Writer Tim Seeley puts Cruz back in the spotlight for this latest story but makes it clear this isn't just a retread of her well-known struggles with anxiety and fear. Read Full Review

One of the things I love about Seeley's run is how he embraces the bizarre nature of DCU space. This techno-organic planet populated entirely by mechanical beings reminds me a lot of things we've seen in Jeff Lemire's Descender, and it's a very different planet than any we've seen in Green Lanterns before. Read Full Review

The art is Back! The Green Lanterns book has again the consistency that I have missed on the last arc, and we are back with the regular artist Ronan Cliquet. The story is a bit more layered because it builds from a previous art ( That I disliked, but at least there is continuity). A good direction and some good character work. Hooray for a Jessica centric storyline! Jessica Cruz is the best reason to read Green lanterns. Start your reading here this month. Read Full Review

GREEN LANTERNS #44 begins "Ghosts of the Past" as Jessica gets an offer from Singularity Jane. Tim Seeley and Co. mix psychological drama and black holes as this new storyline kicks off. Read Full Review

Green Lanterns #44 kicks off a story that is shaping up to be a defining arc for Jessica Cruz with a character driven issue that places emphasis on the effects of unchecked trauma executed wonderfully. Read Full Review

Tim Seeley adopts a more character-driven approach to tell a story that's deeply personal for Jessica Cruz, putting a spotlight on her in a way that really fleshes her out whilst showing plenty of promise for more character development to come. Read Full Review

The art for this issue was bright, like I've come to expect with the Green Lanterns series. I love the way they drew the cyborgs and the Free Machine System (which in itself is a cool concept). I was surprised by the somewhat sudden change in style and color for the black hole on the last panel, but that just make its appearance even more shocking (which was appropriate). Read Full Review

Straight-forward story with some interesting elements, especially for Jessica Read Full Review

Several issues back, Simon and Jessica encountered interstellar lawyer scumbag Singularity Jain. Now shes back, and preying on Jessicas weaknesses like any attorney would, Meanwhile, Simon is trying to free Jains latest would-be client from her clutches. Read Full Review

A quiet beginning to a new story is fine, but not thrilling. I have a feeling the thrills will kick in with the next installment. The art is also just fine, because there's really not that much action, just a lot of conversation…I hope things get a little more exciting with the next issue. Read Full Review

Green Lanterns #44 definitely opened up the door for something that can be really compelling. It'll be interesting to see what Seeley has in store for Jessica's personal psyche as this arc goes forward. Read Full Review

Green Lanterns #44 has its flaws, but it does deliver an interesting and personal tale for Jess and Simon. Its also significantly better than most of ‘Superhuman Trafficking', so my fears that this book might be on a downwards spiral are put to rest. Plus, Cliquet and Hi-Fi put in some great work on the art section. This one gets a recommendation. Check it out. Read Full Review

This issue goes a long way towards furthering the development of Jessica Cruz the person, not just the Green Lantern. Unfortunately, Simon Baz is not given the same amount of shine to develop as a character on his own. I enjoyed Seely digging into Jessica's background and "Deal with the Devil" she is faced with in this issue. Maybe the issue would have been better off as a solo Jessica adventure instead of throwing Simon into a silly subplot. Hopefully this arc integrates Simon more while continuing to shed light on Jessica's past. Read Full Review

The opening to the issue has a great plot but gets tripped up by an unnecessary second one. Read Full Review

This is a great start to the arc. It looks like we will finally get to see what happened to Jess in the woods all those years ago, and Jess could get the closure she so desperately needs. Read Full Review

While I like the direction that this issue is taking us, I wish it that it was paced out a little bit better because the basis for this story is beat into our heads over and over again this issue, while we spend a good deal of it not pursuing that angle, while Simon beats on a robot.  The art here was decent, I just hope that the following issues aren't as padded as this one felt. Read Full Review

Green Lanterns #44 looks to fill in the necessary background on Jessica's traumatic past which is definitely a step in the right direction after the nosedive in quality the book took in its last arc. While this issue seemed stuffed with some unnecessary fluff that serves as an unneeded distraction, the core of the plot shows some real promise. Read Full Review

Green Lanterns #44 is a fun yet fleeting issue that offers everything a comic should. Action, comedy, tragedy. Complimented by great art, this is an entertaining issue no Lantern fan should miss, but new readers should be wary of its brevity. Read Full Review

While you won't necessarily be wasting your time reading this, there are plenty of other comics you should check out before "Green Lanterns" 44. Read Full Review

I love the artwork and the inclusion of a single father transformer with PTSD, but since when can Green Lanterns phase through matter?

so the start of a new arc... I gave it a chance. it wasn't GREAT but it was soooooo much better than the drek we just went through. and the art was amazing again.

Not a great issue, but much better than the past few! I like the artwork and the overall plot, just not the execution of the plot. Jessica making a deal with "Singularity Jain" to fight her internal demons - like it. Having it played out on a "robot planet" with a robot dad and baby - not so much. I think Seeley is trying too hard to make this series light-hearted and humorous. At times it borders on ridiculous and silly.

Welcome to the Oblivion Bar where the first round is on me and the pretzels are free! Be warned: like the pickled eggs at the bar, this issue is going to get SPOILED rotten.

We open with Jess talking to her friend/ psychiatrist, which if I’m right is just not allowed and weird. But anyway, we find out that she has blocked out memories that have happened to her family and friends. Obviously, she doesn’t want to address her issues and probably makes things awkward with her friend-psychiatrist.

An alert happens telling her to meet Simon and track down Singularity Jain who appears to be on some robot planet helping some robot dad hide from the law while keeping his robot son.

Jess tracks down Jain while Simon tracks down the robot dad to get his son and have him turn himself in... I think. Meanwhile, “I think” Jain somehow took control of Jess, or at least a deal was made. But again I’m not sure.

Personally, the story was ok but just a bit confusing as to what was going on. It felt like worlds and characters were being introduced that I was not familiar with were, even though Jain was pretty recent.... I think... and I’ve been reading this book since Rebirth. I honestly need a recap of her powers and I truly don’t remember off the top of my head her connection with Jess. She made it seem like they mind melted or something.

Again, I felt lost in this issue after the first 8 pages and that lead to me being uninterested by the end. Too much... too fast...with characters I know little about... THAT SAID, I liked it better than the last arc and the art was pretty good.

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