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Green Lantern Corps (2006)
Green Lantern Corps, Volume 2: The Dark Side of Green
In this new volume, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, formerly of Earth, runs afoul of a murderous alien called The Dominator. While Gardner seeks the being's homeworld of Dominion, the Dominator reaches Earth. Now, only the rogue group of Green Lanterns called the Corpse has a prayer of stopping him - if only they weren't already dead.
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First published November 7, 2007
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Dave Gibbons is an English comic book artist, writer and sometime letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries Watchmen and the Superman story "For the Man Who Has Everything". He also was an artist for the UK anthology 2000 AD, for which he contributed a large body of work from its first issue in 1977.
Gibbons broke into British comics by working on horror and action titles for both DC Thomson and IPC. When the science-fiction anthology title 2000 AD was set up in the mid-1970s, Gibbons contributed artwork to the first issue, Prog 01 (February 1977), and went on to draw the first 24 installments of Harlem Heroes, one of the founding (and pre-Judge Dredd) strips. Mid-way through the comic's first year he began illustrating Dan Dare, a cherished project for Gibbons who had been a fan of the original series. Also working on early feature Ro-Busters, Gibbons became one of the most prolific of 2000 AD's earliest creators, contributing artwork to 108 of the first 131 Progs/issues. He returned to the pages of "the Galaxy's Greatest Comic" in the early 1980s to create Rogue Trooper with writer Gerry Finley-Day and produce an acclaimed early run on that feature, before handing it over to a succession of other artists. He also illustrated a handful of Tharg's Future Shocks shorts, primarily with author Alan Moore. Gibbons departed from 2000 AD briefly in the late 1970s/early 1980s to became the lead artist on Doctor Who Weekly/Monthly, for which magazine he drew the main comic strip from issue #1 until #69, missing only four issues during that time.
He is best known in the US for collaborating with Alan Moore on the 12-issue limited series Watchmen, now one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time, and the only one to feature on Time's "Top 100 Novels" list. From the start of the 1990s, Gibbons began to focus as much on writing and inking as on drawing, contributing to a number of different titles and issues from a variety of companies. Particular highlights included, in 1990, Gibbons writing the three-issue World's Finest miniseries for artist Steve Rude and DC, while drawing Give Me Liberty for writer Frank Miller and Dark Horse Comics. He penned the first Batman Vs. Predator crossover for artists Andy and Adam Kubert (Dec 1991 - Feb 1992), and inked Rick Veitch and Stephen R. Bissette for half of Alan Moore's 1963 Image Comics series.
Works other than comics include providing the background art for the 1994 computer game Beneath a Steel Sky and the cover to K, the 1996 debut album by psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker. In 2007, he served as a consultant on the film Watchmen, which was adapted from the book, and released in March 2009. 2009's Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Director's Cut for the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms featured hand drawn art by Dave Gibbons.
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name
Dave Gibbons is an English comic book artist, writer and sometime letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries Watchmen and the Superman story "For the Man Who Has Everything". He also was an artist for the UK anthology 2000 AD, for which he contributed a large body of work from its first issue in 1977.
Gibbons broke into British comics by working on horror and action titles for both DC Thomson and IPC. When the science-fiction anthology title 2000 AD was set up in the mid-1970s, Gibbons contributed artwork to the first issue, Prog 01 (February 1977), and went on to draw the first 24 installments of Harlem Heroes, one of the founding (and pre-Judge Dredd) strips. Mid-way through the comic's first year he began illustrating Dan Dare, a cherished project for Gibbons who had been a fan of the original series. Also working on early feature Ro-Busters, Gibbons became one of the most prolific of 2000 AD's earliest creators, contributing artwork to 108 of the first 131 Progs/issues. He returned to the pages of "the Galaxy's Greatest Comic" in the early 1980s to create Rogue Trooper with writer Gerry Finley-Day and produce an acclaimed early run on that feature, before handing it over to a succession of other artists. He also illustrated a handful of Tharg's Future Shocks shorts, primarily with author Alan Moore. Gibbons departed from 2000 AD briefly in the late 1970s/early 1980s to became the lead artist on Doctor Who Weekly/Monthly, for which magazine he drew the main comic strip from issue #1 until #69, missing only four issues during that time.
He is best known in the US for collaborating with Alan Moore on the 12-issue limited series Watchmen, now one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time, and the only one to feature on Time's "Top 100 Novels" list. From the start of the 1990s, Gibbons began to focus as much on writing and inking as on drawing, contributing to a number of different titles and issues from a variety of companies. Particular highlights included, in 1990, Gibbons writing the three-issue World's Finest miniseries for artist Steve Rude and DC, while drawing Give Me Liberty for writer Frank Miller and Dark Horse Comics. He penned the first Batman Vs. Predator crossover for artists Andy and Adam Kubert (Dec 1991 - Feb 1992), and inked Rick Veitch and Stephen R. Bissette for half of Alan Moore's 1963 Image Comics series.
