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Green Lantern by Geoff Johns: Omnibus
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 1
The New York Times best-selling and critically acclaimed series GREEN LANTERN written by Geoff Johns begins here!
It's been years since the the death of Hal Jordan and the end of the Green Lantern Corps. But as the Torchbearer Kyle Rayner is about to find out, the adventure of epic and mythological proportions is about to begin as the former Lantern returns to the land of the living to atone for his sins. And the cosmos will never be the same as Sinestro wages his war against the Green Lanterns with his newly founded, Sinestro Corps!
This volume collects: Green Lantern Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern Corps Recharge #1-5, Green Lantern #1-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-18, Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1, Green Lantern Secret Files 2005 #1, Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman Prime #1 and Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files #1.
It's been years since the the death of Hal Jordan and the end of the Green Lantern Corps. But as the Torchbearer Kyle Rayner is about to find out, the adventure of epic and mythological proportions is about to begin as the former Lantern returns to the land of the living to atone for his sins. And the cosmos will never be the same as Sinestro wages his war against the Green Lanterns with his newly founded, Sinestro Corps!
This volume collects: Green Lantern Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern Corps Recharge #1-5, Green Lantern #1-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-18, Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1, Green Lantern Secret Files 2005 #1, Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman Prime #1 and Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files #1.
1232 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Geoff Johns
2,716 books2,410 followersGeoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Media Arts and Film. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s in search of work within the film industry. Through perseverance, Geoff ended up as the assistant to Richard Donner, working on Conspiracy Theory and Lethal Weapon 4. During that time, he also began his comics career writing Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. and JSA (co-written with David S. Goyer) for DC Comics. He worked with Richard Donner for four years, leaving the company to pursue writing full-time.
His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.
Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.
His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.
Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.
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June 26, 2022
3.5 STARS
Geoff Johns deserves a lot of credit for this run on Green Lantern. He's really created a stepping board for DC to work from because it's become something so much bigger than it was.
However, my tastes in comics have matured over the years. Green lantern was one of the first ever comics I read. I kind of feel now that it's quite dated already. The ideas might have, but this comic itself doesn't really stand the test of time. The artwork is not creative enough for me. It's basic archetype characters, with old fashion sexy costumes, big muscles, big tits, skimpy costumes, but that's not Geoff fault because in this run he has created some of the most creative and unique characters you'll probably ever see in comics, like Parallax, the entity of fear and Ion the entity of Will power. Such great ideas and then to put it together into one giant saga is commendable.
Had I read this whole run when I first started reading comics I would have probably rated it a lot higher, but now I can see so many flaws in it despite its popularity from fans.
So this is the Omnibus, what makes this better? Well for starters this has filled in all the gaps for me. Before when I read the run from 'No fear' up to 'Blackest Night' I missed out a lot. Mainly the green lantern corps issues. These it turns out are quite important and add a lot of value to the story. It's a mammoth book over 1200 pages and a lot of content, and it's 1 of 3!!
The Sinestro corps war storyline - I've read this twice now and I can honestly say it's still as good as it was when I first read it. Why? Sinestro is why! Sinestro is like Hal Jordan's Joker or Lex Luther like they are to Batman and Superman he's just brilliant and a breath of fresh air.
There are so many stand out characters in this run and it's brilliant that Geoff managed to keep focus on the story while still capturing the essence of each individual.
You might be thinking why only three stars after so many positives, well like I said, it feels a bit dated and it's not as fresh anymore and some of the writing is quite dull especially when they just focus on Hal Jordan, damn he's boring.
I'd still recommend this story to people if they wanted to read some green lantern, after all this is the signature GL run for any beginner.
Geoff Johns deserves a lot of credit for this run on Green Lantern. He's really created a stepping board for DC to work from because it's become something so much bigger than it was.
However, my tastes in comics have matured over the years. Green lantern was one of the first ever comics I read. I kind of feel now that it's quite dated already. The ideas might have, but this comic itself doesn't really stand the test of time. The artwork is not creative enough for me. It's basic archetype characters, with old fashion sexy costumes, big muscles, big tits, skimpy costumes, but that's not Geoff fault because in this run he has created some of the most creative and unique characters you'll probably ever see in comics, like Parallax, the entity of fear and Ion the entity of Will power. Such great ideas and then to put it together into one giant saga is commendable.
Had I read this whole run when I first started reading comics I would have probably rated it a lot higher, but now I can see so many flaws in it despite its popularity from fans.
So this is the Omnibus, what makes this better? Well for starters this has filled in all the gaps for me. Before when I read the run from 'No fear' up to 'Blackest Night' I missed out a lot. Mainly the green lantern corps issues. These it turns out are quite important and add a lot of value to the story. It's a mammoth book over 1200 pages and a lot of content, and it's 1 of 3!!
The Sinestro corps war storyline - I've read this twice now and I can honestly say it's still as good as it was when I first read it. Why? Sinestro is why! Sinestro is like Hal Jordan's Joker or Lex Luther like they are to Batman and Superman he's just brilliant and a breath of fresh air.
There are so many stand out characters in this run and it's brilliant that Geoff managed to keep focus on the story while still capturing the essence of each individual.
You might be thinking why only three stars after so many positives, well like I said, it feels a bit dated and it's not as fresh anymore and some of the writing is quite dull especially when they just focus on Hal Jordan, damn he's boring.
I'd still recommend this story to people if they wanted to read some green lantern, after all this is the signature GL run for any beginner.
June 8, 2017
Went into this knowing it was seen by the majority as the best, the definitive, the ultimate green lantern run and I can see why.
I also went into this knowing nothing about green lantern other then his favourite colour being green. I was taken aback by the universe, the characters and the lore. It was all so rich and expansive.
So WHATEVER you do, do not say no to this run just because green lantern doesn't seem cool or interesting because Geoff johns makes him both those things. It was so good I read it in 6 days!
P.s the book is massive!
I also went into this knowing nothing about green lantern other then his favourite colour being green. I was taken aback by the universe, the characters and the lore. It was all so rich and expansive.
So WHATEVER you do, do not say no to this run just because green lantern doesn't seem cool or interesting because Geoff johns makes him both those things. It was so good I read it in 6 days!
P.s the book is massive!
January 14, 2022
Rating: 4.5 stars.
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns: Omnibus, Vol. 1 - 3 collects all the stories script writer Geoff Johns wrote for the Green Lantern series. The stories are mostly solid and the artwork...looks like most of them are done by the same artist or so it seems? The artwork is pretty awesome too.
We begin with the , I know some people don't like him and I personally wasn't very interested in Hal neither but after I learned about him turning into a super-villain for a while I went gaga and read those issues and all is well after that. Haha.
The first volume opens with the last Guardian of Universe and the few remaining Green Lanterns trying to revive and then there are some conflicts with Parallax and other villains.
Then Johns wrote a series of stories called "Secret Origins" which feature the origin stories of Hal Jordan, Sinestro and others. If you are a first comer when it comes to the Green Lantern saga, these stories will help you to understand all these major players and their stories.
And then we get all the excitement from the Sinestro War, I do like how Kyle and Hal struggling with the yellow entity a.k.a Parallax, that's the part that I really like! (Okay, I admit I like almost everything with Parallax in it, even the mouthy Parallax when he possessed )
PS: I noticed there are some scandals surrounding Geoff Johns, but hell the guy can really write some good Green Lantern stories.
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns: Omnibus, Vol. 1 - 3 collects all the stories script writer Geoff Johns wrote for the Green Lantern series. The stories are mostly solid and the artwork...looks like most of them are done by the same artist or so it seems? The artwork is pretty awesome too.
We begin with the , I know some people don't like him and I personally wasn't very interested in Hal neither but after I learned about him turning into a super-villain for a while I went gaga and read those issues and all is well after that. Haha.
The first volume opens with the last Guardian of Universe and the few remaining Green Lanterns trying to revive and then there are some conflicts with Parallax and other villains.
Then Johns wrote a series of stories called "Secret Origins" which feature the origin stories of Hal Jordan, Sinestro and others. If you are a first comer when it comes to the Green Lantern saga, these stories will help you to understand all these major players and their stories.
And then we get all the excitement from the Sinestro War, I do like how Kyle and Hal struggling with the yellow entity a.k.a Parallax, that's the part that I really like! (Okay, I admit I like almost everything with Parallax in it, even the mouthy Parallax when he possessed )
PS: I noticed there are some scandals surrounding Geoff Johns, but hell the guy can really write some good Green Lantern stories.
February 26, 2019
Really really great entry into the Green Lantern mythos, and one of the best contemporary DC comics. Would highly recommend! No prior knowledge of DC continuity (well, continuity when this was originally published, that is) required.
September 25, 2016
First read in omnibus format 14-March to 27-March 2016.
There a lot of great volumes included in this omnibus, making it hands-down one of the best books you can buy. Here are the reviews of the individual volumes included in this omnibus. Consider this, then, 'Martin's Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Reviews Omnibus volume 1':
* * *
Green Lantern: Rebirth: 5 stars
Superheroes die. All the time.Some Most of them come back, though - especially those that make the comic book companies some money. But it is the manner in which these comic book properties are brought back to life that is important. Will it be one of the dime-a-dozen, eye-roll inducing 'but no body was ever found!' variety, or will it be a story that is well thought-out, dare I say logical (we are talking about comic book here) ?
Green Lantern: Rebirth definitely falls into that second category. It is a how-to for other writers to take pointers from. With some continuity streamlining and liberal doses of ret-conning, with the end result being that everything just feels right, and everything is explained and makes sense, this back-from-the-dead story takes what came before, celebrates it, and at the same time gives the franchise a well-needed shot in the arm and opens the door to years of storylines.
