The reign of Starbreaker’s destruction has gone from ominous to totally devastating as Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, O’Clair Albert and Arif Pliant unleash the problems full of planetary annihilation and creeping dreads with Green Lantern Corps #7. Both lantern series are built towards this moment. Part 1 lit a spark, but now Green Lantern Squad #7 shows off the fallout, the reason behind the chaos, and how dangerous it is. Once the legion is emotionally neutralized, the problem is:
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Hampton and Adams present a legion in a strange, calm calm. Seeing John Stewart casually waving his ring/mother, Kyle Rayner’s confession of facts about the wall of sauce, and of course the man’s mild response to another “one punch” was a standout moment in the matter. The script captivates each character’s voice and narrows down individuality from what is supposed to be nothing.
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Pasarin, Albert, and Prianto visually bring the concept to life with sharp comedy timing. I love the way there’s a “double take” from the Green Lantern Ring. It’s worth the cover price. The background is filled with bystanders, cities and debris, and the stakes feel massive as it moves from a convulsive urban landscape to cosmic destruction. Some transitions, especially the sudden appearance of Starbreakers, feel a bit sudden, but the overall flow keeps the tension high. Earth also gets some cameo panels, reminding us that the DCU is far from safe, but this feels more like a lantern story, not a bond of events.
One of the best touches is how the team folds down legacy elements from the whole history of the Green Lantern. As a lantern ring, Aya, Jadeston and Shirley Stewart get all meaningful moments and prove that nothing is wasted in mythology. These callbacks are more than just fan service. They serve the story and enrich the cast, already ruptured with personality. This issue also piqued my interest in Lights Out Story Arc. This was a shame for the first read. I’d like to revisit it now while I’m eagerly waiting for Part 3.
Green Lantern Corps #7 brings an attractively ironic twist to Starbreaker hegemony. The legions simply don’t care, so they can’t stop destruction. Emotions were stripped, and John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and others drifted out in uneasy indifference, leaving allies like AIS to pick up the slack. Creates both chapters of Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, O’Clair Albert and Arif Priant’s balance, high stakes, continuity callbacks, and concepts that are chilly and run.
“Green Lantern Squad” #7 is a descent to the universe’s indifference
Green Lantern Squad #7
Green Lantern Corps #7 brings an attractively ironic twist to Starbreaker hegemony. The legions simply don’t care, so they can’t stop destruction. Emotions were stripped, and John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and others drifted out in uneasy indifference, leaving allies like AIS to pick up the slack. Creates both chapters of Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, O’Clair Albert and Arif Priant’s balance, high stakes, continuity callbacks, and concepts that are chilly and run.
The idea of an emotionless legion watching the Galaxy Burn is a clever concept that adds both tension and dark comedy.
Powerful character moments like John’s casual ring sack, Kyle’s saucewall confession, and Guy’s mellow “one punch” callback are all perfected in the voice.
From the chaotic whole planet destruction to the hilarious “ring double take,” the art team nails both the scope and the small comedy beat, showing off the fantastic range.
Like Aya and Lights Out, smartly reuse elements from past GL stories and media without feeling forced.
Some Starbreaker entrances become confused and the clunky scenes transition to temporary invasion.