Works other than comics include providing the background art for the 1994 computer game Beneath a Steel Sky and the cover to K, the 1996 debut album by psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker. In 2007, he served as a consultant on the film Watchmen, which was adapted from the book, and released in March 2009. 2009's Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Director's Cut for the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms featured hand drawn art by Dave Gibbons.
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February 8, 2019
Now THAT is what I'm talking about!
So first volume of this series was fine, pretty cool, but nothing special. This time the focus is far more on Guy. Which, for me, could be a bad thing. I never really liked the Lantern much, he was always with John as more of the ones I gave two shits about. This volume turned me around though.
So first story arc is actually Guy and his new partner going on an adventure in a chilly place. When they land on this ice planet they are right away tricked and beaten. Then it esclates from there when a beast who takes the power of the rings decides to go to earth. The 2nd half is mostly building up Sinestro war here with people becoming infected with the Fear. This one goes further into the universe from characters from the last volume returning. Except Guy is still the main focus and he is now questioned for murder!
Good: The big jump in pacing and stakes is very nice. Never is this volume boring and always intense. I love the first half is like a good old buddy cop episode except when shit goes bad, villains get stronger, and then some secret agent green lanterns? Fucking badass. The expanding of the fear infected people, the murders, and more makes this feel more and more like a police movie/show but out in space, and works really well to play on the strengths of the series. The art, as always, is fantastic and some great fighting moments.
Bad: It is big and there's so many characters. I loved what they did with Guy but the rest of the cast feels kind of meh. I want to feel for those characters but very rarely do.
Overall, great! I really enjoyed this volume a lot. A huge upgrade from volume 1 and looking forward to revisiting Sinestro War before continuing this series with Peter at the helm. 4 out of 5.
So first volume of this series was fine, pretty cool, but nothing special. This time the focus is far more on Guy. Which, for me, could be a bad thing. I never really liked the Lantern much, he was always with John as more of the ones I gave two shits about. This volume turned me around though.
So first story arc is actually Guy and his new partner going on an adventure in a chilly place. When they land on this ice planet they are right away tricked and beaten. Then it esclates from there when a beast who takes the power of the rings decides to go to earth. The 2nd half is mostly building up Sinestro war here with people becoming infected with the Fear. This one goes further into the universe from characters from the last volume returning. Except Guy is still the main focus and he is now questioned for murder!
Good: The big jump in pacing and stakes is very nice. Never is this volume boring and always intense. I love the first half is like a good old buddy cop episode except when shit goes bad, villains get stronger, and then some secret agent green lanterns? Fucking badass. The expanding of the fear infected people, the murders, and more makes this feel more and more like a police movie/show but out in space, and works really well to play on the strengths of the series. The art, as always, is fantastic and some great fighting moments.
Bad: It is big and there's so many characters. I loved what they did with Guy but the rest of the cast feels kind of meh. I want to feel for those characters but very rarely do.
Overall, great! I really enjoyed this volume a lot. A huge upgrade from volume 1 and looking forward to revisiting Sinestro War before continuing this series with Peter at the helm. 4 out of 5.
January 4, 2010
THIS is why I love the corners of the DCU that Geoff Johns clearly has a controlling interest in. Despite the fact that he himself didn't write these issues, he's worked with Dave Gibbons to help lay the groundwork for the Sinestro Corps War and even Blackest Night, WAY back before (and during) Infinite Crisis! And the best part is, they did it by using an old Alan Moore GL story! It's also a credit to Gibbons and his company of artists (himself included) that the new rebuilt Corps feels genuine and isn't just filled in with random looking alien characters who happen to wear the ring (like, say, Marvels Nova Corps). These characters have thought out backstories, and very distinct personalities, and some of these new GLs, like Vath Sarn, Isamot Kol, and especially Soranik Natu, all feel so familiar (so much so that I didn't even have to look up their names in the books...I just knew them!) And look, there's a very brief appearance by a random Lantern with the name Yat, in one panel, training....not an accident, considering how important he becomes to the GL Corps and the Blackest Night mythos.
The entire Green Lantern line has been the best consistent thing DC has done the last few years, and it' primarily because they leave it in it's own corner to Johns and Co. Sort've how Marvel outer space books seems to stand out better because they don't get tied in too tight to whatever event is happening that season.
The entire Green Lantern line has been the best consistent thing DC has done the last few years, and it' primarily because they leave it in it's own corner to Johns and Co. Sort've how Marvel outer space books seems to stand out better because they don't get tied in too tight to whatever event is happening that season.
March 25, 2018
C'est vraiment du très très bon cette série ! J'aime beaucoup les personnages en plus.
