Review: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1

DC Comics
Review: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1
By Philip Schweier
July 28, 2016 - 09:03

DC Comics
Writer(s): Robert Venditti
Penciller(s): Rafa Sandoval
Inker(s): Jordi Tarragona
Colourist(s): Tomeu Morey
Letterer(s): Dave Sharpe
Cover Artist(s): Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona and Tomeu Morey; variant cover by Kevin Nowlan

As Hal Jordan and Green Lantern Corps launches, we find ourselves on the remote planet of Joween, where’s searching the galactic badlands for the rest of the Green Lantern Corps.

But breaking an arms deal is small potatoes compared to goings on on War World. It has replaced Oa at the center of our universe, and is now the home of the Sinestro Corps.

Aging and decrepit, Sinestro ponders his future, even as his daughter, Soranik, intends to abandon the villainous nature the Yellow Lanterns, in favor of new peace-keeping role throughout the cosmos. Where the Guardians once governed by law, the Sinestro Corps intends to instill fear to keep their realm from descending into chaos. But fear has a way of growing, multiplying exponentially, and Soranik soon sees circumstances spiral out of control. Will the Sinestro Corps soon find itself consumed by its own fuel?

Parsecs away, there is little Hal Jordan, as the sole remaining Green Lantern, can do. But is he alone? At a distant point in space, beyond the known galaxies, a green light burns. Could it be…? Well, maybe, but I don’t do spoilers, so you’ll have to read it for yourself.

Sabdoval and Tarragona’s artwork blend seamlessly into a single style. Their depiction of aliens, advanced tech, and the constructs of the rings works very well, and I believe they have the opportunity to make significant mark on the Green Lantern franchise.

The story itself is but the first chapter in a bigger story. Pieces seem to be in place, and the title seems ready to rock. Power rings on, cadets.