Review: Green Lantern #24
[Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers]
Writer: Jeremy Adams
Art: Xermanico
Colors: Romulo Fajardo, Jr.
Letters: Dave Sharpe
Reviewed by: Matthew B. Lloyd
Summary
Hal and Carol uncover something strange at a prison that ends up being connected to the Fractured Spectrum!
Positive
Easily, the best part of Green Lantern #24 is the interaction between Hal and Carol. After many issues, Hal and Carol finally spend some time together, and even though it’s “working” time Jeremy Adams gets to follow up on some of the character development that he set up previously. Hal and Carol don’t get the “date” they were hoping for, but it seems like the two are are finally finding the understanding they need between them. If anything, there may be the suggestion that the “will they, or won’t they” end up playing out as a “won’t they,” but not because of any stereotypical reasons, but rather because their lives just simply won’t make it possible. It’s an inference, for sure, but it’s a very real possibility and it would feel very much like real life.
Xermanico’s art is great as usual and he also provides an excellent painted cover. The crew in outer space, Kyle, Odyssey, Kon and Dan Garrett are developing as a fun ensemble. The end of the issue sees them find a surprise that readers will recognize as well as a surprise that Kyle recognizes. Time to do some online research for one of these!
The issue overall is well balanced overall with more space devoted to Hal and Carol. So much of this series has been devoted to big plot points and a long story development that it’s extremely satisfying to have an issue focused mostly on more intimate situations. Of course, Adams tells a story as well that fits into the bigger picture while also managing the personal moments wonderfully.
Negatives
It’s hard to find a negative here, other than Aya being a deep cut I had to look up. Hopefully, the next issue will provide some context for readers.
Verdict
Green Lantern #24 is, once again, a fun, interesting, engaging issue of a series that has been great for the past two years. The character moments are the best while the larger story is served. The plot moves forward while allowing this change of pace issue to breathe. Keep reading!
