by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief
After the stunning success of the Absolute titles featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, it’s time for Green Lantern to get a revamp! When you remove the Corps, the ring, and the willpower, what does it mean to be a Green Lantern in this new universe? Fans are about to find out in Absolute Green Lantern #1! Spoiler-free review ahead.
Creative Team:
Writer: Al Ewing
Artist, Colors, Cover: Jahnoy Lindsay
Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
If you’ve been following ComicsOnline, you might have caught on that Green Lantern is my favorite superhero. The concept of willpower being the driving force behind the universe’s most powerful weapon has always intrigued me. I’ve always loved how each Lantern has a unique approach to wielding this power set. With that being said, you can guess how excited I was when DC announced an Absolute take on the GL mythology. The creative teams behind Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman have done some incredible work in a short amount of time, and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen when you stripped away some of the core elements of these characters as well.
Having read an advance copy of Absolute Green Lantern #1, I can say that I’m ALL IN for another title with DC. Just like the other Absolute titles, this series latches onto the assumption that these characters can still exist with engaging narratives even if some of their key attributes are stripped away. Unlike other reboots or alternate takes from years past, this iteration isn’t beholden to everything that has come before. With decades of history, it can be a lot for readers to keep up with. Absolute Green Lantern is a character study done right, with a story that captures the essence of everything that makes these heroes compelling. We’ve never seen a Green Lantern story like this, and just like the other titles in this line, it feels like a story that is going to resonate with readers. Make sure you add this book to your pull list.
Rating: 
ComicsOnline gives Absolute Green Lantern #1 – 5 emerald adventures out of 5.
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