Green Lantern: Larfleeze Christmas Special #1

This comic is as charming as it is heartbreaking with Geoff Johns and Brett Booth working together to create an intelligent, emotionally complex Christmas special that does wonders for expanding upon the character of Larfleeze in a way that should really resonate with readers. Holiday comics are normally fluff pieces without substance, but they break the mold here and produce not only one of the finest comics of the week, but one of the best comics of the year. Read Full Review

Overall I like what Geoff Johns did in this issue, he took Larfleeze on a journey of enlightment and he came out the other side changed. Brett Booth's art might not have been as solid as I had hoped, but it works here for reasons that are obvious once the story is read. Read Full Review

The art is a little too serious for such a light-hearted story. You almost expect Larfleeze to go on a killing spree any time he is denied what he wants. Maybe that was the intention. Read Full Review

Overall, though, this special is a harmless, charming episode with a much beloved character. Like David Bowie and Bing Crosby caroling, it fits the season fine, even if it does, at times, feel a little weird. Read Full Review

conclusion: A light, fluffy romp with one of DC's best new characters. However, four bucks is extremely steep for a book like this. I can't recommend it at cover price unless you really, truly love the character. Otherwise, waiting for a sale or bargain bin is definitely the way to go. Read Full Review

Hopefully, War of the Green Lanterns will make up for any cheesy Christmas Special I could've just caught on TNT. With the level of consistent writing Johns continues to pour month in and month out, hes done more than his fair share of giving. Expect nothing less from the best. Happy holidays. Read Full Review

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Dec 25, 2020

Green Lantern: Larfleeze Christmas Special Publisher: DC Comics @dccomics Writer:Geoff Johns @__geoffjohns Artist : Brett Booth @brettbooth_comicart Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse @adalhouse Letterer: Nick J Napolitano Waking up Christmas morning, Larfleeze is shocked to find that Santa didn't leave him anything under the tree. Enraged by the neglect, he goes on a hunt for St. Nicholas terrorizing a parade, and a department store to discover his whereabouts. After a child tells Larfleeze that Santa lives in the North Pole he's intervened by Hal Jordan and is shown the true meaning of Christmas. The Larfleeze Christmas Special is a fun read for the holiday season that parodies a children's storybooks that come with activities bet ween the pages like Larfleeze's Orange Lantern cookie recipe, a foldable ornament, and maze to help him find the North Pole. It’s a classic Christmas tale featuring DC's greediest villain with a few laughs and an ending to show what really matters. Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) Reviewer: @cayaox of The Comic Book Club of Instagram Follow: @the_comic_book_club on Instagram for more reviews! more