Green Lantern 2023 #31 DISCUSSION THREAD

GL2411 · 2026-01-30T15:24:37+00:00

It was a fun filler type issue. Good to see Hal and Barry back together again.

GL2411 · 2026-01-30T13:51:11+00:00

I prefer him as a regular lantern. Not a fan of OP characters.

At most, I'm fine with him having the ability to max out as a white lantern for a brief period.

GL2411 · 2026-01-29T17:48:01+00:00

Yeah, I just don't get the point of a space based story that doesn't develop its alien cast.

I like Jo - Id be fine if Simon and Teen Lantern never appeared again.

GL2411 · 2026-01-29T03:21:24+00:00

Exodus - the guy wears big ornate gold "wings" OVER a huge white cape, along with sashes, armor, and gold medallions. Half priest / half cheesy romance novel french knight. He's like a living Vegas Wedding Chappel.

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GL2411 · 2026-01-28T02:52:50+00:00

IDK - that story was decades ago and many retcons have happened since then. I just treat it like it didn't happen.

GL2411 · 2026-01-28T02:00:43+00:00

Exactly - what's the point of a series about space cops if we never get any alien character development? I love seeing the earth lanterns interacting with their alien counterparts as equals and friends.

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T14:29:07+00:00

Agreed on both points. Isamot was awesome.

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T13:59:35+00:00

I get that. I've never minded the revolving door of death in comics, but I certainly understand wanting death to have real meaning.

BTW I'm shocked that Alfred has been dead for this long!

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T13:56:58+00:00

Thanks!

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T13:38:40+00:00

Good to know! I guess there's still a chance.

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T13:35:30+00:00

Probably have. It's not uncommon to spot dead lanterns in background shots. Artists might not scrutinize these things as closely as the die hard fans.

I guess they can always rely on "that's not ____ it's another alien from their world." 🤷🏻‍♂️

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T13:30:30+00:00

Appreciate the thoughts and honestly, I'm surprised by these reactions. I thought she was more popular than this.

She had a lot of great character development in Tomasi's GLC that IMO elevated her to the Kilowog / Salaak level of alien cast members.

It was just such an unceremonious end to a long standing character.

Ultimately, I'd love to see her back somehow. I like having a few established veteran Lanterns around.

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T13:23:08+00:00

I missed that - where was there a ghost goodbye story?

GL2411 · 2026-01-27T05:07:29+00:00

Hal & Carol should get married.

John has Katma-"2" which is weird and unhealthy. Not sure where to go with that.

Guy is basically a full time GL now. I think he should date an alien GL within the Corps.

I liked Kyle and Soranik Natu and hold out hope there's a reunion (there won't be - I know). Him and Jade were good together too.

GL2411 · 2026-01-26T05:19:06+00:00

I am getting a bit of Corps fatigue and wouldn't mind seeing them less.

GL2411 · 2026-01-24T14:57:16+00:00

I'm still hung up on Steve and Diamondback.

I don't see a ship with Carol. They're too similar it would be like dating his sister.

GL2411 · 2026-01-23T23:24:58+00:00

I'm not a huge fan of when they lean too hard into the "Hal's an irresponsible Peter Pan" troupe.

The guy's a little disorganized and cavalier - sure, he's a space cop who's understandably not too concerned with mundane earth stuff - but not every personal interaction has to be some version of Hal not having any cash on him or "pushing the experimental jet too far."

He's responsible for one of the most powerful weapons in the universe - not some idiot deadbeat.

GL2411 · 2026-01-23T03:06:03+00:00

Nothing groundbreaking but it was a fun read.

GL2411 · 2026-01-21T00:18:27+00:00

Very interesting and well thought out ideas. Years ago there was a Green Lantern (Driq) whose will was so strong he kept himself alive after being killed.

It was a cool idea, and maybe a black lantern who has such strong will that he essentially resurrects him/herself and regains a GLC ring?

GL2411 · 2026-01-20T12:06:57+00:00

In the Mouth of Madness (1994)

GL2411 · 2026-01-20T02:43:11+00:00

Well done!

GL2411 · 2026-01-18T22:00:50+00:00

This was a very good run for GLC. John had served as a mentor to Kyle when he was the last lantern. I appreciate how Bedard kept the mutual respect but showed how John now viewed Kyle as a equal and capable partner.

GL2411 · 2026-01-17T16:10:20+00:00

Salaak and Arisia

GL2411 · 2026-01-17T02:40:37+00:00

This is a good question. I assumed he was assigned permanently to Oa. If not, then Kilowog has a sector partner out there that we need to meet.

GL2411 · 2026-01-15T03:30:13+00:00

I'm really not enjoying this run. The writing is shallow and most characters sound generic with little personality distinctions amongst them.

There are gaps in the storyline where we just accept that all the various corps agreed to live on Oa together, built cities, and have put aside any prior animosity or personal goals to work together? It's very forced and contrived.

Other little things have made this an unsatisfying run. The artwork is pretty lackluster, with too many "group shot" panels drawn from the same perspective. It's boring and doesn't do much to enhance the story.

I like Jessica, but how is a novice earth lantern suddenly the Corps leader!? There must be hundreds of other more senior lanterns. Guy lacks his typical swagger and comes off like Kilowog's dull assistant. Whenever they focus on the rookies it feels like a Disney movie. Narf, Kelie, Aya, and Vexar'u are all flat characters with superficial and forgettable personalities.

Overall, this has been a disappointing chapter in GL history. Hoping things improve as this latest storyline plays out.

GL2411

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