Green Lantern #25 - SUPER-SIZED FINALE!
Green Lantern #25
Writer: Geoff Johns
Pencils: Ivan Reis & Ethan Van Sciver
I am....a very picky person. If given enough time, I could find something to grip about in almost any comic, a panel here, some clunky dialogue there, etc. I say this because THIS single comic, is probably the greatest I've EVER read thus far.
Chris read this issue before I got a chance to, he said and I quote: "It's probably the best single issue that has come out this year". I of course couldn't believe him, even saying such a thing, no...sorry...best of the YEAR?
I finished the comic two hours ago...my mind is still saying "OH SHIT THAT WAS TIGHT!" Hell I even called up Omar at 9 FREAKING PM. to tell him to read it.
This comic is the best comic I have EVER read...EVER.
Geoff Johns is a great writer but, it is with this issue that he has reached a pinnacle. The pacing, the flow, all of it panel to panel, it's great. The issue starts with rings flying above Earth (both yellow and green), next page EPIC BATTLE SCENE!! I am talking Green Lantern members and Sinestro Corp members getting BRUTAL. This two-page spread sets up the breakneck pace for the whole rest of the issue. All the GLs are fighting here then after that ANOTHER two-page panel spread of all the heroes in DC fighting the Sinestro Corp in NYC. You got Superman trying to hold down the crazy-ass Superboy Prime, half of everybody fighting the Anti-Monitor, and just numerous GL vs Sinestro Corp battles going on. Next thing you know they flash over to Hal/John/Kyle/Guy talking with Ganthet about the Book of Oa. The prophecies the Guardians have been discussing but, only vaguely so. The origin of the OTHER lanterns. Loads of questions are answered. Everything is tied in.
Pretty much from here folks, it just gets better, and better, and better. The Guardians get pissed, lay some hurting on the Anti-Monitor, Kyle & Hal take on Sinestro (neither of the three having powers), oh and the one scene with Guy fighting...all I am gonna say is "Red Dawn"....you'll know what I am talking about when you get there. There is more but, if I went into all of it, it'd ruin it for ya...that and this review would be even longer
Van Sciver and Reis, did AWESOME penciling jobs for this whole issue. The delay for #25 was needed folks, trust me. The shear amount of penciling and illustrations in this issue...the fact that both artists got it done with only a slight delay...it amazed me. Between EPIC battles, an up-close panel of Sinestro being slammed into shattering glass
and many many other fantastic panels, these two artists give this issue an extra dose of adrenanline on an already roller coaster issue.
This issue made me laugh, cry (only a little...shutup!), and geek out! I give it my highest grade ever..A to the 3rd power
Damn, when I told you it was the best single issue this year, I didn't expect you to 10 up me and say it is the best book you have ever read, I'm glad I'm not your copy of this issue, thats all I can say!
There are mix feelings on this book out there, but I found myself very satisfied with the ending. Good review Nick.
Nick,
I didn't read this storyline but everyone at the comic store is loving this event. I've heard great things and I'm glad DC is doing their GL fans right.
I like your A to the third power grading. I'd have to say my most hated single issue of the year thus far is Sensational Spidey #41. I give that issue a F to the third power! It simply sucked.
Anyways, glad you enjoyed this story arc. Very impressive review. Nice to hear a comic fan actually enjoying a comic book. With all the shitty comics lately (One More Day, Ultimates 3, etc.) it's nice to be reminded that comics are here to entertain us and should be enjoyable.
Was it just me, or did the "Black Lantern" rings from the sneak preview have the Black Hand logo on them?