Xermanico and Jeremy Adams have another hit issue on their hands with Green Lantern #24 as they introduce another fan-favorite character from Green Lantern: The Animated Series. With so much happening with the Emotional Spectrum and the Green Lantern Corps, this introduction is a very welcoming addition to a large cast. This character, with their unique abilities and backstory from the show, has the potential to bring exciting and entertaining storylines in the comics’ future. Before we get to the reveal, Xermanico and Adams provide us with more adventure featuring Hal and Carol, along with Kyle and his crew. But what do we learn from their adventures?
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Green Lantern continues to read as a Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner book, with their adventures interwoven. The timing of their stories is fun, as it keeps you on a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions. Separating the two stories, I’ll start with Hal and Carol. Their segment is fun as it explores the micro with their characters and the macro with the Emotional Spectrum. From our preview of the issue, you can get a glimpse of their dialogue. As a longtime fan of Hal Jordan, I love where Jeremy Adams has taken Hal and Carol’s relationship; for once, it feels earned, real, and mature. Carol is growing into quite the hero, too, as she picks up on the weirdness of the Warden and the prison when they drop off the criminals, which leads to her and Hal having a crucial discovery of “Happy.”
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The portion with Kyle, Superboy, Odyssey, and Silver Scarab (aka Golden Age Blue Beetle Dan Garrett) continues in deep space. The humor hits quickly with Silver Scarab’s attention-grabbing line, “Kids…” Funny because of the age differences in the characters, along with their attitudes. Their side quest is speedy, but some interesting aspects include Silver Scarab using his powers, the inspiration it gives to Superboy, and their mysterious new member, who is an excellent addition to the story. This extra player might unsettle some fans, as it introduces another character in a series with a pretty impressive cast. However, fans of Green Lantern: The Animated Series will love this addition, as it can bring some significant elements to the Green Lantern mythos and Razer’s story.
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Overall, Green Lantern #24 is an entertaining, lighthearted issue with interesting additions that keep the overall story moving forward, but can be read on its own. Adams does a fantastic job with character styles and voices while continuing to expand the cast of this series, and Xermanico consistently delivers on the art side of the story. The splash pages are excellent and always demand that you take the time to fully absorb them, along with the engaging constructs he gives the ring wielders. The issue is sure to be a highly sought-after item for collectors, with two more captivating additions to the mythos.
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