The plot doesn't move forward much, but this issue does provide a lot of interesting and challenging character moments as well as asking some deep questions about morality. Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps has been a top-notch book for a while and this issue continues to prove that. It's never too late to start reading this book if you haven't already. Read Full Review

I'm really enjoying this arc as it's shaping up to be the best in Hal Jordan yet. And with the unexpected twist midway through, Venditti is ensuring this is not going to be a predictable story. Read Full Review

I will be honest: it has been a while since I picked up a Green Lantern book, but I'm glad I picked this one up. Not only are the stakes high but the adventure is fun. The characters are well written and I love it. Read Full Review

This is the lead in to the lanterns confronting the Darkstars and it's delicious! Each lantern has an angle in getting assistance from some of their most powerful adversaries and it's incredible reading. There's more dialogue than action, but this is a must-read for Lantern fans. Assisting this strong story are incredible visuals. This is Lantern gold! Read Full Review

Darkstars Rising continues its explosive art where the Darkstars strike a blow against the Green Lantern Corps. Hal, John, and Guy's recruiting efforts continue to be explored with varying results. The Darkstars have drawn the line in the sand, when and how will the Green Lanterns respond? Read Full Review

This is another entertaining adventure in a book that seems underappreciated by the comic buying public. This is straightforward superheroic action of the highest order and well worth picking up. Read Full Review

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Ethan Van Sciver returns to the drawing board for this issue. I 3enjoy his work, and hiscontributions to the GL franchise. But I grow weary of his on again/off again status. Sure, the load may be more than any one artists can handle, but I'd rather DC assign him an entire story to be published when its finished. Read Full Review

HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #45 continues "Darkstars Rising" with the Lanterns finding new, criminal allies. The setup is good, but it's hampered by odd story choices and some false advertising. Read Full Review

This has been a fantastic plot. Every time it looks like they've hit the top, they manage to find a way to up the ante again. Read Full Review

While this chapter of The Darkstars was more a slow burn, it was a good slow burn. Stoking the fire before the inevitable conflict. Read Full Review

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #45 is another outstanding installment for the series. There are plenty of great character moments and solid action beats, and the art of Sciver and Wright looks great. This one earns a recommendation. Give it a read. Read Full Review

I really enjoy where this story is going. Venditti has written some interesting and well played out character conflicts. I would have liked to see the Tomar/Guy moment last a little longer, but that moment adds a new dynamic to this conflict. One that will be cool to see play out. Read Full Review

As far as Green Lantern stories go, there's nothing offensively wrong or off-putting about this issue. At the same time, it probably won't be remembered much after the week is over. The best we can hope for is that it is helping to build a larger and more interesting story in the Darkstars saga. Read Full Review

A decent issue, although it's clunky at times in its plotting and art. Read Full Review

This issue continues a "hurry up and wait" trend in the comic, in which an arc quickly establishes a threat and a pending showdown, but then plods along for several issues to get to the big fight. Read Full Review

Some nice interactions and a smattering of intrigue save this issue from being a complete wash, as this story continues to move at a glacial pace. The mandatory six-issue story arc is killing comic book enthusiasm. It's impossible to build momentum in a story that happens in such small increments. Read Full Review

While the pencil work of EVS left much to be desired, Vendittis character interactions and complete understanding of the Corps Members are what truly sell this series. With only a few issues left until the grand finale on this arch and run as a whole, events will come to a head as all out war will be waged. Read Full Review

Awkward dialogue and overwrought situations make for a less-than-successful issue and the stiff, awkward art doesn't help. Read Full Review

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.

Last issue, we left Hal fighting Atomic Skull, John asking Zod for help, and Guy talking to Arkillo about the yellows joining the greens to stop the Darkstars. Now, we pick up with Hal and Hector “big head” Hammond easily taking down Atomic Skull, John suckering Zod into helping and Guy making a surprising choice.

Hal eventually helps Hector Hammond escape and in the process tries to explain to him why he shouldn’t just kill Atomic Skull. Hector eventually listens to Hal’s plea and they take off into space back to Mogo. John is able to play on Zod’s emotions and trick him and his planet Jekuul into helping the lanterns by reminding him that Tomar-ru was the lantern on duty that didn’t save Krypton from exploding and his son Tomar-tu is one of the lead generals of the Darkstars. So, if he’s interested in vengeance, this is his chance. I think his plea worked.

And lastly, the big shock of the issue was Guy and Arkillo getting a visit from Tomar-tu and Tamar-tu giving Guy an offer to join the Darkstars. Guy accepts the offer which was kind of surprising to me. Now let me first discuss this. I bet you a bacon double cheeseburger that Guy is just doing this to work his way into the Darkstars and defeat them from the inside out.... kind of like a spy for the lanterns. I’m sure this is all planned. BUT, please hear my plea DC comics and Robbie V, let him continue to be a Darkstar after this is all said and done. Don’t make this a twist.

We currently have 6 Earth Lanterns and really should only have 1... 2 max. Now, I am a Guy fan personally and love him as a lantern but an opportunity has come up for his character to develop more so than it has in a LONG time. Run with it. Make him a villain, or at least the type of villain that feels he’s doing the right thing even though it may not be the best way. The idea fits his character well and it shouldn’t be a quick drop in a bucket for him.

Somehow, the lanterns will win. That’s fine. But maybe Guy continues to be a Darkstar out of it? Also, I’ve grown to love Arkillo. Can we make him a Green Lantern already? I’ve been won over on the Arkillo front and would love to see more of him, especially with Killawog... or is that just me? Two of the uglies brothers you’d ever meet kicking names and taking ass.

Personally, I loved the issue. I’m loving the story. I moved this book to the top 5 each week that it comes out. It’s by far the best lantern book out now and Van Sciver art is always great to look at. I’m exciting to see where this story goes but I’m not excited to see this creative team leave the book. There are many who have had their ups and downs throughout Rebirth but in my opinion Hal and Pals has been very consistent. It’s never dipped so low that I hated the book. It’s floor has always been high. Pick this issue up as well as this current run. I have no doubt you’ll love it!

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The usual solid if slow storytelling. Didn't see what was coming with Guy, but should have.