Myron Rumsey Comic Reviews

There are some real bright spots to be found here, as well as a few clunky bits " but it's true that there really is something for everyone in this special. It's certainly worth the $9.99 price tag.

Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1 is not required reading for those who are following the "Metal" event but it does add some background to the event, plus it's a macabrely satisfying story that shows readers how Bruce Wayne's life could have been even more tragic than we already knew. With a strong script from Sam Humphries and even stronger art by Ethan Van Sciver I recommend it highly. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #1 is so far my favorite issue of DC's two-month long Convergence event, focusing more on telling a great story rather than serving as a cog in an event machine.  We're reminded of how rough a road Guy Gardner has had to hoe and the winning team of Gallaher and Ellis effectively channel the pre-Crisis DC vibe to great effect.  Four out of five lanterns.

Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #2 is a joyful romp through early 1980's era comics that favors a light story and action over melodrama.  If you're a Guy Gardner fan you'll enjoy seeing him true to  his roots in this story, but readers who are looking for serious character studies or a plot that ties back to the main Convergence event will likely be less enthused.  Either way it's probably the most fun you'll have reading one of the event's tie-in series.  Four out of five lanterns.

Convergence: Green Lantern/Parallax #1 pays a visit to one of the most controversial time periods in Green Lantern history, starting out with strong emotional beats which quickly give way to a very pedestrian issue.  From getting its comic's history wrong to sophomoric dialogue there's not much to get excited about here beyond a  potentially nostalgic trip down memory lane.  Two out of five lanterns.

In the end Convergence: Green Lantern / Parallax #2 suffers from having to serve two masters, and in this case the two don't mix well.  While one wants to hope that Kyle Rayner can win out in the end the overarching weight of DC's event forces his personal mission to take a backseat to the winner take all dome match.  Despite some nice character moments this series seems rushed and lacking in anything memorable.  Two out of five lanterns..

Green Lantern / Space Ghost Special #1 is the fun mashup that I'd hoped it would be while also being a thought provoking tale.  While the special is a good read the team up of Hal Jordan and Space Ghost is one which could have more legs if given the opportunity.  For the cost of the issue I'd rather have had more of this team up than the "Ruff N' Reddy" backup story that I really didn't care about or enjoy.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

While it appears that the story has no bearing on the greater Green Lantern universe, Emerald Warriors #11 is a fun standalone story starring everyone's favorite ginger Lantern.  While it's true that the creative team has no control over the scheduling I find it hard not to think about how the issue doesn't feel right for all the same reasons.  The issue reads fast and lacks depth and the art doesn't do anything to elevate the story beyond its mediocrity.  Three out of five lanterns.

Issue two is entertaining with lots of references to how this world is different but familiar at the same time. Along with some of the other revelations we've seen as to how the DCU has been changed and I'm really loving this event. Four out of five lanterns.

Despite how much I enjoyed the "Book of Guy" it's not enough to save Future State: Green Lantern #1. At $5.99 this book needed a strong lead story and this anthology book just doesn't deliver one. While the Jessica Cruz story was just okay, it and Geoffrey Thorne's first Green Lantern story aren't enough to warrant the price tag despite the fun and entertaining Guy Gardner backup story. Five out of ten lanterns.

Future State: Green Lantern #2 is another weak entry in the Future State event. Backup stories should never have to rescue the main feature, yet both issues in this series have failed in that regard. At $5.99 readers should rightly expect a strong story, and this just doesn't have it. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Arrow #30 reunites the classic Green Lantern / Green Arrow team for today's readers, but in the end it falls prey to some of the tropes from the "Hard Travelling Heroes" days. Fortunately it also succeeds in capturing the dynamic between Hal and Ollie as well through some good dialogue, which is almost enough of a treat to overlook some of the issue's shortcomings. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Arrow #31 gives us more of the classic chemistry between Ollie Queen and Hal Jordan that fans have been asking for since the launch of the New 52. Benjamin Percy delivers some quality character moments for both but the issue suffers from taking some lazy shortcuts in order to rush the plot in order to make room for the epilogue of the story. Six out of ten lanterns.

On the eve of war we have an issue that adds some surprising detail of events that have been lost to time, reminding us that, like in real life, what we have been told is not always the complete truth and that history isn't always what was, but what was passed down by those who had the position to make their version of events the only version. There are more revelations to come in the weeks ahead and this issue serves to set the stage for the events about to unfold. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern no moreThere's just so much to explore and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds. And that's just some of what is yet to be expanded on! I don't know where it's going but I'm positive it's going to be an awesome ride.Five out of five lanterns.

As a side note there is an interesting bio of Hal Jordan in the back of the issue which lists his first appearance being Justice League #1.  Some fans have questioned that and I don't think it's a matter of DC saying that nothing published before the relaunch happened as much as saying that from a timeline standpoint that's the first appearance of the character in the books published in the post-Flashpoint DCU.  

Green Lantern Annual #1 takes the characters that Geoff Johns has been playing with and turns them on their ears, forcing us as readers and fans to re-evaluate what we think we know.  While only a handful of people are aware of the road we're going to be taken down, I think most of us would agree that this issue sets us on our way in grand fashion.  Five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #1 was a great way to kick of the relaunch of one of DC's most popular books.  There's a lot of action and humor with enough plot and characterization to make the book a fun read.  Green Lantern is my favorite book and this first issue left me very satisfied.  Four out of five lanterns.

In the end Green Lantern Annual #2 was a fine ending to Lights Out even if it didn't quite pack the emotional punch that the destruction of Oa and the Blue Lanterns did.  Venditti has put things in motion that spin out of the event to help shape the entire Lantern family of books.  Sean Chen's artwork looks great although I had some nervousness when I got to the title page and saw a goof up on the Green Lantern logo and Carol's star emblem changed, but those small concerns quickly disappeared with each passing panel.  Four out of five lanterns.  

Another great issue from the creative team of Johns and Mahnke and well worth picking up.  Green Lantern is still firing on all cylinders in the new DCU as the creative team continues to use the fallout of the War of the Green Lanterns to explore these iconic characters.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Annual #3 provides a fantastic conclusion to GodHead, closing the book on one saga while laying the foundation for stories that will unfold for months to come. Thanks to the Lanterns Earth has found a new ally in the New Gods and hopefully there will be enough time for them to rebound from these events to play a role in the coming Darkseid War. There are great moments for a number of characters thanks to Robert Venditti's wonderful script and the best work that Billy Tan has turned in so far on this run.

Green Lantern #3 in my opinion is the best issue of the new series so far and probably my favorite since the War of the Green Lanterns wrapped up.  I think I might go so far as to say that it ranks up there as one of the best of Johns' run so far.  It hits every beat and has the right balance of action, character driven dialog, and don't forget about a couple of great jaw dropping sequences.  Five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Annual #4 is not a book I'd recommend to someone who's not already reading the main series. More of a character driven piece than what readers have come to expect from annuals, this issue focuses the spotlight directly on the titular character as a benefit of Robert Venditti's script. The annual is unfortunately dragged down by inconsistent artwork and uncomplimentary art styles. Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern continues to be one of the top books on the shelves and this issue is worthy of the same.  While the title dropped about thirteen percent in sales volume from the first to the third issue it is still selling over 120,000 copies a month which is a great thing.  This issue is perhaps more character and dialogue centric that action oriented I don't feel I'm missing anything at all and in fact found it to be a great pause before the action gets hot again next month when the battle for Korugar explodes as this first arc advances to the last two issues.  Five out of five lanterns.

Other than a couple of art missteps this issue was a more than satisfactory conclusion to the story giving it a four out of five lantern ranking.

Green Lantern  #6 is a needed pause, letting readers catch their breath before all hell begins to break loose again.  While this issue is primarily a character piece, there's certainly enough action and tasty foreshadowing to keep this book from plodding along.  The glaring art style changes caused by a guest artist really hurt this issue in my mind and knock it down a peg in my ranking.  Three out of five lanterns.

Like many of Geoff's stories this issue starts off with enough action and intrigue to pull the reader into the story quickly.  I'm all in for the ride on the Secret of the Indigo Tribe, not that it would have taken much.  This issue has a good balance between action, plot and character that made it a fun, if quick, read.  The only bad part is having to wait another month to see what happens next.  Four Lanterns.

This issue is a great example of balancing character and action moments while advancing the overall plot,albeit that Green Lantern #8 doesn't advance the plot so much as add layers to what came before it. Even so there's plenty to like this time around with some great fist pumping moments to get behind as well as revealing just enough information to hold us at bay regarding the secret of the Indigo Tribe to hold us over until the promised revelations that are coming up in the next issue. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern's ninth issue is another superb entry in Geoff Johns' run and while the ending seems rushed and the way we learn of the origins of the Indigo Tribe seemed a bit contrived, it's still a great read full of speculation fodder and shocking revelations of a galactic scale worthy of being part of a crossover event.  The Green Lantern books are heading for a crossroads and in this issue lies some key pieces of the puzzle that the creators have been building for some time.  Four out of five lanterns.

"The Secret of the Indigo Tribe" ended in fine fashion with this issue, which was filled with some great character defining moments as well as a bit of a jaw dropping conclusion leading to the next issue. The strings woven throughout the Green Lantern universe are beginning to be drawn together as the plots in all four books are on a collision course that is sure to be a great rollercoaster ride this summer. Four out of five lanterns.

 The Revenge of Black Hand Part 1 is a trip to the darker corners of the Green Lantern universe and, like Blackest Night, shows how diverse the Green Lantern universe is by combining both science fiction elements with gothic horror and resulting in a satisfying fun book.  While it might seem like nothing might have been going on in this issue, Green Lantern #11 positions the characters in this series for what might is going to be a very, very interesting year.  Four out of five lanterns.

While Geoff Johns' script is action packed and filled with some juicy tidbits, the lackluster art holds the book down and made me lower my score for the issue.  It's a real shame because this issue had the potential to really be a strong lead into the story that's been building since the relaunch.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #13 is another good outing for Geoff Johns and company, although I'll add that the issue would have benefited from some follow up on what's going on with Sinestro and Hal.  What I feel like was a little bait and switch reduced my enjoyment of the book to be sure, resulting in the issue getting three out of five lanterns from me.

Geoff Johns manages to spend just enough time on all the balls he's juggling to give each their due and while the issue reads fast it is in part to wanting to find out what's going to happen next with each one of the plots.  With enough action to quicken the pace this issue is mainly about character development with some interesting background information sprinkled on top to keep it intriguing.  Aside from the Justice League's portrayal as a bit incompetent issue fourteen is another great read, getting four out of five lanterns. 

On one hand I think Johns is trying perhaps a little too hard to tell a personal story and risks weakening the greater narrative doing so.  But the rest of the elements that make up the issue are good enough to compensate and Green Lantern fans continue to have those mythology building carrots dangled in front of their noses.  While I'd like to see a lot more Hal Jordan in this series for now I'm content to let my interest in the bigger picture override that bit of discontentment.  Four out of five lanterns.

The main Green Lantern title seems to have had very little to do with the Rise of the Third Army and more to do with being Simon Baz 101.  This issue wraps up most of his background details in a very satisfying manner and sets the stage for the newest Green Lantern's involvement in the Wrath of the First Lantern.  As much as I've enjoyed the introduction to Baz I will be very honest and say that I sorely miss seeing Hal and Sinestro being center stage.  There may be more room in the Green Lantern universe for another Earth man, but there isn't enough room in three titles to do them the justice they deserve.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #17 doesn't launch the Wrath of the First Lantern with a roar out of the starting gates.  No, instead it takes a bit more of a subtle approach, taking its time to set the stage for what I feel is going to be a tremendous conclusion by planting a seed or two and given them room to germinate.  The end is coming all too soon and this issue is a great way to round third as Geoff Johns' run is heading for home.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #18 does a great job of positioning Sinestro and Hal Jordan for their final run in the Johns era. Hal is put in a unique position that should really challenge him as a character over the next couple of issues. This issue has a little bit of everything to offer the reader and gets four out of five lanterns.

The penultimate issue of Geoff Johns Green Lantern run features some powerful if sometimes understated moments.  With Korugar gone and Hal Jordan dead we're left with a lot of questions to be answered in the oversized conclusion.  While the issue does propel the overall story forward it would have been served well with a little bit of insight into the minds of our lead characters in light of how little page time they've had in recent months.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #20 is everything you'd hope for and more. Yes, of course this issue gets five lanterns - what'd you expect!

 I've stated before that I've been optimistic about the changes to the Green Lantern teams even though it's hard not to make comparisons to the Johns era.  Having read Venditti's run on the superb X-O Manowar reboot any anxiety I had about the fate of my favorite character disappeared and this issue reinforces my belief that while this is a new era, it will be a good one.   Four out of five lanterns    

Green Lantern #22 is a bit of a fast read with a lot of fast paced action scenes sprinkled with just the right amount of intrigue, humor and drama to make it a worthwhile read.  The series continues to be my favorite must read book and I can't wait to see what the new teams have in store for us in the months to come.  Four out of five lanterns.

Your interest in the cosmic history of the Green Lanterns will greatly shape your opinion of this issue. For me it provided a needed piece to the greater puzzle of Lights Out and I really enjoyed it. Somewhere in my imagination I could picture Ganthet secretly depositing this much guarded and banned section of The Book of Oa in my pull list at my local comic shop. I hope this isn't the last that we see of Relic's universe and I'm looking forward to Venditti hopefully expanding that history somewhere down the road. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern 23.2 is perhaps a puzzling entry for Villains Month but one that does a great job of re-establishing Mongul in his rightful place as one of the universe's most feared beings. Despite having no immediate connection to the future of the Green Lantern family of books there is plenty of history between Mongul and his progeny to the this corner of the DC universe to justify his usage here. While it's certainly not required reading for Green Lantern fans it is a satisfying tale that adds one more major level threat to the villains roster. Four out of five lanterns.

At the end of the day I'm more of a story guy and for me this issue was great despite some misgivings with the art. I'm glad to see that Villains Month is spending the time to expound upon the Green Lantern rogues gallery and the Black Hand issue offers up plenty of the familiar trappings we're used to with Black Hand while providing something new about them that makes their future meetings with our heroes something to look forward to. Four out of five lanterns.

As a veteran reader of Green Lantern I didn't find this issue terribly rewarding - not because it wasn't good but because for me it was a "been there, done that" experience that didn't add anything of real value to the mythology of the character. However for newer readers it does provide a nice but not too terribly deep of an introduction to Sinestro. Eaglesham's pencils are spot on for the most part and the issue's page layout is visually compelling. Three out of five lanterns.

From start to finish Green Lantern #24 stands out as something incredible in a title which has had more that its fair share of amazing moments in recent years.  If you were one of those who chose to drop the series after issue twenty - it's okay, we understand, but boy are you missing out!  Five out of five lanterns.

All in all the twenty-fifth issue of Green Lantern is very good and sets the tone for the future of the Green Lantern corner of the DC Universe.  Four out of five lanterns.

