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[LordOfLore]

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C Comics’ Earth One line of graphic novels continues to expand, this time into the far reaches of space with Green Lantern: Earth One Vol. 1 by writer Corinna Bechko and writer/artist Gabriel Hardman with colorist Jordan Boyd.

Earth One stories reintroduce DC’s greatest heroes like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman in a fresh comic book universe unburdened with years of continuity, often significantly changing elements of each character to better modernize their origins and create exciting new tales.

For Green Lantern, the story sees Hal Jordan re-envisioned as an astronaut who seeks the thrill of discovery, yet finds himself in an unfulfilling job prospecting asteroids for Ferris Galactic. His fortunes change when he finds a powerful green ring and learns that it came from the Green Lantern Corps, a group that was long ago murdered by killing machines called Manhunters. This sets him on a mission to reinstate the Corps, a nearly impossible task for the fearless Jordan.

“Approaching this as an Earth One story gives us the opportunity to go back to the core concept of Green Lantern and interpret it through the lens of a modern, grounded sci-fi story while still being true to the Silver Age roots of Hal Jordan,” Hardman said in a press release. “Having storyboarded Interstellar, this is an approach I’m comfortable with and have wanted to explore in comics. Realistic sci-fi is only the beginning of this story; we have something much more epic in store.”

Whereas Jordan is usually depicted as a cocky, hothead test pilot, he’s now a scientist who yearns to make new discoveries, so how he approaches using the ring will be different.

“Hal Jordan is a smart, capable person with a space and science background who has a lot of untapped potential even before he finds the ring,” Bechko explained. “That means he’s going to approach everything the ring does from the perspective of a scientist, but he’s going to employ it for action and adventure. The result for us as writers is the opportunity to fully embrace the science fiction aspects of the story in a way that would be impossible with a lot of other characters.”

This is the latest collaboration from Bechko and Hardman, a longstanding comics duo known for their work on Star Wars: Legacy, Savage Hulk and Invisible Republic.

Green Lantern: Earth One Vol. 1 will release on March 20, 2018.

Going to pick this one up for sure.

 

[Shaanyboi]

The Earth One books have almost all been great. Superman has been forgettable, but Batman, Wonder Woman, and Teen Titans are great.

Not immediately familiar with the writer.

 

[Makonero]

Looks good! Best Green Lantern keeps winning.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Yeah, saw that earlier. Looks dope. I've enjoyed the Earth One stuff I've read prior.

 

[Tizoc]

Again with Hal Jordan? Ah well hope it'll be a good read at least.

 

[Shauni]

I didn't know they were still doing those. I was thinking WW was going to be the last for some reason

 

[wamberz1]

Not even it being Hal can dampen my hype for this

 

[Slayven]

This sets him on a mission to reinstate the Corps, a nearly impossible task for the fearless Jordan.

Straight jacking Kyle

 

[Fancyarcher]

Instant buy for me. Love that it's Hal, but that's to be expected.

 

[GeeTeeCee]

I really need to get back on the Earth One books. I read volume one of both Superman and Batman (Batman was pretty okay for a Geoff Johns take on the character, Superman was meh).

When the New 52 launched it kinda felt like it was basically doing the same thing the Earth One books were supposed to.

 

[Memory]

Sounds interesting, i love GL so i'll take a look.

 

[broncobuster]

“Approaching this as an Earth One story gives us the opportunity to go back to the core concept of Green Lantern and interpret it through the lens of a modern, grounded sci-fi story while still being true to the Silver Age roots of Hal Jordan,” Hardman said in a press release. “Having storyboarded Interstellar, this is an approach I’m comfortable with and have wanted to explore in comics. Realistic sci-fi is only the beginning of this story; we have something much more epic in store.”

Interstellar Green Lantern sounds awesome.

 

[Busaiku]

Can Hal be forgotten already.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Awesome.
I'm not familiar with the creative team but the cover alone is making me interested. And the Earth One books have been pretty good so far. Too bad this is about Hal though, but whatever.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Is this writer the first woman to write a GL book?

