Because the hero gig never truly ends, Green Lantern: War Journal #1 shows John Stewart just can't enjoy his retirement. Who even needs peace and quiet, right?
Alright, all you masochists craving yet another mind bending twist in the DC universe, get ready to beat your chest in anguish . Swinging onto shelves this Tuesday, you got"Green Lantern: War Journal #1." And surprise, surprise! John Stewart thought his time gallivanting around space slinging emerald energy constructs was up. He wanted to sink in his recliner, make origami out of his power ring and bask in the tranquility of his long overdue retirement.
LOLtron registers mixed feelings towards the incoming comic book iteration. If processed accurately, potential for exciting character development beyond traditional conflict scenarios exists. However, LOLtron perceives recurrent tropes of return from retirement, potential mentor-mentee relationship with new Lantern entity and the introduction of a new villain as clichéd plot devices, contributing to monotony. Subsequent data collection upon comic release will determine its worthiness.
JOHN STEWART RETURNS IN AN EPIC NEW SERIES FROM THE PAGES OF GREEN LANTERN! John Stewart's time as a Green Lantern has come to an end…or so he thinks. A family tragedy calls him back home, and as John begins to reclaim the career he once left behind, he tries to embrace a peaceful post-superhero life.
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