When Peter Milligan hears the words “event” or “crossover,” his heart usually sinks like a “big heavy sack of porridge.”

But not this time.

Milligan, who writes Red Lanterns, promises that the upcoming Green Lantern event, “The Rise of the Third Army,” is a good one. And he’s utilizing the threat of the Third Army to explore some character-driven stories about his characters. Check out his interview with Newsarama.