No clones or evil twins involved. Thanks, Geoff Johns!
Green Lantern Corps: Recharge: 3 stars
Overall, a good story about the origin of the 'Rebirth' of the Green Lantern Corps, although at times very hectic and disorienting, with art that is crisp though at times uneven. As one can expect from the return of the Green Lantern Corps (expanded from 3,600 to 7,200 members), there are a lot of new faces and characters, some more appealing than others. I'm curious to see how this story will affect future Green Lantern storylines.
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 1: No Fear: 4 stars
Good stories by Geoff Johns, which lay the groundwork for future storylines, such as Blackest Night. With amazing art, especially the three issues by Carlos Pacheco, this book is one that is a quick read and very easy on the eyes. Best story of the bunch here has to be the one with the Manhunters.
No Man Escapes The Manhunters!
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 2: Revenge of the Green Lanterns: 5 stars
One of my favourite Green Lantern books, with a star-studded line-up of artists...
- a strong two-parter by Carlos Pacheco (as usual, a feast for the eyes) guest-starring Green Arrow and Mongul's destructive kids;
- a stand-alone story by Ethan Van Sciver (the weakest link in this collection, but worth a look - if only to see, albeit briefly - Batman all 'Green-Lanterned-Up');
- and the titular story, a fantastic, action-packed four-parter by Ivan Reis: oh-so heavy on the exposition, but with big revelations, big stakes, awesome fight scenes, and the return of many long-thought-dead (or at least forgotten) characters. Not the least of which: Hank Henshaw a.k.a. Cyborg Superman!
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 3: Wanted: Hal Jordan: 3 stars
This book has two stories:
- Wanted: Hal Jordan, a four-parter in which Amon Sur (Abin Sur's son) hires bounty hunters to capture Hal Jordan. Amon Sur is still angry that he wasn't chosen as his father's replacement and so he thinks that if he kills Hal Jordan at close proximity the ring will have to choose him as the new Green Lantern. But you already figured out this particular plan fails, because Hal Jordan is still around, after all. Art by Ivan Reis.
- The Mystery Of The Star Sapphire, a three-parter in which the origin of the Star Sapphire is re-told, most likely streamlined for our convenience, with the Star Sapphire first taking possession of Carol Ferris, then of Jillian 'Cowgirl' Pearlman. It ends with the Star Sapphires being changed to power rings of something looking a lot like a Star Sapphire Corps. It is then that it is revealed (or at least hinted) that there are four more Corps colours to be introduced in the series. Art by Daniel Acuña.
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 4: The Sinestro Corps War, Vol. 1: 4 stars
Green Lantern, Vol. 5: The Sinestro Corps War, Vol. 2: 4 stars
Epic story with BIG stakes and great villains. Parallax is getting annoying and overplayed, but then there's Cyborg Superman, Superboy Prime, and Sinestro & his Sinestro Corps to contend with. And oh! - how could I forget the Anti-Monitor! The Green Lanterns really have their work cut out for them. Who will live? Who will die? This is the storyline that Geoff Johns' run has been building up to, and it does not disappoint!
* * *
Interspersed with the main 'Sinestro Corps War' storyline are stories found in Tales of the Sinestro Corps, most - if not all - of them completely forgettable. For these, 1 star.
* * *
Happy reading!
There a lot of great volumes included in this omnibus, making it hands-down one of the best books you can buy. Here are the reviews of the individual volumes included in this omnibus. Consider this, then, 'Martin's Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Reviews Omnibus volume 1':
* * *
Green Lantern: Rebirth: 5 stars
Superheroes die. All the time.
Green Lantern: Rebirth definitely falls into that second category. It is a how-to for other writers to take pointers from. With some continuity streamlining and liberal doses of ret-conning, with the end result being that everything just feels right, and everything is explained and makes sense, this back-from-the-dead story takes what came before, celebrates it, and at the same time gives the franchise a well-needed shot in the arm and opens the door to years of storylines.
No clones or evil twins involved. Thanks, Geoff Johns!
Green Lantern Corps: Recharge: 3 stars
Overall, a good story about the origin of the 'Rebirth' of the Green Lantern Corps, although at times very hectic and disorienting, with art that is crisp though at times uneven. As one can expect from the return of the Green Lantern Corps (expanded from 3,600 to 7,200 members), there are a lot of new faces and characters, some more appealing than others. I'm curious to see how this story will affect future Green Lantern storylines.
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 1: No Fear: 4 stars
Good stories by Geoff Johns, which lay the groundwork for future storylines, such as Blackest Night. With amazing art, especially the three issues by Carlos Pacheco, this book is one that is a quick read and very easy on the eyes. Best story of the bunch here has to be the one with the Manhunters.
No Man Escapes The Manhunters!
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 2: Revenge of the Green Lanterns: 5 stars
One of my favourite Green Lantern books, with a star-studded line-up of artists...
- a strong two-parter by Carlos Pacheco (as usual, a feast for the eyes) guest-starring Green Arrow and Mongul's destructive kids;
- a stand-alone story by Ethan Van Sciver (the weakest link in this collection, but worth a look - if only to see, albeit briefly - Batman all 'Green-Lanterned-Up');
- and the titular story, a fantastic, action-packed four-parter by Ivan Reis: oh-so heavy on the exposition, but with big revelations, big stakes, awesome fight scenes, and the return of many long-thought-dead (or at least forgotten) characters. Not the least of which: Hank Henshaw a.k.a. Cyborg Superman!
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 3: Wanted: Hal Jordan: 3 stars
This book has two stories:
- Wanted: Hal Jordan, a four-parter in which Amon Sur (Abin Sur's son) hires bounty hunters to capture Hal Jordan. Amon Sur is still angry that he wasn't chosen as his father's replacement and so he thinks that if he kills Hal Jordan at close proximity the ring will have to choose him as the new Green Lantern. But you already figured out this particular plan fails, because Hal Jordan is still around, after all. Art by Ivan Reis.
- The Mystery Of The Star Sapphire, a three-parter in which the origin of the Star Sapphire is re-told, most likely streamlined for our convenience, with the Star Sapphire first taking possession of Carol Ferris, then of Jillian 'Cowgirl' Pearlman. It ends with the Star Sapphires being changed to power rings of something looking a lot like a Star Sapphire Corps. It is then that it is revealed (or at least hinted) that there are four more Corps colours to be introduced in the series. Art by Daniel Acuña.
* * *
Green Lantern, Vol. 4: The Sinestro Corps War, Vol. 1: 4 stars
Green Lantern, Vol. 5: The Sinestro Corps War, Vol. 2: 4 stars
Epic story with BIG stakes and great villains. Parallax is getting annoying and overplayed, but then there's Cyborg Superman, Superboy Prime, and Sinestro & his Sinestro Corps to contend with. And oh! - how could I forget the Anti-Monitor! The Green Lanterns really have their work cut out for them. Who will live? Who will die? This is the storyline that Geoff Johns' run has been building up to, and it does not disappoint!
* * *
Interspersed with the main 'Sinestro Corps War' storyline are stories found in Tales of the Sinestro Corps, most - if not all - of them completely forgettable. For these, 1 star.
* * *
Happy reading!
September 8, 2017
Before this the only "Green Lantern" title I read was "Green Lanterns. I enjoyed that enough but I felt like I might enjoy it more if I go back to where "Green Lantern" turned from "Okay" to Amazing. This collection is the time Geoff johns (Who slowly is becoming my favorite DC writer ever) came on and decided to give Green Lantern some love. You can tell from the start Johns LOVED the Green Lantern Mythology and decided he was about to expand that.
This is great for people who've never read Green Lantern before. Sure, there's elements, characters, and stories that happened that connect but they catch you up on most of it in short ways, with very little exposition. The story is really the Rebirth of Hal and him getting his groove back in the Corps. A lot of people want him dead for what he did and then Sinesto comes into play and shit gets really out of control.
Good: The whole second half is epic as fuck. I mean it's all out war and the Green Lanterns are at the center of it all. You really see the war of all wars here. I also loved how each Lantern was different in their own respectable ways yet still worked all individually. The art was top notch and some of the fights were near perfection for me. The chemistry between the cast is wonderful and everyone felt like they had time to shine. Also for 80 bucks (amazon price) you get 1200+ pages. That's awesome.
Bad: None really. Little heavy dialog at times + some filler chapters.
Overall this collection is a must buy for both fans of GL and not. If you want to get into their lore this is the place to start. John builds a wonderful compelling world worth researching and checking out. A 5/5.
This is great for people who've never read Green Lantern before. Sure, there's elements, characters, and stories that happened that connect but they catch you up on most of it in short ways, with very little exposition. The story is really the Rebirth of Hal and him getting his groove back in the Corps. A lot of people want him dead for what he did and then Sinesto comes into play and shit gets really out of control.
Good: The whole second half is epic as fuck. I mean it's all out war and the Green Lanterns are at the center of it all. You really see the war of all wars here. I also loved how each Lantern was different in their own respectable ways yet still worked all individually. The art was top notch and some of the fights were near perfection for me. The chemistry between the cast is wonderful and everyone felt like they had time to shine. Also for 80 bucks (amazon price) you get 1200+ pages. That's awesome.
Bad: None really. Little heavy dialog at times + some filler chapters.
Overall this collection is a must buy for both fans of GL and not. If you want to get into their lore this is the place to start. John builds a wonderful compelling world worth researching and checking out. A 5/5.
