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REVIEW: Green Lanterns #3


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It’s an interesting climate we live in today, a world that is seemingly coming apart at the seems. military coups in other countries, terrorists gaining the upper hand in the middle east, shootings in our own backyard. There is one common trait that these horrible events share, that feeling of pure rage. Anger is perhaps our most primal emotion, something that people revert to when a wall pushes down on them and won’t let up. What exactly does this have to do with two Green Lanterns fighting against Red Lanterns? Let’s take a look inside an find out. Before you go further, there will be spoilers for the issue. You have been warned.
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REVIEW: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1

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As the summer heats up, so to does the Rebirth model of DC Comics. Finally releasing a whole month from Green Lanterns, the resident face of the Green Lantern mythos takes center stage. Since Robert Venditti returns to pen the adventures of Hal Jordan it’ll be interesting to see what Venditti brings from his previous run and what new concepts he’ll bring to the table. Having Ethan Van Sciver on pencils doesn’t hurt, but I’m hoping for a mix of something new along with something classic to create an interesting fusion. Let’s see how Hal Jordan brings back the Green Lantern Corps.
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REVIEW: Justice League: Rebirth


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Over the past year, some of you might have noticed the lack of book I was not reviewing for this site (no it’s not Earth 2). It was Bryan Hitch’s Justice League of America, which I read for a couple of issues then promptly put the series down because it didn’t click with me like Johns’ and Fabok’s take on the Justice League. Now with both Johns and Fabok ending their tenure on the flagship title for the DCU, Bryan Hitch and series artist Tony Daniel take the reigns of the World’s Greatest Superheroes. Hopefully this time around Hitch can convince me to say for his writing. As usual, spoilers ahead!

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REVIEW: Green Lanterns #2


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My how the time flies! The Rebirth of the DCU continues despite the pesky fifth week getting in the way. Much to my surprise Sam Humphries was able to establish the tone that the series should follow going forward. I’m still hesitant over the inclusion of The Red Lanterns, but that’s my own personal bias after reading The Emotional Spectrum Adventures since 2008, but perhaps newer readers find Atrocitus and his “rage” more entertaining. Thankfully Jessica’s personality shines above the red mess, but hopefully this issue puts some character development behind Simon Baz, a character who needs more page time. Spoilers ahead!

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REVIEW: Green Lanterns #1


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I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m not too enthusiastic with the direction that this book seems to be going and this is only issue one. This isn’t a case against Simon Baz or Jessica Cruz mind you, but rather a yawn directed at the focus on the tired concept that is the Red Lantern Corps. I’m not throwing in the towel on this series right away but I’m praying to Oa that the true strength of the series relies on both rookie Green Lanterns. It’s ideally a new era for the Green Lantern family of titles, so let’s see how Sam Humphries and Robson Rocha plan to kick it off. Spoilers ahead!
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REVIEW: Green Lantern Corps Edge of Oblivion #6


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Even though the train for Rebirth has officially left the station, we have one straggler before the new status quo can officially take mold. It’s the final chapter of the latest mini series to feature the GLC, and despite the fact that I’ve been unimpressed to negative for most of this series, I genuinely want this finale to end on a positive note. So before we close this chapter of the Green Lantern Corps, let’s say goodbye to this universe and welcome back the old DCU.
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REVIEW: Green Lanterns Rebirth #1 (Second Opinion)


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Yes your eyes do not deceive you, there are two reviews dedicated to Green Lanterns Rebirth. It’s a new era for the Green Lantern mythos, as now we only have two monthly books to concern ourselves with. After over a year of Jessica Cruz under the influence of The Power Ring, she finally gets a chance to shine alongside her new partner Simon Baz. Now to usher in this new era for Green Lantern, as Sam Humphries (along with Geoff Johns) set the stage for the new dynamic duo.
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REVIEW: The Omega Men #12

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Almost one year ago, I took it upon myself to add The Omega Men to the review list due to Kyle Rayner’s involvement. I was a harsh critic early on and I almost dropped the series because I couldn’t initially comprehend the themes and overall message that Tom King and Barnaby Bagneda were conveying. Fast forward to now and with DC: Rebirth on the shelves, it’s sadly time to see the Omega of this story and bid farewell to this motley crew of revolutionaries/terrorist before the story ends. Praise be to Alpha and Omega.

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REVIEW: Justice League #50

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Oh my Gods I can finally see the end of Darkseid War. Before I can officially dive right into Rebirth, the official chapter of the New 52 must be closed and it’s only fitting that Justice League by Geoff Johns are the last people to leave the bar. Heading into this final chapter, there are so many different plots and subplots all converging (heh) that despite Geoff John’s ability to craft an entertaining comic story, my brain still rattles at how John’s pulls all the strings together to form a coherent story. At least it’ll look amazing by Jason Fabok.

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