REVIEW: Green Lanterns #6

If by some sad mental proclivity you keep up with my reviews you will know I have been a nearly singular voice of hope on the Green Lanterns title. Â I have taken some lumps from those more skilled than myself over aÂ slightly more favorable view of the new protectors of Sector 2814. Â The final issue of the Red Dawn, Red Planet, or Rage Planet arc may bring a few more to this title.

The issue begins with Simon literally face to face with Atrocitus and Jessica continuing to let her anxiety keep her in hiding. Â Much to my surprise and delight Jessica shocks with her first construct! Â The seemingly endless pages of self-help dialogue has finally paid off! Â THANK YOU!!!!!

This rather simple flower like construct grows to topple the Hell Tower with zero opposition from the Red Lanterns. Â The Red Lanterns leave earth, actually they leave the entire Solar System and our heroes chalk up a “win.” Â We astute readers realize, without the provided dialogue, the Rage Seed is growing deep in the earth to provide a new threat for Simon and Jessica.

We get a nice page of Simon not being his usual ass-hat self and then the two go about freeing Jessica’s sister and visiting Simon’s nephew. Â Rami, the rogue Guardian seems rather pissed off when he sees the two Lanterns instead of Hal but still gives us a glimpse at the fabled Phantom Ring. Â The concluding pages with Bleez and Atrocitus offer an additional plot line for the next arc, which although a predictable trope, could be interesting.

The improved relations between Jessica and Simon give me renewed hope for the Lanterns title. Â Gone is the constant bickering and I have less disdain for Simon. Â I can’t say Jessica “earned” her first construct as it seemed to come out of nowhere, but I am happier for it and hopefully we will be rewarded in the next arc. Â I finally can say I am happy I didn’t drop this title.

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StoryÂ by: Sam Humphries
Art by: Will Conrad, Jack Herbert, Blond, Dave Sharpe