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hotdogcar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jekutree's review against another edition
2.0
The most basic superhero action slug fest I’ve ever read. The character work is basic, the retcons are plentiful and almost every page turn is a splash page. It’s archetypal superhero comics for sure, it’s the epitome of 2000’s superhero books.
Pluses to this book are: The Sinestro Corps War. A good action movie put to comics. The Recharge mini series. I really enjoyed seeing the Lantern Corps be an establishment. The art. There are some damn good artists on this book. Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason, Dave Gibbons and even Darwyn Cooke for what was the best single issue of the book.
The writing of the book was my main problem. Johns is by no means a bad writer, but I think his writing style is overall pretty basic. I think he lacks substance though he has a knack for large action set pieces and fan service.
6/10
Pluses to this book are: The Sinestro Corps War. A good action movie put to comics. The Recharge mini series. I really enjoyed seeing the Lantern Corps be an establishment. The art. There are some damn good artists on this book. Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason, Dave Gibbons and even Darwyn Cooke for what was the best single issue of the book.
The writing of the book was my main problem. Johns is by no means a bad writer, but I think his writing style is overall pretty basic. I think he lacks substance though he has a knack for large action set pieces and fan service.
6/10
ljames934's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jacket7227's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
5.0
So amazing.
I had always been interested in the Green Lanterns as a concept, the trouble was trying to get into them. I read GL: Rebirth a few years ago and enjoyed it, but it still wasn't enough for a new reader. This, however, is perfect. I didn't understand every single reference, and I'm sure there's some references I didn't even notice that I missed, but overall the story is very accessible to someone with basic GL knowledge. And it's a fantastic story.
Geoff Johns shows he's a master at writing comics, and for the most part the art is incredible. Can't wait to read the next two omnibuses.
I had always been interested in the Green Lanterns as a concept, the trouble was trying to get into them. I read GL: Rebirth a few years ago and enjoyed it, but it still wasn't enough for a new reader. This, however, is perfect. I didn't understand every single reference, and I'm sure there's some references I didn't even notice that I missed, but overall the story is very accessible to someone with basic GL knowledge. And it's a fantastic story.
Geoff Johns shows he's a master at writing comics, and for the most part the art is incredible. Can't wait to read the next two omnibuses.
zoidberg684's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shirohige's review against another edition
4.0
Este volumen contiene básicamente los siguientes TPBs: [b:Green Lantern: Rebirth|29528|Green Lantern Rebirth|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1385240205s/29528.jpg|542565] , [b:Green Lantern Corps: Recharge|645870|Green Lantern Corps Recharge|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1341791874s/645870.jpg|632022], [b:Green Lantern, Vol. 1: No Fear|160844|Green Lantern, Vol. 1 No Fear|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1348229053s/160844.jpg|155245] , [b:Green Lantern, Vol. 2: Revenge of the Green Lanterns|555363|Green Lantern, Vol. 2 Revenge of the Green Lanterns|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1328047301s/555363.jpg|542568], [b:Green Lantern, Vol. 3: Wanted: Hal Jordan|479621|Green Lantern, Vol. 3 Wanted Hal Jordan|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1355245933s/479621.jpg|468028], [b:Green Lantern, Vol. 4: The Sinestro Corps War, Vol. 1|2243595|Green Lantern, Vol. 4 The Sinestro Corps War, Vol. 1|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1388219647s/2243595.jpg|2249455] y [b:Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War|10783479|Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War|Geoff Johns|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1320388237s/10783479.jpg|15695601] . Además claro del annual escrito por Alan Moore que terminó por inspirar la Sinestro Corp Wars.
En sí es un material sumamente entretenido a la vez que toma el mito de Hal Jordan y del corps y lo va desarrollando lentamente hasta culminarlo en la magníficamente narrada guerra entre el verde y el amarillo. El miedo versus la voluntad se toma las páginas y elucubra una trama donde casi todos los miembros del cuerpo de Linternas Verdes tienen su momento para brillar. Kyle Ryner cayendo desde su sitial de deidad, Guy Gardner y Stewart como excelentes segundos. Incluso personajes como Mogo o los guardianes tienen su razón de ser en este tejido coral. No obstante desde un inicio quién será el centro de esta trama es Jordan, quien se va levantando lentamente desde el suelo para alzarse al final e ir recobrando poco a poco todo lo que perdió. Reparando de cierta forma todas esas heridas que una vez acarreó el personaje , pero sin hacerlo perder conciencia de las mismas.