July 24, 2019
The beginning of one of the greatest superhero runs in comic book history is collected here in this giant hardcover omnibus edition. Geoff Johns not only conceived the return of the greatest Green Lantern Hal Jordan after nearly a decade, but he singlehandedly revitalized the Green Lantern franchise and completely reimagined it's entire mythology in a cosmic tale of epic proportions. To most people who became comic book fans in the mid-to-late 90's and early 2000's, young Kyle Rayner was their Green lantern, after he took up the mantle in the wake of Hal Jordan's downfall and villainous turn in Emerald Twilight. So it was a big deal when Geoff Johns brought Jordan back into the fold in the first arc in this book: Green Lantern: Rebirth.
Most of this first omnibus details Hal's return, his struggle to atone for his past, rebuilding his role in the status quo, and the subsequent rebuilding of the Green Lantern Corps. After the rousing Rebirth and Green Lantern Corps: Recharge, the book starts off with standard but well-crafted superhero fare as Hal fights some of his classic villains, like the Manhunters, Mongul, The Tattooed Man, Cyborg Superman, Hector Hammond, and finally Hal's arch-enemy Sinestro, who explodes back on the scene during the final arc of this book in an epic blockbuster event that will change the Green Lantern universe forever. This first omnibus will leave you hooked, and it only gets better from here.
This large volume includes:
Green Lantern: Rebirth ★★★★
Green lantern Corps: Recharge ★★★★
Green Lantern Vol. 1: No Fear ★★★★
Green Lantern Vol. 2: Revenge of the Green Lanterns ★★★★
Green Lantern Vol. 3: Wanted: Hal Jordan ★★★★
Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War ★★★★★
Most of this first omnibus details Hal's return, his struggle to atone for his past, rebuilding his role in the status quo, and the subsequent rebuilding of the Green Lantern Corps. After the rousing Rebirth and Green Lantern Corps: Recharge, the book starts off with standard but well-crafted superhero fare as Hal fights some of his classic villains, like the Manhunters, Mongul, The Tattooed Man, Cyborg Superman, Hector Hammond, and finally Hal's arch-enemy Sinestro, who explodes back on the scene during the final arc of this book in an epic blockbuster event that will change the Green Lantern universe forever. This first omnibus will leave you hooked, and it only gets better from here.
This large volume includes:
Green Lantern: Rebirth ★★★★
Green lantern Corps: Recharge ★★★★
Green Lantern Vol. 1: No Fear ★★★★
Green Lantern Vol. 2: Revenge of the Green Lanterns ★★★★
Green Lantern Vol. 3: Wanted: Hal Jordan ★★★★
Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War ★★★★★
March 24, 2024
The best way to get to know the Green Lanterns, in my honest opinion. I didn't know much about Hal Jordan, aside from his origin before this, but Geoff Johns does a wonderful job catching us up on everything.
It starts with the appropriately titled "Green Lantern: Rebirth", which is right after Hal tries to get back on track after becoming Parallax and wreaking havoc across the DC Universe. I was a bit lost during this because I didn't know about the whole Parallax thing that comic book readers often consider common knowledge, though Johns pretty much put me up to speed.
Through these three Omnibus volumes, Green Lantern was made out to be my favorite DC character. Geoff Johns is a wonderful writer and I've never been disappointed with anything he's written (so far). Note: I haven't read everything he's done.
Highly recommended.
It starts with the appropriately titled "Green Lantern: Rebirth", which is right after Hal tries to get back on track after becoming Parallax and wreaking havoc across the DC Universe. I was a bit lost during this because I didn't know about the whole Parallax thing that comic book readers often consider common knowledge, though Johns pretty much put me up to speed.
Through these three Omnibus volumes, Green Lantern was made out to be my favorite DC character. Geoff Johns is a wonderful writer and I've never been disappointed with anything he's written (so far). Note: I haven't read everything he's done.
Highly recommended.
September 28, 2019
Johns first volume of Green Lantern is a little smaller scale than what came afterward, but by the last arc it's built an epic scale.
Rebirth. I'm usually not fond of superheroic resurrections. They just keep the Big Two comics retreading the same ground year after year, decade after decade. And they often shove aside interesting successors. But in the case of Green Lantern, I'll make an exceptions.
That's in part because of the character assassination that was Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, Ron Marz's heavy-handed and poorly written destruction of Hal Jordan a decade earlier (which also destroyed the first four years of the excellent V3 run by the now-disgraced Gerard Jones). It had no foreshadowing and it never made much sense.
Johns does a great job of making "Emerald Twilight" at last make sense in Rebirth, by imagining Parallax as the yellow creature of fear, kicking off what would eventually become the whole emotional spectrum. Not only does Johns explain Jordan's insanity, but he also return Sinestro to his proper place as Green Lantern's greatest foe.
But, Johns is also very respectful not just of Jordan's successor, Kyle Rayner, but also all the Earthside Lanterns, with Guy Gordan also returned to glory here, after some rather painful floundering as "Warrior" during the dark-and-gritty '90s.
This could have been a color-by-numbers story, focused on retconning "Emerald Twilight" and reintroducing all four Earthside Lanterns, but Johns manages to make it an interesting story too, with the appearance of not just Sinestro and Parallax, but also the conflicts among Earth's various heroes. A strong start for a new series, making none of the mistakes that Johns would succumb to in The Flash: Rebirth, when he was forced to repeat this formula [4/5].
"Flight" (SF 2005). nice historical story about Hal and his family. Good to have it reprinted from Secret Files. [4/5].
Recharge. Green Lantern Corps: Recharge had a different purpose than Green Lantern: Rebirth. Where Rebirth had to redress Hal Jordan's character assassination, all Recharge had to do wasrebuild the Green Lantern Corps. And, it does.
On the one hand we get the return of Green Lanterns that managed to survive Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, such as Salaak, Kilowog, and Green Man. However, more importantly Johns introduces a trio of new Lanterns who, alongside the three extra Earth Lanterns, become three of our viewpoint characters: Natu, Vath, and Isamot. He leans on existing stereotypes about their home planets to make the three new Lanterns instantly memorable, and is quite successful: Natu in particular has become a cornerstone of the franchise.
So what do you do with a new Corps? You give them a galactic foe in the form of the Spider Guild of Vega, who are creating a galactic web of new black holes. It's a plot that's better in concept than development, as it turns out to be the weakest part of this comic, culminating in yet another attack on Oa. But given it's just the foundation for introducing and reintroducing our many Lanterns, that's probably OK [3+/5].
Manhunters (#1-3). The first arc of Geoff Johns' new Green Lantern lays a lot of groundwork for Hal Jordan's new life: groundwork that will largely be ignored in the years to come as Green Lantern moves deep into space. It also plays with the mythology by upgrading the Manhunters. Overall, it's a slow story because so much of it is setup [3+/5].
Gremlins (#4-6). Johns' second Green Lantern arc is weirdly over-the-top, as we mash together Hector Hammond, an evolved shark, and gremlin aliens. It's all part of some story about super-evolution, and I suppose a nice meeting of minds. And then Black Hand smashes in too!!?? Anywho, it's a nice set of Lantern villains, and I believe also the story that puts Hammond onto his path of weird hero worship that continues to the modern day [4/5].
A Perfect Life (#7-8). Ah, it's the ole' Mongol and the dream flowers trick. Though it's cool to see Hal and Ollie team up, their "perfect life" dreams really aren't that interesting. The story ends with some interesting looks at families, but that's about it [3+/5].
Branded (#9). Hal fights a scary new Tattooed Man. There's some good world building in the new Tattooed Man, but that doesn't make the fight particularly memorable. More notable is the repairing of the relationship between Hal and Bruce (Wayne) [3+/5].
Revenge of the Green Lanterns (#10-13). And as he closes out his first year of the Green Lantern comic proper, Johns is still trying to repair the damage of Emerald Twilight. This time around, he welcomes back the many well-characterized and original Lanterns from before the Twilight by coming up with a ham-handed reason for their survival. It's nice to see Hal and Guy working together, and it's nice to get some closure on the first arc's return of the Manhunters, but this still ends up being a long fight without much depth [3+/5].
Wanted: Hal Jordan (#14-17). Another conclusive arc, this time ending the story of the assassination attempts upon Hal. Amon Sur makes a nice heel, but the real joy of this story is the increased attention to Hal Jordan's life as an actual person (and to his supporting cast). Unfortunately this story is let-down by a clumsy reveal in the final issue and by it ending up inconclusively subservient to the upcoming Sinestro Corps story [3+/5].
Mystery of the Star Sapphire (#18-20). By this point, Johns had already been foreshadowing the Sinestro Corps for a few issues, but this Star Sapphire storyline is where he took the idea of one of Hal's oldest and weirdest foes, the Star Sapphires, and developed from that and the Sinestro Corps the whole idea of an Emotional Spectrum. It's a wholly revolutionary idea that has dramatically affected the Green Lantern mythos ever since. As for the story itself: its strength is the look at Hal, Cowgirl, and Carol. And the nice art. Then, there's lots of power ring fighting [4/5].
The Sinestro Corps (#21-25). This is the arc that changed the whole Green Lantern mythos, and it has an amazing start, as Sinestro creates a new fear-based corps and uses it to take on the Green Lanterns. And, they prove to be worthy foes, as for the first time Johns goes truly big picture and shows us a galaxy-engulfing war. The inclusion of the Anti-Monitor and his heralds should have been another superb element of this arc (and seemed to be at first), but Johns was just juggling too many things to give them much attention, which is sad, for what was a couple of amazing returns. In the end, this big space battle does get a little repetitive, but you still have to appreciate the grandeur of getting there. And, of course, we get the first view of the rest of the emotional spectrum [4/5].