January 12, 2021
I really like how this series is using the groundwork Johns is building over on the main Green Lantern book and expanding upon it. The new non earth lanterns are great, they are a huge draw to this book for me.
March 15, 2023
Still going strong in volume 2, Green Lantern Corps continues to deliver. As always, Guy Gardner is endlessly entertaining. New Lantern R'amey Holl is an adorable addition to the Corps cast, and fans of characters akin to Starfire will definitely feel at home reading her here. The Dominators are always a wrench in the cog of some story DC has take place in Space, and this time Guy is the one who needs to deal with them. Fans will know he never has time for BS, and can't be intimidated. Knowing how the Dominators can be, this creates an entertaining Hero/Villain dynamic, and the introduction of a "Black Ops" branch of the Corps raises an interesting question: What else are the Guardians up to we don't know about? Of course the continuation of stories from previous volumes also will not let fans down. Soranik Natu's determination to help her sector despite being branded a traitor and a fascist only proves her true heart and why she deserves her ring. The relationship of the Rannian and Thanagarian Lantern partners continues to unfold in a satisfying "sworn enemies to best friends" cliche. Gibbons had not disappointed with Corps up to this and "Dark Side" was no exception. Read on for another excellent Green Lantern adventure.
December 14, 2018
Following Geoff Johns Green Lantern run based off of this list:
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And I'm at the point where GLC issues #7-13 come into it as the set up for this Sinestro Corps war happens. And it's actually pretty good, the writing is consistently surprising. First off, for making me like Guy Gardener, second for keeping the other Lantern characters relevant and interesting, which I was surprised with after the second volume. And third for setting something up (it seems) without beating me over the head. It leaves me very excited for whats to come and I wish my omnibus was here with me right now.
The art is mostly good excuse a few faces that look really honky, and when Gibbons is the one drawing it is much more a classic muscles and boobs style that you may or may not have a problem with.
Overall the first few issues dealing with the corpse section of the Corps were great and the rest was good.
4 stars.
Overall I'm just happy my semester is over and I can read again.
https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums...
And I'm at the point where GLC issues #7-13 come into it as the set up for this Sinestro Corps war happens. And it's actually pretty good, the writing is consistently surprising. First off, for making me like Guy Gardener, second for keeping the other Lantern characters relevant and interesting, which I was surprised with after the second volume. And third for setting something up (it seems) without beating me over the head. It leaves me very excited for whats to come and I wish my omnibus was here with me right now.
The art is mostly good excuse a few faces that look really honky, and when Gibbons is the one drawing it is much more a classic muscles and boobs style that you may or may not have a problem with.
Overall the first few issues dealing with the corpse section of the Corps were great and the rest was good.
4 stars.
Overall I'm just happy my semester is over and I can read again.
September 15, 2023
Definitely a step up from volume 1. I loved the introduction to a special ops team of the GL Corps, one that works in the shadows and does the dirty work. Then the second story was excellent, featuring a murder mystery and a lot of interesting stuff with Mogo. Soranik Natu and Guy Gardner continue to be stand outs, but Vanth and Isamot are growing on me!
February 18, 2009
I generally dislike DC comics, but the Green Lantern has always been the exception. What I really like about it is the scope of GL's universe, and how the power rings reflect the personality of the wearer. As opposed to the standard trope of either being born with power, like Marvel's mutants (X-Men) & gods (Thor) or DC's aliens (Superman), being granted them by powerful organizations like the government (Captain America) or the rich (Iron Man), or by accident (Spider-man), the GLverse mixes all of these elements together and grants artists a cosmic canvas upon which to play them out. The fact that the rings' power manifests as light lends itself to some great graphic art.
Due to the influence of a friend, I've recently been thinking about the politics of comics for the first time. I started with the classics like 'V for Vendetta', 'The Watchmen', 'Elektra: Assassin', and 'The Dark Knight'. Newsinger's 'The Dredd Phenomenon' provided new leads, as did Sanderson's 'Marvel Universe'. One of them was the Adams-O'Neil run on Green Lantern/Green Arrow in the 70s. Being predisposed to GL, now I was hooked.
I've been away from the GL for awhile, and had my interest sparked again by the Sinestro Corps War which I look forward to finish reading in the trades when I can afford it. This led me to follow the current ring wars and research the GLverse online to catch up on the continuity. I discovered what looks like some great developments, one of which was the emergence of 'the Green Lantern Corpse' (a play on the standard 'Green Lantern Corps'). So I picked up 'Dark Shade of Green' to find out more.
First, if there are two different story arcs inside they should put that on the fucking cover so you know what you're buying. But of course they don't, because then you would think: '13 bucks for only 3 issues that i want? I'd rather just buy the back issues.'
