DC Comics will be introducing three new titles under The New Golden Age banner, written by renowned author Geoff Johns (Flashpoint), ahead of the final issue of Stargirl: The Lost Children on May 9th. These exciting new mini-series will bring to life beloved Golden Age characters Alan Scott, Jay Garrick, and Wesley Dodds, and feature talented creative teams such as Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey for Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, Jeremy Adams and Diego Olortegui for Jay Garrick: The Flash, and Rob Venditti and Riley Rossmo for Wesley Dodds: The Sandman. As part of the Dawn of DC yearlong storytelling initiative, all three first issues will be available at local comic shops in October.
“It’s long past time that the heroes of the Justice Society had their own titles again,” said Geoff Johns. “At the same time, they had to be special, important, and emotional stories, each one exploring character, revealing secrets, and introducing new heroes and villains to the DC Universe.”
Alan Scott, also known as the Green Lantern, is getting his first solo title since 1949. The upcoming comic book, written by Tim Sheridan (Flashpoint Beyond) and illustrated by Cian Tormey (Superman: Son of Kal-El), explores the origins of the first Green Lantern in a modern context. The story begins in the 1930s and centers around a long-lasting love affair and the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives. This is a coming-of-age tale for Alan, as he discovers his true identity and transforms into the hero he was meant to be. The story promises to offer new insights into Alan’s character and abilities, including a previously unknown power that could make him the most formidable Green Lantern yet.
“Tim has crafted a beautiful and shocking origin story for Alan’s greatest enemy, the Golden Age Red Lantern, that is both heartbreaking and inspiring,” added Johns. “Jeremy has created a fun, emotional adventure celebrating the reunion of Jay Garrick with his long lost daughter, Judy, set firmly in the DC Universe of today and Rob will present a mystery tale of The Golden Age Sandman’s earliest days through the lens of Oppenheimer. These three series will all tie back into Justice Society of America and a few other titles we’ve got brewing.”
The upcoming project “Jay Garrick: The Flash” will see Jeremy Adams (known for his work on “The Flash”) teaming up with Diego Olortegui (who worked on “Aquaman: The Becoming”). The story focuses on the challenges of being a parent to a speedster. Jay Garrick, who has recently been reunited with his daughter Judy, struggles to connect with her. As they work together on a mission that has ties to Jay’s past as The Flash, they must find common ground. Can The Flash and The Boom stop a plan that has been in the works for decades?
The Sandman, written by Rob Venditti (known for Superman ‘78) and illustrated by Riley Rossmo (Harley Quinn), portrays the protagonist, Wesley Dodds, as a pacifist. Although he has lost faith in the possibility of a peaceful world, he still believes that people can improve if they have the right resources. Wesley, who possesses an optimist and romantic mindset of a scientist, believes that humanity can develop remedies for their own issues. After learning about the brutality of World War I from his father, Wesley dedicated himself to creating a sleep gas that would result in “humane” warfare. Throughout his experiments, including those with fatal outcomes, he documented everything in his science journal and vowed never to reveal them to the public. However, his journal has been stolen, and he must locate the perpetrator before his dangerous inventions fall into the hands of warring nations, threatening to draw the United States into another world war.
On June 13, comic book enthusiasts will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Alan Scott, the Green Lantern, in DC Pride: Through the Years, which will be available at nearby comic stores. The publication serves as an ode to the beloved LGBTQIA+ characters from the DC Universe, spanning over three decades. It commemorates three significant issues from the past while also teasing exciting new tales that are yet to come. Apart from the Alan Scott narrative, DC Pride: Through the Years compiles other stories as well.
- The Flash #53 (1991), in which villain-turned-hero Pied Piper comes out to his friend the Flash and helps thwart a dastardly villain
- Detective Comics #854 (2009), the thrilling beginning of Batwoman’s first solo series, which would launch her into stardom
- Supergirl #19 (2018), which tells the story of Lee Serano—a nonbinary teenager who befriends the Girl of Steel
All three of the first issues will be available in October at local comic book shops.
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