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For years, many DC fans have butted heads over Jon Kent's controversial age-up from Superboy into Superman, with some mourning the loss of the spunky young hero and others accepting his new status quo. Now, those who miss Superboy may be in for a treat, because a rumor is floating around that indicates DC will soon bring him back at long last.

In a post shared on X, DC Comics artist Jorge Jiménez has revealed artwork of Jon Kent as the adorable Superboy. Jon's design resembles his appearance in the hit Super Sons series, which Jiménez worked on as an artist alongside writer Peter J. Tomasi. While the drawing itself is eye-catching as-is, the caption has fueled fan speculation about Superboy's future.

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In the fictional reality of DC Comics, death doesn't have as much permanence as it does in the real world. Plenty of prominent superheroes across the DC Universe have died over the years, but those deaths have a tendency to be reversed one way or another. Whether it's through resurrection in the Lazarus Pit or reboots to the timeline, many Justice League heroes have managed to cheat death.

When a character like Superman dies, readers know that it's simply a matter of time before he makes his triumphant return. Characters who possess inhuman durability on Superman's level aren't the only ones who have conquered death, of course; even heroes who lack tangible superpowers, such as Green Arrow, have successfully navigated resurrection through less obvious means. These 10 formidable superheroes have all died tragically at some point in DC history, only to circumvent their fates and live to tell the story.

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DC Comics' Blue Lanterns carry an essential superhero theme that sets DC apart from other publishers: hope. Ever since Green Lantern lore expanded to include the full range of the rainbow and the entire emotional spectrum, DC has added a piece of its own identity in a seemingly small corner of its comic universe.

While it's often joked that DC is darker than what reader might expect superhero comics to be, hope shines in the darkness, and that's why the Blue Lantern Corps means so much to me as a reader. Green Lanterns still take the lead in many of DC's comics, and while willpower is vitally important to the battles that these DC heroes find themselves in, I have seen time and again that there is no willpower without hope.

Often lost in the background, the Blue Lantern Corps is like a support team in the fight and the medics of the battlefield.

Hal Jordan's transformation into Parallax was not his fault, as he was possessed by an alien entity. The Justice League harshly judged Hal for his villainous acts, treating him as a traitor. Hal's funeral turnout contradicts his claim of not being remembered as a hero; Batman and Green Arrow played key roles in these events.

It's not unusual for heroes to sometimes fall into villainy like when Green Lantern Hal Jordan became the monster Parallax. This heel turn was originally a tragic fall that Hal really had no control over, as he was possessed by Parallax. This fact is made even all the more tragic when Hal points out that his former friends in the Justice League desecrated his grave.

The heartbreaking treatment of Hal Jordan was shown in Blackest Night #0 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. At this moment, as Hal Jordan stands over Batman's grave, he reflects...

In the Dawn of DC era, there was a great deal of hype surrounding the Titans stepping up and taking the Justice League's place after their disbandment. However, almost two years later, it doesn't look like the Titans were able to live up to that hype. The Titans have failed to replace to the Justice League as DC's main team, but their demotion might be the best thing for them.

The Titans announced their plans to take over as the main superhero team of the DC Universe in Nightwing #100 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas, and more, and they've since filled in for the Justice League as the Earth's primary line of defense. Although it appeared they were being set up for success, the Titans never quite reached the heights of the team before them, and now they're already being sidelined. The Justice League will soon return as...

Flash's super speed not only allows him to run fast, but also grants him immunity to mind control, a power showcased in Blackest Night #2. The Flash's mind moves as fast as his feet, making it impossible for even powerful telepaths like Martian Manhunter to control his thoughts. The Flash's unique powers, such as the ability to vibrate through objects, and generating whirlwinds with his hands, constantly push the boundaries of what is possible for one of the most unique characters in the DC Universe.

Flash has a long list of powers, in addition to his super speed. Not only can Flash run fast enough to go back in time, he can generate and toss lightning, phase through objects, and much more beyond that. However, the most surprising part of his super speed is that it grants him invulnerability to a very dangerous superpower: telepathy.

Black Night #2 written by Geoff Johns,...

Batman is uncomfortable in the Jla Moonbase due to his street-level focus and origins in fighting crime in Gotham City. Batman's character is rooted in being on the ground, fighting street crime, not in space alongside larger-than-life Justice League figures. Despite DC Comics putting Batman in various places like outer space, his essence will always be in protecting Gotham from street-level threats.