I'm both disappointed and pleased for different reasons. It's a very cool concept to explore for such a self-righteous bunch of cosmic pigs like the Lanterns: a Black Ops, ad hoc division of Lanterns to do secret illegal work in order to preserve the cosmic order. This collection only had 3 issues dealing with the Corpse, written by Champagne. I don't know yet if there are more. Second the coloring, letters, ink, & pencils are phenomenal and well worth the read on their own. The writing is ok, but doesn't have the punch it could've had if it'd explored the political contradictions involved, which, being the most exciting story to tell, is what I thought it would be about.
The 'Friends in Need' story arc by Gibbons is very good, but seems rushed, pushing through the plot too quickly so that characters respond to events in implausible ways seemingly just to move the story along. Of course, for a reader, this is distracting and particularly annoying because it could easily have been so much better. I don't blame the writers. I suspect the market imperatives and the DC bosses' response to them account for how they consistently manage to fuck up great titles besides GL like 'Blue Beetle' and 'Manhunter'. It would be cool for DC artists to take that on in a storyline someday: A race of incompetent selfish tyrants manage to seize control of all the labor in the world.
Due to the influence of a friend, I've recently been thinking about the politics of comics for the first time. I started with the classics like 'V for Vendetta', 'The Watchmen', 'Elektra: Assassin', and 'The Dark Knight'. Newsinger's 'The Dredd Phenomenon' provided new leads, as did Sanderson's 'Marvel Universe'. One of them was the Adams-O'Neil run on Green Lantern/Green Arrow in the 70s. Being predisposed to GL, now I was hooked.
I've been away from the GL for awhile, and had my interest sparked again by the Sinestro Corps War which I look forward to finish reading in the trades when I can afford it. This led me to follow the current ring wars and research the GLverse online to catch up on the continuity. I discovered what looks like some great developments, one of which was the emergence of 'the Green Lantern Corpse' (a play on the standard 'Green Lantern Corps'). So I picked up 'Dark Shade of Green' to find out more.
First, if there are two different story arcs inside they should put that on the fucking cover so you know what you're buying. But of course they don't, because then you would think: '13 bucks for only 3 issues that i want? I'd rather just buy the back issues.'
I'm both disappointed and pleased for different reasons. It's a very cool concept to explore for such a self-righteous bunch of cosmic pigs like the Lanterns: a Black Ops, ad hoc division of Lanterns to do secret illegal work in order to preserve the cosmic order. This collection only had 3 issues dealing with the Corpse, written by Champagne. I don't know yet if there are more. Second the coloring, letters, ink, & pencils are phenomenal and well worth the read on their own. The writing is ok, but doesn't have the punch it could've had if it'd explored the political contradictions involved, which, being the most exciting story to tell, is what I thought it would be about.
The 'Friends in Need' story arc by Gibbons is very good, but seems rushed, pushing through the plot too quickly so that characters respond to events in implausible ways seemingly just to move the story along. Of course, for a reader, this is distracting and particularly annoying because it could easily have been so much better. I don't blame the writers. I suspect the market imperatives and the DC bosses' response to them account for how they consistently manage to fuck up great titles besides GL like 'Blue Beetle' and 'Manhunter'. It would be cool for DC artists to take that on in a storyline someday: A race of incompetent selfish tyrants manage to seize control of all the labor in the world.
October 18, 2015
This is it! This is when Green Lantern Corps is a fun book to read!
Yes Kyle is missing, I think he's Ion now but I'm not sure so we once again get a Guy and others centric story, but this time around Guy's not bad and the rest of the cast, which I really like, get their time in the spotlight.
World: The art is good, it's Gleason mainly and in general I do enjoy his art quite a bit. It's really dirty (as in having a lot of debris and fluids and things flying everywhere) in a good way, he just loves drawing gore. His character designs and facial expressions are also strong, oh and his sense of motion and framing is also good. What I mean is, his art is evocative and interesting. The world building in also stellar this trade, it builds towards a greater GL universe and paints he world much mor vividly and in detail, this is truly space cops. Plus, it is also building towards the Sinestro Corps War which is great. This world is just fun to read and look at.
Story: The two tales here are also Classic GL space opera fantastic fare. The first one with the Corpse Lanterns is cool and interesting and I really want to see more of that part of the world soon. The second story is also wonderfully paced and tells an interesting tale with an interesting lantern Mogo. It not only is different from other stories due to the creative character but also sets up so much for the War to come. Great stories.
Characters: Guy really made himself likeable this time around, he's still kinda way too bro for me but overall a good character. Natu is one of my favourites a and what she's going through in Korugar is great and I am enjoying the slow boil they are using to deal with her story. Add to that Vath, Isamoth and Killowog and the character tales are great. They are deceptively deep and given the pace of this book is a testament to Gibbon's writing. Good stuff!!! Let's not forget about crazy Mogo stuff.
