Green Lantern Dark #1

Writer: Tate Brombal Artist: Werther Dell'edera Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: October 23, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 5 User Reviews: 4
8.4Critic Rating
8.4User Rating

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On a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by monsters, the battle between good and evil ended long ago--and evil won. Now darkness prevails as humanity struggles to survive in the corrupted wasteland that remains. Only one hero is said to haunt what's left of our shadowed cities, the one who wields the mystical green flame that could return light to a dark world--The Green Lantern. But she's been missing for years, and on the isolated island of New England, Solomon Grundy's undead army only grows larger and more powerful every night... Celebrated horror artist of smash hit Something is Killing the Children Werther Dell'Edera teams with rising-star more

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Oct 23, 2024

    So far, this is another big win for the Elseworlds line, which is taking some big chances as it kicks off. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth Oct 23, 2024

    This was a fun first issue as it is perfect for DC's dark they have been working on and for Halloween. The team bring Green Lantern Dark #1 to life in a ghastly and yet hopeful way showing that even in our darkest hour there are lanterns of hope! Read Full Review

  • 8.6
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Oct 23, 2024

    Green Lantern: Dark #1 is a promising debut that showcases Brombal and Dell'Edera's talent for creating a chilling and atmospheric world. The focus on character development and the exploration of themes of hope and survival make this a compelling read. While the issue leaves many questions unanswered, it sets the stage for a thrilling and suspenseful series. Overall, Green Lantern: Dark #1 is a chilling and promising start to a new Green Lantern series. Fans of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction will appreciate this dark and gritty tale. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Oct 23, 2024

    At the price point and page count, this is an easy addition to your buy pile. Green Lantern Dark presents a world of hopelessness that needs the light of Green Lantern to survive. It's incredibly moody, piercing your heart with hope like only Green Lantern can. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Oct 24, 2024

    Green Lantern Dark #1 creates a future Earth on the edge of distinction where the last Green Lantern travels the dark roads to stave off supernatural monsters. Tate Brombal's core concept sounds cool, but the execution is too dialog-heavy and too vague to really hook you. Plus, the art fits the supernatural theme, but it's better suited for indie books well outside the typical DC quality. Read Full Review

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