The Justice League has all manner of iconic bases in the DC Universe, but Batman admits that he absolutely can't stand one of them. Batman is a character who often does his best work on the ground, fighting criminals on the streets of Gotham, which is why he absolutely hates the Jla Moonbase — since it takes Batman so far from the crime he wants to stop.

Batman's true feelings about the iconic Jla Moonbase are revealed in Superman/Batman #18 by Jeph Loeb and Carlos Pacheco. After a hard...

One of the Titans gains a powerful suit of armor that can protect against spore infection and potentially defeat Superman. The Titans need to be prepared for any potential threat, including powerful heroes under mental control. The new armor allows Donna Troy to take down powerful enemies like Power Girl and rogue Kryptonians.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #6!One of the Titans has gained a powerful set of armor that could help them take down a threat as powerful as Superman. The final act in the "Beast World" storyline sees the team do their best to save the infected hybrids of the world and one lucky Titan can do so with a killer set of armor.

In Titans: Beast World #6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, and Eduardo Panisca, Amanda Waller is out to kill every infected person on Earth. To stop every hero infected by a Garro spore,...

Unlike Batman, who had contingency plans For his teammates, Nightwing considers his best and most reliable contingency plans to Be his teammates themselves. Nightwing perceives his teammates as his greatest strength, embodying a leadership philosophy that stands in stark contrast to Batman's. The Titans' trust-based approach to leadership surpasses the distrustful dynamic within the Justice League, making them a stronger superhero team.

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Titans: Beast World #5!

Nightwing's ingenious save-all contingency plan, distinguished by its brilliant simplicity, serves as a testament to his forward-thinking and exceptional leadership prowess, ultimately establishing him as a superior hero to Batman. This contingency plan also underscores a game-changing strength the Titans have over the Justice League, speaking volumes about their inherent superiority as the Dcu's first-line protectors.

In Titans: Beast World #5 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Pansica, Nightwing sets off on a mission to confront and try to stop Amanda Waller...

Beast World reveals that Raven's love for Beast Boy is the only thing stopping her from becoming a killer. Raven's moral integrity and status as a hero are at risk as her desire for revenge grows stronger. Raven's emotions and deep connection to Beast Boy make her vulnerable to potentially crossing the line and resorting to killing.

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Titans: Beast World #5!Beast World has unraveled a multitude of revelations concerning the Titans, including exposing the fact that Raven would readily embrace killing if not for a single restraining factor. As the events of DC's latest crisis continue to unfold, it becomes increasingly apparent that this singular reason, which has thus far prevented her from taking that final step and becoming a killer, may soon be insufficient in holding her back.

Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Pansica's Titans: Beast World #5 seamlessly continues from where issue four concluded...

Flash demonstrates a surprising power against mind control attacks, thanks to his ability to think faster than any spellbinder's charms. The evil Raven's abilities are amplified by the Helmet of Hate, which also allows her to tap into the power of the Lords of Chaos. Unlike Superman, the Flash never has to worry about his thoughts being manipulated, making him immune to villains turning him evil.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #6!Even Superman would have to give it up for the Flash, who just demonstrated a powerful new ability. The "Beast World" concludes and every hero scrambles to save as many lives as possible. During the chaos, the Fastest Man Alive reveals one surprising power that the Man of Steel Would love to have.

In Titans: Beast World #6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, and Eduardo Panisca, Raven battles Doctor Hate, aka a physical manifestation of her demonic side.

Beast Boy comes back to life after his shocking death in "Beast World." Beast Boy's consciousness can exist in multiple bodies, as seen when he is reconstructed from spores. Beast Boy's ability to survive and come back even stronger highlights his resilience and underrated powers.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #6!Comic fans can rest easy as one of the most beloved Titans is perfectly fine after his most recent harrowing experience. "Beast World" has finally ended and though it looked like Beast Boy's number was up, his clawing back from death's door suggests that the fan-favorite hero is actually immortal.

In Titans: Beast World #6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, and Eduardo Panisca, the Titans are scrambling to save every being infected by a Garro spore. However, while exterminating the spores, Raven realizes that Beast Boy's consciousness is still alive in the remaining spores.

The heroes assemble...