Rebirth. I'm usually not fond of superheroic resurrections. They just keep the Big Two comics retreading the same ground year after year, decade after decade. And they often shove aside interesting successors. But in the case of Green Lantern, I'll make an exceptions.
That's in part because of the character assassination that was Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, Ron Marz's heavy-handed and poorly written destruction of Hal Jordan a decade earlier (which also destroyed the first four years of the excellent V3 run by the now-disgraced Gerard Jones). It had no foreshadowing and it never made much sense.
Johns does a great job of making "Emerald Twilight" at last make sense in Rebirth, by imagining Parallax as the yellow creature of fear, kicking off what would eventually become the whole emotional spectrum. Not only does Johns explain Jordan's insanity, but he also return Sinestro to his proper place as Green Lantern's greatest foe.
But, Johns is also very respectful not just of Jordan's successor, Kyle Rayner, but also all the Earthside Lanterns, with Guy Gordan also returned to glory here, after some rather painful floundering as "Warrior" during the dark-and-gritty '90s.
This could have been a color-by-numbers story, focused on retconning "Emerald Twilight" and reintroducing all four Earthside Lanterns, but Johns manages to make it an interesting story too, with the appearance of not just Sinestro and Parallax, but also the conflicts among Earth's various heroes. A strong start for a new series, making none of the mistakes that Johns would succumb to in The Flash: Rebirth, when he was forced to repeat this formula [4/5].
"Flight" (SF 2005). nice historical story about Hal and his family. Good to have it reprinted from Secret Files. [4/5].
Recharge. Green Lantern Corps: Recharge had a different purpose than Green Lantern: Rebirth. Where Rebirth had to redress Hal Jordan's character assassination, all Recharge had to do wasrebuild the Green Lantern Corps. And, it does.
On the one hand we get the return of Green Lanterns that managed to survive Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, such as Salaak, Kilowog, and Green Man. However, more importantly Johns introduces a trio of new Lanterns who, alongside the three extra Earth Lanterns, become three of our viewpoint characters: Natu, Vath, and Isamot. He leans on existing stereotypes about their home planets to make the three new Lanterns instantly memorable, and is quite successful: Natu in particular has become a cornerstone of the franchise.
So what do you do with a new Corps? You give them a galactic foe in the form of the Spider Guild of Vega, who are creating a galactic web of new black holes. It's a plot that's better in concept than development, as it turns out to be the weakest part of this comic, culminating in yet another attack on Oa. But given it's just the foundation for introducing and reintroducing our many Lanterns, that's probably OK [3+/5].
Manhunters (#1-3). The first arc of Geoff Johns' new Green Lantern lays a lot of groundwork for Hal Jordan's new life: groundwork that will largely be ignored in the years to come as Green Lantern moves deep into space. It also plays with the mythology by upgrading the Manhunters. Overall, it's a slow story because so much of it is setup [3+/5].
Gremlins (#4-6). Johns' second Green Lantern arc is weirdly over-the-top, as we mash together Hector Hammond, an evolved shark, and gremlin aliens. It's all part of some story about super-evolution, and I suppose a nice meeting of minds. And then Black Hand smashes in too!!?? Anywho, it's a nice set of Lantern villains, and I believe also the story that puts Hammond onto his path of weird hero worship that continues to the modern day [4/5].
A Perfect Life (#7-8). Ah, it's the ole' Mongol and the dream flowers trick. Though it's cool to see Hal and Ollie team up, their "perfect life" dreams really aren't that interesting. The story ends with some interesting looks at families, but that's about it [3+/5].
Branded (#9). Hal fights a scary new Tattooed Man. There's some good world building in the new Tattooed Man, but that doesn't make the fight particularly memorable. More notable is the repairing of the relationship between Hal and Bruce (Wayne) [3+/5].
Revenge of the Green Lanterns (#10-13). And as he closes out his first year of the Green Lantern comic proper, Johns is still trying to repair the damage of Emerald Twilight. This time around, he welcomes back the many well-characterized and original Lanterns from before the Twilight by coming up with a ham-handed reason for their survival. It's nice to see Hal and Guy working together, and it's nice to get some closure on the first arc's return of the Manhunters, but this still ends up being a long fight without much depth [3+/5].
Wanted: Hal Jordan (#14-17). Another conclusive arc, this time ending the story of the assassination attempts upon Hal. Amon Sur makes a nice heel, but the real joy of this story is the increased attention to Hal Jordan's life as an actual person (and to his supporting cast). Unfortunately this story is let-down by a clumsy reveal in the final issue and by it ending up inconclusively subservient to the upcoming Sinestro Corps story [3+/5].
Mystery of the Star Sapphire (#18-20). By this point, Johns had already been foreshadowing the Sinestro Corps for a few issues, but this Star Sapphire storyline is where he took the idea of one of Hal's oldest and weirdest foes, the Star Sapphires, and developed from that and the Sinestro Corps the whole idea of an Emotional Spectrum. It's a wholly revolutionary idea that has dramatically affected the Green Lantern mythos ever since. As for the story itself: its strength is the look at Hal, Cowgirl, and Carol. And the nice art. Then, there's lots of power ring fighting [4/5].
The Sinestro Corps (#21-25). This is the arc that changed the whole Green Lantern mythos, and it has an amazing start, as Sinestro creates a new fear-based corps and uses it to take on the Green Lanterns. And, they prove to be worthy foes, as for the first time Johns goes truly big picture and shows us a galaxy-engulfing war. The inclusion of the Anti-Monitor and his heralds should have been another superb element of this arc (and seemed to be at first), but Johns was just juggling too many things to give them much attention, which is sad, for what was a couple of amazing returns. In the end, this big space battle does get a little repetitive, but you still have to appreciate the grandeur of getting there. And, of course, we get the first view of the rest of the emotional spectrum [4/5].
September 4, 2022
IT STILL HOLDS UP ! Man this run is a ride ! Love this first Volume so much. Geoff Johns makes me SICKKKKK ! Love his writing ! Great artists in here like Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, and most of all that beast of a drawer Ethan Van Sciver ! So many fun turns, and man I STILL can't understand how Geoff Johns makes you care for EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER. I fell in love with each and everyone of them. The Sinestro corps war is still one of my favorite storylines. Art is Great. The story is GREAT. This book gives so much life and joy ! This run is definitely worth a re-read. If this is your first Green Lantern book, you're in for a treat !
July 16, 2023
I always wrote green lantern off as I never knew a lot about him. He’s quickly become one of my absolute favorite super heroes. I bought this and the other two collections as I’ve heard it’s a good starting point and it really is. Absolutely gorgeous art and wonderful storytelling. Can’t wait to read the other two collections!!
September 19, 2015
3.5 stars
Bit of background: I've always liked the concept of Green Lantern, the Corps, the rings. It has a rich history and a variety of storytelling opportunities with it's space opera, superhero adventures, exploring, etc. However, I've tried many times over the years to read GL and just could not get into them. More on why in a minute.
Bring in Geoff Johns' first Omnibus and I take another crack at it. The book starts off with Jordan's return along with explanations explaining everything, particular his time as Parallax. With my passing knowledge of DC events I felt all was explained really well and probably my favorite part of this volume. This chunk is followed by building up Hal Jordan and learning about his connection to his surviving family, Coast City and particularly the relationship with his father. While this was all very poignant and necessary, I still cannot identify with Jordan. Maybe it's me, but there isn't a connection to him that matches, say Peter Parker or Steve Rogers and I don't think this is necessarily Johns or any other GL writers fault. So for me, reading stories with him has a certain amount of detachment.
After this you get the buildup and execution of the Sinestro Corps War. This is a very broad, sweeping arc that certainly fills the space opera/battles checkbox. It builds up nicely and has a satisfying end to it, while at the same time laying the groundwork for the next volume, which I've been wanting to read for awhile. Johns' also does a little to tie up some loose DC ends from the Crisis events. I particularly liked the confrontation with Superman Prime.
You can't talk about this volume without mentioning DC top artists on this run. In particular, Van Sciver, Reis, and Pacheco, with the latter two being my favorites. Really outstanding stuff all around and I can't imagine having to draw these double-page spreads with dozens if not more characters, all using their rings.
I'm still debating on whether it should be 4 stars or not, but definitely worth reading and certainly one of the best GL runs I've ever read.
Bit of background: I've always liked the concept of Green Lantern, the Corps, the rings. It has a rich history and a variety of storytelling opportunities with it's space opera, superhero adventures, exploring, etc. However, I've tried many times over the years to read GL and just could not get into them. More on why in a minute.
Bring in Geoff Johns' first Omnibus and I take another crack at it. The book starts off with Jordan's return along with explanations explaining everything, particular his time as Parallax. With my passing knowledge of DC events I felt all was explained really well and probably my favorite part of this volume. This chunk is followed by building up Hal Jordan and learning about his connection to his surviving family, Coast City and particularly the relationship with his father. While this was all very poignant and necessary, I still cannot identify with Jordan. Maybe it's me, but there isn't a connection to him that matches, say Peter Parker or Steve Rogers and I don't think this is necessarily Johns or any other GL writers fault. So for me, reading stories with him has a certain amount of detachment.
After this you get the buildup and execution of the Sinestro Corps War. This is a very broad, sweeping arc that certainly fills the space opera/battles checkbox. It builds up nicely and has a satisfying end to it, while at the same time laying the groundwork for the next volume, which I've been wanting to read for awhile. Johns' also does a little to tie up some loose DC ends from the Crisis events. I particularly liked the confrontation with Superman Prime.