A wonderfully fun arc that gives us a clear example of what this book is when it is firing on all cylinders.
Onward to the next book!
Yes Kyle is missing, I think he's Ion now but I'm not sure so we once again get a Guy and others centric story, but this time around Guy's not bad and the rest of the cast, which I really like, get their time in the spotlight.
World: The art is good, it's Gleason mainly and in general I do enjoy his art quite a bit. It's really dirty (as in having a lot of debris and fluids and things flying everywhere) in a good way, he just loves drawing gore. His character designs and facial expressions are also strong, oh and his sense of motion and framing is also good. What I mean is, his art is evocative and interesting. The world building in also stellar this trade, it builds towards a greater GL universe and paints he world much mor vividly and in detail, this is truly space cops. Plus, it is also building towards the Sinestro Corps War which is great. This world is just fun to read and look at.
Story: The two tales here are also Classic GL space opera fantastic fare. The first one with the Corpse Lanterns is cool and interesting and I really want to see more of that part of the world soon. The second story is also wonderfully paced and tells an interesting tale with an interesting lantern Mogo. It not only is different from other stories due to the creative character but also sets up so much for the War to come. Great stories.
Characters: Guy really made himself likeable this time around, he's still kinda way too bro for me but overall a good character. Natu is one of my favourites a and what she's going through in Korugar is great and I am enjoying the slow boil they are using to deal with her story. Add to that Vath, Isamoth and Killowog and the character tales are great. They are deceptively deep and given the pace of this book is a testament to Gibbon's writing. Good stuff!!! Let's not forget about crazy Mogo stuff.
A wonderfully fun arc that gives us a clear example of what this book is when it is firing on all cylinders.
Onward to the next book!
April 2, 2011
Great example of story planning across titles and writers. The second storyline is really setting up for the Sinestro Corps war AND is peppered with subtle references to Blackest Night years before it came out!
Truly consistent storytelling with great characters who have been granted power because they were judged worthy of it. The wonderful thing about the Corps is that you get true characters with compelling back-stories who you care about; not just fillers.
The first story-arc was the true "dark side of green" story and tells of a black-ops unit of the GL called the Corpse who does the dirty-work (i.e. killing) that the normal lanterns aren't authorized to do.
Two great stories in this book! Loved it!
Truly consistent storytelling with great characters who have been granted power because they were judged worthy of it. The wonderful thing about the Corps is that you get true characters with compelling back-stories who you care about; not just fillers.
The first story-arc was the true "dark side of green" story and tells of a black-ops unit of the GL called the Corpse who does the dirty-work (i.e. killing) that the normal lanterns aren't authorized to do.
Two great stories in this book! Loved it!
November 10, 2013
I thought the previous volume was pretty middling, but this one was quite good. The first three issues are guest-written, and are way more dark and disturbing than the rest of the series has been. They essentially follow a secret Green Lantern wetworks team: the Green Lantern Corpse (pun!) I really enjoyed this arc, even though it felt a little out of place. I wanted to follow this arc a little more, instead of getting back to the usual cast.
But the rest of the book is pretty good. Gibbons still stretches his plots way too thin, following way too many things at once, but at least in this plotline, it all comes together nicely. It wasn't as good as the Corpse story, but it was good nonetheless.
But the rest of the book is pretty good. Gibbons still stretches his plots way too thin, following way too many things at once, but at least in this plotline, it all comes together nicely. It wasn't as good as the Corpse story, but it was good nonetheless.
September 29, 2012
While at first the story enticed me, by the time I had reached the halfway point of the volume it was starting to feel like more of the same, repeated with different characters. Honestly, it wasn't long after that part that I became completely bored with the story and simply scanned the rest of the volume in the vain hope that it might change, only to be disappointed. After a disappointing time reading the first volume, and having the same reaction from the second volume, I find that I am less excited to try the next volume in the series.
August 9, 2017
The first story in this book is about Guy and a new Lantern meeting a member of a secret black ops faction of the Corps, and the three of them infiltrating the Dominators. There were some pretty confusing parts. I'm not really sure what happened to R'amey Holl near the end of it. But maybe I just missed something. The best thing about this arc, though, was the introduction of R'amey. She's adorable and has a really cool design.
The second part was about a yellow virus on Mogo. This arc was interesting and leads directly into the Sinestro Corps War.
The second part was about a yellow virus on Mogo. This arc was interesting and leads directly into the Sinestro Corps War.
August 25, 2014
Wasn't my favorite ,the threat felt big enough but didn't do mcuh with it in the end... did like this quote though!
Guy Gardner :Truth is, I ain't never been so proud of failing in my entire life. Killing someone. That's the easy way out. Making the scum of the universe face the music... That's more my style.
