And Then I Read: RED LANTERN 35

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I don’t like Red Lanterns, and haven’t been reading this book, but decided to follow the Godhead crossover into it. The writer is Charles Soule, who I like on SWAMP THING, so I gave it a try. Guy Gardner is on vacation with girlfriend Tora on a Dubai beach across a bay from Qurac, Guy’s real interest. Before long, he’s spewing blood on the superhero leader of Qurac. Then some of the New Gods show up and lots more fighting ensues, with Simon Baz, Earth’s Green Lantern, joining in. Nothing here really advances the Godhead storyline, and the ending is more of an abrupt stop as the New Gods suddenly depart without explanation. The only accomplishment seems to be getting Guy Gardner into the story. I’m not impressed, and won’t be reading more of this title.

Not recommended.