Written by: Jeremy Adams
Art by: Xermánico
Colors by: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Letters by: Dave Sharpe
Cover art by: Xermánico (cover A)
Cover price: $4.99
Release date: December 11, 2024
Is Green Lantern #18 Good?
First Impressions
Good on writer Jeremy Adams for taking big swings that pay off in the finale of the Civil Corps War. Green Lantern #18 brings the spectrum-shaking conflict to a close with an all-out fight against Dark Star and Varron in orbit above Oa for the fate of the planet, the galaxy, and the emotional spectrum. If nothing else, change is the key to this arc's success, even if the ending feels slightly rushed (Thanks a lot, Absolute Power).
Recap
When last we left Hal Jordan and the new Green Lantern Corps in Green Lantern #17, the Civil Corps War reached a penultimate pitch when all forces converged on Oa. The Unseeing, Varron, and the Green Lanterns (now equipped with Earth Lantern rings) began a three-way battle for the Source Ring. Red Lantern Mogo arrived and began destroying the orbiting Durlan ships. But before Mogo could smash Oa, Red Lantern Sinestro arrived and smashed into Mogo, absorbing its Red Lantern power. The issue ended with Varron entering the Source Lantern and Kyle Rayner transforming into the White Lantern to go after him.
Plot Synopsis
What’s great about Green Lantern #18?
Jeremy Adams gives readers what almost every DC title (and Marvel title, for that matter) is sorely missing - a climactic conclusion and a new status quo. You get big action, big stakes, twists, turns, and a heroic finish with a tease of what's to come. It's not a perfect ending, but it's better than most.
What’s not great about Green Lantern #18?
Depending on your tolerance for chaos and frenzy, yes, the ending feels a tad rushed. Although Adams made the most of the Absolute Power hiatus better than any other DC writer by moving the plot forward while tying into the event, you can see where those extra two or three issues would have helped to give more meat to Carol's confrontation with Predator or most space for a complete fight between Kyle and Varron. Both developments, while significant in their respective outcomes, were glossed over.
How’s the Art?
Xermánico keeps up with the breakneck speed by giving readers as many action-packed panels with eye-popping treats as possible. Every panel exudes drama, energy, and movement to hold your attention. Plus, Romulo Fajardo Jr. jumps into overdrive on the coloring to incorporate waves of multi-colored spectrum energy in almost every panel. Kudos to the art team.
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Final Thoughts
Green Lantern #18 is a big, loud, relatively satisfying conclusion to the Civil Crops War that establishes a new Green Lantern Corps, new Guardians, and a new mission to protect the galaxy. Jeremy Adams made the most of the Absolute Power interruption to keep the story flowing, even if the interruption resulted in a few corners getting cut, and the art team pulled out all the stops for a climactic battle.
8.8/10
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