En sí es un material sumamente entretenido a la vez que toma el mito de Hal Jordan y del corps y lo va desarrollando lentamente hasta culminarlo en la magníficamente narrada guerra entre el verde y el amarillo. El miedo versus la voluntad se toma las páginas y elucubra una trama donde casi todos los miembros del cuerpo de Linternas Verdes tienen su momento para brillar. Kyle Ryner cayendo desde su sitial de deidad, Guy Gardner y Stewart como excelentes segundos. Incluso personajes como Mogo o los guardianes tienen su razón de ser en este tejido coral. No obstante desde un inicio quién será el centro de esta trama es Jordan, quien se va levantando lentamente desde el suelo para alzarse al final e ir recobrando poco a poco todo lo que perdió. Reparando de cierta forma todas esas heridas que una vez acarreó el personaje , pero sin hacerlo perder conciencia de las mismas.
cbdrummer3's review against another edition
5.0
This is superhero storytelling at its finest. This book alone puts Green Lantern almost tied with Batman as my favourite hero. Without spoiling too much: this massive book begins with Geoff Johns completing what is no less than a feat of storytelling by beleivably redeeming Hal Jordan from his awful acts of the past. Though the character is certainly redeemed for any sensible reader, he keeps the plot realistic by ensuring that there are still those that do not trust Hal. Additionally, the idea of an emotional specturm represented by colors for power is genius and creates opprotunities for breathtaking spreads of artwork. The culmination of the sotries collected here in the Sinestro Corps War is a more than satisfying payoff while still leaving me with the feeling that things are just getting started. Can not wait to finsih with volume 2 and 3 as well. Bonus points (not that it needed them) for the fantastic oversized omnibus format that appeals to the collecter in me.
tabman678's review against another edition
5.0
Jesus how do I start this?
I'll start by giving the reading list I'm reading this massive run by: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/green-lantern-262/how-complete-are-the-geoff-johns-omnibuses-1800149/
Seems very complete and I'm one omnibus down and had no holes other than references to specific silver age shenanigans.
So the trades in the collection range from 3 stars to 5 stars. Rebirth starts it off really strong and Greem Lantern Corps recharge continues that on top of the excellent Darwyn Cook illustrated series.
The Green Lantern title that follows Hal's story is pretty good too starting with a manhunter story. The he fights a killer shark and that is enjoyable in its own way. The you have the perfect life story which is a Mongul story which is good on the Hal side but falls short on the villian side because mongul is boring.
Then Green Lantern: Branded which is great, 5 stars to it. Good plot, art, characters, and arc.
The Revenge of the Green Lanterns story is up next and at best I can say it's fun but muddled. You have a whole in medias res aspect where Hal and his air force team got captured that is communicated very well and left me confused at times. And another man hunter story where Cyborg Superman is behind it that leaves it a continuity mess. This one is a tough spot in the omnibus in the collection.
Wanted: Hal Jordan looks like it'll have some of the problems of Revenge of the Green Lanterns but Johns' strong plot and character chops help make this a good story on its own with good setup for the next. Cow girl is also awesome and Abin sur is interesting.
The Star Sapphire story suffers from a tonal shift in the art to something different. Even though I like the art and the story the fluxuating art was the thing that bothered me most about this collection, though you can't read a title for long before a different artist takes over so that just a general comics problem.
Tales of the Sinestro Corps is a solid one issue providing world building for what is to come and is drawn well and has good stories in it.
The whole Sinestro Corps war is a very well done event even if I don't like Superboy Prime, I think his whole thing is dumb personally. But Sinestro is a great villian and the split between Lantern Corps is good and on the whole I liked the event even if it was a bit repetitive. Kyle Rayner as parrallax was a smart move. I think it could have been more interesting without the anti monitor and Superboy prime but it's too late to change.
