Posts Tagged ‘Hal Jordan’

Hal’s journey continues as he learns the true nature of the Spectre’s essence while confronting Mistos and the Risen. And he makes some time to save Superman and Batman’s bacon too!  All that, plus Jim shares his thoughts on the GL Universe and Mark explores the content of the very first Star Wars “Smuggler’s Bounty” collector’s crate!  It’s more podcasting magic people!

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‘Green Lantern’ #47 released today written by Robert Venditti with art by Martin Coccolo.

So why the reaction piece on the website? Why not wait until our monthly review episode to cover this comic? Well, first of all, this is more of a mini-reaction as opposed to a full blown review. (We need to give you SOMETHING to anticipate after all) And secondly, this is something I’ve wanted in the Green Lantern comics for a LONG while. So it felt fitting to toss up a quick thought or two day of.

GUT REACTION: For a “Hal Jordan on Earth” story within the status quo of the current GL story-line it’s actually not half bad at all. Jordan family interactions are well placed and funny. There’s hardly any action and I’m ok with it.

And that’s really all I’ll say for the moment. That, on the face of it, I actually liked it.

So why devote a post for a three sentence reaction? Because, for YEARS, this is what I’ve wanted from the Green Lantern titles when things get stagnant or seemingly directionless. (Not that those are adjectives I’d ascribe to the current series, but you get the idea.) In the 1960’s, when things got campy and the title was failing,  Julius Schwartz brought on Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams to course correct the series. They did so by bringing Hal back down to Earth. Denny and Neal did their thing, then things went all ‘Crisis’ and we returned to space, then things got wonky again…and then the 90’s come around and it’s time for another course correction…so they bring Hal back down to Earth yet again. Well my friends, it’s been a decade since Geoff Johns brought Hal back and gave us the emotional spectrum. And we’ve spent the vast majority of that time out in space dealing with the ramifications of that decision (and it’s been a largely fun ride). But, PERSONALLY, I’ve been saying it’s time to course correct and bring Hal back down to Earth.

If you’ve listened to our State of the Green Lantern Union episode, you already know our feelings on things and just how many people seem to share those sentiments. And that it’s not a knock against the current creative teams. Where we are, plot wise, is likely more a product of where DC wants things to be rather than anything else. (Not to say that the teams DON’T have input. But those ideas are likely confined to the boundaries of the sandbox they’ve been asked to play in.) But given my (and SEVERAL others) long time desire to see Hal return to adventures ON EARTH, I felt it necessary to give credit where credit is due.

Venditti brings Hal back to Earth for a few issues and gives us what we’ve been requesting for awhile now. And, within the confines of the current status quo, it was/is FUN. And I sincerely thank Robert for it. Sure, in a few issues we’re going to be tossed back into the “Cosmic Odyssey” type stories (though, hopefully, no planets will be destroyed), but it’s nice to be acknowledged. Seeing Hal return to Earth, interact with his family and face down classic GL rouges that AREN’T emotional spectrum related? Give me more! I’m going to be buying multiple copies for as long as it happens. I suggest, if you share my desire, you do so as well. Vote with your dollars!

So thanks Robert. I appreciate it. I’m considering it your Christmas gift to this longtime GL fan before we return to space. So you can forget about that other thing. -Chad Bokelman

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It’s an all star lineup as fellow podcasters (and fellow Lantern fans) Myron Rumsey and Corwin Crowl join Mark and Chad to talk about the current state of the Green Lantern Universe! Where are we now? Where are we headed? Where do we want to end up? These are the questions driving the discussion and these four panelists are among the best equipped on the internet to lead the conversation! Enjoy! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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Today DC Comics released on their DC Entertainment Youtube page a video featuring a scroll of various Lanterns to appear in comics since 1940. The video scrolls through multiple incarnations of Green Lantern since his first appearance in ‘All-American Comics’ #16 at the hands of the amazing Martin Nodell and Bill Finger. Included in the scroll are Alan, Hal, John, Guy, Kyle and more! Notable in the scroll is Kyle as Ion in the ‘Power of Ion’ story (YESSS!!!) and Alan as Sentinel, Jade, Mosaic John Stewart, Elseworlds Lanterns and a heckuvalot more all set to an epic sounding background track.

Now how about that 75th Anniversary Animated Short DC? I mean, Superman and Batman got one…it’s surely OUR turn right? RIGHT?

Our coverage of Green Lantern Corps Quarterly CONTINUES! Listen in to the FOURTH of EIGHT episodes spread out over 2 years as we bring forth such notable stories as: Sorcerer Green Lanterns and their fondness for scantily clad assistants, Grundy VS Alan VS Jade VS Logic, G’Norts thrilling adventure at a class reunion, and a housewife gets a ring! All of this and listener feedback! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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It’s time for yet another current issue review episode! As we go through the October Lantern titles: Sinestro is a cocky jerk, Hal has a penultimate-but-not-really showdown with Black Hand, Lanterns stuck in another universe…well, remain stuck there, the Enterprise is besieged by Lanterns, and Lobo kills people but it doesn’t stick! All of this and LISTENER FEEDBACK, including a peek behind the scenes of the making of the LanternCast! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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Finally, after years of waiting, Mark and Chad delve into the epic storyline from the Kyle Rayner series known as ‘The Power of Ion’! Join the guys as Judd Winick grants Kyle Rayner the powers of a God and shows us exactly why Kyle is a true hero. Featuring appearances by John Stewart, the Spectre, Parallax, Alan Scott, Jade, Terry Berg, Merayn, and a WHOLE LOT of Green Lantern history recaps! It’s one you WON’T WANT TO MISS! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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We reach the episode numbering double digits as Chad covers issue #81 of the HISTORIC Green Lantern and Green Arrow series from the 1970’s! What do overpopulation, a book called ‘The Population Bomb’, and a Doctor named Paul Ehrlich have to do with anything? Listen in and find out! Please leave a voicemail at 708-LANTERN!

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It’s September books! So join Mark and Chad as they talk Hal Jordan filler stories, the emotional spectrum in the Star Trek universe, why it’s cool certain alien Lanterns speak english, Lobo VS Sinestro, Lobo VS the Indigo Tribe, Lobo VS Red Lanterns, Lobo VS Mark, and more! All of this and Chad returns to ranting! This time? Annuals! Plus FEEDBACK! Be sure to chime in on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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What happens when Relic enters the picture? Well, Black Hand can’t get anything up and Krona finds a pal! Meanwhile, Sinestro abducts an alien that abducts people for a living while Hal and Kirk shake hands and shatter Universes. All of this and, finally, LISTENER FEEDBACK! You guys are just the coolest. So listen in! Share your thoughts with us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN!

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