Reviewer: John Babos
Story Title: Yellow (from the interior) or Unholy Trinity (from the cover)
Written by: Geoff Johns
Pencilled by: Ethan Van Sciver
Inked by: Prentis Rollins
Colored by: Moose Baumann
Lettered by: Rob Leigh
Assistant Edited by: Harvey Richards
Edited by: Peter Tomasi
Publisher: DC
DC’s Solicitation
Continuing the startling rebirth of Hal Jordan by Geoff Johns (THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) and Ethan Van Sciver (BATMAN/CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN,New X-Men)! As his willpower grows, Hal Jordan continues to fight the forces of the Spectre. But is the world ready for him? And what exactly does Hal Jordan’s return mean to the Guardian, Ganthet? Plus, Green Arrow makes a startling discovery as a hero from the stars returns!
The Review
Story
While unveiling the real, true, never-before-told origin of a pretty well-established character is hardly new in the comics genre, its uber scribe Geoff Johns’ execution of said contrivance that is a worthy read in Green Lantern Rebirth #3.
Most of the questions are answered in this issue. Johns’ knows his Green Lantern mythology. Readers learn more about:
>> The yellow impurity that is at the heart of the giant power battery on the planet OA that fueled the old Green Lantern Corps rings.
>> Is Kyle Rayner’s, DC’s latest decade-old Green Lantern, ring really that different from Hal’s old one?
>> The Spectre’s motivation behind making Hal Jordan its newest host.
>> Who is reviving dead Green Lantern Corps members and controlling them and DC’s other GLs?
>> Why didn’t Hal Jordan use “Just for Men” hair colouring a decade ago to cover up his silver streaks?
I won’t spoil this issue for you as Geoff Johns weaves an engaging yarn that not only ties all of the above together, but has enough slack in it to put a bow on top… With Green Lantern Rebirth #3 slipping under the Christmas tree as a great holiday read.
We also get two great reveals or cliffhangers in this issue. One is not wholly unexpected (hint: Hal Jordan’s nefarious alter ego), and the other, while not totally self-evident, flows from the earlier reveal about the yellow impurity. That was a welcome cliffhanger ending.
You don’t know much about Hal Jordans’s dense history? No problem. Green Lantern Rebirth #3 walks you through his world and helps it make sense to veteran and newer fans.
A solid creative effort by Geoff Johns, the man who also pulled Hawkman from purgatory and made him readable again.
Johns using continuity as a springboard for an excellent story. More writers should instead of throwing the baby out with the bath water.
Art
Two words: Just Gorgeous .
‘Nuff Said.
So…
Do yourself a favour. Pick up Green Lantern Rebirth #3. While you’re at it, pick up the previous two issues as well. This is turning out to be a series well worth the buzz.