The Superboy prime special that is in here is good even if it feels out of place with the subject of the omnibus. Sodam Yat is also pretty cool. And his story is compelling.
The building of all the different emotional Corps is awesome and I look forward to where it goes.
And that little collection in the back detailing all the lanterns and major settings/ characters is neat if longwinded.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with this collection. I look forward to progressing through this run and going even deeper into the world of the Green Lantern Corps and Hal Jordan.
What you get here are a collection of good to great stories featuring family troubles, epic space quests, war stories, and some of the best damn long form writing I've seen in comics.
If you're interested in Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Geoff Johns, or some good superhero comic writing I insist you check out this omnibus and the Green Lantern Corps trades that go with it.
(Use the list I put at the top!)
I don't see any other option because this has everything I'm looking for in superhero comics: good action, worldbuilding, characters, plot, art, and seed planting.
5 stars
Hell I even like Guy Gardener now. I never thought that would happen.
I'll start by giving the reading list I'm reading this massive run by: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/green-lantern-262/how-complete-are-the-geoff-johns-omnibuses-1800149/
Seems very complete and I'm one omnibus down and had no holes other than references to specific silver age shenanigans.
So the trades in the collection range from 3 stars to 5 stars. Rebirth starts it off really strong and Greem Lantern Corps recharge continues that on top of the excellent Darwyn Cook illustrated series.
The Green Lantern title that follows Hal's story is pretty good too starting with a manhunter story. The he fights a killer shark and that is enjoyable in its own way. The you have the perfect life story which is a Mongul story which is good on the Hal side but falls short on the villian side because mongul is boring.
Then Green Lantern: Branded which is great, 5 stars to it. Good plot, art, characters, and arc.
The Revenge of the Green Lanterns story is up next and at best I can say it's fun but muddled. You have a whole in medias res aspect where Hal and his air force team got captured that is communicated very well and left me confused at times. And another man hunter story where Cyborg Superman is behind it that leaves it a continuity mess. This one is a tough spot in the omnibus in the collection.
Wanted: Hal Jordan looks like it'll have some of the problems of Revenge of the Green Lanterns but Johns' strong plot and character chops help make this a good story on its own with good setup for the next. Cow girl is also awesome and Abin sur is interesting.
The Star Sapphire story suffers from a tonal shift in the art to something different. Even though I like the art and the story the fluxuating art was the thing that bothered me most about this collection, though you can't read a title for long before a different artist takes over so that just a general comics problem.
Tales of the Sinestro Corps is a solid one issue providing world building for what is to come and is drawn well and has good stories in it.
The whole Sinestro Corps war is a very well done event even if I don't like Superboy Prime, I think his whole thing is dumb personally. But Sinestro is a great villian and the split between Lantern Corps is good and on the whole I liked the event even if it was a bit repetitive. Kyle Rayner as parrallax was a smart move. I think it could have been more interesting without the anti monitor and Superboy prime but it's too late to change.
The Superboy prime special that is in here is good even if it feels out of place with the subject of the omnibus. Sodam Yat is also pretty cool. And his story is compelling.
The building of all the different emotional Corps is awesome and I look forward to where it goes.
And that little collection in the back detailing all the lanterns and major settings/ characters is neat if longwinded.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with this collection. I look forward to progressing through this run and going even deeper into the world of the Green Lantern Corps and Hal Jordan.
What you get here are a collection of good to great stories featuring family troubles, epic space quests, war stories, and some of the best damn long form writing I've seen in comics.
If you're interested in Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, Geoff Johns, or some good superhero comic writing I insist you check out this omnibus and the Green Lantern Corps trades that go with it.
(Use the list I put at the top!)
I don't see any other option because this has everything I'm looking for in superhero comics: good action, worldbuilding, characters, plot, art, and seed planting.
5 stars
Hell I even like Guy Gardener now. I never thought that would happen.
eyed's review
2.0
I have been wanting to read the Blackest Night story line for a while and am finally getting around to it. Not much happened in this beyond things I was already familiar with but I still enjoyed it quite a bit.
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