Green Lantern Corps 16 Spoilers

[drwho]

This issue was awesome. Continues the adventures of the Corp battling Ranx and trying to save Mogo. Anyway half way through this book it catches up with the Corp being allowed to use lethal force and they begin to turn the tide on the Sinestro Corp. Mogo gets saved and Ranx goes Kablooey. Maybe I've just been glossing over parts because when did Yodam Sat become such an important character here. I guess he is part of some secret prophecy and he is also a Daxam. Perhaps he will battle it out with Superman Prime, or something. Im curious to see what important role he has. Time seems to be running out with the story arc and we still don't know how the Paralax, Antimonitor connection, and Superman Prime connection will get rapped up.

[Blight]

In this issue mark my words is the moment where Sinestro just won the Corps War. Because in this moment, the GL Corps just became as low as Sinestro. And worse might have opened their hearts to Parallax since all but Arisia and but a handful.. their eyes where as dark and filled with the GL symbol as the Guardians.

The symbol of when Parallax takes over you as shown in GL Rebirth.

[Green Gardner]

In this issue mark my words is the moment where Sinestro just won the Corps War. Because in this moment, the GL Corps just became as low as Sinestro. And worse might have opened their hearts to Parallax since all but Arisia and but a handful.. their eyes where as dark and filled with the GL symbol as the Guardians.
The way it's being presented, sure this is a potentially chilling direction to go in, but for the moment, I think you're letting your hyperbole get away from you. The Sinestro Corps is essentially all about murder and terrorism on a universal scale. This kill order has been presented in no uncertain terms, especially in this issue, as a tactical necessity in order to try and stop them, even if that comes at a cost.

Anyway, I liked this issue a lot. Lots of action, and finally score one for the good guys.

[Samuraixsithlord]

But Parallax can only take over someone if they feel fear. The Lanterns in this issue didn't look very afraid. They appeared to have been posessed by hatred. It could be that the Red Lanterns that Rip Hunter mentions are the result of the Green Lanterns harnessing their hatred and breaking of from the Green Lanterns to carry on their war with Sinestro. We might even see a red hatred entity

[Cayman]

Cool issue. I liked seeing the Corps slicking apart their opponents. Good stuff.

[Raker616]

More goodness from GLC, Yat impressed me in this issue and it was great watching both sides go all out and the casualties mounting.

[the_hood]

oh goodee! the shipment arrives now in our local comic shop. cant wait to get a copy of it! :)

[Carter Hall]

Man, this issue was great. I've been loving the Battle for Mogo these last two issues, and it was great to see the tide turn in this issue. The GL Corps ongoing series really started slow for me but now has really picked up with all the Sinestro Corps stuff. I'm absolutely loving it. I'm also loving how Gibbons is progressing a couple of plot angles like Sodom Yat (and his Kryptonian ancestry!), the Arisia/Yat relationship, the Arkillo/Kilowag rivalry, Mogo's role in the Corps being greater than we realized, and not to mention the Guardians now (almost) looking like they're starting to rethink things. Excellent stuff.

As for the previous comment about the lethal force order, keep in mind that the Guardians have allowed this but only because these are VERY special circumstances. In the GL ongoing I thought I remember reading that the Guardians have allowed lethal force to be used ONLY on the Sinestro Corps. I think the Lanterns are still prohibited from using it against other villains. This is a very interesting plot point because it remains to be seen if this is an error on the Guardians' part or just desperate measures in a hopeless situation.

The panel where Vath starts going nuts after the order has been given was pretty awesome, by the way.

[Samuraixsithlord]

I'm also sure that the Lanterns can use lethal force against the SC and those allied with them too. like Ranx and the White Lobe

[the_hood]

just bought it. its about time they kill hostile enemies!!! geez! are the damn guardians blind???? anyway, i really enjoyed it. ranx blew into bits! har har har!

[jefseg77]

This issue was awesome. Continues the adventures of the Corp battling Ranx and trying to save Mogo. Anyway half way through this book it catches up with the Corp being allowed to use lethal force and they begin to turn the tide on the Sinestro Corp. Mogo gets saved and Ranx goes Kablooey. Maybe I've just been glossing over parts because when did Yodam Sat become such an important character here. I guess he is part of some secret prophecy and he is also a Daxam. Perhaps he will battle it out with Superman Prime, or something. Im curious to see what important role he has. Time seems to be running out with the story arc and we still don't know how the Paralax, Antimonitor connection, and Superman Prime connection will get rapped up.

Not sure if this is exactly right, but there was an Alan Moore story about Abin Sur (sp? the latern Hal replaced) was told a prohpecy about the Laterns being destroyed and it part of it was Yodam is killed and Mogo being the last latern killed. All the laterns enemies and Ranx rise up and defeat them. So I think the secret prohpecy is the Alan Moore story. You can find it in DC Universe: The stories of Alan Moore trade.

I love this story line, I have been into Marvel almost exclusively for the past two years and this brought me back. This something I havent read in a while, just a great fun story about good vs. evil.

