Green Lantern # 40 Cover B David Nakayama Variant 2026 BN

Green Lantern #40 (Legacy #607) is an upcoming issue of the main continuity DC Comics series, written by Jeremy Adams with art by Juan José Ryp and Scott Godlewski. Scheduled for release on October 28, 2026, this comic book kicks off a massive new status quo for the cosmos under the storyline banner "The Secret of the Guardians!". 

Core Plot & Universe Impact

• The Mission to Save Hal Jordan: Hal Jordan is in the absolute fight of his life. He has been captured by the rogue scientist Krona and the Guardians of the Universe, who are attempting to forcefully bury an existential reality.
• The Corps Assembles: Realizing the immense danger, Kyle Rayner steps up to lead the rest of the Green Lantern Corps on a desperate, high-stakes rescue mission across deep space. 
• A Universe-Altering Secret: The central mystery guarded by Krona is teased to uncover a profound, reality-altering secret that will change the fabric of the entire DC Universe going forward.

Issue Specifications & Variants

• Page Count & Creative Roster: The issue is a standard 32-page publication edited by Marie Javins, featuring colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and a main cover A penciled by Fernando Pasarin. 
• Variant Cover Formats: Alongside the main connecting cover A, collectors can look for premium variant editions, including Cover B (a cardstock variant by David Nakayama featuring Kyle Rayner's radical new look) and Cover C (a variant by Mario "Fox" Foccillo).