Green Lantern #10 *spoilers*

[stealthwise]

No thread for this issue yet? Wtf?

Reis's art is great in this one, and I'm really intrigued by what happened prior to "OYL." The introduction of the idea of the Sinestro Corps was pretty cool, and I liked the dialogue between Hal and Ollie.

[20yrslater]

Could someone post a more detailed summary?

[Mr. Palmer]

This issue has me intrigued about OYL, too. Not to mention that I'll echo your sentiments about the Sinestro Corps and the Hal/Ollie exchanges.

And what about that final panel?! Whoa.

[Gingold]

I liked this issue, but I'm not sure I like where Johns is going with the seemingly resurrected GLs. So not only did a Yellow Fear Monster make Hal do all the bad stuff, he never really killed anybody anyway?

Otherwise this was solid. Reis does a good job, though I thought his Ollie Queen looked a bit odd. So Hal is womanizing again? Hm. Hal was a POW during the lost year? Interesting. I like the idea of a Sinestro Corps. So obvious I'm surprised it hasn't been done before.

[EZMOHR]

The Sinestro Corp. will rule, because you know it will not be just black and white that it will be a bad Corp.

[stealthwise]

I liked this issue, but I'm not sure I like where Johns is going with the seemingly resurrected GLs. So not only did a Yellow Fear Monster make Hal do all the bad stuff, he never really killed anybody anyway?

No one's said that's the case though. They could have easily be retrieved and resurrected.

[SuperManny]

I like the idea of a Sinestro Corps. So obvious I'm surprised it hasn't been done before.

Ron Marz tinkered with the idea before Judd Winnick replaced him in a Green Lantern title. Except that Sinestro was still dead and it was another force besides the Qwardians........the Maltusians? Does that sound right? Effigy was the leader.

I'm going by the top of my head here....

[Bored at 3:00AM]

Perhaps its my love of all things GL, but this struck me as one of the strongest OYL issues thus far. So many great ideas and springboards for future storylines in this issue.

John working undercover? That's a potentially wonderful development. I was hoping for a revival of the Mosaic, but this could be a much better idea. Superheroes going undercover is an idea Sleeper and Argus used to great efffect, I can see a smart, stategic and morally-minded character like John working quite well in this set-up. Really looking forward to seeing more of this development.

I absolutely adore the idea that Hal not bringing his ring along with him when he flies has finally bitten him in the ass...big time. When this retcon was introduced in Emerald Dawn & JLA:Year One, I thought it fit the character's personality perfectly, but it was also a recipe for disaster. Glad Johns decided to follow up on this idea.

Hal's womanizing continues to be played up to great effect. Loved the fact that neither Hal nor the woman he'd brought home could remember each other's names. For those keeping track, this should also be filed under "Something that will eventually bite Hal in the ass". But, again, its so perfectly in character, I'm loving it.

Rocket Reds! I've always loved this idea since Kilowog created them in the old GLC comic back in the late eighties. And the changes Russia has undergone since then has only made the concept more interesting to me. Capturing, dissecting and selling off aliens for their body parts? Excellent.

Tomar Tu! Y'know, you just can't beat a talking parrot-man from outer space. Glad to see all those cool GL characters Marz wiped out for no good reason during Emerald Twilight have been resurrected--although it looks like they're being used by The Manhunters to do something....nasty. The next issue's cover has one-eyed military super-genius Kreon and Travis Charest's sexy ninja chick GL too. Awesome. Both of these characters got killed off waaaay too soon after their debuts. Hopefully, they'll be able to rejoin the Corps when all the dust settles.

Once again, great issue. Looking forward to the next one...

[Taskmaster]

I liked this issue, but I'm not sure I like where Johns is going with the seemingly resurrected GLs. So not only did a Yellow Fear Monster make Hal do all the bad stuff, he never really killed anybody anyway?

Otherwise this was solid. Reis does a good job, though I thought his Ollie Queen looked a bit odd. So Hal is womanizing again? Hm. Hal was a POW during the lost year? Interesting. I like the idea of a Sinestro Corps. So obvious I'm surprised it hasn't been done before.

Since he never killed them to begin with I really don't see the problem. He left them all with enough power to survive, this comes from the original story.