Overall Green Lantern #26 is an average read with some good actions scenes balanced out with the progression of the overarching narrative that Venditti is building.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #27 is a thrilling issue that forces us to look at the Green Lantern Corps in a different way, plunging them into a war against beings that they are sworn to protect.  Things are going to get worse before they get better so this is the time to strap in and get ready to enjoy the ride.  Four out of five lanterns.

At the end of the day Green Lantern #28 is a well rounded if average issue that serves to move along the over-arcing narrative while effectively introducing Supergirl's new status quo and handing the story over to Charles Soule where it will have a more permanent residence while Kara goes through her journey as a Red Lantern.  Three out of five lanterns.

Overall, however, Green Lantern #29 is a solid issue.  There's a little bit of everything here, right down to setting the stage for the outing of the Durlan operative. This particular sequence might raise questions for readers who aren't enjoying Van Jensen's work over on Green Lantern Corps, but the lack of understanding that the Durlans require the radioactive material to fuel their transformations is compensated for enough with the context that the operative provides to be much of a problem.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #30 is my favorite issue of the Venditti era so far with a script which is balanced well between the emotion, action, humor and character that makes for a great read. While I haven't been entirely happy with how Hal has been portrayed and I'm still not a believer in the whole "emotional reservoir" theory this issue really resonated for me.

Green Lantern #31 is a really good issue with lots of action sprinkled with good character moments and a pinch of humor. I'm really interested in finding out what tricks the Durlans have up their tentacles as the Green Lanterns sets out to rescue their fellow Corpsmen who were replaced by the impostors.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #32 balances some nice character work with a considerable amount of action and dialog, leaving the reader to ponder the fate of the people of Zezzen as the Durlans move in to execute their final gambit.  It's a great read, however it you haven't been reading both this title and Green Lantern Corps (shame on you if you aren't!) the game changing information might not carry the dramatic weight it does if you are reading both series.  Four out of five lanterns.

A throwaway scene for added color - or some sinister foreshadowing?Green Lantern #33 is a great issue that represents a lot of what fans like about the Green Lantern universe, a science fiction adventure that provides escapist entertainment and high stakes.  Robert Venditti and Van Jensen have a lot of plans for the Green Lantern books and if this issue is representative for what they have in store then we've got a great deal to look forward to.  Four out of five lanterns.

Overall Green Lantern #34 is a good issue providing a much needed pause to the cosmic battles which have become part and parcel with the Green Lantern universe.  While this issue reminds us that Hal Jordan has a lot on his mind and that he is a human being, it feels like the issue could have been much stronger if that had been its sole focus.  That and the art inconsistencies affected my overall rating of the issue, which is three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #35 is a great issue which effectively moves the story of GodHead forward while providing some good character beats that flesh out the New Gods and illustrating how Hal is advancing as a leader.  The magnitude of the threat the New Gods pose is made clear, forcing a decision which will once again turn enemies into allies.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #36 is a perfect example of the wonderful dynamic between Hal Jordan and Sinestro and why their complex relationship is so important to the Lantern universe.  The arrival of the New Guardians provides exactly what's needed to move GodHead into its second act in some exciting directions.  As the New Gods reveal some cracks in their armor Hal plans a most unusual response to the theft of their rings.  This is one of Robert Venditti's best issues yet in his run, earning five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #37 superbly sets the stage for the final act of GodHead, revealing key elements which will no doubt play a larger role in how this event concludes.  Round two of the "Brawl at the Wall" between Hal Jordan and Orion plays out differently than their first encounter and if the foreshadowing here is any indication we are in for an epic showdown as the rest of GodHead unfolds over the course of December.  Five out of five lanterns.

While I may not agree with the dynamic being established between Hal, Carol and Kyle, I still feel that Green Lantern #38 a solid read and provides a much needed character driven issue.  I would have liked to have seen more dialogue from the titular character than Robert Venditti provides, but this issue does finish stronger thanks to the strong writing.  Admira Wijaya's pencils look good overall and does a nice job of visually capturing the emotions of the characters.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #39 strength doesn't come so much from what happens in the issue, but what it builds towards and the excellent foreshadowing by writer Robert Venditti.  Billy Tan's artwork both propels the script to exciting levels and undercuts the emotional beats of the issue.  Regular readers will likely find themselves eagerly awaiting the next issue to see how the build up plays out but it is likely to be less appreciated by those who are casually checking the book out.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #40 is a fitting "end of an era" of sorts and, as much as it creates yet another turning point in Hal Jordan's saga, the issue is perhaps at it's most rewarding when it comes to the personal moments between Jordan and Kilowog.  While it's clear that Hal Jordan isn't stepping away from headlining the series this issue does send both the book and the character off a path that leads away from the future of the Green Lantern Corps.  Robert Venditti has much more in store for the greatest Green Lantern of all and this issue creates some new opportunities for readers to join Hal Jordan as "a bold new era begins".  Five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #41 is a fun action packed adventure that serves as a great way to introduce the new status quo for Hal Jordan for the immediate future.  Billy Tan creates a visually engaging science fiction adventure canvas which helps being Robert Venditti's script to life.  With the Corps gone Hal Jordan is even more alone in the universe than he thought, and with only Darlene as his company this new chapter in Hal's life is going to be an exciting ride.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #42 goes back to the basic principles of science fiction adventure which has been a hallmark of the Green Lantern books for years.  Stripping Hal Jordan of the weight of being a member of Corps has begun to open new avenues for Robert Venditti to explore the character.  This issue, while providing a detour to discovering what's happened to the Green Lanterns, sets the Darlene's crew on a new course that is bound to be filled with new threats and familiar ones alike.  While this issue is a little heavier on character building it's an entertaining second chapter in Hal's new renegade persona.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #43 is the calm before the storm while giving readers a treat with Ethan Van Sciver's brilliant artwork. The issue may be judged by some for not having enough action or enough plot development but I think that the issue's strength lie in letting the reader, like Hal, stop to see the roses for a moment. A strong issue in terms of character development it rates four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #44 is a fun "one and done" single issue story which has a well balanced narrative hampered by a less harmonious mixture of multiple artists. Reminiscent of a "wagon train to the stars" adventure the uneasy relationship between Hal Jordan and Trapper evolves a little bit. A nice well needed pause in Robert Venditti's "Renegade" Green Lantern era gets four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #45 is a bit of a quick read but it contains a nice balance of action, humor and character interaction which made the issue a fun read. Black Hand has become the clown prince of death which is forcing Hal Jordan to have to employ a whole new set of tactics, making this issue entertaining both in terms of Robert Venditti's script and Billy Tan's artwork. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #46 provides a fitting end for Black Hand even if it's only temporary. Robert Venditti effectively closes one chapter on Hal Jordan's renegade adventures while setting the stage for his return to Earth and the revival of a classic Silver Age adversary. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #47 returns Hal Jordan to Coast City just in time as Sonar begins to try to make a name for himself and his native Modora. With Parallax looming on the horizon this issue serves as an enjoyable read which reunites Hal Jordan with his family while setting the book up for an eventful fiftieth issue. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #48 really does bring Hal Jordan down to Earth both literally and emotionally. Robert Venditti's script makes Sonar a relevant adversary for the 21st Century and effectively illustrates to difference between dealing with your typical villain and someone with the mindset of a terrorist. Batman's cameo adds some needed fun in an issue that is wrought with emotional turmoil. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #49 wraps up the first appearance of the new Sonar without a real conclusion with Robert Venditti choosing instead to leave both with things to think about before locking horns somewhere down the road. The cracks are beginning to show in Hal's armor at just the wrong time with Parallax literally on the horizon, setting the reader up for what could be a very climactic fiftieth issue.

Green Lantern #50 brings a showdown of sorts between Hal Jordan and his former self, and while there isn't necessarily a dramatic conclusion to their conflict the struggle does serve as a way to reveal that the prolonged exposure to Krona's gauntlet is not without its side effects.  Robert Venditti's great dialogue and personal approach to recent events in the series are the issue's high points, as are the spectacular visuals when Hal and Parallax thrown down arms.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern #51 provides little information on Hal's transformation at the end of last month's issue before taking the reader back into space for another adventure. Writer Robert Venditti again shows strength with the character beats and then provides a greater introduction for the Grey Agents. The real treat this issue is the debut of Rafa Sandoval who impresses with his first foray into the Green Lantern universe.

Green Lantern #52 is a quick read given that the bulk of the issue is comprised of a prolonged action sequence. But sprinkled in are enough moments that show how Hal, Virgo and Trapper have changed during their time with Darlene and perhaps the one disappointment here is not seeing her anywhere in the issue.  The series ends without a resolution of any of the main plot elements that have made up the "Renegade" phase of Hal's career, so readers looking for a conclusion to the story may find themselves let down that this issue is more of a transitional piece rather than an ending.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: Futures End #1 is a thoroughly enjoyable glimpse into the potential future of Hal Jordan.  There are well written emotional moments which stay consistent with Hal's history but provide new interactions which are both touching and bittersweet.  Balancing out the narrative is a great reminder of why Blackest Night was such a great story filled with new twists that reveal the fates of some familiar faces that haven't been seen in the pages of Green Lantern for quite some time.  With little to find fault with this issue gets five out of five lanterns.

The Green Lantern Annual #1 is not a "not to be missed" issue, but it is a fun and entertaining adventure that shows that the Jordan family puts the fun in dysfunctional. Air Wave returns to modern continuity and we get all the wild and crazy elements that Grant Morrison is known for in a nicely illustrated package.

With good doses of intergalactic spectacle and bare knuckled grit this debut issue reintroduces readers to the Green Lantern universe without retreading the history that most comics readers are already familiar with. Long time Lantern fans and new readers will find this issue accessible.

The Green Lantern #2 is another rock solid issue filled with wonderfully weird and spectacular visuals and writing which both mines DC history and introduces new fascinating elements. While I'm not sold on Grant Morrison's portrayal of Hal Jordan yet, the pairing of Morrison with Liam Sharp and Steve Oliff is both stimulating and entertaining at the same time.

The Green Lantern #3 is another cosmic romp that you'd expect with Grant Morrison's name on the cover. With a combination of far out cosmic commerce, police drama and a satirical look at the shortsightedness of the human race this issue has a bit of everything going on. Liam Sharp and Steve Oliff do a great job bringing it all to life in this great issue.

The Green Lantern #4 is another great issue in what has been a wonderful run thus far from Grant Morrison, Liam Sharp and Steve Oliff. There are a lot of details that are easy to overlook and rewards readers who choose to take a deep dive and take the time to immerse themselves in the experience. This isn't your typical read it once in fifteen minutes and put it in the long box type of book and that's a good thing.

The Green Lantern has been showing us the best from Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp. Evocative of some of the great gothic horror comics from the past, issue five blends equal parts classic sci-fi, horror and character study into yet another fantastic installment of this must read series.

The Green Lantern #6 is an amazing conclusion (maybe!) to the Controller Mu story that sets the series up for what might be an interesting bit of introspection as Hal Jordan is sent on a whole new journey. The creative team is going to have fun with what's ahead and I can't wait to see where the book goes. The Green Lantern is a big bright shiny emerald light in the DC Comics catalog right now!

Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp have outdone themselves in The Green Lantern #7 with a single issue story that is both a fantasy adventure and a sentimental exploration of Hal Jordan's true love. This series continues to be one of DC's strongest books on the stands, well worthy of your time and money.

The Green Lantern #8 is one of the most outrageously fun issues I've read in some time. Grant Morrison evokes both 1950's Jack Kirby and 1970's Denny O'Neil in a story that still manages to stick to the series basic foundation of being a police procedure despite all of the wonderful absurdity packed into the issue's 24 pages. Liam Sharp completes the road trip to the Bronze Age with some great nods of his own to Neal Adams.

The Green Lantern #9 is a feast for the mind as well as the eyes. Grant Morrison again adds breadth to the DC cosmic universe by bringing the past forward and reminding the reader of the incredible richness to be found in the tiniest nook and cranny of the DCU's history. Along with Liam Sharp's stunning visual this is another not to be overlooked issue of one of DC's best comics.

The Green Lantern #10 moves fast and is filled from cover to cover with amazing creativity both artistically and from a narrative perspective. There is a LOT going on in this series and while it does require some effort on the reader's part it's energy well spent. Morrison, Sharp, Oliff and Orzechowski are all working at peak form and their collective efforts have made this series something quite special.

The Green Lantern #10 may not be the strongest issue of Grant Morrison's run so far, but it is nonetheless and entertaining and dare I say it, fun, issue. The stage is set for the end of the first twelve issue "season" and we know something big is just one month away. From the great Batman dig to seeing Hal and Carol together again for the first time it's still one of DC's best books on the stands.

The Green Lantern #12 is a packed finale to season one, filled with appearance by characters that have appeared throughout the run. This oversized issue shows that the creative team ended the first twelve issues as they began, a cohesive unit presenting readers with an ambitious story that throws big concepts at you while still delivering action, adventure and humor every step of the journey.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #1 is a good jumping on point for anyone who is interested in seeing what this creative team is doing with the cosmic corner of the DCU and missed out on the first season. Grant Morrison appears to be redefining the Green Lantern Corps and this is ground zero where the seeds of change are being planted. Liam Sharp has returned from the break and is running wild with some of the most beautiful work seen in any book by any publisher on the stands.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #1 is a good jumping on point for anyone who is interested in seeing what this creative team is doing with the cosmic corner of the DCU and missed out on the first season. Grant Morrison appears to be redefining the Green Lantern Corps and this is ground zero where the seeds of change are being planted. Liam Sharp has returned from the break and is running wild with some of the most beautiful work seen in any book by any publisher on the stands.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #2 is an homage to Silver Age that manages to accomplish something that has increasing rarity these days, a simple one-issue tale that lets us forget about whatever ails us for a little while and enjoy a tale of the fantastic. Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp have just begun the second season and if this is any indication we're in for as wild of a ride as the first twelve issues were.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #2 is an homage to Silver Age that manages to accomplish something that has increasing rarity these days, a simple one-issue tale that lets us forget about whatever ails us for a little while and enjoy a tale of the fantastic. Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp have just begun the second season and if this is any indication we're in for as wild of a ride as the first twelve issues were.

Green Lantern: Season Two #3 is an interesting Earth-centric adventure that brings Hal back to familiar surroundings. While the main story doesn't further the second season's overall plot, the intriguing epilogue acts as the connective tissue that reveals the unlikely source of Green Lantern's mission. Liam Sharp provides some very artistic visuals which enhance the overall experience. I'm looking forward to what the creative team has in store for us with next issue's Flash team-up!

The Green Lantern: Season Two #4 is a hit and miss for me due to some parts of the story failing to line up and expecting too much from the reader. While Grant Morrison's contributions were the issues low point, seeing Hal Jordan and Barry Allen together again and the ever spectacular art by Liam Sharp helped compensate in what is still a fun issue.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #5 feels much more like a straightforward superhero adventure than some of the heavy mental lifting that characterizes Morrison's writing. I enjoyed seeing Hal Jordan use his wits to overcome his powerful adversaries and given that they Hyperfamily are analogs for Superman this issue really showcases why Hal is just as much of a powerhouse as the big blue boy scout. The fun script is given fantastic visual support by Liam Sharp, who along with the rest of the art team creates a beautiful love letter to Kirby and Steranko.

