Green Lantern — Ocho Duro Parlay Hour (#ODPH) Podcast

DC is seeing GREEN! With the new “All In” movement taking hold, each book starts a bold new path. Hal Jordan and company are no exception. With the apparent demise of Thaaros, it seems as luck was going to be emerald. That quickly changed when Red Lantern MOGO came to Thanagar with a vengeance.

GREEN LANTERN #16 by Jeremy Adams, Xermánico, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Dave Sharpe (DC COMICS) deals with the fallout from the Durlans’ deadly attack!

Let’s take a deeper dive into the Civil Corps action!

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Adams wastes no time in revving up the action in space! Mogo’s destruction of Thanagar sends early shockwaves throughout the cosmos. Jordan and Stewart take up the mantle of protectors and immediately jump into the melee. The writing is classic Lanterns at its’ best. Jordan is fearless as the odds are stacked against. John Stweart is all about handling the business at hand. Together, they take the story into higher ground.

The Guy Gardner and Durlans side-plots break up the straight forward pacing. Each add another layer of a fastly rising tale. The Durlans surprise helps to keep readers guessing. Knowing the stakes at hand, the writing teases a few possibilities. Ultimately, events swing back towards the heroics of the Lanterns. It builds up towards a solid closing act. Star Sapphire takes center stage before the chapter bows out with more drama on the horizon.

Xermánico and Fajardo Jr. display the full extent of Mogo’s actions with nothing held back. The loud two-page spread leaves a trail of destruction behind as the story flies into gear. Once the Lanterns head into action, the art reflects an energetic feel. It is filled with fast moving and direct panels.

Events build towards a strong two page image breaking down the moving parts. The conflict is capped off with great full page shot of Jordan and Stewart taking care of some business before the closing act. Once here, the art swings into a suspenseful image to bring down the house on a strong follow-up chapter to the event.

FINAL POINT: 8.9

The Civil Corps Conflict rages on with a solid continuing chapter. Adams turns up the excitement with the writing. Xermánico and Fajardo Jr. deliver on intense battles paired with mounting tension. The saga is only just beginning as readers will be “all in” on this action-packed issue.

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Hal Jordan. John Stewart. Guy Gardner. Jessica Cruz. Legendary Green Lanterns. Since the United Planets and Lord Duras Thaaros did a hostile takeover of the Corps., the fight for freedom has been challenging. In the wake of “Absolute Power”, Hal Jordan is back in a superhero groove. Can he rally the remaining troops and take down Thaaros once and for all?

GREEN LANTERN CIVIL CORPS SPECIAL #1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Jeremy Adams, Salvador Larroca, Luis Guerrero, and Dave Sharpe (DC COMICS) sets forth an ultimate showdown in the making.

Let’s not delay any longer and jump into the action!

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The writing doesn’t wait to start dropping big moments with the story. Seeing John Stewart have his hands full with a familiar face creates a high pace that rarely slows down. Considering the events of the United Planets and “Absolute Power”, the Lanterns have been tested greatly. Their latest challenge brings them to their breaking point!

The showdown with Thaaros conveys the drama that’s been building for months. Once the Dark Star ring comes into play, stakes are raised. The fallout shakes events up quite a bit. Nothing makes a Hal Jordan story better than when things go off the rails. It’s packed with big action and high drama. However, the final act is what catches the most attention. As a last play is made, the closing page delivers on one (last) return capping this off and leading to the next chapter.

Guy Gardner’s side mission delivers on another big return. It is complimented by Alan Scott crashing the party. Seeing all the Lanterns in the mix is a huge win for fans. The writing is focused on delivering an epic event. There is no mis-step taken here.

Larroca and Guerrero keep readers guessing with the returning characters. Stewart’s initial conflict carries a tremendous feel to the panels. This is largely in part to his returning co-star. Long time GL readers will appreciated who’s back. The art gives the character a near full page entrance. In its’ aftermath, the pages reflect on the desperate time at hand. Before going into action, there is a fantastic full splash showing the Lanterns in a new light: hopeful.

Two page splits construct the Thanagar face-off. Readers watch as the art team set the stage for a last hurrah. With a huge full page attack, Thaaros throws down the gauntlet. The following pages flood with drama and well timed breaks.

The art also brings another familiar face for the mid act. Seeing the Emerald Crusader make the showdown via full page panel is perfect. The art complements his conflict incredibly. Same can be said for Guy Gardner’s mission as well. Once the pages start winding down, One more full page introduction appears to close out an already impressive start for the GL corps event.

FINAL POINT: 8.9

The final attempt to handle the United Planets starts the GL Corps off in the “All In” movement. Kennedy-Johnson and Adams balance out the bright spots and desperate hope for a thrilling start. Larroca and Guerrero take readers on a wild ride as the repowered army marches forward with their universes in the crossfire. This chapter sets the stage for a huge conflict brewing behind the emerald light.

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GREEN LANTERN #16 (DC COMICS)

GREEN LANTERN CIVIL CORPS SPECIAL #1 (DC COMICS)