[jv2k]

I almost cheered when I started to see the yellow rings look for new recruits. Yes I know that plot wise the writers are probably going to make it so that this hurts the GLs in the end but I still liked seeing the GLC be able to use lethal force for once against a threat as big as the sinestro corps.

Once again the sinestro corps proves itself the best comic book event since CoIE.

[lonewolf23k]

I think I know how the Lethal Force measure is going to come back to bite the Lanterns' butt, if not next issue, then down the line...

The Green Lanterns are now capable of lethal force. This means they can now intimidate lawbreakers into compliance.

Which means they can now inspire Fear.

[BeastieRunner]

I think Sinestro is pushing them into the lethal force so he can tell everyone the Green Lantern Corps are no better than the Sinestro Corps.

[Deadpooligan]

I think I know how the Lethal Force measure is going to come back to bite the Lanterns' butt, if not next issue, then down the line...

The Green Lanterns are now capable of lethal force. This means they can now intimidate lawbreakers into compliance.

Which means they can now inspire Fear.

You !@#$ing nailed it man. That's such a good call.

This issue was, naturally, awesome. My only wish: Sodam Yat using more than just his ring. Like frickin' eye lasers. And his otherwise assumed Kryptonian-esque powers.

Ranx was hella cool for the three issues he was in. Planet on city-planet brawling is schweet.

[comicstar100]

Ok so clearly Yat will be the next host for Ion considering the guardians didn't want him hurt.

[BeastieRunner]

Ok so clearly Yat will be the next host for Ion considering the guardians didn't want him hurt.

Why not Hal?

[OPTIMUS_PRIMEversionKT]

Why not Hal?

bcoz HAL HAS BEEN COMPROMIZED.....:D


BIG DADDY OUT
PEACE BROs

[steve2275]

the cyborg superman special should b read after this

[LordKaos]

I think I know how the Lethal Force measure is going to come back to bite the Lanterns' butt, if not next issue, then down the line...

The Green Lanterns are now capable of lethal force. This means they can now intimidate lawbreakers into compliance.

Which means they can now inspire Fear.

So you're saying that they couldn't intimidate before? There are somethings worse than death.

[Bored at 3:00AM]

Seeing all the seeds that Alan Moore planted all those years ago finally begin to bear fruit is one of the best elements of this storyline thus far. I can't believe it took writers this long to introduce Sodam Yat, Ranx and the Children of the White Lobe.

Still waiting for the Empire of Tears to escape Ysmault. That is part of the prophecy, afterall.

[joint venture]

Being able to use Lethal Force against the Sinestro Corps exclusively means they can defend themselves as warriors. The sheer willpower of a warrior comes from the necessity of victory, from defending your own from THAT fear.

I'm sure there will be misguided ones such as Gardner or Isamot Kol, even Booddika. Because they will take pleasure in killing, they are trained soldiers-once involved in wars and such. I do not find that wrong if your life and friends are being threatened.

I believe those 10 laws will contradict each other in ways that a bad decision can't be made. Still, there's a lot to see...

Question:

WHY HASN'T THE SCARECROW GOTTEN A RING? Difficult to contain or manage?

[drwho]

Wasnt Sinestro originally not technically evil. He was more like a heavy handed authoritarian. Maybe that is what he is wanting to happen to the corp as a whole. With their number down they are gonna have to be more in control of what is going on and be more militant in the process.

[TheBoTT]

i also love seeing alan moore's GL stories being used again. Personally i think that small bit of work he did with the GL universe is one of the best GL stories. Anyone who has not read it needs to ASAP


Sinestro Corps is just to damn good. Its definately my favorite storyline right now. I think even surpassing Fables, barely though haha.

[jv2k]

Wasnt Sinestro originally not technically evil. He was more like a heavy handed authoritarian. Maybe that is what he is wanting to happen to the corp as a whole. With their number down they are gonna have to be more in control of what is going on and be more militant in the process.

Thats a good theory but Sinestro is too egocentric to let anyone else control the universe besides him.

[Alex L]

Question:

WHY HASN'T THE SCARECROW GOTTEN A RING? Difficult to contain or manage?

He doesn't inspire fear on his own, he uses chemical trickery.

[Magneto_X]

Wasnt Sinestro originally not technically evil. He was more like a heavy handed authoritarian. Maybe that is what he is wanting to happen to the corp as a whole. With their number down they are gonna have to be more in control of what is going on and be more militant in the process.

Yes, Sinestro considers himself an anti-hero, similar to Black Adam (re: Black Reign) --- only he's much worse.

[Samuraixsithlord]

Has Yot shown any Superman like powers before? or has he just not run across any yellow suns yet. but D@#$ if he won't be own powerful guy when he gets to earth. His Daxamite powers, coupled with his Ring, and, if its as everyone believes, his future Ion abilities he's going to be uber-powerful

[Bob-el]

Has Yot shown any Superman like powers before? or has he just not run across any yellow suns yet. but D@#$ if he won't be own powerful guy when he gets to earth. His Daxamite powers, coupled with his Ring, and, if its as everyone believes, his future Ion abilities he's going to be uber-powerful

I could probably do without the Ion stuff but the idea of a Daxamite Green Lantern is definitely an attention grabber. He is one of the first of the newer GL Corps characters to stand out. Kilowog and Arisia stand out. Mogo obviously does. Salaak and Natu have established identities but a lot of the rest of them are just a blur of green and white.

