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ADV Comics #2 might be the first Legion story post L3W... Or something like it.
Yeah, it's a post-L3W that happens BEFORE L3W ends! Isn't it timely?
From Newsarama:
ADVENTURE COMICS #2 Written by Geoff Johns; co-feature written by Geoff Johns and Michael Shoemaker Art by Francis Manapul, co-feature art by Clayton Henry Covers by Francis Manapul Superboy is back and living out his teenage years in Smallville. But all is not as it seems in Superman’s hometown. And while Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, to see if they have a future together, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe. But what do their plans have to do with Conner and the other students at Smallville High? Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, which takes place all the way in the 31st century, Lightning Lad travels to the prison planet of Takron-Galtos to confront his brother, Lighting Lord. There, Lightning Lord informs Lighting Lad of a shocking family secret that sets the pieces in motion for a war that will decide the future of the universe. Yeah, the universe. No big. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renamed ADVENTURE COMICS #505). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
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really hope that we will find out more next Monday when they release the full solicitation on Sept 2009. oh boy.
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quote:Originally posted by Ricardo: Yeah, it's a post-L3W that happens BEFORE L3W ends! Isn't it timely?
So we know that the Johnsboot Lightning Lad survives and it's his Legion in Adventure. No real surprise. Post Lo3W we've seen Brainiac 5 in Final Crisis and know that Starman is in Adv #1.
Personally I'm really excited by this solicitation. It looks like there could be something big for the Legion coming after all.
and in case anyone's not seen them here's the other relevant previews:
SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Covers by Gary Frank Hot on the heels of their acclaimed run on ACTION COMICS, superstars Geoff Johns and Gary Frank reunite to present a 6-issue event that spells out the definitive origin of Superman for the 21st century – and it all starts with a gigantic 48-page issue! Chronicling Clark Kent’s journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis, you'll witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, the Parasite and more! It's a look at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 23 • 1 of 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
SUPERMAN #692 Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalhães Cover by CAFU Tragedy strikes in the aftermath of “Codename: Patriot” as Metropolis buries one of its own! And with a man down, the Science Police are on their own to stop a cadre of Super-Villains from stealing a formerly common commodity that has suddenly become rarer than gold! On sale September 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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Yay! A war that will decide the fate of the universe! We haven't seen one of these since, well, practically every Legion story for the past ten years or so.
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Yeah but one centered on the Ranzes has my attention. But at ten pages per book. It'll be 3009 before this story plays out.
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quote:Originally posted by Eryk Davis Ester: Yay! A war that will decide the fate of the universe! We haven't seen one of these since, well, practically every Legion story for the past ten years or so.
My thoughts exactly. It's official, modern writers can't write a Legion story to save their lives.
And the rest...
R.E.B.E.L.S. #8 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Andy Clarke Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Word of Starro’s invading horde and Vril Dox’s rebellion reaches the masses, and sides are drawn. Plus, the mighty Khund fleet enters the battle against Starro! Too bad for them. Plus: The all-new, all-dangerous Omega Men. On sale September 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: ENEMY RISING TP
Written by Jim Shooter Art by Francis Manapul & Livesay Cover by Francis Manapul Collecting LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #37-44 in trade paperback, ENEMY RISING features the work of legendary, returning LEGION writer Jim Shooter, with spectacular art by Francis Manapul! Can Lightning Lad grow into his new role as Legion Leader in time to help the team stop an evil from beyond the fringes of the universe? Advance-solicited; on sale October 28 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
STRANGE ADVENTURES #7
Written by Jim Starlin Art by Jim Starlin & Al Milgrom and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Cover by Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter Comet versus the original Captain Comet! The old Captain wants to build a dangerous new utopia for the universe, and it looks like his younger counterpart is the only one who can stop him! On sale September 2 • 7 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
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Maybe if they put themselves in the story, they could at least save their lives. Though Johns will probably inviserate himself and blow his own head off a couple times then come back as an omnipresent universal being. Oh wait, he already is.
ps: Francis strikes gold again with another cover.
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I have to admit, I *am* kind of secretly hoping this story has something to do with Proteans.
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Ooh, Proteans would be good. Talk about you're hanging plotlines. Yes, that would be really good.
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needless to say, I love the cover of Adv. Comics #2 - lovely something we don't see every day. Loved how Krypto was frolicking flying around.
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quote:Originally posted by Ricardo: There, Lightning Lord informs Lighting Lad of a shocking family secret that sets the pieces in motion for a war that will decide the future of the universe.
Mekt had a twin after all? Not sure how that'd lead to future-deciding war, though.
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What if the secret, unknown twin brother is called Mulciber and takes over the 31st century Thanagaran Empire?
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We are all forgeting that it's Brainiac 5 from Threeboot who appears on L.E.G.I.O.N, ops, R.E.B.E.L.S. So apparently, things are still a bit confusing to figure out.
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