GREEN LANTERN #26 Review

• Written by: Jeremy Adams

• Art by: V Ken Marion

• Colors by: Romulo Fajardo Jr.

• Letters by: Dave Sharpe

• Cover art by: V Ken Marion, Pasquale Ferrara (cover A)

• Cover price: $4.99

• Release date: August 27, 2025

Green Lantern #26, by DC Comics on 8/27/25, sees the Lanterns venturing beyond the Source Wall and facing strange, new emotional entities.

First Impressions

This issue is a lot to take in. It throws you into the deep end with a mysterious new threat and some serious lore drops. The art is eye-popping, but the story feels like it's in a big hurry to get to the next fight.

Recap

In Green Lantern #25, the Green Lantern Corps faced a devastating threat in the form of a nullwave unleashed by the Starbreaker. This energy wave drained all emotion from the universe, leaving the Lanterns with no power source for their rings. With their backs against the wall, a few remaining Lanterns, including John Stewart, Aya, and Jadestone, made a daring leap beyond the Source Wall, hoping to find a solution or a safe haven.

Plot Analysis

The issue opens with the Lanterns having successfully crossed beyond the Source Wall. Hal Jordan, Aya, and Jadestone discover that the emotional nullwave does not affect this dimension. They quickly realize they are not alone and are confronted by massive, glowing entities that radiate with different emotions. The Lanterns are shocked to find that their feelings have returned.

Aya explains that these entities are emotional-avatar monsters that have been trapped beyond the Source Wall. They have been sending out calls for help to the universe, and some Lanterns were able to hear them and were drawn to this location. The entities invite the Lanterns to "become one" with them, offering them power and a home. The Lanterns are wary, but one of the entities seems to be a familiar face from a previous adventure.

Meanwhile, back on Oa, Simon Baz is in his workshop. He searches for Keli to have a chat. The entity inside Keli tells Simon that Keli isn't there right now, but she will be soon. The entity attacks Simon Baz, saying "but you are!"

Back beyond the Source Wall, Hal Jordan recognizes the entities' true nature. He realizes they are not saviors but parasites who consume emotions for sustenance. The creatures admit they simply want to become one with the Lanterns to feed on them. The issue ends with Hal Jordan corralling the parasite to escape the Source Wall and battle the Sun-Eaters waiting for them on the other side.

Detailed Review

Writing

Jeremey Adams moves the plot forward at a brisk pace. It quickly establishes the new location, the new threat, and the stakes. However, the dialogue is mostly exposition, with the characters explaining the plot to each other or the reader. This leaves little room for natural conversation or character development.

Art

The art is easily the best part of this comic. V Ken Marion's linework is sharp and detailed. The emotional-avatar monsters are creative and strange, a perfect visual fit for a bizarre new dimension. The coloring by Romulo Fajardo Jr. makes every panel pop, especially the ones with the vibrant, glowing entities.

Characters

The issue focuses primarily on Hal Jordan's journey. Aya, Jadestone, and the rest are present but don't get much to do other than react. The emotional-avatar monsters are a compelling new group, but their motivations feel a bit rushed, going from "we want to help you" to "we want to consume you" in just a few pages.

Positives

The art and colors are absolutely phenomenal. The designs for the emotional-avatar monsters are unique and capture the bizarre nature of the dimension beyond the Source Wall. The dynamic action on every page makes this a visually compelling comic to look at, and the colors make the emotional entities truly glow with power.

Negatives

The biggest problem with this comic is the plot's overreliance on exposition and its rapid pace. The story is a bit confusing for new readers because it assumes you already know all the backstory. The villains' quick turn from allies to antagonists feels abrupt and doesn't give their motivation enough time to sink in.

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Final Thoughts

Green Lantern #26 is an artistic triumph but a narrative rush job. It's a testament to the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words, because the story here is barely giving the reader a moment to breathe. You'll want to pick this up just to stare at the incredible art, but don't expect the plot to hold your hand as you get tossed into this new, chaotic sprint.

8/10

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