You can't talk about this volume without mentioning DC top artists on this run. In particular, Van Sciver, Reis, and Pacheco, with the latter two being my favorites. Really outstanding stuff all around and I can't imagine having to draw these double-page spreads with dozens if not more characters, all using their rings.
I'm still debating on whether it should be 4 stars or not, but definitely worth reading and certainly one of the best GL runs I've ever read.
June 10, 2015
Just finished this tome and it has me terribly excited for the 2nd volume. Prior to reading this Ominbus I had what one would consider a passing knowledge of Green Lantern. Mostly from the Justice League animated series (John Stewart) and his guest appearances in various other DC stories.
This book does a great job introducing not only Green Lantern (Jordan, Stewart, Rayner and Gardner) but it introduces the Corps, the Guardians, and the Sinestro Corps. Something I appreciate about this Omnibus is they did an excellent job of touching on backstory when appropriate. Rarely did I feel confused (spoiler - exception being the Superman Prime story) about a character or event as they incorporate flashbacks very well. Even the Superman Prime story is discussed later towards the end of the book so that after having read the whole thing I have few questions.
All of that being said, I do wish they somehow included a bit more information about the major events in Hal Jordan's story preceding this one. From the destruction of Coast City, to his becoming Parallax to merging with the Spectre... this was discussed enough that I 'figured it out' but it felt a bit incomplete. After doing a bit of research though, those storylines seem to be poorly executed so perhaps just a Wikipedia read will suffice.
What else can I say.. well the art is excellent, in the Ominbus format it really stands out. The binding on this book isn't the greatest. Be wary of buying it used if you don't have good pictures or you haven't seen it in person.
This book does a great job introducing not only Green Lantern (Jordan, Stewart, Rayner and Gardner) but it introduces the Corps, the Guardians, and the Sinestro Corps. Something I appreciate about this Omnibus is they did an excellent job of touching on backstory when appropriate. Rarely did I feel confused (spoiler - exception being the Superman Prime story) about a character or event as they incorporate flashbacks very well. Even the Superman Prime story is discussed later towards the end of the book so that after having read the whole thing I have few questions.
All of that being said, I do wish they somehow included a bit more information about the major events in Hal Jordan's story preceding this one. From the destruction of Coast City, to his becoming Parallax to merging with the Spectre... this was discussed enough that I 'figured it out' but it felt a bit incomplete. After doing a bit of research though, those storylines seem to be poorly executed so perhaps just a Wikipedia read will suffice.
What else can I say.. well the art is excellent, in the Ominbus format it really stands out. The binding on this book isn't the greatest. Be wary of buying it used if you don't have good pictures or you haven't seen it in person.
November 13, 2024
(Zero spoiler review)
This is it. This is where I give up completely on Geoff Johns. Quite how this man has been able to build up the reputation he has within the industry has me completely and utterly baffled. I've heard four year old's playing with actions figures in the sandpit come up with more nuanced and detailed plotting...
Geoff Johns is clearly the Michael Bay of comics. No real story to speak of, little to no set up, the most minimal of characterisation. Just poorly set up big dumb set piece after poorly set up big dump set piece.
I realise there are people out there whom measure the brilliance of a comic vs. how many punches are thrown from start to end. That those pesky things like cleverly crafted, incisive dialogue. Interesting and engaging characters. Set up and pay off all play a distant second fiddle to inane, mindless action. To those people; I hand them a Geoff Johns comic and maybe a bib to catch all the dribble and spilled food that will otherwise stain the shirt their mother helped them put on.
The art throughout was good to great (except for Carlos Pacheco whose overly clean style bordered on sterile. Sure, having to share a book with EVS or Ivan Reis is no mean feat, but he was very clearly several notches below every one of the )too many) artists in this book.
I hated this so much I couldn't even finish it, then promptly put the four omnibus set this is part of up for sale.
For those who like well written stories, look elsewhere. For everyone else, there's Geoff John's. 2/5
OmniBen.
This is it. This is where I give up completely on Geoff Johns. Quite how this man has been able to build up the reputation he has within the industry has me completely and utterly baffled. I've heard four year old's playing with actions figures in the sandpit come up with more nuanced and detailed plotting...
Geoff Johns is clearly the Michael Bay of comics. No real story to speak of, little to no set up, the most minimal of characterisation. Just poorly set up big dumb set piece after poorly set up big dump set piece.
I realise there are people out there whom measure the brilliance of a comic vs. how many punches are thrown from start to end. That those pesky things like cleverly crafted, incisive dialogue. Interesting and engaging characters. Set up and pay off all play a distant second fiddle to inane, mindless action. To those people; I hand them a Geoff Johns comic and maybe a bib to catch all the dribble and spilled food that will otherwise stain the shirt their mother helped them put on.
The art throughout was good to great (except for Carlos Pacheco whose overly clean style bordered on sterile. Sure, having to share a book with EVS or Ivan Reis is no mean feat, but he was very clearly several notches below every one of the )too many) artists in this book.
I hated this so much I couldn't even finish it, then promptly put the four omnibus set this is part of up for sale.
For those who like well written stories, look elsewhere. For everyone else, there's Geoff John's. 2/5
OmniBen.
February 11, 2015
Johns really put Green Lantern on the map for me. I hadn't paid attention to GL before Johns. I'd read the Absolute volume with 5 or 6 issues that are repeated to start this book and I've read the Sinestro Corps war issues in the main GL run. The omnibus includes some issues written by other writers with additional material about the latter event fleshing it out pretty well. Additionally, it includes issues leading up to the event that help give it more substance and depth. So, even though I had read a chunk of this material before the book was worthwhile.
The fact that this book is so huge is both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because there is lots of content and you feel like you are getting a pretty good bang for your buck considering the amount of issues you can pick up in oversized format all at once. But the book is so large you are pretty limited on where you can read it at. Not really one you can read in the bathtub. :)
Bring on volume 2!
The fact that this book is so huge is both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because there is lots of content and you feel like you are getting a pretty good bang for your buck considering the amount of issues you can pick up in oversized format all at once. But the book is so large you are pretty limited on where you can read it at. Not really one you can read in the bathtub. :)
Bring on volume 2!
April 29, 2018
One of the most ambitious reboots/retcons in comic book history starts here. Johns is so thorough that he wraps just about everything you can think of up into his story to set the stage for what he is trying to accomplish. The yellow weakness, Sinestro, the lanterns that Hal killed when he turned evil, the Spectre, and even Hal's gray hair are all explained in the context of the rebooted Green Lantern.
But, just as important, Johns also builds the Green Lantern mythos in ways that are still felt to this day. The other colored corps, Ganthet and Sayd, Soranik Natu...it's all here.
Besides the stories (which includes the main issues of the incredible Sinestro Corps War), the art is fantastic, with special mention going to the the large and full page pieces that made many of the scenes truly epic.
As an added bonus, this is a fantastic place to start for people who know little or nothing about Green Lantern. His origin and many of the major events in his career are retold here.
If I had one gripe with this book at all, it is that Johns tries to inject a bit of old-school dialog and costumes into a few of the stories (I imagine to pay homage to Green Lantern comics of old). This might be a great throwback for many, but I am personally not a huge fan of the overly bombastic speeches and the 60's getups. This doesn't really detract from the book as a whole, though, and I am sure there are many people that really like that kind of thing.
Also, on a side note: Has Batman ever looked more sinister than in the Green Lantern: Rebirth story here? I really liked the "evil shadow" look he was rocking throughout that story line!
But, just as important, Johns also builds the Green Lantern mythos in ways that are still felt to this day. The other colored corps, Ganthet and Sayd, Soranik Natu...it's all here.
Besides the stories (which includes the main issues of the incredible Sinestro Corps War), the art is fantastic, with special mention going to the the large and full page pieces that made many of the scenes truly epic.
As an added bonus, this is a fantastic place to start for people who know little or nothing about Green Lantern. His origin and many of the major events in his career are retold here.
If I had one gripe with this book at all, it is that Johns tries to inject a bit of old-school dialog and costumes into a few of the stories (I imagine to pay homage to Green Lantern comics of old). This might be a great throwback for many, but I am personally not a huge fan of the overly bombastic speeches and the 60's getups. This doesn't really detract from the book as a whole, though, and I am sure there are many people that really like that kind of thing.
Also, on a side note: Has Batman ever looked more sinister than in the Green Lantern: Rebirth story here? I really liked the "evil shadow" look he was rocking throughout that story line!
July 16, 2025
8.5 or 9 out of 10. Did myself a disservice reading this on the DC app cause it was an absolute nightmare finding some of the issues. Probably gonna re-read it one day once I officially buy the Omni.
But man, what an introduction into the lanterns. Especially for someone who has only ever seen the terrible movie. Can’t wait to read the next two omnis.
But man, what an introduction into the lanterns. Especially for someone who has only ever seen the terrible movie. Can’t wait to read the next two omnis.
April 9, 2025
this book is THAT good, and then some. it is a galactic-wide, science fiction space epic in the truest sense of the definition. I hesitated reading this since I'm not a Hal Jordan/Green Lantern fan but don't be like me- GET IT.
December 18, 2018
Jesus how do I start this?
I'll start by giving the reading list I'm reading this massive run by: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums...
Seems very complete and I'm one omnibus down and had no holes other than references to specific silver age shenanigans.