 

[Angelus Errare]

Kyle Jordan

 

[Chamber]

Straight jacking Kyle

What better way to make Hal interesting than to essentially not be Hal?

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Been waiting on this and the Flash for Earth ONE, also Batman Vol 3 would be dope.

 

[LordOfLore]

I didn't know they were still doing those. I was thinking WW was going to be the last for some reason

Morrison already announced he has plans for vol 2 and 3 of WW.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I didn't know they were still doing those. I was thinking WW was going to be the last for some reason

There's going to be a second volume to WW and Aquaman is in the works.

 

[Fancyarcher]

What better way to make Hal interesting than to essentially not be Hal?

Can Hal be forgotten already.

C'mon guys. Hal is great, seriously, ha.

 

[Stilton Disco]

What better way to make Hal interesting than to essentially not be Hal?

Yep, if we have to always have Hal in any new take on the story, at least using a better character's motivations helps ease the pain.

Although this version of him actually sounds pretty intriguing. Mostly because it's nothing like the original Hal Jordan.

C'mon guys. Hal is great, seriously, ha.

He's great compared to other Silver Age heroes like Barry Allen.

He's just the worst, most boring Green Lantern.

 

[Fancyarcher]

He's great compared to other Silver Age heroes like Barry Allen.

He's just the worst, most boring Green Lantern.

Disagree mostly, but each to their own. There are no such things as bad characters but bad writers IMO anyway.

John wasn't especially interesting as first either, but they changed the character up enough that he became different and I liked him more as a result. Same with Guy.

 

[Not]

Can Hal be forgotten already.

Jessica Cruz for new Canon Green Lantern please

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Where the hell is Batman Volume 3? Taking years between volumes kind of kills this series for me.

 

[LordOfLore]

Where the hell is Batman Volume 3? Taking years between volumes kind of kills this series for me.

Johns has been just a bit busy.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Where the hell is Batman Volume 3? Taking years between volumes kind of kills this series for me.

Johns has his hands full with DC movies, TV, and the Watchmen story in Rebirth.

 

[WedgeX]

Giving the job of rebuilding the Corps to Hal?

The GLs will be rewriting the universe on a bi-weekly basis.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Jessica Cruz for new Canon Green Lantern please

5 Kyle Rayner fans are now crying in a corner.

Spoiler

I'm one of them.

 

[Mr. Poolman]

Whereas Jordan is usually depicted as a cocky, hothead test pilot, he’s now a scientist who yearns to make new discoveries, so how he approaches using the ring will be different.

“Hal Jordan is a smart, capable person with a space and science background who has a lot of untapped potential even before he finds the ring,”

So... he is not Hal Jordan.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

I was wondered if they will make a Earth One Green Lantern book.

 

[Ross61]

So... he is not Hal Jordan.

No. He's Earth One Hal Jordan.

 

[Viewt]

So Gabe Hardman is drawing this as well as co-writing it? If so, I'm in. That dude's art is fantastic.

 

[ZeroX03]

I'm not a fan of Hal, but this doesn't even sound like Hal so maybe it's for the better. I really like the more traditional astronaut aesthetic too. The Earth One books are solid.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

So... he is not Hal Jordan.

It's the Earth One version of him.

 

[Future Foundation]

Johns has his hands full with DC movies, TV, and the Watchmen story in Rebirth.

I think in the interview for Doomsday Clock, he said Vol. 3 is almost done. Lemme see if I can find it.

EDIT: Found it - it's in No. 6

 

[SpaceWolf]

Now where is Batman Earth One Volume 3?

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Now where is Batman Earth One Volume 3?

Now we're two.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

So this book does make Corinna Bechko, unless I forgot someone, the first woman to write GL.

 

[Slayven]

What better way to make Hal interesting than to essentially not be Hal?

Worked for Barry Allen

It's the Earth One version of him.

Earth One is different

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Earth One is different

This isn't main canon Hal Jordan.