Last issue of Green Lantern Corps ended with a major cliffhanger as the Green Lantern Corps caught up to the post-K.O. DC Universe. That vision of baby Emotional Entities definitely left me scratching my head, but in a good way. Personally, I’m thrilled to see the Emotional Entities back in play, and it looks like Morgan Hampton plans to send all the Color Corps on a quest to gather them again. This issue also shakes things up for Guy Gardner through the mysterious “Allsight,” while John Stewart faces a shift of his own, though probably not one that’s nearly as hilarious as Guy’s.
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Artist Fernando Pasarin returns to the series, and his style has really started to define the modern look of the Lantern Corps. Pasarin excels at emotional storytelling, giving the characters expressive faces that communicate just as much as the dialogue. In fact, his reactions and facial expressions sit comfortably alongside those of artists like Kevin Maguire. Pasarin fills the pages with activity, juggling multiple scenes that move from colorful Lantern gatherings to a tour through the streets of Korugar, before ramping up into an action sequence that introduces us to Boqra. Whether the characters clash with words or fists, Pasarin keeps every page lively and engaging.
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Morgan Hampton’s script packs plenty of drama into the issue, but it never feels overwhelming. Instead, the story moves briskly and keeps readers invested as the mystery around the Emotional Entities deepens. The humor lands especially well as the Color Corps reacts to the idea of Guy Gardner becoming the Allsight, something that feels equal parts mocking and terrifying. Hampton wisely keeps the plot moving, letting the team quickly identify their next destination when Baby Proselyte reveals that the trail leads to Sector 3601. Of course, that sector lies outside the Corps’ usual jurisdiction, and it drops our heroes right into the path of some classic Green Lantern Corps villains, with a very welcome twist.
The issue also gives John Stewart and Katma Tui some meaningful page time. Hampton acknowledges the painful history between John and his Katma, and longtime readers will appreciate those references. Their past, especially the tragedy surrounding Katma’s death in the Green Lantern weekly backup stories in Action Comics #601 and its aftermath in Green Lantern (Vol. 3) #24, casts a long shadow here. What happens to John during the Boqra encounter could push him into difficult territory. Previous writers often avoided putting Lanterns in situations like this, but Hampton seems to be setting the stage for something significant. If he follows through, John could face some deeply personal fears powerfully.
Green Lantern Corps #14 pushes the series into intriguing new territory as Morgan Hampton begins weaving together two major threads: Guy Gardner’s bizarre new role as the Allsight and the Corps’ growing mission to reunite the Emotional Entities. With Baby Proselyte pointing the team toward Sector 3601 and trouble brewing with classic Corps villains, the issue balances humor, mystery, and character development. Fernando Pasarin’s expressive art keeps the pages lively, while Hampton lays groundwork for potentially major developments for both Guy Gardner and John Stewart. It’s a busy but engaging chapter that builds momentum for the Corps’ next big adventure.
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