I love the idea of the Sinestro Corps and hope to see Nero, Lord Malvolio, Magaan or even Fatality join

[Bored at 3:00AM]

Since he never killed them to begin with I really don't see the problem. He left them all with enough power to survive, this comes from the original story.


I love the idea of the Sinestro Corps and hope to see Nero, Lord Malvolio, Magaan or even Fatality join

Yeah, there was a lot of confusion when Emerald Twilight came out whether Hal actually killed the GLs he whupped on his way to Oa. During the initial story, it was established that Hal stole their rings, but left them enough power to survive in the vacuum of space. He did, however, chop off Broodika's hand when she refused to give up her ring....because, aparently just subduing her and taking the ring off her unconscious body wouldn't have been kewl enough. Then, in the Emerald Fallout story that followed, the next writer showed dozens of dead GLs floating through space with fingers and arms hacked off. This discrepancy was explained years later as Guy Gardner's evil clone swooping in after Hal had beaten these GLs to murder, disfigure or enslave them while they were virtually powerless. Most recently, it appears The Manhunters also took advantage of Happy Hal's trip through Yellow Fear Monster-induced loopiness.

As a result, everybody thinks Hal killed all these GLs, including Hal himself.

And, yes, all of this is far more convoluted that it really needs to be. Blame DC Editorial's inability to figure out what the hell they wanted to do with Parallax back in the nineties. They seemed to want it both ways, with Hal playing the part of both the moustache-twirling homocidal madman and the conflicted and tragic fallen hero. Which the much-ridiculed Yellow Fear Monster actually cleared up quite nicely in my view.

[-Dutch_Master-]

i hate to be a downer, but this issue left me with a growing feeling of, is this the best GJohns can do? and if so, did it really merit bringing hal back for it?

im sorry, im 10 issues in so far and this series has been average at best. if i didnt love the original GL i never would have stuck around 10 issues hoping it gets better. thus far it hasnt.

[Mr. Palmer]

At Newsarama, it's been announced that this is another sell-out. And, I have to admit, that I like the "new" cover that will mask the 2nd print.

[Mr. Palmer]

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/OYLpreviews/GLCv10_2.jpg

[Meta 05]

Green Lantern even this latest run with the revived Hal is good.I really don't stick to alot of DC, all thou I plan to change that.Green Lantern is just a great concept , its one thing Marvel has no ability to copy as a true rip off.NOVA SQUAD in Annhilation doesn't count.I have liked every versiong of green lantern i ever read, this one to.
DC after this Crises seems to be relaunching there universe from scratch in a way, I am definatly staying on board wtih GL.It has good characterization an plot something alot of DC books seem to lack.

[Matt]

Awesome issue - I love the various new elements introduced;
* Prisoner of War
* Price on Hal's head
* International treaties
* John undercover
* Hal's continuing womanising (First saw the visual and thought it was going to be Carol Ferris, kind of glad it wasn't).

Even Oliver's cameo was well done. To set things off nicely, all we need is Arisia's death retconned... heh.

I'm loving this title.

[Gingold]

As a result, everybody thinks Hal killed all these GLs, including Hal himself.



Ah. That's right. Ihaven't looked at ET and related nonsense for years, forgive my misremembering.

I liked a lot of those GLs, so I'm happy to see them back. I'm all for Hal putting all of the Parallax crap behind him and never referencing it again. I just wonder if bending over backwards to find in-story reasons for why Hal isn't/wasn't ever a bad guy slows down an otherwise exciting and entertaining relaunch. I felt the same way with Rebirth. I didn't want six issues bringing Hal back with lots of convoluted explanation of the Parallax stuff, I just wanted Hal back. All in all, it's a minor gripe, and this was a very good issue.

Anyway,if dead GLs are coming back by the score, can I put in a request for Arisia, Ch'p, and Katma-Tui?

[phantom1592]

Out of curiosity, Does anyone know WHERE Katma died? She survived the GL series, and she was around for the end of GLcorps. Then the series was cancelled.

I know Star Saphirre killed her, but I can't find an issue number.

[Gingold]

Out of curiosity, Does anyone know WHERE Katma died? She survived the GL series, and she was around for the end of GLcorps. Then the series was cancelled.

