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That's because it's something that's happening in real life too. Pilots are being put out to pasture and favor of drones.
Spinning out of the events of Dark Crisis, the Guardians of Oa at the heart of the Green Lantern Corps have quarantined Sector 2814, home of the planet Earth-and its champion along with it! A heartbreaking defeat has sent Hal reeling, returning home to rediscover his roots...and find the man responsible for ruining his life: Sinestro. From the visionary team of Jeremy Adams and Xermanico (who brought you the epic Flashpoint Beyond) comes a tale of redemption, loss, and finding out that maybe...just maybe...you can go home again. At least if you're willing to hot-wire a power ring to do it. Also featuring part one of John Stewart: War Journal more
Both Adams and Johnson provide intriguing jumping on points for their Green Lantern stories which are bolstered by superb artwork from Xermanico and Montos, respectively. While the John Stewart backup is intriguing, my attention is primarily drawn to the main story. Jeremy Adams has worked true magic for Wally West. So, I am eagerly looking forward to see if he can do the same for Hal Jordan. Read Full Review
After a way too long hiatus, Green Lantern is back with a creative team that hopefully should ensure it's going to be a lengthy run in the same vein of Geoff Johns or Robert Venditti's stints on the characters. Read Full Review
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. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 clearly demonstrates that the brightest of days are ahead with this talented creative team. After seeing how Adams successfully brought Wally West back to the forefront of the DC Universe, I can't wait to see how he puts that experience to good use with Hal Jordan and his supporting cast. We have a lot to look forward to with both Hal and John, and it feels like these characters are getting the spotlight they deserve. This is a book to watch and the start of something special. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 is a perfect reintroduction for two DC icons. If theres any problem with this book, its that John Stewart isnt getting his ongoing. The two teams serve up a steaming helping of awesome to readers. Read Full Review
All-in-all,Green Lantern#1 is an incredible adventure that brings a breath of fresh air to Dawn of DC. Hal and John alike both bring in an infectious energy that proves why they've both been so beloved through the decades. If the rest of the book keeps this up, this run will be an instant classic. Read Full Review
Yet as exciting as Green Lantern #1 was to see Hal back on Earth and regaining his footing, Xermnico, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Dave Sharpe provide a sensational pop to this story that makes it incredibly easy on the eyes. Altogether, Green Lantern #1 is a home run out of the gate that everyone needs to take notice of right now. Just snag the issue, add it to your pull list, and thank me later. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless! Read Full Review
Jeremy Adams and Xermanico have brought Hal back to earth, and back as a test pilot, but are taking us to a modern touch. Hal feels like Hal, and were getting a run that feels like classic Hal. Were getting a new status quo for the Corps thats under new leadership under the United Planets instead of the Guardians. Meanwhile Xermanico is knocking it out of the park visually. These two are coming in strong, but we also have Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Montos building a strong foundation for John Stewart, and how his new status will affect the greater DC universe. This is an exciting time to be a Green Lantern fan. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 does exactly what it needs to do - re-establish Hal Jordan as the greatest Green Lantern and get back to basics. Xermnico's art is excellent, and Adams's script is a perfect jumping on point with action, motivations, and a smile-inducing final page. Read Full Review
The first thing that stands out to me about this issue is how it doesn't feel inspired by any of the other recent GL runs. Instead, its DNA feels fully rooted in one of the biggest pop culture hits of the 2020sTop Gun: Maverick. Read Full Review
Overall, writer Jeremy Adams delivers a promising first issue that peels back the complex layers that have been added to Hal Jordan over the years and lays down the groundwork for what is sure to be an exciting story of exploration brought to life by the dynamic art team of artist Xermanico and colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr who bring the joy and excitement of the story to life visually. A great jumping on point for new readers that also celebrates long time readers. Read Full Review
Hal Jordan is back on Earth in Green Lantern #1, and it seems like the change of pace has done wonders for him, as the series captures his charisma and fearlessness while showcasing how those can be some of his biggest weaknesses in the ever-changing world around him. Read Full Review
Xermanico delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. The action is blisteringly gorgeous and filled with great visual thrills. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 is a great start creating a debut that's easy to dive into. It hints and teases the rich history of the characters while not relying on it to tell its stories. All of that adds to the stories that Adams and Johnson are telling. Combined with great art, this is another top notch release as part of DC's “Dawn of DC” initiative. Read Full Review
Jordan has been through many different convolutions over the decades...arguably more than any major mainstream superhero this side of Wonder Woman. Its nice to see a creative team willing to take him back to a traditionally balanced superhero format. Adams and company arent completely reinventing the character, but seeing him return to his roots feels very much like seeing Hal Jordan come back to Earth one more time. Read Full Review
As I said earlier in the review this felt like a foundation layer but it also felt like it was integral to the series and perfectly built the story up for what is to come, would fully recommend this series as I feel we are at the beginning of another big event Read Full Review
This first issue is a very strong start in character and art, but doesn't have any strong hooks for the story or plot. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 is a great way of starting again. Read Full Review
An engaging start to the latest "Green Lantern" story, bringing Hal Jordan back to his roots for better or worse, and supported by great artwork and colors. Read Full Review
Overall, it's a very fun issue. Even with its flaws, it's more than worth checking out, and I hope it maintains it throughout. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 gets the job done with bringing a much-needed back-to-basics direction for Hal Jordan's character. Jeremy Adams lays the groundwork for a refreshing take on Hal as we see where he fits in a world that has seemingly passed him by. Xermanico solid artwork solidified this as a good start to the new Green Lantern ongoing series. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #1 succeeds in taking one of the cockiest and jerk-ish characters in the DC Universe and putting him in a situation that forces him to be humble and makes it feel natural. Unfortunately this situation is very similar to the one Pete "Maverick Mitchell found himself in. Read Full Review
Although the shift back and forth from one month ago to present gets annoying, the issue succeeds in setting the stage and tone of the new series. I would like to see a little less mopey Hal in future issues, but the story serves a purpose in these early issues. Read Full Review
The main story was fun , charming and harks back to when I read comics all those decades ago. Great script and fantastic art really hits all the high notes for a catch up with a great character. The back up story is short and really hits a home run in so few pages. This is how comics should be written and drawn.