Raven's dark side, Doctor Hate, is now running free and has taken over her life, leaving the true Raven trapped in a gem. The Titans are in danger as Doctor Hate, working for Amanda Waller, plans to destroy them one by one. The team must discover the truth behind the swapped Raven or they could be in serious danger.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #6!"Beast World" comes to its game-changing conclusion, leading one Titan to become the next biggest threat to the DC Universe. The latest crisis saw things go from bad to worse as people across the world turned into animal-human hybrids. However, one unexpected development proves that things are about to get a whole lot worse.

In Titans: Beast World #6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, and Eduardo Panisca, Raven is still in shock after discovering that her dark half has manifested as the evil Doctor Hate.

Amanda Waller appropriates the Justice League's Hall of Justice, renaming it the Hall of Order, to gain control and manipulate public perception of the heroes. Waller blames the Titans for the events in "Beast World" and presents them as a threat to the world, furthering her agenda to turn public opinion against DC's heroes. The Hall of Order becomes a tool for Waller to establish herself as the world's leading authority, potentially swaying public opinion against the Justice League.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #6!An iconic piece of the Justice League's mythology has just been appropriated for the worst reason possible. The DC Universe's heroes have survived "Beast World" and things can finally start getting back to normal. However, Amanda Waller is making a dramatic change that's set to have huge ramifications for Justice Leaguers everywhere.

In Titans: Beast World #6 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer,...

Nightwing surprises Peacemaker by using his own helmet against him, demonstrating the danger of wearing a loosely-adhered helmet in combat. Peacemaker's iconic helmet, while protecting his head, puts him at a disadvantage as it can easily be manipulated to blind him. Peacemaker should consider upgrading his costume and finding a more sensible kind of head protection to avoid being easily defeated.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #5!Peacemaker finally finds out what Nightwing's contingency plan is for him and it's much funnier than fans may have expected. Dick Grayson sets out to make Amanda Waller pay for her crimes in "Beast World", but when he runs into Christopher Smith, Nightwing demonstrates the best way of disarming him.

In Titans: Beast World #5 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Pansica, Amanda Waller reveals herself to the public and takes credit for killing the transformed Beast Boy. She also announces a...

The identity of the new DC villain, Doctor Hate, has been revealed as Raven's own demonic side, which has physically manifested and gained autonomy. Doctor Hate possesses immense power, as they are armed with the Helmet of Hate and the Nightmare Stone, which can plunge the world into chaos. With Doctor Hate running free, the Titans face a formidable obstacle and the DC Universe is in significant danger.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #5!The secret identity of a new DC villain has just been revealed, and it's changing everything fans know about one Titan. The terrifying and mysterious Doctor Hate has plunged the world into chaos during "Beast World" and their secret identity has huge ramifications for an iconic member of the team.

In Titans: Beast World #5 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Panisca, the radically transformed Beast Boy has been killed by Amanda Waller, who announces...

Cyborg reveals his ability to hack into the military's system to stop drone strikes, making him the Titans' most dangerous member. Cyborg's recent actions show his potential to hack into the strongest computer systems and activate every warhead, making him a terrifying threat if he ever goes rogue. While all the Titans have immense power, Cyborg's advanced tech capabilities make him capable of nuking the planet if he were to turn to the dark side.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #5!Of all the Titans, fans should fear Cyborg's deadly potential the most. "Beast World" is rapidly concluding and Amanda Waller pulls out her final move to destroy DC's animal-human hybrid population. But Vic reveals he's got an extreme measure he's been holding back and it officially makes him the team's most dangerous member.

In Titans: Beast World #5 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Pansica, Beast Boy has...

Warning: Spoilers for Titans: Beast World #5 ahead!

Waller's chilling speech in Titans: Beast World #5 reveals her advocacy for cynical values and punishment over heroism. The Titans' core ethos opposes Waller's vision, as they strive to solve injustices without falling into corruption. Nightwing and the Titans represent hope and compassion, providing a hopeful contrast to Snyder's dark Justice League.

DC's Beast World event is a battle between two conflicting visions for DC's future: one espoused by the Titans and the other better befitting filmmaker Zack Snyder's vision of the Justice League. While the Titans represent the modern, compassionate vision of heroism, Amanda Waller lays out her intent for the Beast World cataclysm in a speech that sees her advocating the cynical values of the "Snyderverse" series of DC films.

Nightwing finally confronts Waller in Titans: Beast World #5 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Pansica as he tries to...