So the trades in the collection range from 3 stars to 5 stars. Rebirth starts it off really strong and Greem Lantern Corps recharge continues that on top of the excellent Darwyn Cook illustrated series.
The Green Lantern title that follows Hal's story is pretty good too starting with a manhunter story. The he fights a killer shark and that is enjoyable in its own way. The you have the perfect life story which is a Mongul story which is good on the Hal side but falls short on the villian side because mongul is boring.
Then Green Lantern: Branded which is great, 5 stars to it. Good plot, art, characters, and arc.
The Revenge of the Green Lanterns story is up next and at best I can say it's fun but muddled. You have a whole in medias res aspect where Hal and his air force team got captured that is communicated very well and left me confused at times. And another man hunter story where Cyborg Superman is behind it that leaves it a continuity mess. This one is a tough spot in the omnibus in the collection.
Wanted: Hal Jordan looks like it'll have some of the problems of Revenge of the Green Lanterns but Johns' strong plot and character chops help make this a good story on its own with good setup for the next. Cow girl is also awesome and Abin sur is interesting.
The Star Sapphire story suffers from a tonal shift in the art to something different. Even though I like the art and the story the fluxuating art was the thing that bothered me most about this collection, though you can't read a title for long before a different artist takes over so that just a general comics problem.
Tales of the Sinestro Corps is a solid one issue providing world building for what is to come and is drawn well and has good stories in it.
The whole Sinestro Corps war is a very well done event even if I don't like Superboy Prime, I think his whole thing is dumb personally. But Sinestro is a great villian and the split between Lantern Corps is good and on the whole I liked the event even if it was a bit repetitive. Kyle Rayner as parrallax was a smart move. I think it could have been more interesting without the anti monitor and Superboy prime but it's too late to change.
The Superboy prime special that is in here is good even if it feels out of place with the subject of the omnibus. Sodam Yat is also pretty cool. And his story is compelling.
The building of all the different emotional Corps is awesome and I look forward to where it goes.
And that little collection in the back detailing all the lanterns and major settings/ characters is neat if longwinded.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with this collection. I look forward to progressing through this run and going even deeper into the world of the Green Lantern Corps and Hal Jordan.
What you get here are a collection of good to great stories featuring family troubles, epic space quests, war stories, and some of the best damn long form writing I've seen in comics.
If you're interested in Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Geoff Johns, or some good superhero comic writing I insist you check out this omnibus and the Green Lantern Corps trades that go with it.
(Use the list I put at the top!)
I don't see any other option because this has everything I'm looking for in superhero comics: good action, worldbuilding, characters, plot, art, and seed planting.
5 stars
Hell I even like Guy Gardener now. I never thought that would happen.
I'll start by giving the reading list I'm reading this massive run by: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums...
Seems very complete and I'm one omnibus down and had no holes other than references to specific silver age shenanigans.
So the trades in the collection range from 3 stars to 5 stars. Rebirth starts it off really strong and Greem Lantern Corps recharge continues that on top of the excellent Darwyn Cook illustrated series.
The Green Lantern title that follows Hal's story is pretty good too starting with a manhunter story. The he fights a killer shark and that is enjoyable in its own way. The you have the perfect life story which is a Mongul story which is good on the Hal side but falls short on the villian side because mongul is boring.
Then Green Lantern: Branded which is great, 5 stars to it. Good plot, art, characters, and arc.
The Revenge of the Green Lanterns story is up next and at best I can say it's fun but muddled. You have a whole in medias res aspect where Hal and his air force team got captured that is communicated very well and left me confused at times. And another man hunter story where Cyborg Superman is behind it that leaves it a continuity mess. This one is a tough spot in the omnibus in the collection.
Wanted: Hal Jordan looks like it'll have some of the problems of Revenge of the Green Lanterns but Johns' strong plot and character chops help make this a good story on its own with good setup for the next. Cow girl is also awesome and Abin sur is interesting.
The Star Sapphire story suffers from a tonal shift in the art to something different. Even though I like the art and the story the fluxuating art was the thing that bothered me most about this collection, though you can't read a title for long before a different artist takes over so that just a general comics problem.
Tales of the Sinestro Corps is a solid one issue providing world building for what is to come and is drawn well and has good stories in it.
The whole Sinestro Corps war is a very well done event even if I don't like Superboy Prime, I think his whole thing is dumb personally. But Sinestro is a great villian and the split between Lantern Corps is good and on the whole I liked the event even if it was a bit repetitive. Kyle Rayner as parrallax was a smart move. I think it could have been more interesting without the anti monitor and Superboy prime but it's too late to change.
The Superboy prime special that is in here is good even if it feels out of place with the subject of the omnibus. Sodam Yat is also pretty cool. And his story is compelling.
The building of all the different emotional Corps is awesome and I look forward to where it goes.
And that little collection in the back detailing all the lanterns and major settings/ characters is neat if longwinded.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with this collection. I look forward to progressing through this run and going even deeper into the world of the Green Lantern Corps and Hal Jordan.
What you get here are a collection of good to great stories featuring family troubles, epic space quests, war stories, and some of the best damn long form writing I've seen in comics.
If you're interested in Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Geoff Johns, or some good superhero comic writing I insist you check out this omnibus and the Green Lantern Corps trades that go with it.
(Use the list I put at the top!)
I don't see any other option because this has everything I'm looking for in superhero comics: good action, worldbuilding, characters, plot, art, and seed planting.
5 stars
Hell I even like Guy Gardener now. I never thought that would happen.
April 12, 2018
LA FIN ETAIT EPIQUE ! Et le début aussi. Une petite baisse de régime au milieu, mais globalement c'était une super lecture ce début de run légendaire ! (et heureusement parce que comme je ne fais pas les choses à moitié, j'avais investi dans l'omnibus, ça aurait été dommage de ne pas aimer ! ^^") Je n'avais encore rien lu sur Green Lantern et ne connaissais pas grand chose de lui si ce n'est les ses apparitions dans les premiers volumes de JLA. Au départ ce n'était même pas un personnage que m'intéressant beaucoup... Cet omnibus est vraiment un très bon point de départ. Le début est un peu confus peut-être quand comme moi on n'y connait vraiment rien, mais très bien fait en même temps, on arrive finalement bien à suivre et on a une sorte de "récap" de qui est Hal Jordan, et ce qui s'est passé avant. J'ai beaucoup beaucoup aimé le début des Green Lantern Corps également. Et toute la fin, donc, géniale. Et puis il y a un énorme côté "history in the making" et on sent que Johns est en train de développer l'univers à fond et c'est super cool à voir. J'ai hâte de lire la suite avec Blackest Night !
August 31, 2024
No puedo criticar la calidad y diversión que genera las historias. Época de gloria de Johns acompañado además de extraordinarios dibujantes. El problema es el de todo este tomo: la intención de revertir todo lo que ha pasado con Hal Jordan, incluso reviviendo personajes que dábamos por muertos. En fin. Está muy bien igual. Eso sí, la edición de Planeta es una cagada.
July 25, 2021
This is the best story i have read EVER i can’t wait to get the Volume 2 i had barely any knowledge to the Green Lanterns but after this the Lanterns are easily on my top favorites it’s has everything you need and explains everything GEOFF JOHNS is a genius!
September 4, 2023
A solid 4 stars. I feel like this would have impacted me more if I was more familiar with the lore of the Green Lanterns and some of the characters from the “Crisis” event. I wish we had gotten more moments exploring our characters- particularly the four earth men we follow. The plot moves fast in this omni while character development move slow. I didn’t feel like I understood Hal until the very end. I wanted to know more about him (and Guy and Kyle and John- heck even Kilowog) and see him confront his flaws and struggles but all we got were crumbs scattered throughout 1000 pages. Good crumbs but still.
I’m sure this is explored more in the later omnis. I think I will continue this run after a little break. I appreciated what this story had to say about fear and willpower and our emotions. There were lines of dialogue I had to pause after reading them because they were so simply profound.
I understand this run is ~huge~ for comics and altered the green lantern’s mythos since and I’m glad I read it even if it’s not my favorite thing ever.
I’m sure this is explored more in the later omnis. I think I will continue this run after a little break. I appreciated what this story had to say about fear and willpower and our emotions. There were lines of dialogue I had to pause after reading them because they were so simply profound.
I understand this run is ~huge~ for comics and altered the green lantern’s mythos since and I’m glad I read it even if it’s not my favorite thing ever.
August 5, 2020
Alright ya buncha poozers...
I have spent the last few weeks expanding my DC horizons past the pointy ears of the Bat Cowl and into the reaches of the universe. I started at the depths of Atlantis and now I'm circling Oa and shit..
It took me a little longer than usual to get through than other omnis, but the mythology is pretty dense and I had to do my research. I also stopped to read issues of the GL Corps and Ion the Torchbearer series that run concurrently. (Mogo also just gave me a pep talk to power through - there's another reference for you nerds)
Well, you were all right. Geoff Johns' Green Lantern is great!
It's a fun and mostly unique read. I really dig the mythology and sci-fi fantasy elements, it's like one giant nerdgasm of satisfying little details. For once the over-exposition that is rife in superhero comics worked wonders for me and I breathed sighs of relief whenever I needed the extra explanation. Johns' is pretty masterful at weaving together a compelling story that clearly resonates with fans and is still accessible for DC newbs.
But I would urge anyone who has yet to read the run, don't bypass the GL Corps by Gibbons/Tomasi (or Ion by Ron Marz) - it will totally heighten the experience if you read then too. They make you care about the supporting cast when you least expect to. Also, expect to do a great deal of Wikipedia-ing.. wikiing? You get the drill poozer.
