Written by: Morgan Hampton
Art by: Juan Jose Ryp
Colors by: Arif Prianto, Ian Herring, Jao Canola, Chris Sotomayor, Matt Herms, Hi-Fi
Letters by: Dave Sharpe
Cover art by: Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Arif Prianto (cover A)
Cover price: $3.99
Release date: February 11, 2026
First Impressions
This issue left me satisfied yet cautious, like biting into a solid burger that surprises with extra spice but skimps on the bun's freshness. The core redemption arc for Yrra hit just right after the chaos buildup, delivering emotional payoff without feeling cheap. Still, some rushed resolutions nagged at me, leaving a mild itch of what if.
Recap
In Green Lantern Corps #12, Enquar reshapes Procyon into its image while deceiving Fatality about conquest plans. Jessica Cruz calls for emotional spectrum unity on Oa to let rings shift powers, but Larfleeze detonates a battery, scattering leaders and unleashing avarice-possessed Thanagarians. John Stewart regrets his hesitation as Enquar's mass hurtles toward Oa, setting up the War for Oa.
Plot Analysis (SPOILERS)
Fatality, driven by Enquar, attacks John Stewart on the entity's water world, questioning her numb vengeance despite reading his mind. Enquar pushes her to kill, but she hesitates, recalling their shared loneliness. Meanwhile, the Indigo Tribe senses compassion tied to Enquar; Iroque and Aya investigate as Natromo stays behind.
Enquar confronts Fatality's doubts, revealing her deep compassion masks resentment from Xanshi's loss. He names her ideal to stop him and find Proselyte, lifting her pain and granting clarity. She rallies lanterns: John joins her to assault Enquar's core, while others channel Mogo's energy to shield the planet and trap him.
They navigate hazards to isolate organic nutrients fueling Enquar at the volcano core. Fatality rejects his pleas, refusing to end her pain-fueled clarity. She spares him, imprisoning his essence in a necklace to force rehabilitation through compassion.
Writing
Pacing surges forward with tight action beats, balancing introspection and fights without drag. Dialogue snaps naturally, especially Fatality's raw exchanges with Enquar and John that reveal inner turmoil. Structure builds logically from doubt to decisive assault, though the Indigo subplot clips too quick.
Art
Panels deliver crystal clarity in chaotic underwater battles and core dives, with dynamic angles selling the scale of Enquar's threats. Composition shines in emotional close-ups, like Fatality's numb stare, enhancing tension. Colors blend moody blues for despair with green willpower bursts, syncing mood to emotional shifts.
Character Development
Fatality's arc shines with consistent rage-to-compassion evolution, motivated by Xanshi trauma and ring clarity, making her relatable beyond villainy. John stays steady as moral anchor, his pleas grounding her turn. Enquar motivates logically from loss-driven hate, though side characters like Iroque feel thinly sketched.
Originality & Concept Execution
The kindred-spirit villain redemption via compassion rings fresh against Lantern norms, nailing the premise of trauma-bonded foes flipping alliances. War for Oa escalates stakes uniquely with planetary assimilation over generic invasion. It delivers promised hopelessness-to-hope pivot without clichés.
Positives
Fatality's nuanced redemption arc leverages strong writing and art synergy, turning her from pawn to hero in ways that boost pacing and emotional investment, making the issue's core premise land with real punch. The core assault sequence pops visually, with clear compositions and vibrant colors amplifying the high-stakes originality of trapping a world-eater via willpower shields.
Negatives
The Indigo Tribe beats drag pacing with underdeveloped motivations, diluting character consistency amid the main action. Enquar's final pleas repeat trauma beats too predictably, undercutting originality by leaning on familiar villain monologues instead of wilder concept twists.
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The Scorecard
Writing Quality (Clarity & Pacing): [3/4]Art Quality (Execution & Synergy): [3.5/4]
Value (Originality & Entertainment): [1/2]
Final Verdict
Fatality's clarity-fueled heel turn earns Green Lantern Corps #13 a spot in your pulls if Lantern epics with redemption hooks scratch your itch, but skip it if you demand every subplot to flex equally hard.
7.5/10
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