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geekwayne's review
4.0
Things start out pretty bleak at the beginning of 'Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corp Vol. 2: Bottled Light' by Robert Venditti. Sure, Sinestro is gone and the Corps has found each other, but the cost has been pretty great.
In the opening, a lone ring flies through space pronouncing that Hal Jordan is dead. Meanwhile the Corps is trying to get operations together and doesn't know that Hal is gone. They end up answering a distress call on Tomar Tu's world and end up trapped by....well, you'll just have to read it to find out. There are twists and turns aplenty in this volume. If you think Hal Jordan is gone for good, you don't read a lot of comics.
There are a couple main stories, and a nice backup story that takes place years later. I like John Stewart as the leader. I like the uneasy truce they have to strike to solve the problem. There are some good cameos that I won't discuss.
The art and story are pretty good. I look forward to seeing where this title heads next.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In the opening, a lone ring flies through space pronouncing that Hal Jordan is dead. Meanwhile the Corps is trying to get operations together and doesn't know that Hal is gone. They end up answering a distress call on Tomar Tu's world and end up trapped by....well, you'll just have to read it to find out. There are twists and turns aplenty in this volume. If you think Hal Jordan is gone for good, you don't read a lot of comics.
There are a couple main stories, and a nice backup story that takes place years later. I like John Stewart as the leader. I like the uneasy truce they have to strike to solve the problem. There are some good cameos that I won't discuss.
The art and story are pretty good. I look forward to seeing where this title heads next.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
zacktheguy's review against another edition
2.0
Worst volume of GL since 2005. Not terrible, but still the worst of the lot in over a decade.
nolo42's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
sblake33's review against another edition
4.0
A little bit of a let down from the spectacular first volume but, it was still pretty freaking good.
After the end of the first volume I was interested in what they were going to do with Hal, and I'm just a little disappointed because the Emerald space is pretty much the Speed Force for green lanterns.
I enjoyed seeing other lanterns who weren't either yellow or green. Though watching the green and yellow lanterns working together was an interesting to watch, and I look forward to see how this team up plays out further.
In all honesty I should give this volume a 3, just for the blatant fact that there was NOT ENOUGH GUY GARDNER!
Received from publisher in exchange for a honest review
After the end of the first volume I was interested in what they were going to do with Hal, and I'm just a little disappointed because the Emerald space is pretty much the Speed Force for green lanterns.
I enjoyed seeing other lanterns who weren't either yellow or green. Though watching the green and yellow lanterns working together was an interesting to watch, and I look forward to see how this team up plays out further.
In all honesty I should give this volume a 3, just for the blatant fact that there was NOT ENOUGH GUY GARDNER!
Received from publisher in exchange for a honest review
medusax0's review against another edition
4.0
A little bit of a let down from the spectacular first volume but, it was still pretty freaking good.
After the end of the first volume I was interested in what they were going to do with Hal, and I'm just a little disappointed because the Emerald space is pretty much the Speed Force for green lanterns.
I enjoyed seeing other lanterns who weren't either yellow or green. Though watching the green and yellow lanterns working together was an interesting to watch, and I look forward to see how this team up plays out further.
In all honesty I should give this volume a 3, just for the blatant fact that there was NOT ENOUGH GUY GARDNER!
Received from publisher in exchange for a honest review
After the end of the first volume I was interested in what they were going to do with Hal, and I'm just a little disappointed because the Emerald space is pretty much the Speed Force for green lanterns.
I enjoyed seeing other lanterns who weren't either yellow or green. Though watching the green and yellow lanterns working together was an interesting to watch, and I look forward to see how this team up plays out further.
In all honesty I should give this volume a 3, just for the blatant fact that there was NOT ENOUGH GUY GARDNER!
Received from publisher in exchange for a honest review
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
Volume two resolves the plots (all of them!) started in volume one, a fact that I found exceptionally satisfying. The artwork continues to be amazing, with distinct color palettes and designs for each of the lantern corps; I can’t emphasize enough how important that is.
I think it’s safe to say that the Green Lanterns are quickly becoming my favorite out of the Rebirth run. There’s just so much going on and it’s exceptionally well done. Additionally there were so many appearances by some of my favorite characters (including Tomar-Re, Ganthet and Sayd). There’s just so much good in this volume.
