• 'RISE OF THE ARMY' marches toward its conclusion as Simon Baz meets his fellow Green Lantern for the first time, just as the Corps teeters on absolute destruction! • The Guardians of the Universe make their next move exploiting the power of the First Lantern. • Plus: What's happened to Hal Jordan and Sinestro since they've been sucked into the Dead Zone? • The end of the Guardians' control over the Corps is near as we prepare for the next big epic!