Hal looks for help from Batman, the World’s Greatest Detective and Green Lantern’s greatest frenemy, as the information from the Book of Oa begins to reveal itself in his mind.
There are a lot of funny scenes in this issue, particularly in the way Hal is constantly trolling Bruce, but there are also some surprisingly emotional moments as Hal and Bruce dig into the trauma both experienced losing loved ones at a young age, and how they both manifest their coping mechanisms differently. Hal has a surprisingly dark backstory, and Adams has followed up on a lot of the themes that Geoff Johns worked with when building i Read Full Review
Green Lantern #30 earns its place in a limited comic budget by delivering genuine emotional substance wrapped in sharp dialogue and confident artwork. This isn't a comic that will blow your mind with conceptual novelty or redefine the superhero genre, but it respects your time and intelligence by treating character growth seriously. If you're reading Adams' run on Green Lantern, this issue functions as a necessary emotional checkpoint that re-grounds Hal in his humanity while teasing larger cosmic threats. The unresolved tachyon mystery and the convenient timing of Batman's emotional breakthrough keep this from reaching true excellence, but the craft on display here and the refusal to let character moments get sacrificed to plot momentum make this genuinely worthwhile. Read Full Review
These team-ups have been very enjoyable as Adams again proves he's one of DC's top writers in properly conveying the voice of so many of the characters. Batman fans should enjoy grabbing this one as well. Read Full Review
Opposites attract only trouble when the Dark Knight teams with the Emerald Guardian. Adams takes readers on quite the adventure with stellar writing. Di Giandomenico & Fajardo Jr. structure the pairing around their clashing personalities. The result is a fun trip reminding why a hero's words are mightier than their powers. Read Full Review
With Hal mostly being off-planet for the bulk of this run and dealing with more characters from that realm, it's certainly nice to have him reconnect to his Earth side of things. Oliver was obviously the best first reconnect, and they were a hoot together, but spending time with Batman worked so much better than I thought it would. It's a great opportunity to show another side of Hal, but also how he's dealing by not dealing with the thing the Book of Oa put into his head. This issue reads really well with some fun jokes and a snarky side that reminded me of the start of the New 52 era. The artwork is great and captures the pairing perfectly, especially with the strong color design in the earlier pages in the Batcave and Batmobile. Just a lot of fun all around. Read Full Review
Green Lantern #30 may not be the most explosive chapter on the road to issue #600, but it is one of the more thought-provoking. Jeremy Adams leans into character over spectacle, using Gotham City and Batman as mirrors for Hal Jordan's growing uncertainty after the Book of Oa's revelations. While the distance between Hal and Bruce may feel jarring to longtime readers, it creates an intriguing tension that reframes their relationship as one built on respect rather than friendship. Carmine Di Giandomenico's moody Gotham visuals help ground the mystery, and the MacGuffin adds just enough intrigue to keep Hal's journey feeling purposeful. This issue isn't about answers; it's about recalibration, and by the end, it leaves you curious not just about what Hal will become, but who he trusts along the way. Read Full Review
It all makes for a fun team-up between Green Lantern and Batman. Read Full Review
This is the Jeremy Adams I love and why I'm so happy DC has finally realized he's one of their best writers. He knows how to accurately portray all DC's characters bringing plenty of fun and comedic moments while delivering tons of heart. This issue was Adam's doing what he does best and all he needs to finesse is his big level threats where the conclusions have felt too rushed and/or over simplified with some hand waving.
Jeremy Adams has been firing on all cylinders. I think this is my third favorite Hal Jordan run, right behind Robert Venditti's Hal Jordan and Green Lantern corps run as well as Geoff Johns. I like his voice on Batman and Hal Jordan, and why Hal Jordan is fearless. Also, Carmine Di Giandomenico art works really well with this story
This issue’s storyline diverts Hal to Gotham for a second opinion in his soul-searching, where a less than excited Batman brings him along to investigate mysterious shenanigans at the docks. The plot this month is really secondary as Adams tries to deconstruct the relationship between Hal and Bruce. However, the humor seems a bit forced at times, and Carmine’s art isn’t his best work and seems a bit rushed in places. He’s done far better work elsewhere. I feel like this book is starting to lack a clear focus and direction. Hopefully #600 will remedy that.
Sadly, this was instantly forgettable. Literally. I can't remember anything of the plot. I know I liked it till I finished it, but it's gone now.
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