Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #1

CRITIC REVIEWS

• 9.0

  Comic Vine - Zack Freeman

  Aug 11, 2010

  If you're like me and you were disappointed that Tomasi was ending his stellar Green Lantern Corps run too soon, you'll be relieved to know that this title's picking up exactly where he left off on. There are a lot books focusing on the recently-expanded Green Lantern cosmology and his take continues to be, heads and tails above, the best execution of all of these concepts. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  The Weekly Crisis - Ryan Schrodt

  Aug 12, 2010

  This is a strong debut issue with Read Full Review

• 8.4

  Chuck's Comic Of The Day - Chuck

  Aug 14, 2010

  But I'm willing to forgive those failings, because it's great just to see Guy back in action and back in character, as a smart, rough and ready hero who's willing to do the dirty jobs to protect the innocent. Oh, and I'm also glad to see him starring in his own comic, rather than sharing the lineup with a cast of dozens in Green Lantern Corps. Read Full Review

• 8.0

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• 8.0

  IGN - Dan Phillips

  Aug 12, 2010

  The issue's biggest shortcoming has to be its ending, which closes things on a rather ambiguous note, especially for a debut issue. New series need to sink their teeth into you right off the bat, and I'm not sure the final two-pages of this issue do anything close to that. If anything, they simply left me scratching my head. Because its Peter Tomasi and Guy Gardner, though, I'll gladly come back to find out just what's up with that last page. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comics Bulletin - Robert Tacopina

  Aug 12, 2010

  If you are unfamiliar with the Green Lantern titles, this issue may prove to be a very difficult book for you to just dive in and enjoy. There are too many little nuances that will detract from the overall experience, too many questions to be asked. However, if you have been following along this will be a nice companion piece to what has come before in the Green Lantern titles. A little tightening up and this book could really excel. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  cxPulp - Blake Petit

  Aug 12, 2010

  This is a good start, but I cant help feel it would be a better middle. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Book Revolution - Rokk

  Aug 13, 2010

  Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #1 was a good debut issue. This issue was certainly worth the $3.99 cover price. Fans of Tomasis Green Lantern Corps are sure to enjoy this issue. Fans of Blackest Night will also enjoy Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #1. I would certainly recommend this issue to readers who like either super hero stories or Sci-Fi stories. This is a quality read that delivers a satisfying and polished product. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Comic Book Bin - Colin Andersen

  Aug 13, 2010

  In the end, Emerald Warriors #1 is a solid book. As of right now, it cant hold a candle to Tomasis run on Green Lantern Corps, but this is an unreasonable expectation of any book, especially when the series is only one issue in. Im certainly interested enough to return for more next month, but I really hope the story ramps up and makes this a series worthy of its creative legacy. However, if youre hesitant about it, I wouldnt blame anyone for waiting for the first trade paperback. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  ComicList - Brandon Borzelli

  Aug 14, 2010

  This issue has a lot going for it. Tomasi has excellent command of the cast and the character of Guy Gardner has been long overdue for an ongoing. The book is using major supporting characters from previous mega arcs. The comic seems to have a very good story to tell right off the bat. The only negatives are that the cover charge is $4 and that it seems like the book might be taking more of a slow burn approach which may seem to go against its lead character's norm. This was a decent start though and there is certainly a lot to like in here. Read Full Review

• 5.0

  Razorfine - Alan Rapp

  Aug 12, 2010

  And, surprise surprise, it seems the Red Lantern isn't to be trusted. Really? Wow, thanks Peter J. Tomasi for spelling that out for me in multiple panels! Yes, it does give you plenty of Guy Gardner in all his glory but the rest…meh. Hit-and-Miss. Read Full Review

• 3.0

  Comic Book Resources - Timothy Callahan

  Aug 16, 2010

  Tomasi has proven that he's good at juggling a variety of characters in a boiling pot of superhero melodrama, but this isn't a strong start for "Emerald Warriors," even with the heat turned up in the final pages. Read Full Review