The fun script is given fantastic visual support by Liam Sharp, who along with the rest of the art team creates a beautiful love letter to Kirby and Steranko.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #6 is a return to a more traditional comic book adventure which is a very good thing. We're at the mid-point of the second "season" of issues and this issue was a nice way to cleanse our palettes before plunging into the conclusion of Morrison and Sharp's run. Eight out of ten lanterns.

All in all The Green Lantern: Season Two #7 is an interesting character study, but it almost feels like filler. The overall plot doesn't advance much, but while I do find that a negative point about the issue there are enough philosophical and character beats to keep it interesting. I enjoyed seeing the references to Hal's rich history as I always do, and as we've come to expect, Liam Sharp does a fantastic job from cover to cover. Seven out of ten lanterns.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #8 is one that is going to challenge readers due to Grant Morrison's creative choice to literally tell the story from an antimatter universe point of view. It's wonderfully creative and requires the reader to do some thinking about how they approach the issue. I know I read it a few times before writing this review and having a great conversation about the issue in episode 178 of The Podcast of Oa, but with each subsequent reading, the story became clearer and clearer. Eight out of ten lanterns.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #9 is a fun issue that plays with the multiverse concepts with some humorous results. The story reminds me of some of the over the top stories from the height of the Silver Age and I mean that as a positive thing. Nine out of ten lanterns.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #10 is a fun issue overall, sacrificing the cataclysmic promise of the UltraWar for a more personal exploration of the dynamic between Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris. For some that may feel like a big bait and switch, but in the end, I don't mind sacrificing yet another multiversal threat for the chance to see how Morrison handles their relationship. As always, Liam Sharp is a rock star and in some ways outshines Grant Morrison on this series. Nine out of ten lanterns.

The Green Lantern: Season Two #11 has some heady narrative, but it accomplishes the tasks of defining what this series is leading up to in the next and final chapter. Grant Morrison has put Hal in perhaps his greatest challenge yet, faced with the gravest of situations against some of his greatest foes with nothing but his bravado and a sword between him and the end. And should he win his reward just might be getting punished for possessing the very qualities that make him the greatest being to wield a power ring. Between Morrison's set up and Liam Sharp's stunning artwork, this one's a great experience. Nine out of ten lanterns.

In the end The Green Lantern: Season Two #12 might seem anticlimactic in some ways with no clear ending, no sense of how this particular baton is being handed over. That in itself may be one last piece of commentary on the state of DC Comics as a whole. Hal Jordan has once again saved everyone, not just our universe, but the entire omniverse this time around. For now, this space cowboy rides off into the sunset looking for more adventure. Nine out of ten lanterns.

In the end I feel like Green Lantern #1 was a huge miss for me. There's potential here, that's for sure, but the execution falls flat for me. The dialogue seems forced and there are a few too many plot concessions for my tastes. Six out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #2 shakes up the Green Lantern universe in a lot of ways, some interesting and some which leave me shaking my head. Most Green Lantern fans have grown tired of some of the tropes that Geoffrey Thorne trots out. In all honesty, I'm not interested in reading about Green Lanterns without their rings, nor do I find the characters that he's chosen to focus on particularly compelling. Despite the nice art, I don't find this series one that has legs. Six out of ten lanterns.

The back half of Green Lantern #3 is definitely the stronger part of this issue in my opinion, but the sum of the parts isn't enough to justify the cover price. From an unengaging front half to some very shaky art, this one's a skip. Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #4 is the weakest issue of this series so far, with the wholesale killing off of fan-favorite characters for cheap shock value. Readers deserve much better than a book that is so unspectacular in its conception and execution that you're left not caring if you ever pick up another issue. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern continues to suffer from uninspired storytelling and horrible pacing. We are five issues into the series and I can't say that the story is worth the $25 readers paid for it. Thorne would have been better left to tell his John Stewart story in a mini-series unencumbered with the rest of the characters he's been charged with handling. Five out of ten lanterns.

All in all Green Lantern #6 doesn't make a good case for readers to stick around for the second half of Geoffrey Thorne's first arc. The storytelling is anything but compelling and the series has yet to get out of first gear. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #7 is more of the same, and that's not saying much. In reading Green Lantern for over forty years and being a major Green Lantern fan, I can only think of one time when I was this dissatisfied with the franchise. I hope DC is paying attention to what fans are saying about this book and give us something good after we endure the rest of this first arc. Four out of ten lanterns.

The cover of Green Lantern #8 poses the question of "Who is John Stewart?". Sadly, eight issues into this series we are only now getting our first glimpses of the answer to this question. Unfortunately, this book has squandered too much time dancing around what the main story is and at this point it's hard to be interested in it. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #9 could have been a turning point for the series as we finally get an idea of what's been going on all these months. However the reveals here lack any sort of drama and don't seem important. At the end of the day I feel the same about this issue as I have the first 8 issues. The storytelling isn't compelling at all, and every issue feels padded. It looks like DC is going to let Thorne finish this first arc, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a creative change after issue 12. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #10 continues to propel the series towards the completion of Geoff Thorne's story. In all honesty I can't think of a time in the history of the franchise when the writing has been this poor. I fully expect we'll see John Stewart return to save the day over the course of the next two issues, but in the end I fail to find much to enjoy about the book. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #11 is the best issue of this series so far, but the bar has been set pretty low throughout the rest of the run. Thorne's writing is not nearly as fragmented as past issues despite some flat characterization and questionable narrative choices. Art wise I think this issue was probably the most solid it has been as well. While I can't say that I enjoyed the issue, it was at least mildly entertaining. Six out of ten lanterns.

In the end, Green Lantern #12 falls flat with what feels like half-thought-out decisions and retreads of where we've already been before. It reinforces to me why Geoffrey Thorne is not the right writer to lead this franchise, but sadly it looks like we're going to get more in the "John Stewart and the Emerald Knights" book that we're going to be getting. Hopefully, there will be more than one Green Lantern series rising out of the rubble of this one, but for now, I'm glad it's over. Five out of ten lanterns.

Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #1 nails it on all counts, from the engaging storytelling of Jeremy Adams and Phillip Kennedy Johnson to the perfectly conveyed imagery of Xermanico and Mantos. This issue is a gem and a brilliant way to kick on what I hope is an Emerald Resurgence of sorts, where the Green Lantern franchise can once again rise to the great heights it deserves. The series is off to a fantastic start and I'm eagerly awaiting to see where it goes. Ten out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #2 hits all the rights notes, and may be subtly setting the stage for a very emotional journey for Hal Jordan. This issue left provided some nice humor, adventure and a lot of heart. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #3 is all about setting events up for big things to happen while providing some strong character building, sprinkled with just a pinch of superhero fun. Coupled with some great visual storytelling and this issue is another winner. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #4 is a joyous romp of comic book adventure where two great friends get to share some time together both in uniform and as just two buddies. The Hal Jordan / Barry Allen friendship is my favorite, so I'm obviously biased on seeing them together, especially when Jeremy Adams does such a fine job in capturing their voices and making sure that neither character is diminished in order to elevate the other. Pared with the fun adventure is some great character moments and some clues about a rising threat from the stars. The Sinson backup isn't my cup of tea, but it does make me wonder where it's leading. Nine out of ten lanterns

Green Lantern #5 is a perfect example of a creative team complementing each other and delivering a fantastic end product for the reader. The story is a rollercoaster ride filled with action, inspiring heroics and an uplifting message that resonates. Sinestro is back, but this time the games is going to be a little different, but we know that Hal will rise above once again. Jeremy Adams and Xermanico deliver the strongest issue yet, leaving the reader hungry for the next installment. Ten out of ten lanterns.

Korg's confidence emergesGreen Lantern #6 answers one question that has been on fans' minds and gives fans something they've been asking for for over a decade. Jeremy Adams, Xermanico and Scott Godlewski give readers a feast for the eyes in another iconic showdown between Hal Jordan and Sinestro that showcase why they are one of DC Comic's most entertaining adversaries. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #7 is another great entry in the Jeremy Adams run of the book and this issue does a great job of bridging the narrative from the previous one to where we are today. The true agenda of the United Planets still remains to be reveled, but the slow burn has been a great ride so far. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #8 might have seemed like a bit of a filler issue, but nothing could be further from the truth. Jeremy Adams provides some more clues to the larger story being created without giving away too much and the action and narrative work is supported by some great character moments. Kyle Rayner fans will be really happy to see Ron Marz's name in the credits as he provides a typically grounded story for his creation. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #9 checks a lot of boxes for me as a veteran Green Lantern reader, and I feel like the series so far has been like the beginning of a roller coaster ride where we are just about to hit the top of the lift hill before the ride really begins. Jeremy Adams has been laying the groundwork for a great adventure and I feel like, as good as this series has been, we are just getting started.Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #11 feels like the issue that this series has been building towards from the get go. Everything that the creative team has been doing up to now has positioned this series to where it is now, with a feeling that each plot is coming to a crescendo at the same time. What a great time to be a lantern fan! Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern #18 brings to a close the first major arc of the Jeremy Adam's era with an epic, action packed finale that brings some plot threads to a conclusion while setting new plots in motion. The art team really delivers a feast for the eyes with some fantastic imagery that makes the most of Adam's battle for the fate of Oa. With the Guardians returned and the emotional spectrum still a mess, there's just enough time for the Green Lanterns to lick their wounds and brace themselves for their next adventure. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern / Green Arrow: World's Finest Special #1 represents something I sometimes miss from today's comics, and that's that it's just a fun book filled with adventure and character. And there's nothing wrong with that at all! It takes me back to when I read comics for the pure escapism, free from the need to be anything more than entertainment. This book was a joy to read and Adams showcases where Hal, Barry and Ollie are my Trinity. Sign me up for a Brave and Bold series with these three and I'd be there every month! Eight out of ten lanterns.

Once again the creators on the Green Lantern books show how they've managed to make this franchise one of the most popular and best selling family of books in the DC lineup. Right now it seems as if Green Lantern and Batman are leading the charge and I hope that they continue to create the same kind of energy for the Superman books. As far as this issue goes, there's not much to complain about here with this effort getting a solid four out of five lanterns.

This is another great issue as the Green Lantern family of books continue to steamroll the competition on the sales charts. While each book continues to stand on their own they are also connected just enough so that you really get the sense that these events in different corners of the universe not only matter, but they matter to each other in a cross continuity that doesn't require you to buy all three titles if your taste or budget prevents you from doing that. This truly is the golden age for the Green Lantern mythos. Four out of five lanterns.

If not for the damage down to this book by the forced appearance of Firestorm I would have given it my highest rating, but the distraction it created really took it down a notch for me. Four of five lanterns.

This issue moves fast and when I got done I almost went back to count pages to make sure I didn't get ripped off, but despite the pacing of the issue everything is here to help progress the first act of this new event. Our heroes are being faced with overwhelming odds right from the start and I'm really looking forward to where we go from here. Despite not liking Kyle's internal journey here, this is a good issue. Four out of five lanterns.

If you can't tell, I didn't particularly care for the issue as it was executed by the creative team.What had so much potential to move the Green Lantern universe forward after the tumultuous events of the War of the Green Lanterns fails to do much more than be an average experience at best. A generous three out of five lanterns in my opinion.

While writer Pete Tomasi retells Guy Gardner's early days with the best of intentions, there's just too many things trimmed from previous continuity for long time fans and nothing redeeming put in to make anyone want to be in his corner.  If this is all set up for the "fall of Guy Gardner" alluded to when he gets all the Guardians' attention during the Third Army story is doesn't do a very good job of making Guy any stronger of a character for what's to come to be compelling.  While I usually have praise for Tomasi's work, this one just didn't have the quality that I've come to expect.  Two out of five lanterns.

Even if you're not reading Green Lantern Corps this book is pretty much a must read if you want to know what's happening next in the Green Lantern corner of the DCU. That's not really a bad thing since it is a pretty cool annual with plenty of high points. Despite a few art boo boos this is a great book - four out of five lanterns.

The annual is a little unusual in that it doesn't wrap up a storyline or serve as a turning point or major event as most annuals have seemed to in the past.  Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 seems more like a regular issue with extra pages in that regard. What might have served the story better would have been pulling the villain history pieces out of the main story and provided them as backup stories so they would not affect the flow anymore that the rest of the time jumping did. While the book isn't bad, the nearly constant shifting of time and space hinder the book from achieving anything more substantial than setting the stage for the hunt for the Durlan Green Lantern, Von Daggle.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps continues to be a fantastic book with Pete Tomasi at the helm.  Like the main Green Lantern title I finish each issue wishing it were longer and dreading the wait until we get the next chapter.  In my mind both these titles are the cream of the crop of DC's cosmic titles and my two favorite books overall, just above Batman, Batgirl and Aquaman.  Four out of five lanterns.

Issue three of Green Lantern Corps is all out war from cover to cover, only pausing to advance the plot of the story for a few panel before jumping back into the action.  If you're not already reading this title this is not the issue to start with unless you really want to jump right into the action without knowing what's really going on.  Despite average artwork and a plot contrivance this issue provides a lot of adrenaline rushing action and deserves four out of five lanterns.

Both Green Lantern Corps and New Guardians keep fighting for the number two spot in my Green Lantern food chain and this issue, while perhaps light on the action, was a great read in terms of plot and character development.  In the overall story the change of pace was needed so the story could breathe a little bit before the pace picks up again.  Five out of five lanterns.

Issue five had a great potential to be a great build-up for the conclusion of the first story arc for the Green Lantern Corps title, but it falls short with the heavy handed way that it compares this story to war and action  films of American cinema rather than letting the reader do that themselves.  What I'm sure was planned to be a great penultimate chapter in an outstanding story instead reads like a bit of a lazy effort depending on  how much leeway the reader is willing to give the creative team.  Three out of five lanterns.

The war with the Keepers is over for now and this first arc comes to a close with our protagonists shaken but not fallen.  While I don't think that the ending had the epic feel I'd hoped for, the story was certainly not a let down overall.  This issue has all the action that one would expect from a book that has been described as a cosmic war comic.  Luckily for us the Keepers are left on the playing field for use by writers in the future as is fitting for characters which further define some of the modern interpretation of concepts that make up Green Lantern's mythology.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps number seven is a great exploration of the aftermath of war and the affect it has on the people who survive it and the families of those who don't while setting the stage for the next set of events to unfold.  Some average art aside this is a solid issue getting four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #8 does a great job of setting up the next major chapter in the lives of John and Guy plus it deftly puts the series neatly alongside New Guardians and Green Lantern as well crafted pieces of a much larger puzzle.  Four out of five lanterns.

It's no surprise that John Stewart is found guilty but despite the lack of shock value one the last panel Green Lantern Corps #9 plays out like a taut legal drama complete with manipulations of the judicial system and evidence tampering. Well balanced with that is the human drama of seeing a man who many rally behind having their choices used to compromise them all for the sake of a larger agenda by those who have the power to control the outcome. Despite an overpowering coloring job this is a great issue.