Guy Gardner :Truth is, I ain't never been so proud of failing in my entire life. Killing someone. That's the easy way out. Making the scum of the universe face the music... That's more my style.
August 2, 2017
This was unexpectedly good.
April 30, 2018
Guy's really grown on me.
(that was your cue to make a Gardner joke)
(that was your cue to make a Gardner joke)
August 5, 2019
In the last Green Lantern Corps volume, I lamented that my favorite Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, who was a big part of the
Recharge
limited series that re-introduced the Corps back into the DC Universe and publication was nowhere to be found. I felt that in Recharge, Kyle served as a good foil to Guy Gardner, who was the embodiment of machismo (and the inevitable mocking of said machismo as expressed by DeMatteis and Giffen in the pages of Justice League International in the late 80s) and as such, sometimes belied his worthiness of being a Green Lantern due to his actions. Unfortunately, in The Dark Side of Green Kyle is again nowhere to be found, leaving the book to be mainly the Green Lantern version of Guy Gardner and the Rookies.
Since the next volume in this series is the combined Green Lantern/Green Lantern Corps crossover The Sinestro Corps War a lot of what is in this volume comes off as setup for bigger things to come. There are two arcs in this collection. The first concerns Guy and a rookie Lantern working with a super secret part of the Corps that technically doesn't exist. While there is a mission to be accomplished here, the arc turns into a testing ground for recruitment into the Corps secret police. Once that story is done, we are treated to an arc that concerns the Green Lantern Mogo, first introduced in the classic Alan Moore story "Mogo Doesn't Socialize." In Green Lantern Corps, Mogo does socialize somewhat, and when that goes wrong (and why) is what drives the action of this arc. There may be a connection to the Sinestro Corps War here, but I think that remains to be seen.
As it is, this collection is enjoyable, but there's nothing groundbreaking and even though this is the "cosmic" Green Lantern title (compared to the Hal Jordan based Green Lantern which tends to be more Earth based), more of the revelations of the coming spectrum wars are on the pages of the Jordan book and not here. This is not surprising given that the spectrum wars seem to have been Geoff Johns' brainchild, but it just seems a little out of place for it not to be happening in these pages as well. It's likely all a means to an end though, with the payoff being Sinestro's pending return.
Since the next volume in this series is the combined Green Lantern/Green Lantern Corps crossover The Sinestro Corps War a lot of what is in this volume comes off as setup for bigger things to come. There are two arcs in this collection. The first concerns Guy and a rookie Lantern working with a super secret part of the Corps that technically doesn't exist. While there is a mission to be accomplished here, the arc turns into a testing ground for recruitment into the Corps secret police. Once that story is done, we are treated to an arc that concerns the Green Lantern Mogo, first introduced in the classic Alan Moore story "Mogo Doesn't Socialize." In Green Lantern Corps, Mogo does socialize somewhat, and when that goes wrong (and why) is what drives the action of this arc. There may be a connection to the Sinestro Corps War here, but I think that remains to be seen.
As it is, this collection is enjoyable, but there's nothing groundbreaking and even though this is the "cosmic" Green Lantern title (compared to the Hal Jordan based Green Lantern which tends to be more Earth based), more of the revelations of the coming spectrum wars are on the pages of the Jordan book and not here. This is not surprising given that the spectrum wars seem to have been Geoff Johns' brainchild, but it just seems a little out of place for it not to be happening in these pages as well. It's likely all a means to an end though, with the payoff being Sinestro's pending return.
August 20, 2025
The idea of the Green Lantern Corps is one of the genuinely genius concepts in the DC universe, and Green Lantern Corps: A Dark Side of Green, achieves success at exploring it to it's fullest potential. (Actually, I wish the volume had been called "A Dark Side of The Green," to highlight the uniqueness of the Green Lantern concept, but that's really a super-minor niggle.) Superficially similar in nature to the Jedi Knights of Star Wars, the Green Lantern Corps are essentially space police, and their tales chronicle the exploits of sentient representatives from various solar systems around the galaxy, given immensely powerful rings that are powered by will (instead of lightsabers).
This volume collects issues 7-13 of the Green Lantern Corps (GLC) ongoing series and is an excellent collection of sci-fi/fantasy stories with competent art and increasingly impressive storytelling. The cast is large but not unwieldly, and each character is distinct and interesting in their own right. The first three chapters of this volume introduce a new concept in the Corps of a "black-ops" type operation, replete with a novel approach to the power of the green, and a distinct visual look. The character of Von Daggle, is enigmatic and an interesting addition to GLC lore, and the chapters represent a strong reading experience due to the intriguing premise and strong villains. Keith Champagne's scripting here is excellent and I look forward to further work by this writer in this series. The final four chapters though are excellent in their own right, and the final two focusing on Guy Gardner's being framed for murder up the ante somewhat and provide an exciting finish to the volume. The infection of the lantern planet Mogo is a genuinely interesting and creepy plot development, and the writer of the other chapters, Dave Gibbons, takes his time developing the story organically, laying seeds in early chapters that have real payoffs in later ones.
