Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #40

Zod and his family definitely make for different opponents for the Corps and they make for a tough out even for the Corps' best. This has been a really fun storyline as it's more of a simple throwback to good guys fighting bad guys. Maybe it's not as brainy as some of the other reads on the market, but I'm really enjoying it. Read Full Review

Once again, Venditti and Sandoval outdo themselves, moving from Kyle and Hal being left devastated by these rogue Kryptonians to Kyle and the rest of he Corps being left completely devastated by these rogue Kryptonians. Read Full Review

What more could you want than Green Lanterns versus evil Kryptonians? This excels in every possible way, giving readers plenty to cheer and boo. The story is great, filled with several surprises and excellent dialogue. The visuals are awesome, with so much action it's amazing it fit in just one book. This is a comic lover's comic book. Action, heroics, and villainy at its finest. Read Full Review

I love the fact that Zod is becoming something of a major villain in the DC Universe, after stints in Suicide Squad and the Superman books. Venditti has clearly understood how a super-powered zealot would feel if his home was destroyed, and the high and mighty Lantern Corps did nothing to save it. For a book that I don't read, featuring characters that I am not fond of, I was completely taken by surprise with how much I actually enjoyed this book. Read Full Review

Hal Jordan and the GL Corps #40 is another adrenaline-fueled sci-fi action extravaganza from writer Robert Venditti. The story is endless fun, and the artistic team kills it as always. This one comes recommended, check it out. Read Full Review

There aren't many books in the DC lineup that do sci-fi action like this. This issue in particular does what this book does best"punches you in the face with a green boxing glove and ask questions later if you're still conscious. Read Full Review

Man, I can't wait for next issue, this arc rules. Fans of the series shouldn't miss it! Get on this if you aren't already. Man, I'm gonna miss Venditti. Read Full Review

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #40 is another strong chapter in "Zod's Will" arc. With this being an action heavy issue Rafa Sandoval had plenty of material to show off how epic he can make a battle between some of the most powerful characters in the DC Universe. While being action heavy Robert Venditti was able to give us plenty of moments that continued to develop the character arcs for John Stewart, Kyle Rayner and Hal Jordan. And with the Green Lantern Corps now pushed to the corner how Venditti resolves "Zod's Will" is anyone's guess, which adds further excitement to the ending. Read Full Review

Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps #40 is just plain and simple a fun superhero comic book. The story is not groundbreaking or anything super special, but it does not always have to be. Sometimes I just want my heroes to do superhero stuff and that is exactly what this story arc is delivering. It is letting the Green Lanterns looseon some Kryptonianfoes and it is just fun! The art really shines in Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps #40. It is wonderfully detailed and fills the issue with tons of excitement and energy. No, it is not the greatestthing I have ever read or seen, but man it was a joy and a delight to read! Read Full Review

The cover for this issue is probably one of my favorites, at least for now. Both Hal and Kyle are beautifully rendered, while also being clearly shown as being connected to each other via the ring. It's actually pretty clever " somebody not reading the series wouldn't know that, and thus wouldn't get a spoiler. That's the perfect combination for a cover if you ask me. Read Full Review

This comic was fantastic, while I do believe the actual fight against Zod has been drawn out one issue to long, However that complaint is mitigated by the fight sequences within this issue, plus the tease of a second confrontation between Hal and Zod. Sandoval's art remains some of the best art in superhero comics, Now if only I didn't have to wait two weeks before I found out the conclusion of this story! Read Full Review

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #40 showcases the bitter battle between General Zod and the Green Lantern Corps. Things don't go too well for the good guys in this one, but the stage is set for the final showdown in the battle for Jekuul next issue. The plot may not advance too far but that doesn't present this from being entertaining and the artwork alone is worth picking this one up. Read Full Review

Overall, it's a good arc that's maybe gone on an issue too long. Read Full Review

HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #40 brings the fight to Zod, as the Lanterns arrive to save Hal. Unfortunately, this issue isn't much more than a fight, which only serves as a warm-up for the next issue. Read Full Review

While an exciting issue with some really nice character moments, this is mostly a prolonged battle between the GLC and the House of Zod. However, the set up for a showdown between Hal and Zod is in place for next issue. Read Full Review

A good story that should have moved forward, but repeats the plot points and fights from the previous issues and gives nothing new. Read Full Review

As you can tell, there just isn't much going on here. This issue is an entire action scene and is despicably the fourth part of an arc which I assume will go on for another two issues. As is the case with this book, the art is incredibly strong and the action looks simply gorgeous. Venditti's plotting just sours me on the whole experience, though. Read Full Review

The fight doesn't reach the epic levels of past Green Lantern arcs, but most fans of the series should enjoy it. Read Full Review

Kudos to DCfor pitting the Lanterns against Zod and Family, but for anyone who has readrecent issues of Action Comics, wehave a pretty firm idea of how all this turns out. Id appreciate it if nextissue we get considerably closer to the end of the current story arc. Read Full Review

Here's an issue that exists so that there could be six chapters to this story, justifying a neat trade collection. As such, it's a total rip-off. Visuals are absolutely gorgeous, but if you could use three bucks for better things than a staged conflict that leaves things more or less as we found them at the end of the previous issue, then I suggest you do so. Read Full Review

Gizmo

Nov 03, 2018

Nice action, love the layouts. Look at you Guardians gaslighting John Stewart on the first page; he let you guys take your leadership roles again with the understanding that he'd be a watch dog against your judgement, but here you are complaining already about disobedience. You'd think someone near immortal would have a better memory.

GL Fan 2814

Mar 14, 2018

Not much going on in the narrative storytelling department, but this was a fun issue anyways. Great action sequences and fantastic art throughout.

Dispatchdcu

Mar 14, 2018

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. If you like fighting, action, adventure, and Guy getting beat up by a kid, this issue is for you! This has great art, great fight scenes, great action, fun constructs, but no real story or plot movement. If you skipped this issue, everything could just be summarized in about two or three panels in this next issue. That said; it sounds like I didn't like. That's far from the truth. Sometimes you just need some action and fighting in a comic, especially when it's drawn well. Basically, the corp went back to fight Zod and fam in order to get Hal back. They starte d off pretty well but realized pretty quick that they didn't stand a chance against three pure blooded Kryptonians with two yellow suns. But Kyle had a trick up his sleeve and sent Hal's willpower right back to him in a last ditch effort. So now we end the story with a fully charged, willpower infused Hal Jordan ready to rock this place. And yes, Guy was destroyed by Lor Zod, which in his defense, a Kryptonian boy should still wreck shop on practically anyone; ring or not. So, how does Hal get out of this one? My guess; Superman! I seriously hope the last Action arc ties in, which was the future of this planet. I hope Superman comes to lay some smack down on Gen Zod if you know what I'm sayin'! Tag team match with Superman and Hal vs the Zods. I'm in! My other guess is that Jon is asked to step down as head of the corp and replaced with someone else. But who? Someone the guardians think they can control. Who? Who dang it! .......Beats me.? Feel free to send me your thoughts. If you like what you heard, love talking all types of comics, and are interested in joining a comic chat group, hit me up at dispatchdcu@gmail.com or @dispatchdcu on twitter. Catch you all later! Peace more

GL Mike

Mar 15, 2018

This is clearly a "filler" issue to extend the story arc. Nothing really happens to move the story along. It's a slugfest issue. The only saving grace is the artwork. Venditti is better than this.