And Then I Read: GREEN LANTERN 14, GL NEW GUARDIANS 14

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As the “Rise of the Third Army” storyline rolls along in this title we begin with the Guardians being devious, then switch quickly to the newest Earth Green Lantern, a Mr. Baz, being confronted by the Justice League. Baz is almost as much in the dark about his own new ring and powers as the League is, and no one is trusting anyone here. Later we see the long-imprisoned missing brethren of the Guardians having an unexpected visit from someone who will undoubtedly cause lots of trouble.

Not much about the actual Third Army here, and no sign of Hal Jordan, but the story by Geoff Johns is entertaining and the art Doug Mahnke and a quartet of inkers is quite good.

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Over in New Guardians, Kyle Rayner is still working on absorbing the powers of all the different colors of power rings, with the help of Carol Ferris as Star Sapphire. Dealing with the Indigo and Yellow powers in this issue, Kyle is making progress, though it remains to be seen toward what exactly. The story by Tony Bedard is keeping me reading, and the art by Andrei Bressan and Amilcar Pinna is pretty good.

Both titles are recommended.