By Peter Tomasi (writer), Patrick Gleason (pencils), Rebecca Buchman (inks), Randy Mayor (colors)
Man–the Green Lantern Universe is rocking lately. It seems like anything to do with corps is guaranteed to be great entertainment. This issue of the Green Lantern Corps is no exception as we’re treated to a few exciting and divergent storylines.
First, we have the Red Lantern attack on the sciencell that quickly escalates to a multi-light battle, with the Yellow Lanterns entering the fray. Then we have what is going on with Daxom and Ion action over there. Finally, we have the surprise arrival of major character on Koruger (hint, hint: he’s on the cover).
There are so many things to like about this issue, like the giant Sinestro sentinel that is as big as a planet and the pervasive, but underlying, ascension and effect of the Blackest Night. Peter Tomsai carefully culls dialogue and action into great pacing that is interesting and fun.Despite this being an action mag, it is layered enough to warrant being reread.
The art, for the most part, is very good. The problem that I have had with some of the illustrations in the arc and the last is that alien fight scenes are hard to decipher for anatomic and kinetic reasons. Many times a fight scene will be too frantic and busy for me to piece together what is going on and I have to rely on the text to determine who is who and what’s happening. However, Gleason draws great light projections and the panels are always in synch with the story.
I really can’t find too much at fault with this comic—you’re getting your money’s worth here. My one complaint is that the whole Koruger story line seemed forced and kind of cliché. I would rather have seen more of the other plot lines developed and expanded in those pages.
I am really impressed with how well this series works with John’s Green Lantern. In a sense, Green Lantern Corps compliments and completes the main series.
Grade: B+
-Rob G.
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