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Lanterns completes its abuse of DC IPs

By Christopher Ryan The Lanterns season finale aired. The writers’ room’s intentions are now out there for all to see. No more “wait and see” or “please reserve judgment until the finale.” We’re here now and those entrusted with DC … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming Pop Culture: Why Lanterns a great show despite its writers’ room

Lanterns, episode 5 is being hailed as the best of one yet, and it is great…BUT. I can’t help but wonder why this show is so addictive despite the best efforts of the writers room to derail it. Let’s explore, … Continue reading →

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What Everyone is Missing About Lanterns – We’ve been Columboed

For four episodes now, influencers and commentators and YouTube talking heads have been trashing Hal Jordan, saying he’s old, bitter, an asshole, a drunk. They are all wrong. Hal Jordan is not old, he’s experienced in a crucial way that … Continue reading →

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A Green Lantern Eulogy… for Tom King’s Credibility

Brothers and sisters, let us bow our heads for a once gifted comics writer’s honor… Over the past decade or so, Tom King has arguably been one of comics’ best storytellers. He wrote outstanding tales including The Vision, Supergirl: Woman … Continue reading →

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