Amanda Waller's bid for power has escalated, as she manipulates the President and takes control of the Bureau of Sovereignty. Waller lies to the public about Chunk sacrificing his life to stop Beast Boy, and plans to launch attacks on animal-human hybrids. With unlimited power and no accountability, Waller is not only a threat to the DC Universe's heroes but also secretly working to eliminate them.

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Titans: Beast World #5!The DC Universe is facing a dangerous challenge as Amanda Waller assumes a terrifying new role. “Beast World” is rapidly building to a conclusion and Waller has pulled out every dirty trick to come out ahead. Her hard work has paid off as Waller officially steps into a position of power that will put every hero’s life at risk.

In a preview for Titans: Beast World #5 by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, and Eduardo Pansica,...

The Sonar suit from Batman Forever has been brought to life in a screen-accurate cosplay by Batsturd on Instagram. The cosplay includes specialized lenses and a silver batarang, capturing the look of the film. Despite its controversial legacy, Batman Forever has had an impact on Batman comics with the introduction of Chase Meridian into the mainline DC Universe.

Batman has had various looks throughout the years, with specialized Bat-suits crafted for certain situations. One of his most infamous outfits was the Sonar suit from Batman Forever, which saw the caped crusader portrayed by Val Kilmer for the first and only time. Now, a new cosplay from Batsturd brings the Sonar suit to life, proving that Batman just might be forever after all.

Recently shared on Instagram, Batsturd shows off a fairly screen-accurate take on the Sonar batsuit from Batman Forever, even going so far as to include the specialized lenses...

Batman trusts Nightwing more than anyone else to keep him from hurting others if he loses control and turns into a monster. The world is in danger as animal hybrids are created from Beast Boy's spores, and Nightwing assists Batman in Gotham. Batman sees Nightwing as his best contingency plan, knowing that Nightwing has the skills and spirit to stop him if necessary.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #2!In just one sentence, Batman has revealed how he truly sees his longtime partner Nightwing. The DC Universe is going wild as animal hybrids start popping up all over the place. Even the Dark Knight can't avoid this danger and a shared moment with Dick Grayson reveals how Bruce Wayne sees his ally.

In Titans: Beast World #2 by Tom Taylor and Ivan Reis, the world is quickly going to hell as Beast Boy's spores are rapidly turning the world's population into animal creatures.

Warning: Spoilers for Titans: Beast World #2 ahead!

The Justice League has fallen to Garro's spores, leaving the Titans to take control in DC's new era. Amanda Waller refuses to acknowledge the shifting generational tides and tries to maintain old power structures. The Titans must show that they have surpassed their mentors and take charge in the Beast World event.

With Beast Boy now the mindless "Garro the Conqueror," the Titans find themselves locked in the conflict of a lifetime. But the fight isn't between the Titans and Beast Boy; rather, it's a struggle for control of DC's new era, as the Justice League falls to Garro's beast spores — and falls from prominence in the DC Universe.

Although the assault by the Necrostar has been successfully halted, Titans: Beast World #2 by Tom Taylor and Ivan Reis shows the true cost of the conflict as Garro and his spores wreak havoc among the heroes of Earth,...

DC's Titans consider each other family, which sets them apart from the Justice League and contributes to their maturity as a superhero team. The events of Titans: Beast World #1 highlights the close bond that the Titans have with each other, making it a deeply personal tragedy. The Titans' unity, and ability not to let petty jealousies or team dynamics ruin things, is their greatest strength, allowing them to tackle threats as a cohesive unit.

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DC's Titans have ascended from their origins as a team of sidekicks and fledgling young heroes to become one of the company's predominant superteams, equally – and perhaps even surpassing – the Justice League. According to writer Tom Taylor, there is one critical reason for this: they consider each other family.

In an interview with Looper, Taylor – who wrote Titans: Beast World #1, which features art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson,...

Titans' member Cyborg's "boom tubes" have the potential to cause catastrophic global damage, making him a much bigger threat than imagined. In Titans: Beast World #1, Cyborg reveals the extent of his boom tubes' power-level, capable of destroying planets in moments. Despite his immense power, Cyborg's altruistic choices keep him on the side of heroes, making him one of DC's most powerful Titans.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Titans: Beast World #1!!