After all the bad the Green Lantern Corps has gone though, I sort of feel like this was their comeback. And man did they come back swinging! While the corps itself may be limited for now – I fully anticipate that will change over time. Though admittedly I have no idea what happened to the rings – so maybe that belief isn’t actually feasible. Only one way to find out!
Quite a lot happens in this volume, and I’m happy to report that the villains are mostly established characters, even if they’re not overwhelmingly intimidating. Starro and Brainiac 2.0 both make appearances, as well as a third villain. I’m choosing not to name him, because I literally laughed out loud (in a good way) at his revelation, and I do not want to ruin that for anyone. Trust me though, once you see who it is (and how he’s exposed) you’ll probably laugh too.
There are really two main plots occurring in this volume: the Green Lanterns protecting NAME along with the help of the Sinestro Corps (more on that in a moment) and Hal’s plot (which considering the name of the series should surprise exactly no one). Seeing the two different corps working together was actually pretty amazing. Their biases (as well as our own) are constantly being challenge by this relationship. I think it’s a healthy thing to confront, considering any bias has the potential to be negative and thus toxic. Plus, seeing the yellow lanterns do something other than causing the general populace to freak out was pretty cool.
Without going into details (for the same reasons mentioned above) the final fight for NAME’s safety was simultaneously hilarious and interesting. The Green Lanterns, specifically John, knew exactly what to do to set their enemy over the edge and weaken him. The fact that the Green Lanterns were essentially assisting the Sinestro Corps (as opposed to the other way around) was a pretty interesting twist, and one I certainly wasn’t expecting.
I sincerely cannot get over the Emerald Space. It’s so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, it takes on an almost eerie quality. I know that Ganthet brings the Emerald Space into question…but I for one would like to believe it actually exists, and the events that occurred to Hal were real.
Speaking of Hal’s plot though, it was so superbly perfect to see Kyle Rainer again. The reason for his appearance becomes quickly obvious, though no less interesting. I’ve always been really fascinated by Kyle Rainer and his ability set, so seeing more of him is always appreciate (side note: anybody else see that he’s getting his own series? I’m so excited!).
I can’t wait to see what volume three (Quest for Hope) has in store! With any luck it’ll follow the title closely, because I adore the Blue Lanterns!
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
I think it’s safe to say that the Green Lanterns are quickly becoming my favorite out of the Rebirth run. There’s just so much going on and it’s exceptionally well done. Additionally there were so many appearances by some of my favorite characters (including Tomar-Re, Ganthet and Sayd). There’s just so much good in this volume.
After all the bad the Green Lantern Corps has gone though, I sort of feel like this was their comeback. And man did they come back swinging! While the corps itself may be limited for now – I fully anticipate that will change over time. Though admittedly I have no idea what happened to the rings – so maybe that belief isn’t actually feasible. Only one way to find out!
Quite a lot happens in this volume, and I’m happy to report that the villains are mostly established characters, even if they’re not overwhelmingly intimidating. Starro and Brainiac 2.0 both make appearances, as well as a third villain. I’m choosing not to name him, because I literally laughed out loud (in a good way) at his revelation, and I do not want to ruin that for anyone. Trust me though, once you see who it is (and how he’s exposed) you’ll probably laugh too.
There are really two main plots occurring in this volume: the Green Lanterns protecting NAME along with the help of the Sinestro Corps (more on that in a moment) and Hal’s plot (which considering the name of the series should surprise exactly no one). Seeing the two different corps working together was actually pretty amazing. Their biases (as well as our own) are constantly being challenge by this relationship. I think it’s a healthy thing to confront, considering any bias has the potential to be negative and thus toxic. Plus, seeing the yellow lanterns do something other than causing the general populace to freak out was pretty cool.
Without going into details (for the same reasons mentioned above) the final fight for NAME’s safety was simultaneously hilarious and interesting. The Green Lanterns, specifically John, knew exactly what to do to set their enemy over the edge and weaken him. The fact that the Green Lanterns were essentially assisting the Sinestro Corps (as opposed to the other way around) was a pretty interesting twist, and one I certainly wasn’t expecting.
I sincerely cannot get over the Emerald Space. It’s so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, it takes on an almost eerie quality. I know that Ganthet brings the Emerald Space into question…but I for one would like to believe it actually exists, and the events that occurred to Hal were real.