The battle may be quick, but it sure looks epicGreen Lantern Corps is a bit of a quick read, but the issue is filled with some great moments that more than makes up for it. As I read the book I was filled with a sense of impending doom, almost like the scene in "Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith" when we witness the fall of the Jedi. This events of this issue will likely resonate throughout the Green Lantern universe for the next couple of months as the bigger story planned by the creative forces behind the Green Lantern universe continues to unfold. Four out of five lanterns.

The creative team on this series has another great issue to add to their resumes and this one was wall to wall action.  The quality of the Green Lantern family of books continues to be a bright spot in DC's catalog and this issue really serves as a showcase of how awesome the Green Lantern mythology can be.  Four out of five lanterns.

With this issue the Alpha Lanterns are no more, and while I think the script did a great job of closing this chapter on the Green Lantern Corps the pedestrian visual storytelling kept the book from being the momentous conclusion it could have been.  While no means a bad issue, it ends up being an average book.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #13 is a solid issue that brings the Third Army threat into the limelight at the cost of one of the book's supporting characters.  With this new threat unleashed I've got a feeling that Vandor is just one of many tragic losses the Corps are going to be faced with as this story looks to be another defining event in the history of Green Lantern.  Four out of five lanterns.

We knew that Guy Gardner was headed for a downfall so while it wasn't surprise to see it happen both the execution of the plot and the dialogue far exceeded any expectation I had for how the Guardians were going to move Guy off the chessboard.   An expertly crafted script with artfully crafted visuals Green Lantern Corps #14 is in my opinion the best issue of the series thus far, earning five out of five lanterns.

This issue joins last months as two shining examples of what I love about Green Lantern's mythology. Both cosmic and very personal stories unfold in a well paced dramatic story which isn't weighed down in too much hand wringing. I respect that the reader is left to discover the layers of emotion and psychology rather than laying it out there in black and white. There's always the risk that the work will only be looked at on the surface layer, but even then the book is crafted so that even that experience is gratifying.

The creative team on Green Lantern Corps is so consistent from month to month and it's wonderful as a reader to know that there's going to be something to look forward to every time a new issue hits the stands.  This issue is a great combination of action and personal drama with enough light humor mixed in to add a little flavor.  I'm looking forward to next week's annual to see how things wrap up before we see the Wrath of the First Lantern.   Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #17 continues to build up the threat of the First Lantern and allowing readers to see more of the emotional baggage that Guy has been hauling around for years.  What results is a very personal story that allows the Wrath of the First Lantern to built at a steady if casual pace.  Four out of five lanterns.

 Other than that and some of the questionable art on the faces of John and Fatality the artwork was pretty good.  The visual of their blood forming a heart around their dead bodies was macbre but very fitting. Uncharteristically, this issue is a bit of let down if only for the repetetive nature of the story and the lack of overall forward momentum for this arc.  While it was interesting to see how John's life might have been different it lacked in originality.  Tomasi is a great writer and I guess I expected him to tell this story differently than he did last month to prevent the cookie cutter comparisons.  That combined with some art issues result in me giving this issue three lanterns.  

Green Lantern Corps #19 reads pretty fast due to the decision to let the action do the talking, something that many have complained as the missing element for the Wrath of the First Lantern story.  Fernando Pasarin carries the weight of an issue which prepares the Green Lantern Corps for the final act in Peter Tomasi's run.  Four out of five lanterns.

Despite playing second fiddle to Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi and Fernando Pasarin's run on Green Lantern Corps has been spectacular despite living in the shadow of the flagship title. While I would have liked the team to have been given more pages to wrap up their run, I can't find fault with the creative choices made to focus on John and Guy since this really has been their title. While they don't share this issue equally, both John and Guy are given satisfying closure and put in a place where the new creative teams have nothing holding them back from going in whatever direction they want. My thanks to both Tomasi and Pasarin for giving this old Green Lantern fan so many great moments over the years.

Venditti, Van Jensen and Chang are off to a great start with their first issue which has a little bit of everything to offer.  The balance of treating the past with reverence while still striking off in their own direction is evident and I continue to have a great feeling about the future of the Green Lantern universe in the hands of the new creative teams.  Striking a great balance between moving our established cast into a post Johns reality and introducing new elements, Green Lantern Corps #21 is a great freshman issue and earns four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #22 is a great issue that further establishes the Green Lantern universe without the Guardians of the Universe behind the wheel. This issue has a lot between the pages and gets four out of five lanterns.

There's a lot to this issue and the whole issue is executed to near perfection with all the right notes being hit with the script.  Bernard Chang does a wonderful job overall, although I do hope he gets a better grip on Kilowog soon.  Not only is he too short in stature, his face really needs a lot more work to get it closer to model for the much loved Green Lantern.  All in all though this is a superb issue with a great little cliffhanger.  Four out of five lanterns.

For the second chapter of Lights Out, Green Lantern Corps #24 does an excellent job of putting our protagonists in a dire situation.  With their chances of defeating Relic diminishing with each passing moment I can't begin to think of how they are going to get out of this situation and while this often indicates that there's a deus ex machina on the horizon I have a great deal of trust in the writers that we're in for a roller coaster of a ride with a satisfying ending that will have the lasting repercussions they've alluded to.  A five out of five lantern book to be certain!

Green Lantern Corps #25 is a good re-introduction to John Stewart for long time fans and a great primer on the character for those new to the mythology.  It delivers on its promise of giving us a modernized retelling of a part of his past but doesn't give us the full story that the character deserves.  Three out of five lanterns.

Overall the issue is good read however the titular moment between John and Hal fails to strike a strong chord, suffering from brevity that prevents it from being a great moment of conflict between two great characters whose strong friendship is challenged by their differing perspectives.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #27 is a great issue despite some artistic inconsistency.  While the book is very much hitched to the narrative in the flagship Green Lantern book the issue doesn't mandate that you are reading it.  In all honesty thought you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not reading both titles to get the whole story.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps continues to be a solid read and this issue continues to follow the trend. Van Jensen has a solid grasp of the characters he's shepherding and Bernard Chang's art helps bring Jensen's scripts to life. If only Chang would get his version of Kilowog more on model rather than the way he continues to draw him.  With some fun action sequences and a great surprise ending Green Lantern Corps #28 gets four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #29 is a really good example of how to showcase a number of ongoing plots without putting too much emphasis on any one of them to the point that the reader feels like there's too much crammed into one issue. The book feels denser than it is because there's so much effort placed on making sure that each element gets their due that there's little room for filler. Hat's off to Jensen for aptly providing a well crafted script and to Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo for providing strong visuals to support the great script.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #30 serves as the last chapter of the Durlan conflict leading us to the beginning of the "Uprising" event starting in Green Lantern #31, but it's more accurate to say that it's the middle chapter in a much larger story. Interweaving the history with the Durlans risks losing the reader, but writer Van Jensen succeeds by making both the current events and the Durlan 101 segments engaging.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #31 is a great read as a single issue, but as a part of the larger story of Uprising it feels a little disjointed. The Khund/Durlan menace comes off looking more like minor annoyances and almost as a subplot to the issues major objective - to reveal the Durlans' true goal and to return a character that hasn't been seen in quite a while.  In those areas the book excels.  I have high hopes that part three will be the issue where things take a bad turn and Uprising begins to really live up to it's potential.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #32 finally puts the Green Lanterns back on their heels a little bit in this confrontation with the Durlans.  While I don't think that Uprising feels like an event where one part flows naturally from one part to the next, it does succeed in conveying a singular story spanning across two titles.  I personally like the more unified approach myself but the arc has been enjoyable nonetheless.  Jensen's use of John's past mistakes and showing his ability to move on is in sharp contrast to the Durlan perspective is a good use of continuity to convey character and the issue creates a lot of anticipation for the final two parts.  Four out of five lanterns.

 Green Lantern Corps #33 is filled with great moments as serves as a great conclusion to Uprising.  Whether you were caught in Van Jensen's swerve or not has little bearing on whether or not you'll enjoy the issue anyway because of how well the reveal is handled and how much more there is to like about this issue.  John Stewart is put through yet another emotional wringer and while Hal Jordan and the Corps have seemingly won the war there are wounds to heal and no time to rest with the Shadow Empire looming in the....well, the shadows!  Five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #34 is a wonderfully crafted and executed issue that explores the humanity of the characters while ramping up the dramatic tension.  This is not a light issue and there are no yucks here to brighten the mood, nor should there be.  Solemn,  powerful and visually stunning, this issue is a superb coda to the first year of Jensen's run on the series.  Five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #35 nudges the GodHead event ever so slightly forward while providing a quick paced space battle that continues to illustrate the superiority of the New Gods. Van Jensen's script provides some good character beats for the Green Lanterns and the art team of Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo rewards readers with well crafted visuals. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #36 is an entertaining issue, tying the recent events in the series to the GodHead event in order to make this sprawling story a bit more personal.  Van Jensen, Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo create the first male Star Sapphire and return a fan favorite character back to the spotlight.  Despite a few artistic bumps in the road the issue is a visual treat, earning four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #37 tips the scales ever so slightly back towards the Lanterns and further paints Highfather as a despotic ruler blindly obsessed with winning at all costs.  Van Jensen's script propels the GodHead event towards its conclusion, however the issue is hampered by having two artists whose styles go together like oil and water and the jolting differences are impossible to overlook, impacting the book's overall rating.  Three out of four lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #38 passes up the opportunity of exploring where GodHead leaves characters like Saint Walker in favor of plunging John Stewart into a new conflict while reminding us of a dangling plot thread from the past.  The resulting script seems haphazard and I'm left feeling like the series is being rushed forward with another conflict rather than providing the characters and readers with a character driven issue that showed the impact of recent events.  Visually the book suffers from two art styles that don't mesh well and a few major mistakes that really should have been caught by editorial.  Two out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #39 sets the stage for the series finale and Van Jensen isn't taking any shortcuts at this stage of the game.  While I didn't find the threat on Feska's homeworld to be engaging the horror vibe and the action make the issue an entertaining one.  For me the strength of the issue came from the "b plot" where we get new details that add a new element to a revered piece of Green Lantern lore.  The art team also turns in a wonderful effort in what amounts to a solid issue.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps #40 serves as a fitting conclusion to Van Jensen's run on the title from a character perspective.  John Stewart and the cast that Jensen introduced during his time are each given moments which are emotionally rewarding.  However, despite the extra page count given to the finale there is a sense that an opportunity was missed to expound upon recent events in the Green Lantern universe that should have been explored here even if only as an epilogue.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: Futures End #1 shows John Stewart at his lowest point yet reveals a future that's full of compassion, that despite giving in to his inner demons a light still exists that can provide salvation.  While the issue misses the mark by not showing more motivation for going to that dark place beyond what the reader already knows, writer Van Jensen still provides enough emotional resonance to make the issue an interesting read.  The art suffers a little due to having too many pens on the pages but overall the issue is worth picking up.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: The Edge of Oblivion #1 gets the series off to a promising start, presenting readers with a jumping on point if they haven't been following the Corps' exploits in recent months. The seeming abandonment of some elements left in the wake of The Lost Army may turn off some readers, however. Any Green Lantern story with Ethan Van Sciver's name on the cover is going to be a visual treat in my opinion, and this issue's visuals lives up to expectations. Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #2 raises the stakes for the Corps as more obstacles prevent them from focusing on getting back home.  Tom Taylor introduces to the story's main antagonist and possibly kills off two more ring bearers while creating tension between two of the Corps mainstays.  The team of Taylor and Ethan Van Sciver are making this six issue event something not to be missed.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #3 shifts into a higher gear as the Green Lantern Corps set about to what may be their final mission.  With tempers flaring and the universe literally about the fall down around them the Green Lantern set out to find salvation for themselves and the inhabitants of Perduron.  However the initial confrontation with the series antagonist doesn't go as planned, leaving several members of the Corps in a very bad situation.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #4 provides a lot of answers about what's really going on in the final days of the universe before ours, but Tom Taylor sacrifices a few things in order to provide a great deal of exposition.  The resulting exposition laden issue is still an enjoyable read and Taylor finds a new twist on one of Geoff Johns' best stories.  Ardian Syaf and Aaron Kuder pick up the reigns from Ethan Van Sciver and do a pretty great job at keeping the look of the series consistent.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #5 is a quick read but it's filled with all the great action and adventure that the story calls for at this stage of the game.  Tom Taylor reveals the true face of the Blackest Knights in an issue where Guy Gardner's tragic past in channeled into his greatest strength, and Ardian Syaf makes it all look fantastic.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #6 might have dropped off from many readers' radars with all the hoopla surrounding DC's Rebirth initiative, and while the story didn't contain a great deal of depth it serves as a fun science fiction / action-adventure romp.  Tom Taylor's story served as a fun tale of high danger and great heroics, and at the end of the day that's not a bad thing.  However the disappointing ending and the failure to make the antagonists more interesting left me wanting a bit more.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: Blackstars #1 is a good start to this three issue miniseries with the concession that the creative team is obligated to show us how the universe has changed.

Overall, Green Lantern: Blackstars #2 is a fine middle chapter in this altered reality tale, albeit one that doesn't move the plot along a great deal. I quite enjoyed Morrison's commentary on DC in this and the backstory of Belzebeth was interesting even though it seems at this point something we didn't need to know.

Green Lantern: Blackstars #3 is a fitting end to this three month detour, wrapping up everything with a nice little bow and setting things right for the start of "Season 2".

Green Lantern: Earth One #1 is a great first installment in what I hope will be several more adventures of this excitingly different take on the Green Lantern mythology. Corinna Bechko's and Gabriel Hardman's re-envisioned Green Lantern is a breath of fresh air for the franchise well grounded in reality and filled with the fantastic. This is science fiction tale of redemption and rebirth that is relevant to the times.

Green Lantern: Earth One Volume Two is a fantastic follow-up to the 2018 initial installment. The creative team of Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman return to the universe they created and deliver a fantastic sequel that builds on what came before and sets the stage for more adventures. I can't recommend this one highly enough. Ten out of ten lanterns.

Another great issue in my favorite family of DC books. Pete Tomasi and the art team do a great job of keeping the momentum going with this title as we rapidly approach March's launch of the "War of the Green Lantern" event. Four out of five lanterns.

Overall this issue brings the story to as satisfying of an ending as it can, but the issues I've stated above with some of the writing decisions brought the issue down in my opinion. Three out of five lanterns.

This is a solid issue, but no anything that stands out as being above or below average. I can't rave about it in one direction or another and while I like the story so far, I'm anxiously waiting for the story to really start and we just aren't there yet. Three out of five lanterns.

This issue propels the story along and starts to tie together some of the subplots back into the main story. While no necessarily answering any of the questions that readers have this issue gives us just enough to keep those things in the forefront of our minds and wanting to know the answers. Uneven art aside, this was a good issue earning three out of five lanterns.