DC's Titans' roster is packed with powerhouses and expert fighters – but as the world prepares to face down the Necrostar, one member reveals that Cyborg could be a much bigger threat than anyone imagined. As he helps Beast Boy save the planet, he reveals that his boom tubes are capable of causing catastrophic, global damage, making everyone incredibly lucky that he focuses his efforts on being a hero instead.

Titans: Beast World #1 – by Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, and Brad Anderson...

Doctor Hate's identity is a key mystery in DC's "Beast World" crossover event, with online theories failing to guess correctly so far. Doctor Hate's importance to the storyline has been set up in previous DC Comics, with his meeting with Amanda Waller at the end of the "Knight Terrors" event setting the stage for "Beast World." Doctor Hate's true identity will be revealed over the course of the series; whoever it turns out to be, Hate is potentially a major new antagonist for DC's heroes.

The Titans are at the heart of DC Comics' current "Beast World" crossover – and pushing the team to their absolute limits is a villain whose identity will be central of the story, with Titans: Beast World writer Tom Taylor teasing that the "mystery of who's behind that helmet is a really key part" of the sprawling crossover event.

In an interview with Comic Book, Taylor...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #1

Nightwing will face a new villain named Apex Ava following Beast Boy's death, which will have significant consequences for the DC Universe. Apex Ava's first appearance will be in Nightwing #109, with her full debut in Nightwing #110. The relationship between Beast Boy and Apex Ava, including their shared green skin and affinity for animals, suggests a possible connection and motive for revenge or answers regarding Gar's death.

Nightwing is due to get a brand-new villain while grieving his Titans teammate Beast Boy. DC Comics' latest event, "Beast World" has officially kicked off with the death of Beast Boy. Granted, it's an unconventional death, so there's always room for a return, but this death will have massive ramifications for the DC Universe, including introducing an entirely new villain.

In a post on X, Nightwing writer Tom Taylor has confirmed that a new supervillain named Apex...

Titans: Beast World #1 reveals the true backstory of the Justice League's first villain, Starro the Conqueror. Starfire discovers that the monster terrorizing the DC Universe, the Necrostar, can only be defeated by Starro. Despite being a parasite, Starro serves a crucial role in maintaining balance in the DC Universe and prevents the Necrostar from wiping out civilizations.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Titans: Beast World #1!The oldest villain the Justice League has ever fought has finally had their hidden past revealed, and it just may surprise some readers. The major crossover event "Beast World" has begun and a new threat is imperiling the DC Universe. But amid the calamity, a secret about the League's very first villain comes to light.

In Titans: Beast World #1 by Tom Taylor and Ivan Reis, the supposedly reformed Brother Blood frees a terrifying alien from one of Saturn's moons, causing the Titans to spring into action.

Beast Boy is officially dead, with his mind erased by Doctor Hate. Doctor Hate, empowered by Amanda Waller, successfully removes Garfield Logan's identity and turns his former body into a threat against his friends and allies. Titans: Beast World #1 is available now from DC Comics.

Warning: contains spoilers for Titans: Beast World #1!As Titans: Beast World begins DC's latest superhero event story, the beloved hero Garfield Logan - aka Beast Boy - is officially no more. The shock moment comes at the height of the Titans' triumph, with Beast Boy defeating the deadly Necrostar, only to become an even more dangerous threat. Introduced in 1965's Doom Patrol #99, Beast Boy later found a home with the Teen Titans, appearing in countless stories and adaptations as the beating heart of the team.

In Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson, and Wes Abbott's Titans: Beast World #1, Beast Boy transforms into...

Joker: Last Laugh - A scary, yet true-to-character story that explores what happens when the Joker goes on his biggest crime spree ever. The Janus Directive - A crucial event that shaped Amanda Waller's character and showcased the war between secret agencies in the DC Universe. Forever Evil - Puts the spotlight on villains and allows characters like Lex Luthor and Captain Cold to step up as "heroes," paving the way for their role on the Justice League.

As the home of powerful heroes and villains, DC Universe has experienced several dramatic events in its history. Events can be fun, engaging storylines that give DC Comics’ characters a chance to prove their mettle and show what they’re really capable of. But not every event is beloved exactly, and some end up with a pretty bad rep.

But plenty of DC Comics events have only gotten better with age.

