Hey Source readers. As most of you know, today is Memorial Day, a time to think back on those brave men and women who gave their lives serving in our armed forces. While we won’t have any new posts today, we ask that you take a moment to reflect on the many heroic individuals who bravely fought for the nation.

The DC offices are closed today in recognition of this day, but we’ll be back tomorrow with our usual dose of excitement.

The DC offices are closed today, so posting will be light. And, I should be well on my ways to a few days of rest in the Florida Keys as you read this. But we do have one cool bit of news for you to carry you through this Memorial Day weekend.

This September, DC will bring back a number of familiar war titles in a series of one shots from a number of the best and brightest creators in the industry, including Darwyn Cooke and Ivan Brandon on WEIRD WAR TALES, B. Clay Moore and Chad Hardin on OUR FIGHTING FORCES, the return of OUR ARMY AT WAR, William Tucci and Justiniano on STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES and Matt Surges and artist Phil Winslade on G.I. COMBAT, with each issue sporting a cover from an A-list pool of artists that include Cooke, Mark Schultz, Geof Darrow, Joe Kubert and Brian Bolland.

Not enough for you? Well, here’s a first look at the WEIRD WAR TALES #1 cover by Cooke and G.I. COMBAT from Darrow.

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Terrific gathers the ragged remains of the Justice Society in a last-ditch attack on the Fourth Reich, and their power-negating Darkness Engine. If they fail this time, there’s no coming back from the devastation, courtesy of writer Bill Willingham and artist Jesus Merino.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #39 hits 6/2.

I wouldn’t say we’ve saved the best for last. With a project like WEDNESDAY COMICS, every strip was loaded with so much energy and talent, it’s hard to pick your favorite. On sheer numbers alone, though, this posts definitely ends out weeklong spotlight with a bang.

Below, we’ve got sketches and designs from some of the biggest names in comics, including Kyle Baker, Karl Kerschl, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Joe Kubert, Brian Stelfreeze, designer Rian Hughes, Ben Caldwell, Joe Quiñones and Dave Bullock. So, take a few minutes to savor these amazing images, then sit back and enjoy a few hours reading the collected WEDNESDAY COMICS. Nice way to close things out before a long weekend, huh?

J. Michael Straczynski and artist Jesus Saiz continue to roll as they present the first part of a two-part story that finds the Legion of Super-Heroes going back in time to find new recruits. Not the first time for the 31st century heroes, but it’s bound to be a little different when the Doom Patrol is involved.

What happens when two unlikely teams are forced to unite? Find out part of the answer below.

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34 hits today.

Have you picked up your copy yet?

If the week of props we’ve been giving the amazing hardcover collection of WEDNESDAY COMICS isn’t enough, then let me point you to what the press is saying in response to the book hitting stands:

• Over at USA TODAY, John Geddes talks to METAMORPHO writer Neil Gaiman and artist Michael Allred about the strip.

• NPR’s MONKEY SEE blog interviews WEDNESDAY COMICS editor Mark Chiarello about the series, with some lovely Karl Kerschl FLASH pages.

• Speaking of Mr. Chiarello, he also sat down with COMIC BOOK RESOURCES’ Jeff Renaud to talk about the series.

• Writer Jimmy Palmiotti spoke to AIN’T IT COOL NEWS about the SUPERGIRL strip.

• The collection’s also gotten some props at AOL’s COMICS ALLIANCE and io9.

And we’ve got something extra for you.

Not only has writer Grant Morrison done a number of interviews in recent weeks, with THE ONION AV CLUB, io9, AOL COMICS ALLIANCE, TIME TECHLAND, TOPLESS ROBOT and MTV SPLASH PAGE, but the series has also received sterling reviews, including props from AIN’T IT COOL NEWS, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, NEWSARAMA and IGN.

What more could there be to show off, you ask?

Well, how about a first look at DC DIRECT’s RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE action figures?

The first wave will hit in April of next year, and features four different versions of our time lost hero, based on the designs of cover artist Andy Kubert.

The figures include:

Prehistoric Batman
Witch-hunter Batman
Wild West Batman
High Seas Batman

Check ‘em out below and make some space on that shelf.

Not long ago, we announced that legendary Batman artist Neal Adams would be returning to the streets of Gotham with BATMAN: ODYSSEY, a twelve-part mini-series with a page of teaser art.

Well, as we get closer to the book’s July launch, we’ve got a first look at some interiors from the series, featuring the Dark Knight as only Adams can present him: dynamic, gritty and larger-than-life.

We caught up with the master himself to get his thoughts on the series. Take it away, Neal:

“I am so juiced by this project and inspired that all I do as I sit and ink my pages is listen to Sherlock Holmes and randomly deal with the
problems of an active studio. I hope that my enthusiasm translates into one of the best comic books you guys have ever read because I want to share this, as always with, you.”

BATMAN: ODYSSEY #1 hits July 7.

It’s been a fun week here at The Source, what with all the WEDNESDAY COMICS extras we’ve been rolling out. And today’s doubly important, as you can actually step into your local shop and pick up a copy of the WEDNESDAY COMICS HC.

So to celebrate the event and because, hey, why not? We’ve got a look at four of the artists that contributed to the legendary weekly series: SUPERGIRL’s Amanda Conner, ADAM STRANGE’s Paul Pope, METAMORPHO’s Mike Allred and TEEN TITANS Sean Galloway.

So click on the images below, grab a coffee on your way out and make sure to pick up the book that is sure to be a part of your collection for years to come.

The GREEN LANTERN team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Doug Mahnke continue to tell the tales of the New Guardians as they adapt to Earth and its people — plus the return of a fan-favorite brawler. But what’s Sinestro up to?

And what special mission does the White Power Battery send Hal Jordan on that he won’t be so happy to complete?

GREEN LANTERN #54 hits 5/26.