Despite some leaps in logic I still liked this issue better than Green Lantern Corps #0.  I'm a little disappointed that we got a continuation of the series rather than perhaps a fleshed out origin for Kyle now that he's no longer the randomly chosen guy who walks out of a bar.  I had hoped that we'd get to see more about why Ganthet chose him and what is in his makeup that makes him the one guy who can channel all of the emotions in the spectrum.  Three out of five lanterns.

I'm not one of those jaded fans who just criticizes anything, but at the same time I cannot have any sense of credibility if I gloss over books that are just plain horrible and this annual is perhaps the second worst book I've ever reviewed on this site with this issue only being ever so slightly more redeeming than Green Lantern / Plastic Man: Weapons of Mass Deception. If you haven't picked this one up do yourself a favor and pass on it because it is not worth the money. Zero lanterns.

As I said at the start of this review, a Kyle Rayner book is a hard sell for me, but in the end I found that this issue was more enjoyable than Red Lanterns, but not as much as the main Green Lantern title or Green Lantern Corps.  Despite what I think is a waste of page count in the middle of the book and some far reaching logic I think that Green Lantern: New Guardians is a solid entry point for new readers and is on the right track for the pre-relaunch fan.  This issue gets three out of five lanterns.

Overall this annual succeeded in its main objective of bringing the mystery of Kyle's time on the other side of the Source Wall to the forefront. There are a couple of what I'd consider major narrative issues in terms of the Guardians' actions and Kyle's out of the blue understanding of what's going on that brings it down a peg for me.  I would give this book three out of five lanterns for someone who is okay with the Carol/Kyle thing. But for me personally I find it such a stretch and I cannot get behind it, so I'm dropping it down to two out of five lanterns for readers like me who don't buy into it.  

Despite that artistic issue, I loved issue two of New Guardians.  Kyle is pulled into a situation that is larger than he is and for right now he's a passenger on this crazy train.  Next issue is going to be great as presumably he will be thrown into conflict with not only the Guardians, but the rest of the New Guardians who are only minutes away from touching down on Oa.  This issue has a lot to offer between the action and intrigue and I for one can't wait for the third issue to arrive.  Four out of five lanterns.

There's a trend to end a lot of comics these days with a surprise or shock ending, and Green Lantern: New Guardians continues that trend.  Sprinkled with more information about the early days of the Guardians and the their exploration of the emotional spectrum, Saint Walker's hopeful reunion with Ganthet going awry, and the arrival of Larfleeze, this third issue has a lot to like.  Four out of five lanterns.

This issue does a lot to move the plot along without giving up action or character development.  This is my favorite issue of the series yet and I for one can't wait for issue five.  Five out of five lanterns.

Initially I wasn't sure how much I'd like the New Guardians title, but five issues in and it's the book I look the more forward to after the main Green Lantern title.  And that says a lot about the book for someone like me who has never really liked Kyle Rayner to admit.  While it's the exploration and of the color spectrum and the cosmic science fiction elements that are bringing me to this book month after month, I truly am enjoying this series and this is the best issue yet.  Five out of five lanterns.

While this issue is a fast read the level of action and seeing them New Guardians get taken out so easily by this new foe made the book exciting.  Clearly this isn't a character driven issue although we see more about the nature of the cast through their responses to this greater threat.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians number seven peels the layers back on cosmic history and reveals more about Invictus, a character that deserves to have a long lifespan in the Green Lantern universe once this story is over.  Providing a great deal of dialogue in an issue filled with awe inspiring artwork the creative team of Tony Bedard and Tyler Kirkham has turned this title from the book I was the least excited about into one of the books I look forward to the most each month.  Five out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians has been a consistently good book and while I was content to think of it as the third best Green Lantern title it continues to exceed my expectations.  Issue eight is another winner with great artwork and a well balanced narrative.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #9 is an action packed issue that shines a big bright blue light directly on Saint Walker and gives the beloved Blue Lantern some great character defining moments.  Just under the surface are some moments of intrigue as the plans of the Guardians creep ever closer to seeing fruition.  With just a few months left before we hit what's being billed as a cornerstone moment for the Green Lantern universe this issue keeps the tempo building.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians is my second favorite book in the new DC universe, right behind the main Green Lantern title.  I've really enjoyed the exploration of the cast and the galactic space adventure and this issue continues to advance the elements that brought the characters together while prepping the series for the upcoming intersection with the rest of the books in the Green Lantern family.  Unfortunately the shoddy art makes a great book look like it was done by an amateur and it's much less than a book of this caliber deserves.  Perhaps I'm being too harsh but for me it brings this book down to two lanterns out of five.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #11 is a great read supported by equally great art and instantly returns this series to its former glory.  As the action gets hot and heavy there's still quite a bit of depth to this issue and that's a great reward for fans who've been reading this series since the beginning as the first chapter of this series rapidly comes  to a close.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #12 brings the first saga to a close, and while the ending is a bit of a letdown it's a necessary component in how this book dovetails into the greater fabric of the Green Lantern universe. Definitely not the book to pick up if you're thinking of jumping on board, but a must read if you've been following this story to any degree. The stage is set for the rise of the Third Army and the major events that will shape these books for months to come.

Kyle's journey through the emotional spectrum takes center stage as it should and writer Tony Bedard smartly shrinks the cast of the book to maximize the amount of panel time that can be spent on a story which is being rushed to fit into the greater Green Lantern universe'stime-frame. What results is something that feels rushed rather than being an interesting dialogue about how people learn to control the emotions we all have brewing underneath our skin. The largely lackluster art doesn't serve the story for the most part and hinders the book more than helps it. Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians is the book that I think is struggling the most with infusing the Third Army story into its pages. When left to its own devices this series has been one of my favorites and these past two issues in my opinion have not compared well with what has come before. Between some really bad art and rushing the plot for the sake of the greater narrative this issue ends up being just and average book when it really deserves so much more. Three out of five lanterns.

New Guardians continues an unfortunate trend of over simplifying what should be a much more powerful story in order to work itself into an editorially mandated timeline.  Despite the fresh new artistic outlook the stunted story telling and a major continuity contradiction lessens what would normally be an above average issue.  Three out of five lanterns.

Despite what I'd consider a lackluster buildup Kyle's journey to master the entire emotional spectrum reaches an appropriately epic conclusion.  Green Lantern: New Guardians #16 is the best single issue of the series in several months and deserves four out of five lanterns.

New Guardians #17 does a good job for their part in the "It's a Wonderful Life" chapter of the Wrath of the First Lantern.  Kyle's reactions to seeing these alternate lives are well done and we can all imagine ourselves if we could have just a few more moments with someone we lost that we loved.  With Kuder off the book it will be interesting to see who steps in to finish out the arc before the new team jumps on board.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #18 is one of the better chapters of the Wrath of the First Lantern so far, delving into alternate lives for three of the regulars.  While Larfleeze gets the short end of the stick the issue has a lot going for it while possibly tipping the hand ever so slightly at the nature of the First Lantern.  Four out of five lanterns.

If anything I feel a little like issue nineteen was a bit of a filler and did little more than move the characters around in order for them to be where they need to be for the finale. It's unfortunate because there was some interesting potential here for diving a bit deeper into the nature of both the Star Sapphires and White Lanterns let alone their earthly ring bearers.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #20 is a fitting end to Tony Bedard's tenure as the guiding hand of the series.  While the issue lacks a driving plot to wrap around the great character exploration it is a fitting bookend for the title as part of the Johns era.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #21 reads very much like a first issue, establishing the focus of the series and the motivations for our protagonists. With the introduction of Relic we've got the first big threat in the post-Johns era and he will no doubt wreak havoc at every turn on a Green Lantern Corps that no longer has a vote of confidence from the universal community. Issue twenty one is a fun read that sets the series up for a bright (white) future. Four out of five lanterns.

Once Kyle makes his escape it's time for Relic to move on, but not before Kyle makes a few prophetic gloom and doom comments about the nature of this being who now has a much better understanding of the universe he's now inhabiting. Relic means to extinguish the lights of the emotional spectrum and we already know that pretty soon it will indeed be "Lights Out" for the Green Lantern family of books. Issue twenty two has some great art and wonderfully establishes Relic for the reader, making it a must read for Green Lantern fans.

One has to wonder if Kyle's abilities will be in any way affected by the loss of the blue light of Hope.  There is a part of me who wonders if, at some point down the line, Kyle will literally be the Torchbearer for a number of Corps as one by one their lights go out, one day reigniting them all.  Time will tell how it all plays out, but for now New Guardians #23 gets the first perfect score of the post-Johns era.  Five out of five lanterns.

While Green Lantern: New Guardians #24 doesn't seem to push the story along very far it provides enough pause in the action to allow the reader to really digest what's gone on so far and let the realization of the loss of the Blue Lanterns and Oa sink in.  Four out of five lanterns.

All in all issue twenty five is a fun read, playing to the science fiction element of the Green Lantern mythos and using the revelations about the emotional spectrum to drive the cast to explore strange new worlds as it were.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #26 is a great example of how well the Green Lantern mythology plays with different genres whether it be traditional spandex clad superhero action or thought provoking science fiction. Justin Jordan and Brad Walker continue to make this title a great read - four out of five lanterns.

While Brad Walker provides this issue's cover, it's Andrei Bressan who provide the interiors and for the most part the issue looks pretty darn good other than Carol's hair taking on a life of its own.  All is all a good issue if unremarkable in the grand scheme of things.  Three out of five lanterns.

With Justin Jordan putting the Kyle/Carol relationship on the back burner for this issue Green Lantern: New Guardians #28 poses some thought provoking ideas if you want to look for them but serves just as well as the set up for a great sci-fi action adventure romp.  Four out of five lanterns.

I rarely give out a five lantern review and usually reserve them for the issues which have a huge scale and impact on the mythology alongside being exemplars of the best the medium has to offer. But I find that other than a totally misleading cover this issue is just so well done that it deserves my highest rating despite not being some major event. Five out of five lanterns.

At the end of the day Green Lantern: New Guardians #30 is a good if slightly average issue that suffers from the lack of any sort of satisfying closure to what has been a promising story. While there are a couple of moments which provide some emotional resonance they pale in comparison to what might have been.  Three out of five lanterns.

Issue 31 is a good if somewhat uneventful issue with Jordan spending the lion's share of the pages to position Kyle for what comes next.  For that reason it almost feels like a filler issue that you could almost skip reading and not have missed too much.  I enjoyed the Mogo back story and it was for me the most interesting part of the book and while I found the issue enjoyable I put it down looking more forward to the potential of the title's future than anything else.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #32 is largely a setup issue and what it may lack in a driving plot it more than makes up for with atmosphere thanks in large part to some spectacular work by the art team.  While we know very little about the Psions from this issue alone it appears that they are much more ruthless than their previous incarnation and they clearly have some sort of motivation for wanting the New Guardians in their presence.  Four out of five lanterns.

My rating for this comic will likely be lower than other reviews that are written for this issue not because of my disdain for the budding romantic relationship but for the fact that issue doesn't move the story along much further than providing some background detail on the antagonists for this arc, information for anyone who remembers the Psions that added nothing new.  While I can't give this issue much in terms of substance I do credit both Justin Jordan and the art teams with well earned style points.  What the issue lacks in overall narrative it makes up for in tone and atmosphere.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #35 provides GodHead with the needed perspective that there really are no true villains in this story.  Highfather is portrayed much more, well, human and it goes a long way to establish the New 52 version of his character and provide insight on the New Gods that this event has been lacking up until now.  This issue serves as a parting of the ways between Kyle, Carol and the New Guardians in more ways than one while pushing the overall arc of GodHead forward considerably.  Four out of five lanterns.

What Green Lantern: New Guardians #36 may lack as a standalone issue it exceeds in being a vital chapter of GodHead by substantially propelling the overall narrative forward and setting the stage for the second half of this family-wide event.  The art quality isn't quite up to par with previous issues of the series despite some nice character work.  In the end the issue feel rather average overall, getting three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #37 provides the necessary reunion between several of the main cast but fails to develop the GodHead story in a meaningful way,  Readers who don't regularly follow the series will likely find it less satisfying than those who are routinely along to witness Kyle Rayner's exploits.  As we prepare to head into the final week of the latest Green Lantern event this issue doesn't feel like it is as much a part of the third act of a sprawling cosmic saga as it does a regular issue of a series.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #38 kick off the last storyline of this series not with a bang, but with a more subtle bump.  While the interpersonal moments between Kyle Rayner and Carol Ferris are much needed they don't get as much time to breath as they should so that the final three-part story can be set up.  The result is a good issue but one which would have been better had Jordan put a little more meat on the readers' plate.  Diogene Neves does an admirable job with art, only really stumbling as many artists do with Kyle's mask.  Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #39 is a compelling penultimate chapter to the journey Kyle Rayner has been on since the title's inception.  Writer Justin Jordan effectively weaves his Futures End plot into current continuity and creates enough doubt about the fate of the titular character to build readers' anticipation for the final act.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #40 ends its run on a triumphant but very predictable note in a tale where Kyle Rayner's personal journey heavily trumps the plot.  What is essentially the end of a chapter in the White Lantern's life is also the start of another, but a new beginning which has no future in DC's publishing plans.  Three out of five lanterns.

While Green Lantern: New Guardians Futures End #1 is an average issue which suffers from spending far too much time on introducing a rather uninteresting new protagonist and far too little time on the elements of the series that the readers are invested in.  The result is one of wasted potential in what could have been an emotionally powerful tale had the decision been made to spend more time with the series's lead character.  Three out of five lanterns.

I know fun is a four letter word that comics fans seem to scorn these days, but this book was just that and it had more action in it than some of the other Green Lantern family members of late.  Gone are the days when most kids can walk into a store and buy a comic book and find new exciting places and adventures to inspire and thrill them.  So this book is unashamedly fun, and captivating and silly sometimes.  But that's okay because for a few minutes there I kind of felt like a kid again...and that's worth $3 to me.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: The Lost Army #1 doesn't answer any questions nor should it in the first issue.  Instead Cullen Bunn gives readers some tantalizing clues that encourage a return visit for the next installment.  From the surprise return of Guy Gardner to the hints of a universe gone by to Jesus Saiz's beautiful artwork, this issue does a great job of introducing to the strange new (or old!) world that is now home to the Green Lantern Corps.  Four out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: The Lost Army #2 entertains but with the main plot mired in the unknown the series appears as if it lacks a central focus beyond trying to get home. The revelation that the Corps are displaced in time rather than space might come as a surprise to some, but for many readers it's more of a confirmation of suspicions based on the clues dropped last month. Three out of five lanterns.

Overall Green Lantern: The Lost Army #3 is an average book that does little to propel the overall story but does succeed in terms of creating some friction between Guy Gardner and John Stewart. The art is pretty but neither Jesus Saiz or Cliff Richards are given much to do and in the end the issue feels like we've "been there, done that" already.

Green Lantern: The Lost Army #4 picks up the pace a little from previous installments and we finally get to see what has happened to a number of other members of the Green Lantern Corps. With only two issues left there's a feeling that there's too much to resolve and not nearly enough time for Cullen Bunn to provide a satisfactory conclusion. We are two thirds of the way through the series and we haven't gotten any answers as to why the Army of Green Lanterns is lost yet. Javier Pina's artwork is a bit of a step behind what readers have come to expect from the first few issues. Three out of four lanterns.