I know Star Saphirre killed her, but I can't find an issue number.


The GL series in Action Comics Weekly. Issue #601.

[Karl J. Barnes]

Besides being the best issue yet of GL, what boggles my mind is Oliver Queen is Mayor of Coast City??

[Lord Ichabod]

he's mayor of star city. he's just visiting coast city.

[Karl J. Barnes]

he's mayor of star city. he's just visiting coast city.

Okay, but it is still mind boggling Ollie being a mayor.

[Lord Ichabod]

not really that surprising is it? he tried being mayor before didn't he? and he's always been one of DC's most politcal figures (even if he was on the extreme side). that and doesn't ollie look just smashing in a suit?

[Bored at 3:00AM]

Ah. That's right. Ihaven't looked at ET and related nonsense for years, forgive my misremembering.

I liked a lot of those GLs, so I'm happy to see them back. I'm all for Hal putting all of the Parallax crap behind him and never referencing it again. I just wonder if bending over backwards to find in-story reasons for why Hal isn't/wasn't ever a bad guy slows down an otherwise exciting and entertaining relaunch. I felt the same way with Rebirth. I didn't want six issues bringing Hal back with lots of convoluted explanation of the Parallax stuff, I just wanted Hal back. All in all, it's a minor gripe, and this was a very good issue.

Anyway,if dead GLs are coming back by the score, can I put in a request for Arisia, Ch'p, and Katma-Tui?

Since there's still a large number of readers who thought Hal's exploits in Emerald Twilight were kewl, that means that Hal will be dealing with the aftermath of that ill-advised storyline for quite some time.

[Karl J. Barnes]

not really that surprising is it? he tried being mayor before didn't he? and he's always been one of DC's most politcal figures (even if he was on the extreme side). that and doesn't ollie look just smashing in a suit?

Well, being a mayor will make Ollie more responsible. I mean, he's been one to play fast and loose with the rules of society i.e. a green-clad vigilante and all, so his being a respectable personage is a bit of a boggle, at least for me.

[Damo]

The Sinestro Corps.

The Sinestro Corps.

A whole bunch of bad guys with something to actually make them a threat to Green Lanterns...

...

...

Pinch me, I must be dreaming.

[CaptainAwesome]

I liked this issue. The art was amazing. I was a little confused until I remembered that it was OYL, but I caught on quick. Also, Hal didnt seem like as much of a butthead as he is in the last few issues. Thats always good.

[DDM]

The Sinestro Corps is a good antithesis to the Green Lantern Corps. Does this mean the Sinsestro Corps will play siginificant roles in Green Lantern & the upcoming Green Lantern Corps series?

I'm impressed by Green Lantern #10.

Can someone fill me in on the shocking revelation? When did the parrot guy get killed? I haven't read much of Green Lantern backissues. Most of my Green Lantern info comes from Crisis On Infinite Earths & Justice League International.

[Matt]

I believe Tomar Tu's apparent demise referenced in this issue supposedly happened in Green Lantern #49, previous series - when Hal went on his lil' psychotic trip to Oa and a bunch of Green Lanterns tried to stop him.

[Taskmaster]

The Sinestro Corps is a good antithesis to the Green Lantern Corps. Does this mean the Sinsestro Corps will play siginificant roles in Green Lantern & the upcoming Green Lantern Corps series?

I'm impressed by Green Lantern #10.

Can someone fill me in on the shocking revelation? When did the parrot guy get killed? I haven't read much of Green Lantern backissues. Most of my Green Lantern info comes from Crisis On Infinite Earths & Justice League International.

Tomar Tu was one of the Green Lantern's that Hal Jordan faced when possessed by Parallax on his way to absorb the Central Power battery on Oa (along with Laria, Bodikka, Ke'Haan, Kreon and others) Tomar was taken out, but left with enough power to survive in space and that was the last time he was seen up until now

[Sean Whitmore]

The Sinestro Corps.

The Sinestro Corps.

A whole bunch of bad guys with something to actually make them a threat to Green Lanterns...


And every writer who's ever worked on a Green Lantern comic smacks themselves in the head and thinks: "WHY didn't I think of that???"