One might think that someone as absurdly powerful as Superman would have no issue protecting his secret identity, but this isn't actually the case. Very few superheroes operate without a secret identity, a secret identity is integral to making sure that a hero's loved ones aren't attacked in retaliation for what a hero does. With a wife, son and many close friends, Superman has a strong incentive to make sure that nobody finds out who he is.

While fans have often poked fun at how obvious Superman's Clark Kent disguise is, his secret identity is actually something he highly values. Over the years dozens of villains have figured out the Man of Steel's secret identity and these are the top ten most dangerous villains to ever do it.

Bizarro

Bizarro is one of Superman's strangest enemies, one who actually has a number of different backstories. Sometimes Bizarro is a clone created by Lex Luthor,...

Takeaway 1: Beast Boy's traumatic experience has weakened his confidence with his shape-shifting powers, but a scientist forces him to confront his true potential. Takeaway 2: "Beast World" is a Titans crossover event that introduces a powerful threat to Earth and Beast Boy must push his limits to become a force as terrifying as Starro. Takeaway 3: Garfield Logan's transformation into Starro the Conqueror will have consequences as he risks losing himself and his friends must save him before he causes irreparable damage.

A classic member of the Titans team is becoming the greatest threat to the DC Universe. An epic new crossover will transform the people of Earth into monsters and give a hero a terrifying new form.

During Day Two of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, DC Comics held its "Jim Lee & Friends" Panel to give fans a peak at books and events in the coming months. During the panel,...

Every great hero eventually faces their dark reflection - from Owlman vs Batman to Ultraman vs Superman - and now Tim Drake's Robin is getting the same honor. Knight Terrors will see the Boy Wonder face a version of himself who is shown brandishing an intensely meaningful weapon. DC has announced that this summer the world of DC will be plunged into a living nightmare due to the new villain Insomnia in the Knight Terrors event. Insomnia will, for reasons still unknown, trap both villains and heroes in a nightmare world where they must face their own darkest fears.

In cover art for Knight Terrors: Robin #1, Tim's nightmare version has been seen holding a boomerang, which is a callback to one of the darkest moments in Tim's life when he planned and almost executed a murder. It seems Tim will face a version of himself wielding a boomerang and chains,...

The Green Lantern Corps is filled with a number of beings from across the universe who possess high levels of willpower. But even the Corps' leaders, the Guardians of the Universe, admit that one Lantern is more integral to the organization than any other.

As the oldest beings in the universe, the Guardians took it upon themselves to keep the universe in order. They attempted this through an army of robotic operatives known as the Manhunters, but due to a glitch in their programming, they wound up exterminating an entire space sector. The Guardians opted to use the Emotional Spectrum's most stable energy, the Green Light of Will, to power their newest army, the Green Lantern Corps. They recruited beings from all across the DC Universe who were capable of overcoming great fear in order to properly use the Guardians' ultimate weapon: the Green Lantern Power Ring.

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The Green Lantern Corps may be one of the DC Universe’s most powerful organizations, but even its own members admit that Sinestro's army may be a bit more powerful. A reflection on the state of willpower and fear makes a strong argument for the power of the Yellow Light.

For eons, the DC Universe has been protected by the forces of the Green Lantern Corps. By harnessing the Green Light of Willpower, the Corps' members can use their Power Rings to manifest constructs of anything they can imagine. As long as they have enough willpower, there's nothing a Green Lantern can't do with their ring. That said, they aren't the only beings in space who know a thing or two about ring-slinging. The once powerful Lantern Sinestro traded in his green ring for a yellow one and opted to use the power of fear when he made a corps of his own.

One of Superman's most tragic villains could be a true challenge of the Man of Steel's heroism. Cyborg Superman, once one of Clark's potential replacements, is motivated by something far more devastating than money or a desire for conquest, and Superman may be the only one who can help him.

When Superman faced off against the powerful alien menace known as Doomsday, the Big Blue Boy Scout met his maker in front of the entire world. As the world tried to move on, several other Supermen emerged in his place, each one ready to take on Clark Kent's role. One replacement Superman was named Hank Henshaw, and he would become known to the world as the Cyborg Superman. A man who had once been an astronaut that set out on a mission of space exploration with his wife soon became a villain determined to destroy the Man of Steel's reputation.

There's a lingering enigma from the New 52 that the Justice League desperately needs to solve. The Question, DC's notable faceless detective, got an update that created a mystery that has yet to be solved, and it may be putting the universe in peril.