Green Lantern: The Lost Army #5 is an action packed issue which serves up plenty of action and great character moments. There are a few bumps in the road which may be the result of trying to hurry this series towards next month's final issue and there are still no answers to many of the questions raised since the series began. Three out of five lanterns.

Green Lantern: The Lost Army #6 ends the series leaving the reader with a sense that there was so much more to this story than we got to read, that there was a greater tale to be told had Cullen Bunn been allowed to realize the potential the series started with. It's no surprise that the finale doesn't end so much as leave the reader with a "to be continued" not knowing how the next creative team will finish the job. Full of sound and fury but signifying nothing this last issue ends on a mediocre note.

Green Lantern: War Journal #1 is a very good debut issue. While I do think that the entry point isn't necessarily new reader friendly, I think Phillip Kennedy Johnson will provide enough details as the series evolves to flesh it out for anyone who feels lost now. This issue is emotionally strong and brings the cosmic adventure that many fans have been missing with a Green Lantern title. While I think there's one moment where things get a little heavy handed, all in all it's a terrific start. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern: War Journal #2 does a nice job of balancing the character and world building aspects of the series with the overall plot. In fact, Phillip Kennedy Johnson is moving the series along faster than I expected, which isn't a bad thing. Just as the future is looking bright for John Stewart, Johnson and Montos throw us a curveball, albeit a bit of a predictable one. Regardless, this series is another must-read Green Lantern book from DC. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern: War Journal #3 is another gem of a Green Lantern book and as a fan it's great to see. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Montos are a fantastic creative team, and this issue is a shining example of how two talents can complement each other so well to put together something special. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern: War Journal #4 is a good issue, with a bit of a stumble in the art department. John Stewart faces a threat from within and emerges triumphant, ready to go on the offensive against the threat of the Revenant Queen and her minions. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern: War Journal #6 doesn't quite end the first arc of the series so much and serves as a pause before taking it to the next level. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Montos continue to shine as a bright creative duo on the series, and this issue is another great example of their creativity unleashed. 8 out of ten lanterns.

Green Lantern: War Journal #7 is another great issue of the series, slowing the pace down a bit in order to get a few pieces of the puzzle ready for what's to come. Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Montos are doing great work here, which I hope is getting recognized by comic readers. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Like the Sinestro Corps Special and Blackest Night #0, the Green Lantern / New Gods: GodHead one-shot bursts off the comic store shelf and screams, "read me!"  Successfully establishing the New Gods in the New52 multiverse the issue does a great job in letting us know that something epic is about to unfold over the next few months.  While the issue does have a couple of puzzling moments and doesn't spend enough time establishing the personalities of the inhabitants of New Genesis as I'd like, there's so much to like in how the issue sets up the event that it's easy to overlook any shortcomings.  Four (and a half) lanterns out of five.

Green Lanterns Annual #1 is a clear skip it issue for me. This story could easily have been told in one regular issue rather than this bloated $4.99 affair. Add in Andy Diggle's contradiction on how the Lantern universe functions and the lackluster art and I can't recommend anyone buying this one at all.

Green Lanterns #1 has too much past history for new readers who may find the plot hard to follow without knowing a considerable amount of backstory while ignoring enough history to make long time readers feel that what came before doesn't matter.  It's a series built upon a muddled continuity and a forced agenda which dilutes the Green Lantern legacy.  Two out of five lanterns.

In the end I find Green Lanterns #2 as much of a test of my willpower to get through as making a construct is for Jessica Cruz.  The issue is weighed down by poorly written superfluous inner monologues and cliched characterizations of the lead characters.  Two out of five lanterns.

Green Lanterns #3 continues to suffer from bad dialogue and this time around the art takes a hit as well with too many people sharing the workload. While there's a sense of potential in this series it seems that, like Jessica Cruz, the creative team isn't able to summon what's needed to execute.  Two out of five lanterns.

Green Lanterns #4 showcases the inner demons of both Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz as the two look to find common ground with each other.  This is a good thing if you've become invested in them as characters by now, but if not you'll likely find the issue pretty boring.  There are some nagging continuity bumps in the road that new readers likely won't catch, but veteran readers will likely be more difficult to overlook.  Two out of five lanterns.

Green Lanterns #5 is one action sequence which goes on too long and does nothing to promote the growth of the story.  Nearly a ridiculously high 70% of the panels in this issue feature nothing more than inner monologues of the two main characters, and many of those offer no new insight into our protagonists.   This issue screams filler - two out of five lanterns.

Green Lanterns #6 is a somewhat anti-climatic conclusion to the first arc of the series but leaves the reader intrigued by the story potential of what's to come in the weeks ahead.  Jessica and Simon seem to move forward in accepting each other as partners but the whole journey seems to be a paint by numbers affair.  Six out of ten lanterns.

While Green Lanterns #7 showcases the humanity of the titular characters it does so at the expense of everything else that makes up a good comic.  Combined with some questionable choices about what the lead characters do with their newfound knowledge of the Phantom Ring and clunky attempts at humor the bad outweighs the good in my opinion.  Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #8 is more of a trick than a treat with a few brief interesting moments revolving around the history of the Phantom Ring and an the foreshadowing of the Phantom Lantern.  The issue suffers from poor dialog and art inconsistencies that are hard to overlook.  Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #9 takes an interesting turn by reducing the ring bearers to background characters in favor of looking at the Green Lanterns through a very different lens.  Sam Humphrie's story fleshes out the Green Lantern mythology by expanding on the story of a "blink and you'll miss him" character and pushing him to the forefront.  The result is a tale more compelling than either of the regular stars of the series, earning eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #10 is a quick read to be sure, but it's a good start on the second arc of the series.  By leaving the established mythology behind and forging something original Sam Humphries is adding something unique to the storied lore of the Green Lantern universe.  The art remains consistently inconsistent which DC would do well to pay some attention to rectifying.  Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #11 is one of the better issues in the series thus far, albeit I think that Sam Humphries would have been better served in letting the Phantom Lantern enjoy his time in the sun and putting the pressure on the Green Lanterns before giving us his fall from grace.  Robson Rocha's expressive artwork compliments Humphries script nicely in this second chapter of "The Phantom Lantern".  Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #12 is an issue with its gears stuck in neutral as nothing happens to propel the story along and in fact seems like a retread of issue 11.  While this issue isn't bad it certainly feels like a filler issue.  This installment is nice to look at, but there's very little meat on these bones.  Six out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #13 is a mediocre chapter in "The Phantom Lantern" arc and the series continues to feel like a retread of what's come before.  I have real problems with the continuity with established Lantern Lore which greatly impacted my score on an issue that was already ho-hum.  Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #14 sadly stumbles across the finish line with a rather disappointing conclusion.  I had high hopes for this arc but in the end the conclusion wasn't nearly as good as the initial buildup.  Five out of ten lanterns.  

Green Lanterns #15 is an example of what the comics medium can be when it tackles social issues.  While not a great Green Lantern story per se the issue admirably succeeds in taking readers inside a very real problem shared by many of our fellow beings.  Share this issue with someone you know who struggles with anxiety issues and have your own conversation over a pile of pancakes.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #16 starts the Batman team-up on shaky ground with a paper thin plot and too much emphasis placed on forcing tension between the caped crusader and Simon Baz.  Visually the book is pretty to look at but there's not much else to make this interesting.  Five out of then lanterns.

In the end Green Lanterns #17 is a prime example of what's wrong with a lot of Batman appearances.  A number of bad story telling decisions elevates the caped crusader and undermines the titular characters making this seem more like a Batman book co-starring two new sidekicks who can't hold their own.  This is a pass unless you're really a big Simon Baz fan.  Five out of ten lanterns.  

Green Lanterns #18 attempts to expand on the lore behind the Green Lantern franchise by showing readers the "secret origin" of Volthoom.  While it does provide some new insight there are clear bumps in the road when it comes to contradicting what's come before which may put off long time fans.  Robson Rocha's pencil work is good as usual but the coloring of the issue knocks it down a peg or two for me.  Six out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #19 is a bit of a quick read but one that does a good job of reacquainting readers with one of Green Lantern's best Silver Age villains by giving him a solid foundation and realizing some of the potential in the Doctor Polaris character.  The detour from the Volthoom story is frustrating but aside from that this issue is one of better this series has seen so far despite being your typical set up issue.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #20 spends an abundance of time on character at the expense of moving the narrative forward in any significant fashion.  With very little happening you could easily skip this issue and not miss anything.  Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #21 doesn't serve as a strong finish to the "Polarity" story arc which may leave readers underwhelmed.  Despite good character work the narrative seems incomplete and rushes to the next story headlong, contradicting a subplot started in the last issue.  Robson Rocha's looks great but the art alone isn't enough to save the issue.  Six out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #22 isn't a must read by any stretch of the imagination.  Other than one minor plot point nothing happens and there are several things which should rub Green Lanterns fans the wrong way.  Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #23 inserts a new chapter into the fabled Book of Oa which changes what we thought we knew about the origins of the Green Lantern Corps.  Sam Humphries puts Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz through basic training, however those moments seem torn from the pages of the script of every military movie ever made.  Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #24 limps to the finish line with an ending which props up the lead characters by giving them the "thumbs up" from the established Earth Lanterns.  Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #25 is one of the title's better issues and is a good way to start of the second year of Sam Humphries run. While there's still room for improvement both in the narrative sense and artistically, this installment is a solid chapter in the story of Earth's newest ring bearers. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #26 takes a sharp detour which could leave readers scratching their heads after the cliffhanger Sam Humphries ended the last issue with. With Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz nowhere in sight, this issue is one big information dump surrounded by the story of a friendship destroyed. While the story gives some interesting background on the history of the Green Lanterns at the end of the day it seems like it could have been handled in a way that didn't leave readers disconnected from the title's protagonists. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #27 is an okay issue that struggles in the pacing department with too much time spent creating a "Land of the Lost" vibe. The appearance of a character that I don't think we've seen since "Brightest Day" and the introduction of another "First Lantern" are the issue's saving graces along with a solid effort from the art team. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #28 is a fast paced read that will leaving you wondering where the pages went. Slim on plot but heavy on action the story doesn't get particularly more interesting to read, but it is fun to look at. Six out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #29 is an entirely skippable issue that spend too much time showing how self absorbed the characters are and draining what little momentum is left from the plot. The one saving grace is that the book is least visually appealing, but hardly enough to warrant dropping three bucks on it. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #30 is a big disappointment as Sam Humphries' more interesting additions to Green Lantern lore serve more as a plot device than as quality additions to the rich legacy of the Green Lantern universe. That and inconsistent art make this once of the least entertaining books in the run so far. Five out of ten lanterns.

In the end Green Lanterns #31 seems like a rushed finale that glosses over the impact of the ramifications of the story's narrative in order to deliver a feel good ending for the book's protagonists. The story of the first seven Green Lanterns seems lackluster in hindsight, failing to cash in on the potential Sam Humphries had to add new layers to the Green Lantern mythology and instead going for the cheap way out by essentially killing them off before they could have any meaningful contribution. Nonsensical writing decisions and a forced conclusion left this final chapter a real disappointment. Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #32 showcases both writer's Sam Humphries greatest asset and his greatest weakness as a writer. Strong but inconsistent character work coupled with a shaky narrative defines his run on the series which reaches its conclusion with this issue. Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #33 is an okay start to Tim Seeley's run but I'm left feeling like he tried to do too much too fast both narratively and in terms of character progression. By shifting back and forth between space and Earth so often I felt like I didn't connect with any one part of the story Seeley is telling, and Jessica seems far too confident at this stage of her career considering the challenges she faces. While the art's a plus I can't say that the issue had much entertainment value. Six out of ten Lanterns.

Green Lanterns #34 has a lot going on as Tim Seeley sets up several interesting plot threads for the weeks ahead. Unfortunately as a story itself "Work Release" isn't a very interesting read in and of itself. The issue has a few problems which kept me from enjoying it and in the end I give it six out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #35 suffers from trying to do too much and in the end doing very little. The introduction of a new antagonist has some potential as does the slight progression of the Ungaran plot, but all in all the issue is like Tim Seeley's depiction of Bolphunga, all thunder and noise and no substance. Five out of ten lanterns.

In the end Green Lanterns #36 is a major let down by stripping the story of its most dramatic potential in favor of a poorly constructed frame that itself serves only as a distraction. Hopefully as Tim Seeley gets his space legs underneath him we'll get better issues. Five out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #37 is a pass for me. I found the plot too predictable and, well, pedestrian for my liking which is a shame considering I felt like there was some real potential for a compelling story here. But combined with an art style that doesn't appeal to me I can't say I recommend it.

Green Lanterns #38 hits the reader on the head with political posturing rather than trying to tell a compelling story that leads to an intellectual exploration of a timely topic. That said there's nothing about this issue that would encourage me to recommend it to anyone. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #39 is a lackluster ending to a story that has a rather shallow plot. Tim Seeley's attempt to make a social statement comes off heavy-handed, turning what could have been an interesting study of a complex issue into something rather pedestrian. Four out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #40 is an okay issue but lacks the punch to get the reader invested in the story. Heroes have been kidnapped and forced into labor which is certainly wrong, but they aren't in the threat of any imminent danger so there's no sense of urgency. Coupled with the so-so art and this one is just kind of there.

Green Lanterns #41 does little to progress the story and more to re-establish the existence of a planet that has some ties to Green Lantern's past. When readers can skip an issue and not miss anything it's never a good sign and this is unfortunately one of those instances.

Green Lanterns #42 exemplifies the strengths and weaknesses of the series. While there's some good character work the issue falls victim to a weak plot. V Ken Marion's artwork makes it fun to look at but even that isn't enough to make this a worthwhile read.

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Green Lanterns #44 looks to fill in the necessary background on Jessica's traumatic past which is definitely a step in the right direction after the nosedive in quality the book took in its last arc. While this issue seemed stuffed with some unnecessary fluff that serves as an unneeded distraction, the core of the plot shows some real promise.

Green Lanterns #45 is perhaps Tim Seeley's strongest work on the title so far. He keeps the identity of the mysterious killers secret for now, but his focus on Jessica Cruz's life before the incident provides new insight into her character.

Green Lanterns #46 is one of the best issues of the series thus far, showing the reader the stark contrast between the Jessica Cruz that we've read about and the confident young woman she was. Solid art helps anchor the story and deliver the emotional beats needed to support Tim Seeley's script. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #47 wraps up a major chapter in Jessica Cruz's life which also putting things in motion which could shake up the title. With a creative shuffle looming it will be interesting to see where the Green Lantern franchise is headed in the months to come. That said, this issue provides a pretty satisfying conclusion. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Green Lanterns #48 seems like a misfire based on some odd narrative and characterization choices. The book does look nice, but it sure does feel like a story that was rushed to fill a couple of issues. Five out of ten lanterns.

There's not a lot of positives in Green Lanterns #49 and I would rank it as quite possible the worst book of the series. From poor characterization to bad dialog and rushed artwork there are just too many things wrong with the issue to give it a good score.