Loved it! I think the Hal part of the book is stronger, but the John part was good, too, it just suffered from focusing a bit too much on the Revenant Queen part of the story. Out of the 8 pages, less than half featured John.
I was almost hoping this wouldn’t be as good as it is so I wouldn’t have to add it to my pull list, but it is, in fact, very good. The comparisons to Top Gun Maverick are inevitable (there’s a scene ripped straight from the movie here), and it seems Adams has captured a similar fun tone. Great art, great story, and great character work, plus a great backup story from Phillip Kennedy Johnson! Dawn of DC continues to really impress me!
Wow, who would thought? Jeremy Adams and Phillip Kennedy Johnson wrighting a fantastic book with two great artists... please give this book a chance
This was a brisk, but very solid and very enjoyable read. The art is fantastic and thrilling. The co I ordered are good. The action looks epic. Not too much in the way of a story line yet but this alright.
Another great debut issue for Dawn of DC. Glad to see Hal back on Earth for the first time in a longtime. Adams nails his characterization and Xermanico’s art is gorgeous. Excited to see where this goes.
I don’t know how they’re doing commercially, but Superman, Shazam, GA and GL have all been very enjoyable. I am not so excited by Dawn of DC that I will check out every new title like I did with Rebirth, but so far what I’ve read has been good. Compare to Marvel, where I’ve dropped almost everything but the Spidey and X-Titles, which I’m only reading out of habit. They suck.
Jeremy Adams might be one of the best upcoming comic book writers. Art is great, story is good, action is good. I am a bit iffy on how Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris broke up, but this is a serious strong start to Green Lantern. Cant wait to see how this goes.
I've been reading Green Lantern since 2016. I know, I'm an OG. This is one of the more compelling stories I've read featuring Hal. He's more engaging here. He's got a personality. And it's not... insane, like Morrison. Big ups.
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I'm new to the character so this was a really good opening issue for new readers like me. Yes it reminded me of Top Gun Maverick in parts, but that was a great film so I don't mind. I trust Jeremy Adams to deliver after enjoying his Flash run and Xermanico's art is gorgeous. I'll be picking up issue 2.
Solid first issue that goes a long way to acknowledging how outdated Hal is, while also making him the best at what he does. It's a pity that DC still insists on making Hal the one GL with a series, but that doesn't mean it can't be good. Jury is still out on the John Stewart backup.
This was a solid debut issue for the new Green Lantern run. I was expecting a bit more here with how much I've enjoyed Adams' run with Flash so far, but this wasn't bad by any means. Hal's is a little bit annoying here during the jet drone scene, but everything else was good. I particularly enjoyed his moment on top of the RV. I'm just hoping things pick up a little bit in the next issue with the guy in the Manhunter suit and the Sinestro tease earlier in the issue. As for the backup, I was left a little confused. I don't mind John not being in most of it since it's setting up who his current villain will be. However, I'm not really sure what was going on with Guy Gardner and Shepherd. I'm not sure if it's because I didn't read the previous more
Man, I was really looking forward to this book and all we really got was a rip off of the Top Gun Maverick movie and to me it feels like a regression of Hal's character. It's not bad writing and the art is great but I just wanted something.....better. The second part of the book was fine too but to be honest I was a little lost as I never really read the GL run that was involved with this story. I'm sure the book will get better as both writers are top-notch and I'm looking forward to where future issues will take the story but this opening issue just didn't find the mark with me.
There's nothing new here, it has been done several times already. They should've just retired Hal after Morrison's run.
Not much happened on the back up so I can't even talk about that
Hard to root for the titular character when Hal is basically a jerk.
Adams is a decent writer, but I feel he's getting hyped up because of the sea of garbage at DC.
This new test pilot direction is interesting I guess but when is Hal going to finally get back to his roots as the Spectre?
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