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Brightest Day                                             Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket Lot

This hardcover collection is the follow-up to the best-selling comics event, “Blackest Night”, written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi with interior art by today’s hottest artists including Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, and more! Once dead, twelve heroes and villains have been resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the Earth. Called a miracle by many and a sign of the apocalypse by others, the reasons behind the group’s rebirth remain a mystery. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang, and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return…

Brightest Day Hardcover Lot contains:

Brightest Day Volume #1
Writers: Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi
Artists: Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Fernando Pasarin, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark & Joe Prado
Inkers: Christian Alamy, David Beaty, Vicente Cifuentes, Tom Nguyen, Cam Smith, Art Thirbert, Oclair Albert, Rebecca Buchman, John Dell, Mark Irwin, Prentis Rollins & Dexter Vines
Colorists: Aspen MLT’s Peter Steigerwald, Beth Sotelo & John Starr
Letterers: Rob Clark Jr. & Nick J. Napolitano
Editors: Eddie Berganza & Adam Schlagman
Cover by: David Finch, Scott Williams & Peter Steigerwald

In part #0, Deadman visits the heroes and villains that came back to life during the Blackest Night.

Next in part #1, It’s Ronnie Raymond, the former Firestorm versus Jason, the current Firestorm in a revenge match after the death of Ronnie’s girlfriend. Meanwhile, Hank Hall is on a tear, Hawkman and Hawkgirl are following a beacon towards a link in their past, and Aquaman is summoning dead animals…

Next in part #2, Ray Palmer tries to help Martin Stein separate Raymond and Jason from the Firestorm matrix, with poor results. J’onn learns that Professor Erdel had a daughter, and that Erdel accidentally brought another Martian to Earth before he brought J’onn.

Next in part #3, Deadman is teleported in front of the Anti-Monitor and told to fight using the power of the white ring. Just before the Anti-Monitor attacks he is teleported away again into space. Elsewhere, in a hospital bed, Jason and Ronnie are recovering from his recent separation from the Firestorm Matrix. Meanwhile, somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, Aquaman tries to use his powers to call fishes in the sea, with no results. Back in New York City morgue, Martian Manhunter is investigating a family’s murder when he finds dog hair on one of the bodies and suspects it to have been the family’s pet. In Peru, Hawkman and Hawkgirl are following Hath-Set and a group of terrorists who are looking for the remains of Hawkman and Hawkgirl from long ago…

Next in part #4, Deep in the Peruvian jungle, Hawkman and Hawkgirl just discovered that Hath-Set has been gathering their remains to open some sort of portal to an unknown location. In Georgetown, Boston Brand is teleported into a room which houses a sleeping unknown girl. She is awakened by his presence and turns into Dove aka Dawn Granger. Meanwhile, a coast guard vessel is attacked by something in the Bermuda Triangle.

Next in part #5, Boston Brand, Dove, and Hawk find out the capabilities of Boston’s White Lantern Ring. Will the resurrection of Don Hall happen? Aquaman and Mera get attacked by a “mysterious woman”, but a major secret is unveiled that could change Aquaman and Mera forever! And Hawkman and Hawkgirl have entered into Hawkworld in search of Hath-set, but they find more than they expected. Will Hawkman and Hawkgirl survive in this strange land?

Next in part #6, Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe. Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections…and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world.

Finally in part #7, There can be only one who wields the White Lantern…but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean’s survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld!

Hardcover reprints/collects: Brightest Day (2010) Issues #0-7.  DC Comics

Unknown Printing (Volume 1 is Factory Sealed)
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: 2010
Format: FC, 256 pages, TPB, 10.20″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1401229662
ISBN-13: 9781401229665
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Brighter Day Volume #2
Writers: Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi
Artists: Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark & Joe Prado
Inkers: Christian Alamy, David Beaty, Vicente Cifuentes, Tom Nguyen, Oclair Albert, Rebecca Buchman, Mark Irwin, Keith Champagne, Scott Clark, Mick Gray, Joe Prado, Oclair Albert & Ivan Reis
Colorists: Aspen MLT’s Peter Steigerwald, Beth Sotelo, John Starr, Ray Dillon & Brian Buccellato
Letterers: Rob Clark Jr. & Ken Lopez
Editors: Eddie Berganza & Adam Schlagman
Cover by: David Finch, Scott Williams & Peter Steigerwald

In part #8, J’onn learns from M’gann that there is another green martian on Earth. Queen Shrike is revealed to possibly be Shiera’s mother.