While it was by no means the first line-wide reshuffling of history, few fans were prepared for the radical changes that came with the 2011 reboot known as the New 52. In the wake of Flashpoint, the Dcu was merged with Wildstorm and Vertigo, as well as having ten years removed from the DC Universe's timeline. This resulted in a world that was familiar but was also completely brand-new. Character's histories and their personal relationships were either scaled back or heavily altered. Some heroes and villains were even rebuilt from the ground-up to give them a new place in the post-Flashpoint DC Universe.

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For decades the secret identity of Superman was a closely guarded secret and many people, fans included, thought this was for the best, but Superman coming forward with his identity may have just prevented one of DC Comics' darkest futures.

Superman is one of the most powerful heroes in the DC Universe, his presence alone has stopped countless apocalypses from occurring, and his heroism is undeniable. This is especially all the more impressive considering the fact Superman is an alien from the planet Krypton who crash-landed on Earth, where he was raised by Martha and Johnathan Kent. They instilled in him the core values of humanity, which is why he ended up as such a hero. When Superman decided to reveal his secret identity, many fans were against the idea, but it may have helped prevent yet another apocalypse, albeit unintentionally.

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The legacy Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, might just be the best version of the Corps' greatest threat. When possessed by the fear entity Parallax, Kyle knew exactly what gave him an edge over the space demon's previous host, Hal Jordan.

Despite not being the first Earthling to ever wield a Green Lantern Power Ring, Kyle Rayner has a few notable achievements to his name. After Hal Jordan became possessed by the fear entity Parallax and destroyed the Corps, Kyle was chosen by the Guardian of the Universe Ganthet to carry on the Lantern's light. Despite his misgivings, Kyle Rayner became Green Lantern and kept the flame of the Corps from burning out for years. Kyle might not have had the privilege of Corps training or mentorship like his predecessors, but he took the ring ring intuitively thanks, in part, to his natural imagination as an artist.

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It looks like the ultimate weakness for Green Lantern goes all the way back to his very beginnings. The one thing that could bring the legendary ring-slinger Hal Jordan down for good may be the last thing his father ever said.

The members of the Green Lantern Corps wield one of the most powerful tools in all the DC Universe. With just willpower and a working imagination, the Power Ring can conjure up anything a Lantern can visualize. As great a power as that is, there is a serious catch to how it works. Those in the Green Lantern Corps must be able to overcome fear. If a member of the Corps gives into fear, not only will their ring not function properly, it opens a Lantern up to harm and even death. Even the best and most adept Lanterns aren't immune from fear seeping in and diminishing their skills.

As an ocean-dweller, surviving on land is no easy feat for Aquaman, despite the human side of him. The Atlantean King has been forced to adapt to the way of the land on multiple occasions, changing so much since his early days in DC. A major change was the way his powers worked and how well he can survive on land. It used to be that Aquaman was forced to fight crime on land for only an hour at a time. Despite his human side still being around back then, Arthur was forced to remain in water in order to truly survive and could only be on the surface for a limited amount of time before he risked drying out. Eventually, he was given a suit by Batman that would keep him wet and supply moisture when he needed it so he could remain on the surface for longer. Because...

It seems that Hal Jordan may have something to say for those who think him the greatest Green Lantern. By the hero's own admission, Jordan's reputation may be a bit exaggerated by his biggest fans.

Hal Jordan is just one of a handful of Earthlings who have ever had the privilege of joining the Green Lantern Corps. He was also the first Earth-based member and developed a name for himself thanks to his quick mastering of the Green Lantern Power Ring. Hal was the first Lantern to overcome the Corps' weakness to the color yellow and helped expose the former Green Lantern Sinestro's abuses of power. Hal rose to the occasion after being handed a power ring from a dying alien, and despite his troubles with being possessed by Parallax, Jordan still remains a legend within the ranks of the Corps.

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DC Comics released a first look at its March comics, the first batch after the end of the multiverse-spanning Dark Nights: Death Metal and the pause-everything company wide reset Future State, and from our first glimpse of the solicitations, the big changes coming in Future State look like they might be sticking around.

With the sheer volume of change that DC underwent in the last year – new distributors, new release days, personnel changes, cancellations and FanDomes included – there was a lot of speculation about the future of the comics line. This first batch of solicitations provide an interesting answer to that speculation. It looks like, post-Future State, DC’s changing everything. By keeping some things the same.