It's a little slow to get going, but about halfway through the book I was ploughing through issues. He takes his time sending Hal off on random superheroic quests just so we can spend time with the characters, but he does lay in some Easter eggs for a healthy plate of foreshadowing. The pay off in this first volume at least is pretty kick ass, I love the gradual introduction of the Yellow fuckers.
And I gotta say; best character = Soranik Natu. She's a certified boss.
But, in terms of who my favourite of the 4 main Lanterns is, I'll just say that the quieter, more unassuming artist is far more appealing to my sensibilities than the All-American Air Force hero.
So Kyle > Hal all day long.
Onto Vol 2!
I have spent the last few weeks expanding my DC horizons past the pointy ears of the Bat Cowl and into the reaches of the universe. I started at the depths of Atlantis and now I'm circling Oa and shit..
It took me a little longer than usual to get through than other omnis, but the mythology is pretty dense and I had to do my research. I also stopped to read issues of the GL Corps and Ion the Torchbearer series that run concurrently. (Mogo also just gave me a pep talk to power through - there's another reference for you nerds)
Well, you were all right. Geoff Johns' Green Lantern is great!
It's a fun and mostly unique read. I really dig the mythology and sci-fi fantasy elements, it's like one giant nerdgasm of satisfying little details. For once the over-exposition that is rife in superhero comics worked wonders for me and I breathed sighs of relief whenever I needed the extra explanation. Johns' is pretty masterful at weaving together a compelling story that clearly resonates with fans and is still accessible for DC newbs.
But I would urge anyone who has yet to read the run, don't bypass the GL Corps by Gibbons/Tomasi (or Ion by Ron Marz) - it will totally heighten the experience if you read then too. They make you care about the supporting cast when you least expect to. Also, expect to do a great deal of Wikipedia-ing.. wikiing? You get the drill poozer.
It's a little slow to get going, but about halfway through the book I was ploughing through issues. He takes his time sending Hal off on random superheroic quests just so we can spend time with the characters, but he does lay in some Easter eggs for a healthy plate of foreshadowing. The pay off in this first volume at least is pretty kick ass, I love the gradual introduction of the Yellow fuckers.
And I gotta say; best character = Soranik Natu. She's a certified boss.
But, in terms of who my favourite of the 4 main Lanterns is, I'll just say that the quieter, more unassuming artist is far more appealing to my sensibilities than the All-American Air Force hero.
So Kyle > Hal all day long.
Onto Vol 2!
February 13, 2025
A Brightest Day for Superhero Storytelling: A Review of Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1
Few characters in superhero comics have embodied reinvention as profoundly as Green Lantern. More than Batman’s evolving mythos or Superman’s eternal struggle with relevance, Green Lantern—or more accurately, the Green Lantern mythology—has been a perpetual work in progress, defined not just by who wields the ring, but by what the ring represents.
And then came Geoff Johns.
With Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1, collecting Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern #1-25, Green Lantern Corps #1-5, and relevant tie-in issues, we are given a masterclass in modern superhero storytelling. This is not merely a return of Hal Jordan; it is a statement of purpose, a bold reclamation of a mythos that had been left in creative disrepair, and above all, a reminder that superhero fiction, when done properly, is not just about powers and spectacle, but about the characters who wield them.
This volume is, in every sense, a triumph—one that deserves to be studied, not merely read.
The Challenge: Rebuilding a Hero, Restoring a Mythos
By the early 2000s, Green Lantern was in narrative exile.
Hal Jordan, the once-golden boy of the DC Universe, had been unceremoniously turned into a genocidal villain (Parallax) and later a cosmic ghost (the Spectre).
Kyle Rayner, his replacement, was a fine character in his own right—a relatable everyman thrust into greatness—but the mythology surrounding him felt diminished, as if Green Lantern had become a singular, personal story rather than a grand cosmic epic.
The broader Green Lantern concept—once a universe-spanning space opera, a mythological exploration of willpower, duty, and responsibility—had fractured.
Johns’ task, then, was not merely to bring Hal Jordan back, but to rebuild the Green Lantern franchise from the ground up.
And he does so with precision, spectacle, and a deep understanding of superhero mythology.
The Art: The Visual Language of Power
A superhero is only as good as his depiction, and Johns had the great fortune of collaborating with some of the best artists in modern comics—Ethan Van Sciver, Carlos Pacheco, Ivan Reis, and Patrick Gleason—all of whom understood that Green Lantern is, fundamentally, about scale, about light, about making willpower visible.
Ethan Van Sciver (Green Lantern: Rebirth) renders Hal Jordan’s return with an almost operatic grandeur, his artwork bursting with impossibly intricate details that make the ring’s power feel tangible, nearly overwhelming.
Carlos Pacheco and Ivan Reis bring a cinematic fluidity to the action sequences, ensuring that Green Lantern’s hard-light constructs feel weighty, real, and undeniably awe-inspiring.
Patrick Gleason, in Green Lantern Corps, proves that the Green Lantern universe is not merely Hal Jordan’s playground, but an entire galactic civilization, one filled with alien creatures, towering citadels, and glowing emerald chaos.
This is Green Lantern storytelling at its absolute finest—bold, kinetic, and utterly immersive.
The Themes: Power, Fear, and Redemption
What separates Johns’ work from so many other superhero relaunches is that he is not merely telling a superhero story—he is telling a story about power, responsibility, and redemption.
The Redemption of Hal Jordan
Johns, understanding that simply ignoring past mistakes is lazy storytelling, chooses instead to embrace them.
Hal Jordan is not simply brought back; he is rebuilt. His sins as Parallax are explained not as a moral failing, but as a manipulation of his greatest strength: his willpower. His return is not just a resurrection, but a test of character—can a fallen hero be great again?
By making Hal face his past without being defined by it, Johns crafts a compelling arc that is not merely about heroism, but about atonement, about proving that true heroes are not those who never fall, but those who refuse to stay down.
Fear vs. Willpower: The Psychology of Green Lantern
One of Johns’ greatest contributions to the Green Lantern mythos is the formalization of fear as the antithesis of willpower.
The introduction of Parallax as an actual entity of fear, rather than just a concept elevates the Green Lantern mythology to a new level of thematic depth.
The central struggle of Green Lanterns—that they must possess an unyielding will to overcome fear—becomes not just a personal challenge, but a cosmic one, a war between fundamental emotional forces.
Fear is not simply an obstacle in Johns’ Green Lantern—it is the enemy, an active force that seeks to consume, to corrupt, to dominate.
This is where Green Lantern truly becomes modern mythology, exploring psychological struggles through a grand cosmic lens.
The Worldbuilding: Expanding the Green Lantern Universe
Johns does not merely reestablish Hal Jordan. He expands the Green Lantern universe into something far richer, far grander than ever before.
The Green Lantern Corps, once a vague concept, is now a fully realized intergalactic police force, complete with military structures, cultural conflicts, and political intrigue.
The Guardians of the Universe, formerly aloof cosmic arbiters, become flawed, secretive figures whose decisions carry massive, often catastrophic consequences.
The seeds of the emotional spectrum, which would later explode into the Sinestro Corps War, Blackest Night, and Brightest Day, are subtly planted here—setting the stage for a mythology that feels as vast and intricate as any in superhero fiction.
This is how you revive a franchise: not by undoing the past, but by building something larger from its ruins.
The Verdict: A Modern Superhero Epic
Few superhero relaunches can claim to have completely redefined a character’s mythology, but Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1 does exactly that.
It is, without question, one of the greatest superhero runs of the modern era, a story that takes an iconic character, rebuilds him from the ground up, and restores his mythology to a level of grandeur previously unseen.
Johns does not merely tell Green Lantern stories. He tells stories about power, about the human mind, about what it means to wield extraordinary ability in the face of fear.
And that, more than any glowing ring or cosmic battle, is why this volume remains essential reading.
If you have not yet read Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1, then you are depriving yourself of one of the finest superhero sagas ever written.
Because some myths fade.
But this one?
This one burns.
As well it should.
Few characters in superhero comics have embodied reinvention as profoundly as Green Lantern. More than Batman’s evolving mythos or Superman’s eternal struggle with relevance, Green Lantern—or more accurately, the Green Lantern mythology—has been a perpetual work in progress, defined not just by who wields the ring, but by what the ring represents.
And then came Geoff Johns.
With Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1, collecting Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern #1-25, Green Lantern Corps #1-5, and relevant tie-in issues, we are given a masterclass in modern superhero storytelling. This is not merely a return of Hal Jordan; it is a statement of purpose, a bold reclamation of a mythos that had been left in creative disrepair, and above all, a reminder that superhero fiction, when done properly, is not just about powers and spectacle, but about the characters who wield them.
This volume is, in every sense, a triumph—one that deserves to be studied, not merely read.
The Challenge: Rebuilding a Hero, Restoring a Mythos
By the early 2000s, Green Lantern was in narrative exile.
Hal Jordan, the once-golden boy of the DC Universe, had been unceremoniously turned into a genocidal villain (Parallax) and later a cosmic ghost (the Spectre).
Kyle Rayner, his replacement, was a fine character in his own right—a relatable everyman thrust into greatness—but the mythology surrounding him felt diminished, as if Green Lantern had become a singular, personal story rather than a grand cosmic epic.
The broader Green Lantern concept—once a universe-spanning space opera, a mythological exploration of willpower, duty, and responsibility—had fractured.
Johns’ task, then, was not merely to bring Hal Jordan back, but to rebuild the Green Lantern franchise from the ground up.