Next in part #9, The resurrected have discovered their purpose for being back, but where will the knowledge lead them? Who is the new Aqualad? And what strange event is taking place around the White Power Battery in New Mexico?

Next in part #10, Green Arrow stops the Martian Manhunter from destroying his forest.

Next in part #11, Has time run out for our resurrected heroes? Also, the stunning origin of the new Aqualad, the battle between Aquaman and Black Manta, and the bizarre journey of Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond as they delve into the inner workings of the Firestorm matrix and uncover its secret…

Next in part #12, J’onn arrives on Mars and meets D’kay D’razz, another martian. They get into a vicious fight over a moral dilemma. Back on earth, the Alpha Lanterns take flight against Firestorm. Dove and Boston are at a Gotham City watchtower and are researching some superheroes that use the power of light, who may be the “new champions of earth”…

Next in part 13, The search continues for a new White Lantern! Martian Manhunter learns more of the origin of the creature mysteriously stalking him. And now, the evil within Firestorm now haunts Professor Stein! Hawkman is betrayed.

Next in part 14, Deadman tries to give the White Lantern ring to Bruce Wayne.

Next in part 15, The legacy of Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed. Aquagirl joins the fray and Firestorm seeks out the Justice League’s help.

Finally in part 16, Aquaman tries to get Jackson to accept his birthright. Firestorm explodes.

Hardcover reprints/collects: Brightest Day (2010 – 2011) Issues #8-16.  DC Comics

First Printing
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: 2011
Format: FC, 240 pages, TPB, 10.20″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1401230830
ISBN-13: 9781401230838
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Brighter Day Volume #3
Writers: Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi
Artists: Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark & Joe Prado
Inkers: Vicente Cifuentes, David Beaty, Oclair Albert, Rob Hunter, Julio Ferreira, Norm Rapmund, Marlo Alquiza, Andy Owens, Tom Nguyen, Mick Gray, Mark Irwin, Keith Champagne & Christian Alamy
Colorists: Aspen MLT’s Peter Steigerwald, Beth Sotelo, Nathan Eyring & Rod Reis
Letterer: Rob Clark Jr.
Editors: Eddie Berganza & Adam Schlagman
Cover by: Ivan Reis & Chuck Pires

In part #17, Hawkman and Hawkgirl pay a visit to the Star Sapphires, but with the Hawks’ connection to the cosmic corps, it looks like this meeting may end in bloodshed. And more even more blood may be drawn as Captain Boomerang hunts down Deadman and Dove…

Next in part #18, Hawkman and Hawkgirl’s potential triumph over the Killer and their curse might actually make them targets of the White Lantern battery…

Next in part #19, “Aquawar” breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, and Aqualad facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States!

Next in part #20, The conclusion of the Aquawar. The Aquafamily’s final battle with Black Manta and Siren, and these villains don’t leave without taking something important…

Next in part #21, As the end nears, all returned heroes and villains begin converging in one area as the ultimate protector reveals itself against the ultimate menace.

Next in part #22, Firestorm journeys to the Anti-Matter universe to save his father and Professor Stein.

Next in part #23, The mystery of the heroes’ return and the secrets of the white forest are revealed! Plus, Captain Boomerang draws closer to completing his mission! And at last, it’s Firestorm vs. Deadman!

Finally in part #24, A new age for the DC Universe dawns and a long shadow is cast across the world. Twelve heroes and villains were resurrected, but that doesn’t mean it will remain that way as the new champion of Earth is chosen…

Hardcover reprints/collects: Brightest Day (2011) Issues #17-24.  DC Comics

First Printing
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: 2011
Format: FC, 200 pages, TPB, 10.20″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1401232167
ISBN-13: 9781401232160
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Hardcover lot reprints/collects: Brightest Day (2010 – 2011) Issues #0-24.  DC Comics

Hardcovers w/ Dust Jacket are bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket 1 is Brand New & Factory Sealed.  Hardcovers w/ Dust Jacket 2,3 are in Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Brightest Day and/or DC Universe collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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