Naaim and Brandan break down episode 5 of HBO’s Lanterns, the one where Hal finally gets to do some real Green Lantern stuff and John’s arc takes a big step forward. We dig into Hal’s performance on the job (and mount a full defense), what the episode says about creativity and what it really means to be a Green Lantern, and John’s push-and-pull with the mantle. Then a beat-by-beat on one of the season’s tensest scenes.
In this episode of Green Lantern Corps Cast, Naaim and Brandan dig into Lanterns Episode 4, “The Weenie,” which they think might be the strongest of the season so far. They break down Ulrich Thompson’s Hannibal-Lecter-grade Sinestro and the wedge he’s driving between Hal and John, get into why the Hal/John relationship is the real engine of the show, and build out a full Manhunter suspect board. They close with some bigger-picture talk on where Lanterns fits in the current prestige-TV landscape, John Stewart’s evolving comics canon, and whether this show is finally the cultural moment Corps fans have waited decades for.
In this episode of Green Lantern Corps Cast, Naaim and Brandan dig into Lanterns Episode 3, “OutKast”, exploring the backstory and childhood of John Stewart. They unpack Jasmine Cephas Jones’s scene-stealing turn as Bernadette Stewart, dig into the multi-decade flashbacks that shape John into the man who’ll carry the ring, and talk about the racial undertones and overtones that drive his story.
They close with a rundown of the best Green Lantern comics to pick up if the show has you hooked, from Rebirth and Secret Origin to Venditti’s run and Morrison’s JLA, plus some real talk on whether DC is doing enough to ride the Lanterns momentum.
Naaim and Brandan break down HBO’s Lanterns Episode 2: John Stewart’s mysterious bird construct, Hal’s suspicious closet full of hanging Green Lantern suits, the eerily empty Rushville hospital, and the aliens tasking John with hunting a hidden Manhunter in 48 hours, all leading to that Sinestro cliffhanger. They dig into the Hal/Sinestro “Hannibal Lecter” dynamic and debate why Hal won’t go to the Guardians. Plus: the new People vs. Gorilla Grodd cast and Lanterns‘ record-breaking 9.3M premiere.
Lanterns has finally arrived! We’re breaking down the series premiere, from Hal Jordan and John Stewart’s buddy cop energy to the mystery at the center of the story. What worked? What didn’t? And does this finally feel like the Green Lantern adaptation we’ve been waiting for? We’ll dig into the episode’s characters, performances, world-building, and biggest moments. Plus, we’ll revisit some of the predictions we made before the premiere and see how badly we managed to get things wrong.
We’re back baby!
Before Lanterns premieres, we’re taking a look at what DC’s newest series has in store. We’ll talk about Hal Jordan, John Stewart, the murder mystery at the heart of the show, and the show’s creative team (Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King) and look at what their previous work might tell us about the kind of Lanterns we’re about to get. We’ll also revisit 2011’s Green Lantern movie and ask whether this new series can finally get the character right.
Then we’ll share our hopes, concerns, and predictions for the first season, from the mystery at its center to the larger DC Universe connections. And before Episode 1 gives us any answers, we’ll put our wildest theories on the record so we can see just how wrong we were later. Definitely check it out!
Naaim had the chance to sit down with Ron Marz and Darryl Banks, the creators of Kyle Rayner, to chat about their new story in the Green Lantern 80th Anniversary Spectactular issue (on shelves June 23rd!) as well as their history with Kyle, the infamous crab mask, and their experiences with the late, great, Denny O’Neil. All that and more ahead so check it out!
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The Green Lantern Corps Cast Episode 124
TheGreenLanternCorps.com proudly presents The Green Lantern Corps Cast, a podcast focusing on all things Green Lantern! This week the gang goes back in time once again to discuss the zero issues for Green Lantern Corps and Green Lantern: New Guardians. One writer is clearly a fan of HBO’s The Wire, while the other forgets which Green Lantern book he’s writing. Carol Ferris gets a new costume and a new ring and Guy Gardner gets a new origin. “Red Shirt” Lanterns return and Sinestro is mistaken for John Stewart…who doesn’t show up at all. Find out who loved the artist change and what exactly is the “OMG Face”. There’s a big twist that doesn’t go over very well and a discussion on Hal Jordan quitting the only job he has. So tune in for all that and so much more on this episode of CorpsCast.
Featuring opening and ending themes from Kirby Krackle (http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/) and The Roy Clark Method (http://www.freewebs.com/royclarkmethod/).
The Green Lantern Corps Cast Episode 123
TheGreenLanternCorps.com proudly presents The Green Lantern Corps Cast, a podcast focusing on all things Green Lantern! Technically, we’re in the second year of the New52 and that means Annuals and Zero issues! This week the gang discuss those two books in detail. From the return of Ethan Van Sciver on art duties to the debut of the newest Green Lantern, Simon Baz, they’ll cover it all. There’s a big Guardians of the Universe showdown and bombs go off in the Zero issue. Things get tricky as the cast debate the future of Baz based on his debut alone. Did I say tricky? I meant hilariously awkward. Oh yeah, characters die! So tune in for all that and so much more on this episode of CorpsCast.
The Green Lantern Corps Cast Episode 122
TheGreenLanternCorps.com proudly presents The Green Lantern Corps Cast, a podcast focusing on all things Green Lantern! The gang talk all things green as GL, GLC and GL: New Guardians are on the discussion table. Listen as the cast wraps up a years worth Green Lantern content in the New52 and find out which book had the best year. Tyler Kirkham gives his goodbye performance with Kyle Rayner, John Stewart is murdering again, and we openly wonder about Boodika’s life choices. Did I mention the zombies? No? Well shame on me because its Hal & Sinestro vs Zombies! So tune in for all that and so much more on this episode of CorpsCast.
Featuring opening and ending themes from Kirby Krackle (http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/) and The Roy Clark Method (http://www.freewebs.com/royclarkmethod/).