Lobo fought with both Hal Jordan and Atrocitus during the fourth volume of “Green Lantern.” (Artwork property of DC Comics)
By: Jacob Elyachar
Tomorrow, the final Green Lantern issue written by Geoff Johns will be released.
For nine years, Geoff Johns rebuilt the Green Lantern universe from the ground up and made the franchise a rival to the Superman, Batman and Spider-Man lines.
Part two of my tribute showcases the most memorable moments from Brightest Day to the Wrath of the First Lantern storylines.
Atrocitus in New York! (Green Lantern Vol. 4, #54)
The Red Lantern leader took the Big Apple by storm as he began to look for the Rage Entity that was hiding on Earth. While he searched, Atrocitus and his fellow Red Lantern Dex-Starr, became “crime fighters” as they fought and defeated robbers on the New York City subway.
A Lobo Brawl (Green Lantern, Vol. 4 #55)
DC’s fan-favorite bounty hunter fought it out with Hal, Carol, Sinestro and Atrocitus in the Big Apple. This remains one of the best fights to come out of the Brightest Day storylines.
As the Star Sapphires celebrate their new queen, Carol Ferris, Larfleeze lamented that he wanted to be the “queen.” (Artwork property of DC Comics)
“I Want to Be Queen” (Green Lantern Vol. 4, #57)
This was possibly one of the greatest lines ever mouthed by Larfleeze throughout Geoff Johns’ Green Lantern run.
Krona Revealed (Green Lantern Vol. 4, #60)
Throughout the Brightest Day storyline, a mysterious figure gathered all of the Corps’ guardians in order to make a big move on the universe. Hal unmasked this threat to be Renegade Guardian Krona, who had big plans for all of the Corps that unraveled in War of the Green Lanterns.
Krona’s Defeat (Green Lantern Vol. 4, #67)
Hal Jordan and Sinestro faced one of the biggest tests of their careers as they tackled the Renegade Guardian for the fate of the Green Lantern Corps. In a surprising feat, Hal’s willpower kills Krona and two consequences happen: Sinestro gets Hal’s ring and Hal is banished to Earth by the Guardians of the Universe.
The Indigo Tribe’s dark secret was revealed during the fifth volume of “Green Lantern.” (Artwork property of DC Comics)
The Dark Secret of the Indigo Tribe (Green Lantern Vol. 5, #9)
While on the run from the mysterious Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan ran into the Tribe’s co-creator, Natromo, who created the Indigo Tribe with Abin Sur. Unfortunately, the co-creator revealed to our hero that the Indigo Tribe members were some of the worst criminals in the galaxy before they were cleansed of all their wickedness.
Green Lantern Annual, Vol. 5 #1
This whole issue was an emotional roller coaster ride that started with Black Hand’s conversation with Hal to the Guardians of the Universe’ treachery in action as they helped the arch-villain “kill” Hal and Sinestro.
Simon Baz became the first Arab-American superhero to wear the Green Lantern ring. (Artwork property of DC Comics)
Simon Baz’s debut (Green Lantern, Vol. 5, #0; 13-14)
One of the most controversial story subjects that made headlines in the entertainment industry was Simon Baz’s introduction. Simon is the very first Arab-American to take the prestigious ring. Unfortunately, his first day was on a trial-by-fire basis as the Justice League and the Third Army confronted him.
What are some of your favorite memories from Geoff Johns’s Green Lantern run?