Green Lanterns #53 is an enjoyable read that keeps the plot moving forward with a classic cliffhanger at the end. The story has been unfolding pretty slowly but it doesn't seem padded as Jurgen juggles the supersized cast as well as you can expect.

Green Lanterns #54 answers some questions about the antagonist of "Evil's Might" and how Cyborg Superman was able to pull the wool over the eyes of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Writer Dan Jurgens layers some social commentary underneath his story of revenge and does a great job of pushing Simon Baz to an interesting place that builds upon what has come before in this series.

Green Lanterns #55 is an action packed issue that spends a lot of energy bringing everyone together as Dan Jurgens gets ready to bring this series to a close. While we get more reiterations of the story of how Cyborg Superman outwitted the Corps than we really need, the issue does a fine job in getting the plot where it needs to be.

Green Lanterns #56 is a good issue but suffers from a couple of questionable narrative decisions that lessened my enjoyment of the finished product. That said I'm very much looking forward to seeing the conclusion in a couple of weeks before The Green Lantern debuts in November.

Green Lanterns #57 is a fairly satisfying conclusion to the series, although fans who bought into the book based on the interpersonal dynamics between the two co-stars may be disappointed that they do not have much interaction here. Dan Jurgens ties the story up in a neat little bow perhaps a little too conveniently for my tastes.

In the end Green Lanterns: Rebirth #1 is a mixed bag with the unveiling of yet another intergalactic threat tied to secret Guardian history.  Simon Baz is given the disservice of having his firmly established Green Lantern resume overlooked in favor of trying to sell readers on having rookie status which, while new reader friendly, essentially tells the long time reader that what they have read before doesn't really matter.  Ethan Van Sciver once again graces the pages of a Green Lantern book with his spectacular artwork, although co-contributor Ed Benes falters with his share of the book.  A generous three out of five lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1 is typical for a first issue in terms of setting the tone and direction for the series' first arc.  With a nice blend of character moments, action and atmosphere Robert Venditti has set the stage for an epic struggle on a grand cosmic scale.  With arguably one of the best art teams DC comics has on board this series there's a lot to be excited for.  Four out of five lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #2 is another great installment that is well balanced between the character work, plot progression and action/adventure.  Hal Jordan is about to find out how far the scales have been tipped against him with only his lost and wounded allies to hopefully arrive and save the day.  Robert Venditti and Rafa Sandoval are on point this issue much to the delight of this Green Lantern fan.  Five out of five lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #3 is another stellar chapter in what is my favorite book from DC Comics coming out of Rebirth.  This issue has secret plots, high octane action and heroism on a cosmic scale plus artwork that is out of this world.  While the focus is a little unbalanced this issue is still a great read.  Four out of five lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #4 is another spectacular chapter in one of the best books DC is publishing right now.  This series continues to build on itself towards what feels like a major event in the history of the Corps.  The book is blessed with one of the best art teams around and this time around it's Ethan Van Sciver providing some glorious eye candy.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #5 drives home that something big is going on in the cosmic DC universe.  Filled with moments of courage, personal strength and will this series is the embodiment of the best that the Green Lantern mythology has to offer.  Robert Venditti and Ethan Van Sciver prove a winning combination once again in another great issue.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #6 is an action filled issue that sets the stage for a major throwdown between Hal Jordan and Sinestro.  As the penultimate chapter in Robert Venditti's first arc on this new series it positions the characters right where they need to be, and as a setup issue it doesn't appear quite as well balanced as the series has been so far.  Given that this issue is still a lot of fun to read and Rafa Sandoval's visuals make it very easy on the eyes.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #7 is a thrilling and ballsy conclusion to the first arc of the series.  The creative team lets loose and shows readers what a Green Lantern comic can and should be.  Unrivaled will and bravery take on boundless fear in a showdown that's rewarding both fans old and new alike.  Ten out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #8 wastes no time wrapping up the events of "Sinestro's Law" and jumping headlong into "Bottled Light".  For what is the initial installment of a new arc the story moves fast and keeps our heroes off balance by putting them in a high stakes battle.  Ethan Van Sciver takes a great issue and takes it up a notch with some inspired visuals and the kind of art that Green Lantern fans have come to expect from one of DC's best art teams.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #9 is another excellent chapter in one of DC's best series post-Rebirth.  Robert Venditti's script has a lot of action and great character moments which more than make up for the slight advancement of the overall plot, and Rafa Sandoval's art is just the icing on the cake.  Nine out of ten lanterns, er F-Sharp Bells!

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #10 is another winner by Venditti.  There are some very welcome cameos that will no doubt make fans from every era very happy paired with well written character beats and just enough plot development to keep the story moving.  Ed Benes' pencils are some of his best work on the lantern books in quite some time.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

"Bottled Light" heads towards its conclusion next issue and this issue does all the right things to set Larfleeze and the lanterns on a collision course that I'm really looking forward to.  Venditti's latest story is a great reminder of the kind of action packed space adventure that has long been a hallmark of the lantern books.  Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #11 is another brilliant chapter that's enjoyable from cover to cover.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps continues to be the strongest entry in DC's cosmic catalog, fueled by rock solid writing by Robert Venditti and amazing visuals by Ethan Van Sciver and Rafa Sandoval.  Issue twelve is another great chapter in a series which should keep any Green Lantern fan's ring fully charged.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

While Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #13 may not seem to further the series it does allow the reader to see the heroics through a different lense and be reminded that while we may not wear a functioning power ring we each have the capacity to be a hero to ourselves and those that matter most to us.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #14 not only shows why it's the best Green Lantern book on the stands but also why it's one of DC's best ongoing series.  A strong script backed up by gorgeous artwork is a guaranteed recipe for a great read.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #15 keeps the lantern train rolling with some great character work, lots of action and stunning visuals.  While the issue doesn't move the plot along a great deal it's still the most entertaining book in the lantern family.  Robert Venditti is on a roll and you can't go wrong anytime Ethan Van Sciver's name is on the cover.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #16 may be nearly devoid of plot advancement but the issue is rich as a character driven action piece.  Readers who may have never understood what makes Guy Gardner tick or appreciated his tragic past will see him in a whole new light while long time fans will be reminded why he was chosen as Hal Jordan's back up in the first place.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #17 ends with a failed mission and a major change in the status quo for Kyle Rayner which will please many fans.  Robert Venditti fills the conclusion to "Quest for Hope" with some nice character beats and enough intrigue and foreshadowing to whet our appetites for what's to come.  Coupled with the always amazing Ethan Van Sciver art this issue is a real winner.  Nine out of then lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #18 hints that there are some major events looming over the horizon while setting readers up for the next chapter of Robert Venditti's space opera.  There are plenty of things in motion but it never feels overwhelming thanks to Venditti's ability to juggle all the moving pieces.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #19 is another solid chapter of one of DC's most consistently good series.  There's some great action this week as well as some reveals that increases my interest in the story.  Time travel tales can be a hairy proposition but Robert Venditti unsurprisingly has it all under control.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #20 feels like an action sequence from a big summer blockbuster.  While the issue is light on plot development there's enough to keep the narrative moving forward while giving readers a fun experience.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #21 ends the "Prism of Time" on a strong emotional note, but the conclusion feels rushed and slightly disappointing considering all the great build up that Robert Venditti put into the threat of Sarko up to this point.  While the ending of the conflict is a bit of a let down there's plenty of great character moments and foreshadowing that makes this book a fun if predictable read.  Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #22 is a fantastic start to another story arc for one of DC's best series.  While the action takes center stage there's plenty going on that builds on the foundation that Robert Venditti has laid, and with the fantastic art team of Ethan Van Sciver and Jason Wright the book looks amazing.  Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #23 is another chapter in one of DC Comics' top series. While the plot is somewhat predictable the creative team delivers an issue which packs an emotional punch and sets the stage for the greatest challenge to the alliance between the Green Lantern Corps and the Sinestro Corps. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #24 delivers a one-two punch to the gut as DC's greatest space series puts action aside for some character driven drama. Robert Venditti and Ethan Van Sciver are firing on all cylinders this issue, setting the stage for a climactic conclusion to the "Fractured" storyline. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #25 is like the perfect end to a season of your favorite television show, filled with decisive character driven moment and action sequences which get the blood pumping while setting the stage for the adventures to come when the series comes back for more. Fortunately forcomic readers the wait is only a couple of weeks when the New Gods return to thepages. Ten out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #26 continues the series' excellence of quality as it sets the stage for its second year. Robert Venditti's script is engaging and fun while the art team continues to turn in excellent visuals. This looks to be the beginning of another great story arc is Venditti's great post-Rebirth run with some clear ties to DC's "Metal" event that shouldn't be overlooked. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #27 is a rock solid adventure that does very well as the second part of Robert Venditti's "Fall of the Gods" arc. Every character has something to contribute in an issue that advances the overall story while giving readers a fun action packed science fiction adventure worthy of the legacy of the Green Lantern name. Nine out of ten lanterns.

While Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #28 only nudges the plot in the very slightest of ways, the beautifully touching character beats of Robert Venditti's script almost makes you forget that the fate of the New Gods are at stake. Frankly I think this is one of Venditti's best issues he's written since taken the reins from Geoff Johns. Some people might be turned off for the lack of appearance by the rest of the Green Lantern Corps, but the it does do an absolutely fantastic job of showcasing why the titular character has his name on the cover. Ten out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #29 is a fantastic conclusion to another superb arc in this series. Robert Venditti, Rafa Sandoval and the art team all do a rock solid job in delivering a book that is highly entertaining and just plain fun to read. One minor concession aside this was a nearly perfect ending. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #30 is a fun story which introduces the next plot while simultaneously reconnecting the series to the greater DC Universe and laying the groundwork for the return of the Green Lanterns' greatest enemy. While clearly a setup issue the book is entertaining and features some great visuals from guest artist Pat Zircher. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #31 is the conclusion to a very short arc, but the action and heart packed into this conclusion results in a great reading experience. Putting the spotlight on Hal Jordan reminds us of why he's the iconic character he is and leaves me wishing there was more time for this kind of story in a series with a cast that's bursting at the seams. Pat Zircher does a fine job supporting Robert Venditti's wonderful script making this a very satisfying conclusion. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #32 might be an issue that some readers will skip if they aren't on board the "Metal" bandwagon. But for those who do pick up the issue it is an entertaining battle of wills that adds another chapter to the ongoing DC event without feeling like a filler. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns Corps #33 is a wonderful return after taking a couple of issues away from the title's ongoing story. While this installment is obviously designed to introduce the elements of the story, Robert Venditti infuses the issue with a great deal of heart and a sense of foreboding that makes me feel like this is a story that will have some impact on the direction of the book. I'm happy to see that the Templar Guardians have not been forgotten and that Venditti continues to draw inspiration from Green Lantern mythology. Coupled with great artwork by Jack Herbert, this one is an entertaining read. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #34 is yet another great installment of my favorite DC series. Robert Venditti and Jack Herbert turn in a strong issue which really makes the reader feel like it truly is the "Twilight of the Guardians". I'm really looking forward to seeing where this one is going. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #35 is a short read that is light on narrative but heavy on the fast paced action front. Even though there's not a lot of plot advancement here it's a very entertaining and exciting read as the four Green Lanterns race against time to save the Guardians before the Controllers completely wipe them from history. Venditti has set the stage for their inevitable confrontation by raising the stakes in this action packed installment.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #36 seems to do very little but actually accomplishes a lot by returning three elements back into Lantern lore. With the Controllers and their new toys back for the long haul and the Guardians establishing a new status quo for themselves there's a lot going on in this issue. Despite all the work to re-establish these elements there are some entertaining and action filled moments as well. Visually the book looks great if not a little understated.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #37 is the opening salvo between the Green Lantern Corps and the House of Zod and if this issue is any indication of what to expect over the course of the next four issues readers are in for a real treat. This one is wall to wall action and while it's a quick read it certainly packs a punch, or two or three! Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #38 takes a pause after the raucous start to "Zod's Will" to build tension between the Green Lanterns and the House of Zod. Along the way Robert Venditti showcases the heroism and grit of our main characters while reminding us why the Kryptonians might have a beef with the Green Lantern Corps. Ethan Van Sciver's art is as usual a visual spectacle.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #39 is a fast-moving issue which moves the narrative forward just enough to leave on the edge of the start of a showdown between the Zod and the Green Lanterns. While you could skip this issue and not miss much from a story perspective this is another solid installment of one of DC's most consistent books and worth picking up for the entertainment value alone.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #40 showcases the bitter battle between General Zod and the Green Lantern Corps. Things don't go too well for the good guys in this one, but the stage is set for the final showdown in the battle for Jekuul next issue. The plot may not advance too far but that doesn't present this from being entertaining and the artwork alone is worth picking this one up.

This is one of the best Zod stories in recent years and it was great fun to see him both sparring and going head to head against the Green Lantern Corps.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #42 builds perfectly on both Green Lantern's recent past as well as its storied history. Not only is the book beautiful thanks to Ethan Van Sciver and Jason Wright's fantastic visuals, Robert Venditti is really on his A game as well. This one is a fun and exciting read that is a real page turner and highly entertaining from cover to cover.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #43 is a shining example of just how good this series has been. When a series has you anxiously awaiting the next chapter you know you have found a gem. Ten out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #44 is another example of just how rock solid this series has been. It's easily the book I look forward to the most and deserves a much higher position in the sales charts than it's getting. That said, this one is highly entertaining, full of heart with just the right amount of humor and action.

This is another entertaining adventure in a book that seems underappreciated by the comic buying public. This is straightforward superheroic action of the highest order and well worth picking up.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #46 is another rock solid issue that swerves the plot of "Darkstars Rising" in a couple of unexpected directions. There's plenty of personal drama in this one, particularly in Robert Venditti's strong script as it pertains to Guy Gardner's confrontation with his past. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #47 is another rock solid issue of this very consistent series. The Darkstars have turned out to be a terrific foil for the Green Lantern Corps and is just the kind of adversary that the Green Lantern franchise needed. This issue delivers on some of the subplots that have taken center stage over the past few issues while moving the overarching narrative forward.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #48 is perhaps the best issue of the Darkstars saga so far, with an exciting star spanning conflict underscored by personal conflict and high stakes. Both sides have come out swinging in a battle that is as much a philosophical conflict as a physical one. A great script and fantastic art make this one a must read.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #49 turns the fight between the Darkstars and the Green Lanterns up to eleven with a great script elevated even more by some fantastic art. It's really a shame that there's only one more issue left of this series as it has been one of DC's most consistently entertaining series. This is one that you shouldn't miss.

I'm really going to miss this series but what a great way to end Robert Venditti's run. Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #50 is a wonderful conclusion to the Venditti era and a fantastic end to the Darkstars saga. From script to art this one hits every beat perfectly.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Rebirth #1 does a fantastic job of introducing both new and returning readers to the new series.  Writer Robert Venditti sets the stage for a new kind of Sinestro Corps War, one in which the roles are reversed and the stakes are at an all time high.  There's an enthusiasm from the creative team which is palpable in this issue and I for one am excited for what's to come from my new favorite book from DC Comics.  Five out of five lanterns.