SEAN

[Bored at 3:00AM]

And every writer who's ever worked on a Green Lantern comic smacks themselves in the head and thinks: "WHY didn't I think of that???
SEAN

To be fair, Marv Wolfman introduced the idea of an Anti-Green Lantern Corps way back in the early 80s. They were a bunch of genetically engineered Qwardians with black power rings.

[Sean Whitmore]

To be fair, Marv Wolfman introduced the idea of an Anti-Green Lantern Corps way back in the early 80s. They were a bunch of genetically engineered Qwardians with black power rings.


Thanks, that sounds like a story worth tracking down.


SEAN

[LordEd1976]

To be fair, Marv Wolfman introduced the idea of an Anti-Green Lantern Corps way back in the early 80s. They were a bunch of genetically engineered Qwardians with black power rings.

And this wasn't done why?????

[glennsim]

And this wasn't done why?????

It was. Hal and the Corps defeated them.

[Bored at 3:00AM]

It was. Hal and the Corps defeated them.

And blew up their freaky looking black Central Power Battery. Future writers never had the Qwardians attempt to rebuild it.

[TheSaltedSuperman]

I liked the issue, I guess it felt a little short but it was definately an interesting read and I'm looking forward to the rest of the arc. So I suppose it did it's job and that's good enough for me.

[Woodwose]

I argee with most of you. This title is picking up steam, it's looking great. I'm pumped about the Sinestro Corps! This is going to be setting up an epic show down. I can't wait.

Oh, and Hal still can't keep his hands off the ladies. I guess now that he's using his "Just for Men" hair dye he can tell them that he's 30 instead of 65. :D

[We R. Venom]

And every writer who's ever worked on a Green Lantern comic smacks themselves in the head and thinks: "WHY didn't I think of that???"


SEAN


I have been waiting for this for years.

[Rich L]

Pretty good issue...but was that Fire leading the Global Guardians? Isn't she in the new Checkmate? And who were the others - I think I saw Tasmanian Devil at the back?

[Alex A Sanchez]

Tomar Tu was one of the Green Lantern's that Hal Jordan faced when possessed by Parallax on his way to absorb the Central Power battery on Oa (along with Laria, Bodikka, Ke'Haan, Kreon and others) Tomar was taken out, but left with enough power to survive in space and that was the last time he was seen up until now

This maybe be a lame out dated question, but whatever happened to Tomar Re? I'm assuming he's from the same planet as Tomar Tu. The only other Green Lantern book I've read besides issue #10 (which was totally awesome, by the way- I love Hal Jordan, he's such a "G") was Showcase Presents GL.

[Matt]

IIRC, Tomar Re died during Crisis Of Infinite Earths. I could, however, be wrong.

[Bored at 3:00AM]

IIRC, Tomar Re died during Crisis Of Infinite Earths. I could, however, be wrong.

Yep. Tomar Re was strangled to death by Goldface during Guy's ill-fated assault upon Qward's moon with an army of super-villains. It was Tomar Re who re-instated Hal into the Corps with his dying breath. During all of Crisis, Hal was running around powerless because he'd given up his ring to John Stewart in order to be with Carol Ferris, only to regret that decision immediately when Carol was kidnapped by The Predator and transformed into an even loopier version of Star Sapphire.

[phantom1592]

Yep. Tomar Re was strangled to death by Goldface during Guy's ill-fated assault upon Qward's moon with an army of super-villains. It was Tomar Re who re-instated Hal into the Corps with his dying breath. During all of Crisis, Hal was running around powerless because he'd given up his ring to John Stewart .


Ahhh, It was MUCH cooler than just that! It was one of my all time favorite comic moments.

Tomar is dying and with all the other lanterns and a depowered Hal around him. With his last breath he commands his ring to find someone worthy of being a ringbearer. All the lanterns watch as the ring flies up and hovers in front of .... John Stewart!

John was quite shocked, and said "Me?!? But I'm already a Green Lantern."

Tomar's ring responded with " Yes, but your wearing Hal Jordan's Ring!"

Then Johns ring went to Hal, and Tomar's went on Johns finger.

Truly an Awesome moment.