by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor
Sinestro’s mischievous plans are revealed! With an army of unmanned flying drones at his disposal, the former Lantern unleashes his attack on Earth. Can Hal find a way to stop these unstoppable war machines before it’s too late? Also, did I mention that they can turn invisible…? Find out more as Green Lantern #5 hits home this week from DC!
Official Synopsis:
THAAL SINESTRO’S RED LANTERN RAGE! Sinestro has seized control of Ferris Air! As the rage builds to cataclysmic levels within Hal Jordan’s most vicious adversary, the power of the Red Lantern ring has turned Sinestro’s wrath into a planet wide fury! Hal’s only hope? To break United Planets law and lure the villain out into the final frontier… Then, in “Rise of the Sinson: Part Two,” Sinson’s plan becomes clear: to claim his legacy, he must seek out his father…and face him in combat! The march toward Sinister Sons continues in this epic prequel installment!
Creative Team: “Gift of Fear”
Writer: Jeremy Adams
Artist: Xermánico
Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Creative Team: “Wayward Son: Part 2”
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Artist: David Lafuente
Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer: Rob Leigh
The former Green/Yellow Lantern has launched a massive attack on Earth, and it is once again up to Hal Jordan to fly in and save the day. The stolen drones pose a massive threat to humanity, but with some creative maneuvering from our favorite ring-slinger, we might just stand a chance of making it through the day in one piece. When Sinestro’s true motivations become clear, Hal takes a very different approach to save the planet: words. That’s right, a clever speech might just make all the difference and stop a massive power-up from the former master of fear. Unfortunately for Hal, it looks like Sinestro’s desperation to escape the quarantine zone around Earth has caused a new development…RAGE.
If you’ve been reading ComicsOnline, you know that I am a massive fan of Green Lantern. Green Lantern #5 is an absolute win and perfectly captures everything great about the character. Adams’ has displayed his keen understanding of Hal and his world in just a few short issues, and the latest release feels like the icing on the cake. I haven’t enjoyed a GL book this much since Geoff Johns completed his run, and I’m genuinely excited to read each new chapter as they become available. Xermánico keeps delivering insanely stunning pages, with numerous character moments leaping off the page. The shot of Hal racing to Las Vegas is absolutely my favorite page of this installment, but the final sequence leading to Hal’s direct confrontation is a close second. Fajardo’s colors are exemplary as well, with vivid tones that beautifully bring the world of Green Lantern world to life.
Sinestro has a rage powered ring…and we should all be a bit nervous about what will happen next. Thanks to the teaser, we also know that readers will be getting more information about Hal’s exile from space in the next issue, so you have plenty of reasons to pick up this book.
Rating: 
ComicsOnline gives Green Lantern #5 – 5 out of 5 jump out of your seat moments.
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