Geoff Johns at Earth-2's Grand Opening

As most CBR readers probably know, Geoff Johns - writer of "Green Lantern," 'The Flash: Rebirth" and numerous other successful and acclaimed titles from DC Comics - became the proud co-owner of Earth-2, a new comic book store in Northridge, California. CBR News was on hand at the store's grand opening last Saturday, which saw Johns manning the register as a true and proper Direct Market retailer, alongside co-owners Carr D'Angelo & Jud Meyers and guest customer service reps James Robinson and Sterling Gates. Other comics creators in attendance included Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, Philip Tan, Brian K. Vaughan, Craig Kyle, Zeb Wells, Jay Faerber, Joe Casey, and "Robot Chicken" co-creators Seth Green and Tom Root.

"I really want to learn more about the retail business," Johns told CBR. "I'm invested in it. I want to keep comics going, I want to keep the direct market going. I want to know what really sells, what people are really excited about."

For more remarks from Geoff Johns and friends (as well as loads of photos from the Earth-2 opening), check out CBR LIVE.

The following photographs were taken by CBR Staff Photographer Pinguino Kolb.

Geoff Johns signs for a Fan	Group shot! Earth-2 co-owners Carr D'Angelo, Jud Meyers and Geoff Johns.
Early in the signing the store is already packed with people as Geoff handles the register.	Geoff handling the bar code scanner like a pro.
Archaia's Mel Caylo stopped by to smile for the cameras.	Sterling Gates
Zeb Wells	James Robinson, Sterling Gates, Carr and Zeb - BFF!
James Robinson and Sterling Gates share a moment.	Earth-2 Comics as the line begins to form for the signings.
James signs a copy of the "Starman" Omnibus.	Geoff gets some help at the register as Sterling bags-and-boards while Zeb handles transactions.
Philip Tan sketches on the back wall.	A younger customer makes her choices.
Carr's wife Susan pose for a shot with Brian K. Vaughan and Jay Faerber.	Mark Waid
Robinson and Tan sign and sketch for the fans.	Geoff Johns saw green in its many forms during the grand opening celebration.
Jeph Loeb ready to sign.	Geoff ready to sign.
Joe Casey stopped by to say hi.	Geoff, Jeph and Philip signing for the fans at the front of the store.
In this picture you can see Carr, Brian, Marv Wolfman and CBR's Andy Khouri.	In politics you kiss babies to get votes. In comics, apparently, you sign babies to get sales.
Brian K. Vaughan signs the door to the back office.	Jay again!
Brian again!	Tom Root, co-head writer of "Robot Chocken" and co-creator of "Titan Maximum" (new animated show for Adult Swim)
Sterling Gates gets his sketch on.	James Robinson mans the register.
Seth Green and Clare Grant stop by to show their support.	The finished product -- check that out!
A busy day of wall/door sketching.