This volume collects issues 7-13 of the Green Lantern Corps (GLC) ongoing series and is an excellent collection of sci-fi/fantasy stories with competent art and increasingly impressive storytelling. The cast is large but not unwieldly, and each character is distinct and interesting in their own right. The first three chapters of this volume introduce a new concept in the Corps of a "black-ops" type operation, replete with a novel approach to the power of the green, and a distinct visual look. The character of Von Daggle, is enigmatic and an interesting addition to GLC lore, and the chapters represent a strong reading experience due to the intriguing premise and strong villains. Keith Champagne's scripting here is excellent and I look forward to further work by this writer in this series. The final four chapters though are excellent in their own right, and the final two focusing on Guy Gardner's being framed for murder up the ante somewhat and provide an exciting finish to the volume. The infection of the lantern planet Mogo is a genuinely interesting and creepy plot development, and the writer of the other chapters, Dave Gibbons, takes his time developing the story organically, laying seeds in early chapters that have real payoffs in later ones.
February 22, 2023
I'm reading a bunch of Lantern books that lead up to Blackest Night, which I loved when I read while it was coming out. So far, the Geoff Johns books have held up. I like the slow build to the event, and the evolution or de-evolution of the Lantern Corps members and guardians.
This volume, however, was written with some heavy macho dick. An attractive female Lantern has Guy Gardener turn into the cartoon wolf with his eyes popping out and his tongue unwinding into a puddle of drool. And this heavily distracts from the story Gibbons is trying to tell, which is otherwise a perfectly fine preamble to the coming event.
I'm not against the idea of intern-Lantern shenanigans, and Gardener is definitely the lantern most likely to be a misogyinst, but it feels less like an examination of a problematic character, and more like the desperate sexualization of women by a Lonely Man author.
There was more to this story than her sexualization (what was her name? who can remember, she was the sexy lantern who sexily ensnared Guy Gardener with her sexiness). A story about parasites on ongo allowing Corps members to be brainwashed into destroying the Corps from the inside, and ...uhhh...the thing is, every time I try and think of the book, just two or three days after reading it, all I can think of is how poorly written the female character whose name wasn't used enough to stick in my memory, was.
Of the books I've read so far about the buildup to Blackest Night, it is definitely the worst. Skip it, hopefully the next volume will start with a "Previously In" section that renders this whole volume unnecessary.
This volume, however, was written with some heavy macho dick. An attractive female Lantern has Guy Gardener turn into the cartoon wolf with his eyes popping out and his tongue unwinding into a puddle of drool. And this heavily distracts from the story Gibbons is trying to tell, which is otherwise a perfectly fine preamble to the coming event.
I'm not against the idea of intern-Lantern shenanigans, and Gardener is definitely the lantern most likely to be a misogyinst, but it feels less like an examination of a problematic character, and more like the desperate sexualization of women by a Lonely Man author.
There was more to this story than her sexualization (what was her name? who can remember, she was the sexy lantern who sexily ensnared Guy Gardener with her sexiness). A story about parasites on ongo allowing Corps members to be brainwashed into destroying the Corps from the inside, and ...uhhh...the thing is, every time I try and think of the book, just two or three days after reading it, all I can think of is how poorly written the female character whose name wasn't used enough to stick in my memory, was.
Of the books I've read so far about the buildup to Blackest Night, it is definitely the worst. Skip it, hopefully the next volume will start with a "Previously In" section that renders this whole volume unnecessary.
January 10, 2019
The reformed Green Lantern Corps continues to thrive as more adventures are told here.
First off is Guy Gardner who is annoyed that his time for shore leave has been cut short as he ends up being sent by the Guardians to perform an interesting mission, one that involves a mandatory kill order to be issued. Partnered with the beautiful and enthusiastic R’amey Holl, Guy’s moral compass wavers as he becomes a member of the elite Green Lantern Corpse. This Corpse is an extremely secretive unit true whose objectives are espionage and assassination. Guy and R’amey deal with Dominators, vicious killers and even a guest appearance by the New Gods. Truly a great story and one I was really interested in, with a conclusion that really got me going.
Elsewhere, the Green Lantern Corps deals with problems with its new recruits as well as a revelation as to the legendary Alan Moore story “Tygers” in which the prophesied Blackest Night is hinted. The resolution of a previous problem with Green Lantern Mogo that is resolved in this collection.