Once Sinestro War is over they need to focus on a core group and really develop them as personalities.

[TheBoTT]

as for Yot he wouldnt show any powers unless he was under a yellow sun. So that is why he doesnt have any. As far as i know at least.

[crimson red]

Has Yot shown any Superman like powers before? or has he just not run across any yellow suns yet. but D@#$ if he won't be own powerful guy when he gets to earth. His Daxamite powers, coupled with his Ring, and, if its as everyone believes, his future Ion abilities he's going to be uber-powerful


Am I wrong in thinking that the prophecy has been nullified since Mogo and Yot did not die? and the Book of Prophecy has been re-written? So anything goes now...

Yeah I agree, Yot is gonna be like Superman Prime in DC One million...can't wait til he gets to earth!

[Alex L]

I could probably do without the Ion stuff but the idea of a Daxamite Green Lantern is definitely an attention grabber. He is one of the first of the newer GL Corps characters to stand out. Kilowog and Arisia stand out. Mogo obviously does. Salaak and Natu have established identities but a lot of the rest of them are just a blur of green and white.

Once Sinestro War is over they need to focus on a core group and really develop them as personalities.

Vath/Isamot (the Rannian and the Thanagarian) are on their way (at least for now) into becoming mainstays.

Am I wrong in thinking that the prophecy has been nullified since Mogo and Yot did not die? and the Book of Prophecy has been re-written? So anything goes now...

Yeah I agree, Yot is gonna be like Superman Prime in DC One million...can't wait til he gets to earth!

Not nullified, but more delayed.

Sodam Yat, in Alan Moore's story, was "the greatest Green Lantern of all time." Here, he's still a rookie. The prophecy could still come true in the future -- and IIRC the Empire of Tears have not been uncaged.

[Green Gardner]

as for Yot he wouldnt show any powers unless he was under a yellow sun. So that is why he doesnt have any. As far as i know at least.
He hasn't busted out any of Superman's classic offensive powers yet, but they've been showing off his superhuman durability fairly explicitly. Still a rookie, no mention yet made of having overcome his yellow weakness, and yet he was barely even scratched by a 4-way yellow energy attack unloaded on him.

As far as the prophesy goes, the only real stumbling block is what happened to Ranx. I seem to recall that the prophesy specifically says he'll be responsible for the destruction of Mogo. Unless I'm just remembering wrong, I'd say the prophesy, at least nthe exact prophesy, is on hold until they do or do not reveal that Ranx somehow survived.

[Samuraixsithlord]

as for Yot he wouldnt show any powers unless he was under a yellow sun. So that is why he doesnt have any. As far as i know at least.

I re-read 16 again and he does survive after being inside an exploding Ranx. and their is another scene if i remember right when Yot gets hit by an energy blast when his ring aura was down and he shrugged it off pretty quickly

[crimson red]

I re-read 16 again and he does survive after being inside an exploding Ranx. and their is another scene if i remember right when Yot gets hit by an energy blast when his ring aura was down and he shrugged it off pretty quickly

Right on! I counted FIVE yellow beams hitting him while he had no ring aura protection. While thoese beams rip through other lanterns, it didn't do anything to him except he was smoking. This guy is a going to be a powerhouse... Not to mention his natural leadership and quick judgment calls, on the same level as someone like Captain America

[Erebus]

Loved the issue. While I know the new lethal force rule will eventually come back to bite the Lanterns in the butt, I still think it was necessary. This isn't just some regular run of the mill super hero story, this is an epic about war.

[Samuraixsithlord]

I'm still sticking to the idea that the Red Lanterns that Rip Hunter warned about on his chalk board are a splinter group of the Green Lanterns. Perhaps the Guardians choose to be leniant to some members of the Sinestro corps and do execute them on the spot, The Red Lanterns could also be the lost Lanterns that Jorden almost killed when he went crazy.

As for Yot he is a pretty interesting character, but i wouldn't place him up their with Cap or Superman in terms of leadership yet. If they do it just right we could see an awesome battle between Yot and Superman-Prime. Something like Yot holding his own against Prime for a few rounds until Prime eventually over powers Yot and leaves him for dead, as apretty common villian mistake, while he then proceeds to tear through the Lanterns until Ion possesses Yot and we see this great "Oh-F%$#" moment from Prime and Ion attacks him

[HotRod_Tim]

I loved the panel of the bloodied GL's and then all of a sudden, here comes the ultra-bloodied Sodam Yat after just blowing up Ranx. Man, that was some intense s#*t and I loved it!

I can't wait to see how everything plays out by the end of the war. These new laws the Guardians are coming up with should add some very interesting plot development.

[Big Red Spider]

"Incinerate"

I think this is SO much better than GL. It's a whole team that act as a family. It was kind of stupid that Vath was so openly concerned with Isamot. I would have thought that he would have made a snarky comment to cover for his true feelings. I hope Yat and Arisia stick around, but I dont want to lose Natu. All in all another GREAT issue. This is the best thing going right now.