In this issue of Green Lantern Corps, the effects of Blackest Night reach heroes Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner as they make their way to planet Oa. After having been zapped home by some angry Guardians, the duo are growing tired of the new status quo. Little do they realize that their lives are about to get even more complicated...
There is a lot to chew on in this issue. Kyle reveals that his true love isn't Soranik Natu, even though he told her as much. Her newly discovered father might not be happy to hear that her boyfriend has been lying to her. And Soranik's father is one tough guy. In fact, he's a real villain.
A cloud of Black Lantern rings descend on an unprotected Oa and make their way to the Green Lantern crypt. Readers should be reminded that the Black rings have a solid track record when it comes to resurrecting the dead, and this instance is no exception. Meanwhile, Mongul sets up a new home base, and renames the corps of fear with his brand.
The action in this issue is non-stop, and the characters are well defined and receive a surprisingly fair distribution of face time. Morro the Cryptkeeper makes a return after being MIA for many issues, and his standoff against thousands of Black Lantern rings is a sight to behold.
The final page is chilling. Especially for longtime readers of Green Lantern Vol. 3., starring Kyle Rayner.
Patrick Gleason outdoes himself in the art department. His pencils are clean and vivid. The composition leaves nothing to be desired. His illustrations of Lanterns Iolande and Rayner are especially exquisite in this issue - the two of them look exceptional. Consistent quality seems to be a trademark of Gleason and no-one is complaining.
A great addition to your Green Lantern collection. You don't have one? Get started.
Blood and Water
Vampire stories are all the rage these days. Most are silly teenage romances, but every once in a while a vampire tale comes along that doesn’t, um…suck.
Secret Six # 15
Deadshot tries to come to terms with his homicidal impulses.
Blackest Night #4 (of 8)
Barry Allen does his best to rally the heroes, but will they be able to stand against the arrival of Nekron?
Superman: World of New Krypton #9
Jemm storms New Krypton’s High Council Chamber demanding an audience, Kal-El and Zod meet, and the first murder on New Krypton is committed.
Madame Xanadu #16
The return of series artist Amy Reeder Hadley also marks the start of a new, creepy, and great Matt Wagner story.
Superman #693
General Lane makes Mon-El an offer he has to refuse, but an unlikely ally might just save Mon-El’s life.
The Brave and the Bold # 28
The Flash travels back in time to World War II where he joins forces with the fabled Blackhawks.
Northlanders #21
A settlement along The Volga River in Russia deals with the onslaught of a plague in the start of a new story arc.
Superman: Secret Origin #2 (of 6)
Young Clark Kent experiences a bit of a super identity crisis, but manages to get by with some help from his parents and some new friends…Long Live The Legion!
Superman/Batman #65
The Scarecrow takes Superman, The Batman, The Joker, and Lex Luthor on a fear gas induced Halloween nightmare ride.
Azrael #1
The new Azrael’s ongoing series debuts with the death of a major character…
Supergirl #46
The Metropolis Three finally capture Reactron, Thara and Kara make up, and some more light is shed on Lana’s mysterious condition…
Blackest Night: Superman #3 (of 3)
Superman, Superboy, Alura, and Supergirl kick some Black Lantern butt, and Ma Kent holds her own…with some help from Krypto.