Speaking of Hal’s plot though, it was so superbly perfect to see Kyle Rainer again. The reason for his appearance becomes quickly obvious, though no less interesting. I’ve always been really fascinated by Kyle Rainer and his ability set, so seeing more of him is always appreciate (side note: anybody else see that he’s getting his own series? I’m so excited!).
I can’t wait to see what volume three (Quest for Hope) has in store! With any luck it’ll follow the title closely, because I adore the Blue Lanterns!
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
verumsolum's review against another edition
4.0
I am glad that I did not start reading this in issues from #1, because my review of Vol. 1's first seven issues was brutal, and I would not have continued to subscribe. But having borrowed a few volumes from my local library (and knowing how I like the Green Lanterns series), I figured that I would at least give Volume 2 a try, and I am glad I did.
I would still rate the Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps series lower for my personal enjoyment than the Green Lanterns title, but if it continues like this issue, with more action and doing good for the world, I expect that I will be subscribing (and trying to figure out what I want to do with the gap, since DC is so slow to come out with TPBs compared to Marvel and most other comic book publishers I read).
I would still rate the Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps series lower for my personal enjoyment than the Green Lanterns title, but if it continues like this issue, with more action and doing good for the world, I expect that I will be subscribing (and trying to figure out what I want to do with the gap, since DC is so slow to come out with TPBs compared to Marvel and most other comic book publishers I read).
the_rox13's review against another edition
3.0
Synopsis: When the Green Lantern Corps and Sinestro Corps rush to aid the planet Xudar in a Starro attack, both corps are seemingly captured by Brainiac. Eventually they learn that Larfleeze is actually their captor, having found and rebuilt a prior version of Brainiac to expand his own collection. The Sinestro and Green Lantern Corps decide they must work together to break free. They end up pretending to fight each other, causing Larfleeze to release them, fearing both will be annihilated and then he would have neither for his collection.
Meanwhile, Hal Jordan is hanging out in something called the Emerald Space - basically where Green Lanterns go when they die. He talks to Abin Sur and several others before White Lantern Kyle Rayner and two guardians (Ganthet and his lady friend whose name I cannot remember) bring him back to life using the ring he made with his own will. They reunite with the Green Lantern Corps and Larfleeze retreats. The book ends with John Stewart and Soranik deciding to combine their corps.
Review: You know, there's not a whole lot going on in this volume and that's ok. I'm not sure that the Emerald Space has been introduced as a concept before this, but I honestly thought it was kind of creepy and it gave me Power Ring vibes. This volume also sees the return of Kyle Rayner, who I am slowly warming up to as a character. Not everyone is going to enjoy this volume because while I think it's fun, it is very much a stepping stone to get to the real meat of this run: the eventual combining of the Sinestro and Green Lantern Corps.
The first time I read this, that blew my mind. I think it's a truly great idea for the story going forward. The two have had to work together before, but seeing them get paired with partners is going to be fun. I'm only giving this volume three stars because I really just did like it. I didn't have any problems with it. It was just fine, with some good direction for the future.
Meanwhile, Hal Jordan is hanging out in something called the Emerald Space - basically where Green Lanterns go when they die. He talks to Abin Sur and several others before White Lantern Kyle Rayner and two guardians (Ganthet and his lady friend whose name I cannot remember) bring him back to life using the ring he made with his own will. They reunite with the Green Lantern Corps and Larfleeze retreats. The book ends with John Stewart and Soranik deciding to combine their corps.
Review: You know, there's not a whole lot going on in this volume and that's ok. I'm not sure that the Emerald Space has been introduced as a concept before this, but I honestly thought it was kind of creepy and it gave me Power Ring vibes. This volume also sees the return of Kyle Rayner, who I am slowly warming up to as a character. Not everyone is going to enjoy this volume because while I think it's fun, it is very much a stepping stone to get to the real meat of this run: the eventual combining of the Sinestro and Green Lantern Corps.
The first time I read this, that blew my mind. I think it's a truly great idea for the story going forward. The two have had to work together before, but seeing them get paired with partners is going to be fun. I'm only giving this volume three stars because I really just did like it. I didn't have any problems with it. It was just fine, with some good direction for the future.
alchemypotato's review against another edition
3.0
This book was fine. Pretty similar in quality to the previous volume. Once again it suffers a bit because I don't find Hal Jordan an interesting character. I think there's also a problem of there being SO many characters that it's hard to find an emotional foothold. But the stuff with Soranik and John Stewart was interesting at least.