Harley's Little Black Book #2 is a light adventure tale with as much "Harley humor" added to keep the tone on target with what the reader would expect given the character achoring the series.  As with pretty much any comedy not all the attempts at humor will land on target with everyone, but in my opinion there were enough bits that worked to make it a fun experience.  The issue was for me a fun departure from my normal reading material and I found it worth picking up.  Four out of five lanterns.

John Stewart: The Emerald Knight #1 is hopefully the final time we'll see Geoff Thorne writing in the Green Lantern universe. In an issue that could have tied the series back into regular continuity, this one-shot effectively opens a kettle of worms that puts DC Comics in a position where ignoring the run is its best option - and the best option for readers as well. Four out of ten lanterns.

Tom King and Doc Shaner completely nail Justice League: The Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1 with a tale wonderfully crafted and perfectly executed. Hal Jordan is portrayed better than he has been for some quite some time in a powerfully written script. Hail to the King, baby! Five out of five lanterns.

All in all, Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #1 met my expectations about how things would play out for Hal Jordan when he's facing a being focused on preying on someone's fears. Despite the predictable scabs for Insomnia and Jeremy Adams to pull off of Hal, the story is still strong and provides some clues about the events preceding the new series while showing that it will take something extraordinary to break Hal's will. Eduardo Pansica's art shines brightly here, and the creative team of Alex Segura and Mario Foccillo do a good job of showcasing a Sinestro we haven't really seen before. Eight out of ten lanterns.

Knight Terrors: Green Lantern #2 does a superb job of folding the "Knight Terrors" event into the overall story of the new Green Lantern series. Both Sinestro and Hal Jordan have emerged from the other end of the gauntlet rejuvenated and ready to face each other since the tragic events on Korugar. We've only begun to see Jeremy Adams's vision for the series, but both he and Alex Segura have done a great job with setting the stage for something very special. Nine out of ten lanterns.

Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #1 is off to a rocky start and I'm not sure if the novelty of these two franchises is enough to keep me buying the series.  With the premise being eerily similar to the most recent Green Lanterns arc, some shaky plot elements and questionable art it the creative team needs to step up their game if they expect readers to stick with this crossover.  Five out of ten lanterns.

To make it short and sweet, Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #2 is a misfire on every front.  It's really quite a shame that a crossover with some of best conceived cover designs can't manage to make what's between the covers live up to the potential of what's on the front cover.  Three out of ten lanterns.

Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #3 is an improvement over the two previous installments but still suffers from below average artwork.  The good news is that the this issue significantly advances the story while being a fairly entertaining read but that's not enough to convince me to recommend this series yet.  Six out of ten lanterns.

Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #4 is possibly the best issue of the series so far, moving the series into a showdown which will take center stage for the final two chapters. Justin Jordan's script keeps the story moving in an entertaining way while positioning all the moving parts to where they need to be. Seven out of ten lanterns.

Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #5 is an action packed issue anchored by the most emotionally powerful moment of the series thus far.  Seven out of ten lanterns.

Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #6 is both a triumph and a failure. While the plot manages to crawl out from under the spectre of the Phantom Ring with some surprising plot twists and risky character decisions it's bogged down by some of the worst art I've seen in a long time. I suspect that the enjoyment factor for readers will come from their interest in see the two franchise collide, but for my it's just not enough to make me bananas about it. Four out of ten lanterns.

Red Lanterns #0 is a good book, but one that could have been great had we had either a tighter script or more pages to see the ending played out properly.  I really liked how the Green Lantern mythology was incorporated into the story, but the rushed final act robs the reader of a satisfying conclusion which brings the book's rating down a notch for me.  Three out of five lanterns.

Power ring emblems aside, Red Lanterns Annual #1 is a powerful book, serving as the penultimate chapter for a story that we will have to wait another month to see resolved.  Red Lanterns has become a fan favorite book under the direction of Charles Soule and I'm glad he was given the opportunity to use the extra page count to deliver a great story that a lot of readers are going to talk about for a while.  Four out of five lanterns.

As a lantern fan I'll buy this book pretty much as a given, but it's not high on my list of my favorite post-Flashpoint titles.  It's only the first issue, however, and as much as this felt like it was one hundred percent setup I'm still engaged enough to want to read the issue out of genuine interest and not blind loyalty.  Three out of five lanterns.

I'm still sticking with this title and hoping that the plot jumpstarts next month.  While I'm all for character exploration and deep thought, I want to put the book down after reading it and felt like something happened in the span of those twenty or so pages.  And I don't get that with Red Lanterns #2 despite enjoying digging below the visible surface layer of Atrocitus and the complex issue of rage.  In the end the good art and so-so story telling makes this a three lantern issue.

That is perhaps the biggest flaw with trying to feature Red Lanterns in a monthly book - that the feral nature that appeals to fans about the Red Lanterns is precisely what holds it back from being able to a maintain a regular series without diminishing the qualities that make them so liked in the first place.  For that reason I'm giving the title longer than I normally might before pulling the trigger on it when there are so many books I enjoy more.  Three out of five lanterns.  

I liked issue four of Red Lanterns, but it suffers from what feels like fractured storytelling.  While I'm looking forward to the eventual Civil War, I just wish it wasn't as long of a wait to get there.  Three out of five lanterns.

I've said this before, but I'm in like with this book and to me that's not what I was hoping for.  While this issue tries to deliver a payoff to the Earth subplot the pacing of the story made the ending far too predictable and lessened the impact it could have had.  Likewise the disjointed progression of the Krona subplot sullies the intrigue that the creative team is trying to create.  However the conclusion to the stories of Ratchet and Skallox are a big plus in the issue as is the solid art work, giving this issue three out of five lanterns.

Issue six makes a step in the right direction in some ways, but fumbles over itself in others.  Three out of five lanterns.

Red Lantern number seven is better that some of the previous issues in terms of moving ahead with a story and making it the focal point of the series.  Rankorr's inner monologue is a high point for the issue as is the continued foreshadowing of a major struggle for leadership with the Red Lantern Corps.  Three out of five lanterns.

After eight issues I'm still struggling to find the enjoyment with Red Lanterns that I do with other books.  I really do want to love this series but I find that I'm really only reading out of wanting to keep tabs on the Red Lanterns between their appearances in the rest of the DC Universe.  Despite a couple of pieces of new information this issue is just average at best.  Three out of five lanterns.

Red Lanterns number nine to me is the last page of the first chapter in the story of the Red Lanterns story.  With this issue we can put behind or outright dismiss many of the unresolved subplots from the past and simply move forward with the strengths of the Red Lantern concept.  I'm ready to put these past nine issues behind me and start anew with the series and I find myself looking forward to what I hope is a more focused direction for a book that I've had a hard time rallying behind.  That said, issue nine is an average book with some interesting developments counterbalanced by a downplayed moment that should have been a high point that the series was building towards.  Three out of five lanterns.

Red Lanterns number nine is step up in my opinion and the more focused story is elevated by some great artwork, albeit there's some continuity issues that need to be resolved.  If this is the start of a new era for Red Lanterns then I'll just say this, I'll have more of this please!   Four out of five lanterns.

While I think Red Lanterns is a better book than it started out being, this issue is a bit of a step backwards from issue ten. That's really a shame because this title seemed to be moving forward every so slowly towards something really good. While I hope this is just a little bit of setback I find that this issue is only worth two out of five lanterns.

With the second chapter of the post relaunch DCU about get underway I find myself looking forward to how Red Lanterns will fit into the mix and seeing the Five Inversions reunited, not to mention seeing how the vision of Atrocitus leading the Manhunters plays out.  Issue twelve does a really good job of putting the important pieces of the puzzle together and provides some great moments for most of the recurring cast.  Four out of five lanterns.

Issue thirteen of Red Lanterns is a bit of a hit and miss for me.  The initial story was very compelling but once the Red Lanterns showed up it lessened the issue for me, and it shouldn't be that way when you like the parts of the book that don't feature the titular characters.  Writer Peter Milligan seems to get a lot right when he's free to create things that are all his own, but struggles sometimes.  Bolder decision making is needed when it comes to crafting a story that is as epic in scale as the "Rise of the Third Army" should be.  The art carried this issue in my opinion, but how this issue fits into the larger narrative will be a greater indication of it than how I see it from my current perspective.  Three out of five lanterns.

This issue is certainly one of the better issues of Red Lanterns in my opinion and hopefully it is the start of trend.  This issue delves further into the nature of sacrificing one's more nobler traits when rage takes hold while continuing to advance the "Rise of the Third Army" story.  Despite some less that wonderful dialogue in places and an art goof or two Red Lanterns #14 is a good read, but not a great one.  Three out of five lanterns.

On the surface it appears that little is happening in Red Lanterns #15 and if I had to tell someone what the issue is about I think I could sum it up in one short sentence what appears to have any importance.  It's no wonder that Red Lanterns is the poorest selling of the Lantern books and one has to think that someone in a decision making capacity isn't looking at this title and asking how to improve the sales numbers.  On paper Red Lanterns should be a hit book but it has yet to really grab hold for most comic readers.  This issue is one that you could pass and probably not be left behind in the overall narrative.  Three out of five lanterns.

Red Lanterns #16 is an average issue for the most part with perhaps a little too much dialogue and some questionable script decisions held together by some unremarkable art.  But with a potentially major reveal at the end it's not the worst way that the Red Lanterns title could have finished up their part in the Rise of the Third Army.  Perhaps a generous three out of five lanterns.

Red Lanterns #17 is more of a prelude to the Wrath of the First Lantern arc that anything else, but it needed to be in ordered to tie up a few loose ends.  While the sequences on Earth seem to have little bearing on the story itself it's almost a required element knowing that there's only a few issues left on Milligan's run.  While this is an average book that I'd normally give three lanterns to, I think that the issue is better than other issues in the series that I've given that rating to, so I'm going to give it a little bit of a generous four lantern rating.

Red Lanterns has been panned by quite a few reviewers in the past, myself included. This particular issue is an interesting study in human nature and as Milligan's run nears its end this feels much like the beginning of closure. With Atrocitus calling for his own head I'm wondering if he will indeed survive to lead the Red Lantern Corps or if his self loathing and his past with the Inversions will literally catch up to him. Four out of five lanterns.

Red Lanterns #19 pulls a bit of a bait and switch on the reader, but rather than providing a satisfying alternative to what we're led to expect it ends up being a hollow experience.  For a series that should be powerful and something intense to read Red Lanterns lacks the punch is should be delivering.  The art does little to elevate a perplexing script.  Two out of five lanterns.

With this issue we conclude Peter Milligan's run on Red Lanterns.  Largely disliked by fans and plagued with mediocre sales there are many who thought this title wouldn't last very long.  The title's Wrath of the First Lantern epilogue effectively brings closure to the characters journey up to this point with the exception of the the return of the Inversions who are once again free to terrorize a universe which has changed greatly since they last walked among the living.  While issue twenty doesn't quite create the same sense of satisfaction that the rest of the book in the family does, it does manage to deliver.  Three out of five lanterns.

All the issues this month have done a wonderful job of bridging the gap for long time readers while remaining new reader friendly for anyone picking up one of the titles for the first time.   Red Lanterns #21 is a great re-introduction to the series for those who stayed away during Peter Milligan's run on the book and for those of us who took that journey we are rewarded with a great reminder of the potential that this series has.  Four out of five lanterns.

If Guy thought the frying pan was hot, wait until he experiences the fire.The timing of the cliffhanger ending of this issue is unfortunate as readers will need to wait until October to see these subplots join up to provide Guy Gardner with perhaps his greatest challenge to date. I sort of wish that Soule had kept the focus solely on Guy and the Red Lanterns this month, using the panel space to further flesh out the cast and build to the inevitable confrontations a little slower, but I'm still happy with the issue nonetheless. Red Lanterns has made strides in improving over the widely panned first run of the series. Issue 23 is perhaps a half-step forward, but it is still better than a great deal of what we've come to expect from the under-performing series.

At the end of the day I have to judge this book not only by my enjoyment level but how crucial it is as part of the larger story the envelopes it.  I did find the book fun to read and I thought Soule did a good job of putting out a script which moved the players where need to be on the playing field while creating some entertaining moments for the reader.  As the penultimate chapter of a larger event I don't feel like it created any real anticipation for the final chapter and if there's a stumbling block it's in not making us excited to see what happens next.  Three out of five lanterns.

Soule effectively inserts character driven humor into a book about beings ruled by angerArtistically this issue looks great, especially the awesome cover that Alessandro Vitti provides for the issue. Vitti doesn't waste the background space, providing detail which adds a lot of character to the scenes. His work on Dex-Starr wonderfully conveys the disappointment and frustration the cat feels towards his master. Overall Red Lanterns #25 is a winner, using the down time to add some levity and character to the cast before plunging them back into action. While the Atrocitus subplot seems extraneous it is important to keep track of his actions as his path begins to wind back towards an intersection with his former followers. Red Lanterns has finally become a book really worth your $2.99 and I hope that the creative turnaround is reflected in the book's sales.

Jim Calafiore jumps on for this issue and he does a great job of backing up Soule's script with great imagery.  Red Lanterns has become one of my favorite comics over all and I'm so glad that we have a creative team which has found the proper tone and voice for the series.  Issue twenty-six is a great read and gets four out of five lanterns.

Red Lantern's #27 is terrific read and once again Charles Soule has proven himself the right guy to helm this series.  Four out of five lanterns.

Red Lanterns #28 continues a good run of form for Charles Soule and Alessandro Vitti - it's no wonder than many fans now consider this title their favorite in the Green Lantern family of books. Four out of five lanterns.

Atrocitus' return and the status of both Bleez and Rankorr are forgotten this issue until the last couple of pages when we are given a jarring reminder of violent nature of the Red Lantern's return. With Kara on the team now I am really looking forward to seeing where loyalties fall when Atrocitus is reunited with his former followers. Guy Gardner has been a catalyst for the positive direction that Red Lanterns has been taking since Soule and Vitti took over the series and I'm really interested in seeing how the creative team injects Atrocitus back in the title as he returns as a major player in this series.  Four out of five lanterns.

I have to say that so far I'm really enjoying Kara's time with the Red Lanterns and any concern over adding her to the title disappeared rather quickly.  Soule has continued to make Red Lanterns a must read for me and this issue is a shining example of what he's brought to the title.  This issue felt much longer to me, in a good way, because the story felt very dense and the twenty pages neither dragged nor read too quickly.  I really enjoyed the introduction of The Judge and the character moments for Bleez and Kara which is why I'm giving Red Lanterns #30 five out of five lanterns.

In the end neither side gets to claim The Judge as their prize and she is left on Primeen to pass judgement on herself and decide her own fate while Atrocitus has promised to kill Rankorr, setting us up for next month's issue and perhaps the moment when Atrocitus and Guy Gardner will turn their war of words into a full on battle for the future of the Red Lanterns.  Red Lanterns #31 gets four out of five lanterns for an issue that is filled with a great deal of action yet still provides some great characterization.