And he does so with precision, spectacle, and a deep understanding of superhero mythology.
The Art: The Visual Language of Power
A superhero is only as good as his depiction, and Johns had the great fortune of collaborating with some of the best artists in modern comics—Ethan Van Sciver, Carlos Pacheco, Ivan Reis, and Patrick Gleason—all of whom understood that Green Lantern is, fundamentally, about scale, about light, about making willpower visible.
Ethan Van Sciver (Green Lantern: Rebirth) renders Hal Jordan’s return with an almost operatic grandeur, his artwork bursting with impossibly intricate details that make the ring’s power feel tangible, nearly overwhelming.
Carlos Pacheco and Ivan Reis bring a cinematic fluidity to the action sequences, ensuring that Green Lantern’s hard-light constructs feel weighty, real, and undeniably awe-inspiring.
Patrick Gleason, in Green Lantern Corps, proves that the Green Lantern universe is not merely Hal Jordan’s playground, but an entire galactic civilization, one filled with alien creatures, towering citadels, and glowing emerald chaos.
This is Green Lantern storytelling at its absolute finest—bold, kinetic, and utterly immersive.
The Themes: Power, Fear, and Redemption
What separates Johns’ work from so many other superhero relaunches is that he is not merely telling a superhero story—he is telling a story about power, responsibility, and redemption.
The Redemption of Hal Jordan
Johns, understanding that simply ignoring past mistakes is lazy storytelling, chooses instead to embrace them.
Hal Jordan is not simply brought back; he is rebuilt. His sins as Parallax are explained not as a moral failing, but as a manipulation of his greatest strength: his willpower. His return is not just a resurrection, but a test of character—can a fallen hero be great again?
By making Hal face his past without being defined by it, Johns crafts a compelling arc that is not merely about heroism, but about atonement, about proving that true heroes are not those who never fall, but those who refuse to stay down.
Fear vs. Willpower: The Psychology of Green Lantern
One of Johns’ greatest contributions to the Green Lantern mythos is the formalization of fear as the antithesis of willpower.
The introduction of Parallax as an actual entity of fear, rather than just a concept elevates the Green Lantern mythology to a new level of thematic depth.
The central struggle of Green Lanterns—that they must possess an unyielding will to overcome fear—becomes not just a personal challenge, but a cosmic one, a war between fundamental emotional forces.
Fear is not simply an obstacle in Johns’ Green Lantern—it is the enemy, an active force that seeks to consume, to corrupt, to dominate.
This is where Green Lantern truly becomes modern mythology, exploring psychological struggles through a grand cosmic lens.
The Worldbuilding: Expanding the Green Lantern Universe
Johns does not merely reestablish Hal Jordan. He expands the Green Lantern universe into something far richer, far grander than ever before.
The Green Lantern Corps, once a vague concept, is now a fully realized intergalactic police force, complete with military structures, cultural conflicts, and political intrigue.
The Guardians of the Universe, formerly aloof cosmic arbiters, become flawed, secretive figures whose decisions carry massive, often catastrophic consequences.
The seeds of the emotional spectrum, which would later explode into the Sinestro Corps War, Blackest Night, and Brightest Day, are subtly planted here—setting the stage for a mythology that feels as vast and intricate as any in superhero fiction.
This is how you revive a franchise: not by undoing the past, but by building something larger from its ruins.
The Verdict: A Modern Superhero Epic
Few superhero relaunches can claim to have completely redefined a character’s mythology, but Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1 does exactly that.
It is, without question, one of the greatest superhero runs of the modern era, a story that takes an iconic character, rebuilds him from the ground up, and restores his mythology to a level of grandeur previously unseen.
Johns does not merely tell Green Lantern stories. He tells stories about power, about the human mind, about what it means to wield extraordinary ability in the face of fear.
And that, more than any glowing ring or cosmic battle, is why this volume remains essential reading.
If you have not yet read Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus, Volume 1, then you are depriving yourself of one of the finest superhero sagas ever written.
Because some myths fade.
But this one?
This one burns.
As well it should.
November 15, 2017
I had read some of Geoff Johns' Green Lantern run previously, and I read the Absolute Sinestro Corp War compilation as well, so maybe half of this tome was "new" to me. I still enjoyed reading it. It has some interesting character development in it, it brings back former "fan favorites," and it introduces new characters to the Green Lantern mythos as well. For being as thick as it is, it does move at a pretty fast pace, and it covers a lot of territory.
Different artists were involved in the series, so the artwork does not remain consistent. As it is constantly changing over the course of the series, I definitely found myself liking the artwork in some of the issues more than other issues. Some of the panels were definitely better than others even with the artwork that I enjoyed.
I did like how the author re-integrated Hal back into the DCU. The other three "Earth" Lanterns trusted him, as did Ollie; Hal had to regain the trust of the rest of the DC superheroes.
Suffice to say, I did enjoy reading this run, and I am looking forward to reading the next two volumes.
Different artists were involved in the series, so the artwork does not remain consistent. As it is constantly changing over the course of the series, I definitely found myself liking the artwork in some of the issues more than other issues. Some of the panels were definitely better than others even with the artwork that I enjoyed.
I did like how the author re-integrated Hal back into the DCU. The other three "Earth" Lanterns trusted him, as did Ollie; Hal had to regain the trust of the rest of the DC superheroes.
Suffice to say, I did enjoy reading this run, and I am looking forward to reading the next two volumes.
April 10, 2020
The most basic superhero action slug fest I’ve ever read. The character work is basic, the retcons are plentiful and almost every page turn is a splash page. It’s archetypal superhero comics for sure, it’s the epitome of 2000’s superhero books.
Pluses to this book are: The Sinestro Corps War. A good action movie put to comics. The Recharge mini series. I really enjoyed seeing the Lantern Corps be an establishment. The art. There are some damn good artists on this book. Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason, Dave Gibbons and even Darwyn Cooke for what was the best single issue of the book.
The writing of the book was my main problem. Johns is by no means a bad writer, but I think his writing style is overall pretty basic. I think he lacks substance though he has a knack for large action set pieces and fan service.
6/10
Pluses to this book are: The Sinestro Corps War. A good action movie put to comics. The Recharge mini series. I really enjoyed seeing the Lantern Corps be an establishment. The art. There are some damn good artists on this book. Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason, Dave Gibbons and even Darwyn Cooke for what was the best single issue of the book.
The writing of the book was my main problem. Johns is by no means a bad writer, but I think his writing style is overall pretty basic. I think he lacks substance though he has a knack for large action set pieces and fan service.
6/10
November 8, 2020
I did not know anything about Green Lantern prior to reading this book. I discovered the reviews of it through YouTube channels Gem Mint Collectibles and Near Mint Collection (lots of Mint there!). Through a buying frenzy, I got myself the three omnis being confident it would be at least OK. I was not disapointed. This is a very very large scale adventure. You might be lost a bit at the beginning if you have no prior knowledge about the GL or JL universes but will soon catch up through the 1000+ pages of this book. I discovered a complex story involving tens of characters evolving through several sectors of our universe. It started slowly with simple stories on earth and on OA and ultimately got super crazy. If you have the slightest doubt, I would recommend to go for it and commit to reading it. Pretty sure you will enjoy it and will want to start Volume 2!
May 23, 2023
I’m giving this 2 stars because there wasn’t a single point in this which made me want to care. Especially didn’t care for any of the characters.
Not sure what everyone else is reading to receive such high acclaim? Perhaps diehard Green Lantern fans? The question I ask is why???
The whole overcoming fear thing? Sinestro? As I powered through this, I kept asking myself…who cares??? Hal Jordan was Paralax during a weak period in his life, coast city was destroyed, he gets back in the good graces of the corps and the regular folks by becoming a hero again since he defeated sinestro (big surprise) and the new version of coast city is saved. However, the anti monitor is born again and a new evil rises. Uh oh? Get ready for Darkest Night, again who cares?
The art is a strong 4 out of 5 though.
That’s about it.
Not sure what everyone else is reading to receive such high acclaim? Perhaps diehard Green Lantern fans? The question I ask is why???
The whole overcoming fear thing? Sinestro? As I powered through this, I kept asking myself…who cares??? Hal Jordan was Paralax during a weak period in his life, coast city was destroyed, he gets back in the good graces of the corps and the regular folks by becoming a hero again since he defeated sinestro (big surprise) and the new version of coast city is saved. However, the anti monitor is born again and a new evil rises. Uh oh? Get ready for Darkest Night, again who cares?
The art is a strong 4 out of 5 though.
That’s about it.
October 10, 2018
So amazing.
I had always been interested in the Green Lanterns as a concept, the trouble was trying to get into them. I read GL: Rebirth a few years ago and enjoyed it, but it still wasn't enough for a new reader. This, however, is perfect. I didn't understand every single reference, and I'm sure there's some references I didn't even notice that I missed, but overall the story is very accessible to someone with basic GL knowledge. And it's a fantastic story.
Geoff Johns shows he's a master at writing comics, and for the most part the art is incredible. Can't wait to read the next two omnibuses.
I had always been interested in the Green Lanterns as a concept, the trouble was trying to get into them. I read GL: Rebirth a few years ago and enjoyed it, but it still wasn't enough for a new reader. This, however, is perfect. I didn't understand every single reference, and I'm sure there's some references I didn't even notice that I missed, but overall the story is very accessible to someone with basic GL knowledge. And it's a fantastic story.
Geoff Johns shows he's a master at writing comics, and for the most part the art is incredible. Can't wait to read the next two omnibuses.
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