REVIEW: Green Lantern Corps #1

For a long time, the Green Lantern Corps has been the best peacekeeping force in the cosmos, using willpower to fight evil and disorder. The Corps is confronted with previously unheard-of difficulties following the disintegration of the United Planets. This new reality is explored in Green Lantern Corps #1, which combines the subtleties of a police procedural with cosmic knowledge.

The issue spotlights the Green Lanterns from Earth, offering readers insight into their personalities and relationships. Jessica Cruz, recently appointed as desk captain, has to deal with the administrative burdens of her role, confiding in her long-time partner, Simon Baz. This interaction, crafted by writers Morgan Hampton and Jeremy Adams, provides a relatable glimpse into the challenges of leadership and the weight of responsibility. While not all Earth-based Lanterns receive attention in this installment, the ensemble is effectively established, setting the stage for future character development.

Veteran artist Fernando Pasarin brings the narrative to life with meticulous detail. One particularly striking scene features the typically brash Guy Gardner tenderly bottle-feeding a baby refugee—a visual that adds depth to his character and underscores his compassion beneath the tough exterior. Inker Oclair Albert and colorist Arif Prianto complement Pasarin’s work, delivering a visually stunning issue that stands out in contemporary comic artistry.

While deeply rooted in the expansive cosmic lore of the DC Universe, Green Lantern Corps distinguishes itself by adopting a police procedural framework. This approach offers a fresh perspective, focusing on the investigative and peacekeeping aspects of the Corps’ duties. The narrative balances exposition with action, ensuring that both longtime fans and newcomers can engage with the story without feeling overwhelmed.

By establishing challenges that threaten to test the Corps’ resolve both inside and internationally, Green Lantern Corps #1 effectively lays the setting for an epic narrative. This issue is a must-read for fans and a good place for newcomers to the series to start because of the superb artwork and well-written narrative.

SCORE:
4/5

Writers: Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton
Artist: Fernando Pasarin
Publisher: DC Comics

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