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Geoff Johns is one of the most prolific and popular contemporary comic book writers. He has written highly acclaimed stories starring Superman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Teen Titans, and Justice Society of America. He is the author of The New York Times best-selling graphic novels GREEN LANTERN: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS, GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO CORPS WAR, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: THY KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC and BLACKEST NIGHT. Johns was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting, film production and film theory at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he worked as an intern and later an assistant for film director Richard Donner, whose credits include Superman: The Movie, Lethal Weapon 4 and Conspiracy Theory. Johns began his comics career writing STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. and creating Stargirl for DC Comics. He received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 through 2005 and 2007 and 2008, and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 through 2005. After acclaimed runs on THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS and the best-selling INFINITE CRISIS miniseries, Johns co-wrote a run on ACTION COMICS with his mentor Donner. In 2006, he co-wrote 52: an ambitious weekly comic book series set in real time, with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Johns has also written for various other media, including the acclaimed "Legion" episode of SMALLVILLE and the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN. He is writing the story of the DC Universe Online massively multiplayer action game from Sony Online Entertainment LLC and has recently joined DC Entertainment as its Chief Creative Officer. Johns currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
The Green Lantern Corps investigates mysterious attacks on Lanterns across the universe, with Hal Jordan and John Stewart leading the mission. As they delve deeper, they discover a connection to the emotional spectrum—the source of power for various Lantern Corps, including Red, Blue, and Yellow. Sinestro, a former Green Lantern now leading the Yellow Lantern Corps, is revealed to be orchestrating the "War of Light." His goal is to unite the emotional spectrum under his control, imposing his vision of order on the universe. Hal and John’s contrasting philosophies—Hal’s impulsive nature versus John’s disciplined, tactical approach—become central to their efforts. As they confront different Lantern Corps, such as the rage-fueled Red Lanterns and the hopeful Blue Lanterns, they must find a way to unite these often opposing factions against Sinestro’s growing influence. The climax unfolds in a massive space battle where Hal, John, and other Lanterns confront Sinestro. Despite their success in stopping his plans, the War of Light leaves the universe in a fragile state. The balance of power among the Lantern Corps remains precarious, setting the stage for future conflicts. Post Credits: a dark presence stirs in the depths of space, hinting at Nekron, the embodiment of death, who may be preparing to exploit the weakened state of the emotional spectrum, foreshadowing even greater cosmic threats ahead.
