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. Read Full Review

This issue seems to be a breather between story arcs, but Jeremy Adams doesn't let Hal Jordan stay idle as he throws some curve balls that will be a strong setup for later. Things are bad for Odym. Carol has to make some decisions and potential answers about the ring from magic and what it is connected to, plus the United Planets are on the hunt. It is an exhilarating time for Green Lantern fans as some signs point toward big things within the Emotional Spectrum! Also, the 30th anniversary of Kyle Rayner brings back Ron Marz, but what other hints could that present? Read Full Review

It's a fascinating issue that broadens the story in a big way and sets Hal off on a new adventure that will likely lead him right back to Oa for an epic showdown. Read Full Review

Nahuelpan delivers some brilliantly detailed and visually stunning art throughout the issue. The art is beautifully done and the colors by Fajardo Jr help the action leap off the page. Read Full Review

Green Lantern #8 is the issue we've been waiting for in Adams's tenure on the series as the big questions surrounding a disruption in the emotional spectrum and the origins of Hal's new ring start to come into focus. The mysteries are intriguing, now that we have a few clues to fill in the blanks, and the art looks great. Read Full Review

Green Lantern #8 brings some progress to a series that has been sorely missing a sense of movement, even with the big moments that have happened in the last couple of issues. Its backup story is also a nice addition that doesn't come off as filler. Read Full Review

This issue is a prime example of the normal setup and plot of each issue. We get a minor fight scene, outstanding art, and a small new plot thread that sets fans up for the same premise in the next issue. However, we just keep getting appetizer after appetizer. Wheres the main course? I hope we get answers soon as to what the United Planets are actually up to as well as how Hal is capable of harnessing raw willpower to make his own ring. But until then, readers will certainly enjoy the usual stellar art and guidance from Adams that normally drives this series. Nevertheless, Im getting nervous that if we dont get some answers, direction, and more explosive discoveries soon, people may jettison the series altogether. Read Full Review

Green Lantern #8 is a solid read that promises a large drama that will unfold in this series. There are a number of interesting moments in the issues and it really feels like something is beginning in both the stories. Read Full Review

The mysteries deepen as we see some UP Lanterns arrive who are able to channel power from other emotional spectrums. This ties to the wonderful back-up story, in which Ron Marz (Kyle Rayner’s creator) celebrates Kyle’s 30th anniversary by crafting a nostalgic look at the past, the present and the future as Kyle realizes something’s wrong with the Emotional Spectrum. Both stories appear to be headed to an exciting intersection involving the United Planets, and I’m loving the ride! GL hasn’t been this good in 15 years!

A super solid issue here. I felt like this was a minor dip in quality when compared to the last three issues, but I still enjoyed this a good amount. I particularly found the "spectrum-shifting" seen from the United Planets Lanterns to be intriguing and I'm looking forward to learning more in that regard. As for the backup story, Also thought it was pretty solid. I'm glad to see Kyle getting some spotlight here and I hope we get to see more of him sooner rather than later.

Another solid issue with fantastic art by Ron Marz. The flawless facial expressions do so much to portray strong emotional moments without the need for dialogue.

while the issue does have a slight dip in quality and I wish we got to explore more of Hal Jordan''s reaction to Kilowog's death, I think this is still a solid issue.

I'm still not sure how the shifting of the emotional spectrum works, but this issue was pretty solid. Of course, an alien landing on the planet and then walking, and running into Hal is a little convenient, but I liked the introduction to the hope ring-weilder. Haven't seen them in a while as well as Madame Xandu. We don't see her enough. It was strange that he would go to magic, but I liked it nonetheless.

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This week’s issue couldn’t match the emotional gut punch from the end of the last issue. I was ready to continuing exploring the heavy toll Kilowog’s death had on Hal, but this issue moved past that beat and right into a training montage featuring Hal trying to escape the United Planet’s quarantine before he’s caught in a battle with UP Lanterns.

I’ve enjoyed Jeremy Adams’ examination of Hal’s will throughout the series so far, but I felt his attempts to will himself free from the quarantine were poorly paced and didn’t do enough to push Hal to the limit. I thought we could have used more time there before Hal was thrust into battle, especially as it relates to the larger Emotional Spectrum storyline which seems like it will play a bigger role down the line. Less telling, more showing!

I’ve been critical in the last of how Adams has written Carol so far and I continue to think this isn’t the best writing for a female character. Hal’s interactions with her come off very one-sided and it feels like we’re reading about a female’s emotions and action the way we would have in a comic from the 70s. I get why Hal would say “it’s up to her” to determine where their relationship goes from here, but it has very selfish undertones.

Guest artist Amancay Nahuelpan does a serviceable job filling in for Xermanico with some great action sequences. Romulo Fajardo Jr’s colors compliment things well, especially when the UP Lanterns’ rings change colors during the climactic battle.

Overall, this was one of my least favorite issues of Adams’ GL run so far but I’m still excited to see where he takes Hal in his battles against the UP. more