Porter design sketch for you to look at. We also managed to corner MAGOG editor Mike Carlin into giving us a tad more info on who this lady really is. Take it away, Mike:
“We’ll meet Magog’s Mom, Alba in issue #4…When she calls Magog back home to Albion. Where the demigod’s roots are!”
Fair enough. MAGOG #4 hits in January.

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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
By Alex Segura
We unveiled a short preview of the first issue of MAGOG, from writer Keith Giffen and artist Howard Porter a while back, but it never hurts to gently remind you that it’s in stores this week. We also thought it’d be nice to throw in a few extra pages, for good measure.
Tired of the restraints that come with being a card-carrying member of the JSA, Magog decides to take justice into his own hands. But how does that synch up with Magog’s own, apparently unavoidable destiny? We can’t tell, but these pages should shed some light on the situation.
MAGOG #1 hits tomorrow.
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
By Alex Segura
The Justice Society has always been about legacy. Young and old. Legends and rookies. Together to protect Earth from any kind of villain.
But what happens when the generations disagree?
After writers Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges conclude their first arc on JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, the team splits – creatively and literally, with Willingham holding the fort and Sturges moving over to a new ongoing series, JSA ALL STARS, with artist Freddie E. Williams III.
And what’s the high concept? Taking a cue from Magog, a new JSA team forms, choosing a more proactive approach to handling the villains populating the planet, in defiance of some of the JSA’s most stalwart members.
But that’s not all. We cornered JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA and JSA ALL STARS editor Mike Carlin for a tad more info, out here in the wilds of San Diego. Take it away, Mike:
“The differences in styles on how to approach the mounting problems before them have grown too intense to ignore…Hence the splitting of the team. Oh, and the JSA is torn into two groups, as well!”
And what a coincidence – we’re announcing the new series just in time for our “Great Society” panel, which is slated to cover all things relating to the JSA, including the newly-announced MAGOG, POWER GIRL, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, JSA ALL STARS and more, with comments from Carlin, Willingham, Sturges, Williams, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and more.
For those reading from home, here’s a first look at art from JSA ALL STARS, plus some other panel goodies.
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
By Alex Segura
We’ve been talking up MAGOG, a new ongoing series written by Keith Giffen with art from the reunited JLA team of Howard Porter and John Dell for a while now. We even showed off a few upcoming covers. What we haven’t shown are actual story pages from the latest ongoing series to feature a member of the Justice Society of America. What happens when Magog decides to take matters into his own hands? Well, scroll down and find out.
MAGOG #1 hits 9/2.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
By Alex Segura
You heard the news, saw some art and know the basics about MAGOG, but it never hurts to show a bit more, does it?
Magog steps into the spotlight in September, tired of chafing at the restraints that being in the JSA comes with. But what happens when he takse justice into his own hands and begins to track down a group of criminals dealing high-tech arms to lowlife scum around the DCU? Be sure to check out the first issue, from writer Keith Giffen, Porter and Dell.
Here’s a look at artist Glenn Fabry’s cover to #1, an in-progress look at #2 and Howard Porter and inker John Dell’s variant for #1.
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
By Alex Segura
Sure, why not?
MAGOG, by writer Kieth Giffen and artist Porter, puts the spotlight on the hardline character as he breaks off into his own ongoing series. And who better to tell the tales of a hero with no limit than Giffen, a writer known for pushing the envelope regularly? And wait, there’s art.

MAGOG #1 hits in September.
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
By Alex Segura

Here’s hoping everyone had a relaxing weekend. In case you weren’t chained in front of your computer, here are a few of the things you may have missed while enjoying two days or rest.
• AIN’T IT COOL NEWS unveiled an exclusive first look at BATMAN AND ROBIN #1, by Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely. Keep your eyes peeled for a few more sneak peeks at the first issue in the coming days.
• Pete Tomasi talks to NEWSARAMA about the road to BLACKEST NIGHT. The site also talks to writer Keith Giffen about the newly-announced MAGOG series, and to the supremely talented J.H. Williams about Batwoman’s upcoming stint in DETECTIVE COMICS.
• COMIC BOOK RESOURCES’ Jeff Renaud chats up artist Mark Bagley to discuss the conclusion of TRINITY, while the folks io9 explain why TRINITY is a ‘metaphysical epic done right.
• Remember that time back in March, where BATMAN Group Editor Michael Marts talked to IGN about his very neat photo board, featuring key characters heading into BATTLE FOR THE COWL? Well, now that the major event is over, the board has changed, which means Marts once again drops hints as to where your favorite characters are going, in a chat with IGN’s Dan Phillips.
• And last, but certainly not least, THE NEW YORK TIMES unveiled their Graphic Novel Bestseller list for the week of May 23. Of note: SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, BATMAN R.I.P., JOKER and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS all made the list.
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