A
brief interlude, as Jessica and Simon return to their lives on Earth after
extended duty in space and time. Fortunately, their absence went unnoticed
because they were able to return at the moment they left. Aint time travel
grand? But to them, they’ve been gone for ages, and their first priority is
understandable: pancakes.
However, the
job of a Green Lantern is hardest the not-the-job-of-a-Green-Lantern. The two
are quickly over winning over the minds and hearts of the people of Earth, whom
they are sworn to protect – although technically, their field of operations is
all of space sector 2814. The down
side is that family, friends, holidays and other non-GL obligations seem to
take a back seat, much like being a doctor, I imagine.
For new
readers, it’s a good jumping-on point. The series is a bit a of a re-set as
plot lines and story elements that have been building have finally come to
fruition, and resolved. The sky is literally the limit, as the audience is
reminded that Simon and Jessica have more than just Earth to look after, as
well as being part of the JLA.
Overall, I
like the series, but it falls prey to the same pitfall as many other titles
these days: the obligatory six-issue story arc. As a result, matters get
padded. But I’ve said all this before, so I’ll just quit now, rather than flog
a staggering mount.
Rating
7/10