Here are our biggest takeaways…

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Dark Nights: Death Metal #6 features a big twist where Wonder Woman powers up for the final battle with The Batman Who Laughs by reactivating...

Written by Various | Art by Various | Published by DC Comics

I know every comic book publisher loves a ‘special’ issue, an ‘anniversary’ issue, or a ‘reached a big number’ issue, but at first glance a 144 page monster book for issue 1027 of Detective Comics seems a bit of a stretch. Longevity, sure, but we just had a whole raft of anniversary specials did we not? Then you realise. Detective Comics #27, back in 1939, was not only the very first appearance of Batman, but became the title that led to National Periodicals eventually becoming DC Comics. They liked the series so much they named a company after it. So, in comic book terms, Detective Comics #27 is probably the second most important published, beaten out only by Action Comics #1. DC, for probably both genuinely wanting to honour Detective Comics legacy and to squeeze that Batman cash cow just a little bit more, have thrown...

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DC character 80th anniversaries are the gift that keep on giving for everyone. For fans like me, these Specials have been fantastic. For creators, a chance to do a stand-alone tale from a specific era, or for a creator with a long history with that character a chance to go home again. Obviously for DC, those balance sheets should look decent too. Green Lantern’s 80th is slightly different, in that there have been many Green Lantern’s down the years. The most famous, Hal Jordan, didn’t appear until the dawn of the Silver Age in the 1950’s, so DC are cheating a little here, as it’s really the 80th anniversary of the original Green Lantern himself, Alan Scott. My favourite Justice Society of America member, as it happens, but probably not a guy to carry a 100 page book by himself.

With a new "Green Lantern" live-action TV series in development, take a look at DC Comics' "Green Lantern 80th Anniversary Super-Spectacular", available June 23, 2020, written by Jeff Lemire, James Tynion IV, Peter J. Tomasi, Geoff Johns, Robert Venditti, Mariko Tamaki, Ron Marz, Dennis O'Neil, Sina Grace and Charlotte Fullerton, with illustrations by Ivan Reis, Fernando Pasarin, Rafa Sandoval, Mike Grell and Darryl Banks, plus covers by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Liam Sharp, Neal Adams, David Finch, Ivan Reis, Matt Taylor, Doug Mahnke, Philip Tan, Nicola Scott and Oclair Albert:

"...'Green Lantern' is the name of several superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. 

"They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers. 

"The characters are typically depicted as members of the 'Green Lantern Corps', an interstellar law enforcement agency.

"The first Green Lantern 'Alan Scott', was created in 1940 by Martin Nodell during...

Jim Lee, Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics is the very definition of a comics lifer. And as a lifer with an audience and a platform, he’s stepping up to help comic shops that are closed because of Covid-19 stay-at-home orders around the world.

Lee decided as these stay-at-home orders started to roll in that he would draw one sketch a day for 60 days; auction the sketches on eBay; let the auction winners pick the subject of the next sketch; and donate the proceeds to the Book Industry Charitable (Binc) foundation. And we are excited to reveal Lee’s next sketch subject: Grifter and Zealot

Grifter and Zealot are original creations of Lee’s, part of his super team WildC.A.T.S. when he created his own superhero universe for Wildstorm.

The Binc foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping bookstores and bookstore employees in need. They are...

Jim Dandy Feb 11, 2019

Superboy fills in some gaps in his recent history in this exclusive preview of Superman #8.

I love comics as a medium. I think that's fairly self-evident from the best comics lists - there's a pretty broad range of subject matter covered, and I've been a pretty adamant proponent of comics as one of the best mediums for nonfiction and biography in the past. Of course, I also really enjoy superhero books, and if there's one thing that keeps me coming back to them, it's probably the rich catalogue of bizarre space stuff that has been built into Marvel and DC's metanarratives. This issue of Superman speaks to me. Hard.

I think that it's the right choice, in a universe where cops wear special green magic wishing rings, to spend as much time as possible playing out there where the weird stuff happens. I also feel like it's the correct choice,...

DC Comics has provided a first look at all six issues of Brian Michael Bendis’ Man of Steel miniseries.

The six colored covers by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado depict memorable moments from Superman’s history to create one long image. There’s Superman joining the Justice League, followed by a young Clark Kent discovering his spaceship and baby Kal-El leaving Krypton.