Very nice. B+
First off is Guy Gardner who is annoyed that his time for shore leave has been cut short as he ends up being sent by the Guardians to perform an interesting mission, one that involves a mandatory kill order to be issued. Partnered with the beautiful and enthusiastic R’amey Holl, Guy’s moral compass wavers as he becomes a member of the elite Green Lantern Corpse. This Corpse is an extremely secretive unit true whose objectives are espionage and assassination. Guy and R’amey deal with Dominators, vicious killers and even a guest appearance by the New Gods. Truly a great story and one I was really interested in, with a conclusion that really got me going.
Elsewhere, the Green Lantern Corps deals with problems with its new recruits as well as a revelation as to the legendary Alan Moore story “Tygers” in which the prophesied Blackest Night is hinted. The resolution of a previous problem with Green Lantern Mogo that is resolved in this collection.
Very nice. B+
March 26, 2020
This book was... surprisingly gorier than I expected. But still, a pretty solid graphic novel. The first story arc looked at the "dark side" of the Green Lantern Corps (those who are basically licensed to kill). It was a more intense story, but I particularly liked that Guy Gardner came out on the moral high ground--maintaining that killing is vengeance, not justice. He may be a loudmouth, but he's a loudmouth with a strong moral compass. Add into that some solid comic book action--namely with a virus on Mogo causing other Lanterns to go insane and kill their comrades PLUS Guy getting framed for one of those murders--and you get some page-turner stories that give you a chance to appreciate the rest of the Corps (not just whatever Hal Jordan's up to).
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January 27, 2023
A bit of a mixed bag all things considered, but GLC does what it does best and gives us plenty of smaller stories highlighting all the other Green Lanterns who normally don't get the spotlight. There's plenty of build-up for the burgeoning Sinestro Corp War and a surprise introduction of the GLC's black-ops division called "The Corpse".
An intergalactic wetworks team funded by the Guardians of the Universe is an interesting concept and I'm surprised the team is never mentioned again after this (though I'm not surprised Guy Gardner flunked out lol). Overall, decent side material, but not the slam-dunk I've been looking for either. So far my re-read of the Johns era Green Lantern books have been pretty mediocre. Here's hoping things improve with Sinestro Corps War and onwards.
An intergalactic wetworks team funded by the Guardians of the Universe is an interesting concept and I'm surprised the team is never mentioned again after this (though I'm not surprised Guy Gardner flunked out lol). Overall, decent side material, but not the slam-dunk I've been looking for either. So far my re-read of the Johns era Green Lantern books have been pretty mediocre. Here's hoping things improve with Sinestro Corps War and onwards.
June 17, 2021
This is a 3.5 my biggest issue is the ending. It just seems so rushed. As for the meat there is a lot to like in this one. Split into two stories like most of the collected editions.
The first half deals with Corpse the GLC Special Black Ops division. This is the weaker story of the two imho. Not bad but just send very random and never really plays into anything again.
The second half deals with a fear inducing fungus on Mogo which has so very cool art work but like I said just send to end.
The first half deals with Corpse the GLC Special Black Ops division. This is the weaker story of the two imho. Not bad but just send very random and never really plays into anything again.
The second half deals with a fear inducing fungus on Mogo which has so very cool art work but like I said just send to end.
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September 20, 2019
The title to this one is pretty fitting, as Guy Gardner begins to see the less glamorous side of the newly formed Corps. He not only learns of a shadowy special unit of undercover Lanterns called the Corpse, but then he's also framed for murder and on the run! The series continues to be entertaining and colorful and a great gateway into the larger cosmic universe of DC comics.
December 28, 2021
Similar to my review of Gibbon's last GLC trade, he just does not seem fit to write modern comics. The pacing is so god-awfully slow. Plot-wise, really mysterious and dramatic things going on. But it's drowned out by lackluster dialogue.
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June 27, 2022Reconozco que aquí he estado leyendo más en diagonal porque lo que me interesa es la Guerra de los Sinestro Corps, pero aun así son dos arcos majetes.
Soranik, Guy y Kilowog están tan bien como siempre y el dibujo no baja el nivel ni un momento.
Soranik, Guy y Kilowog están tan bien como siempre y el dibujo no baja el nivel ni un momento.
May 20, 2024
I love how they made the most of Gleason by splitting artists each issue, as I imagine they weren't able to do a fullissue each month.
Very interesting Mogo story.
I didn't particularly enjoy the Dark Side story but it builds the world of the corps nicely.
Very interesting Mogo story.
I didn't particularly enjoy the Dark Side story but it builds the world of the corps nicely.
February 23, 2023
The Corpse 🤘🏻
January 20, 2024
3.5. Really cool ideas like the Corpse. Some nice mind-bending plot in the end.
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February 22, 2022
Big improvement of the first volume, no cringey lines and charchters feel more like themselves again! While it is better it is still not on the level of Geoff Johns Green Lanterns books, absolutely worth a read though, even though I have to say Dave Gibbons is not an author I like very much
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