#BLACK GREEN LANTERN IN LOVE MOVIE#
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In the present day, we see him trying to shake off his trauma, but it keeps bubbling to the surface, sometimes causing John to attack strangers.

#BLACK GREEN LANTERN IN LOVE SERIES#

A series of flashbacks reveal that John served in the military and his memories are less than pleasant. Why is John reacting this way? While the film never comes out and directly says it, I think his initial rejection of the ring has everything to do with post traumatic stress. He’s uncomfortable wearing it and takes every opportunity to tell all the heroes he encounters that he wants the ring gone. Initially, John rejects the ring and goes to great lengths to rid himself of it.

#BLACK GREEN LANTERN IN LOVE MOVIE#

His ring is more than a tool, it’s something he has a relationship with and that relationship evolves as the movie progresses. That’s exactly what happens to John Stewart in this film. The Green Lantern power rings are capable of speaking, therefore we could have conversations with them. Occasionally we’ll see the power rings talk in the comics, but it’s something that is usually glossed over. The Green Lantern power rings are different, though, and this movie perfectly demonstrates why.įirst of all, the obvious-it’s a talking space ring that responds to your commands. You would never see Oliver have a witty conversation with his quiver or show Batman feeling an emotional loss after throwing one of his gas capsules. A power ring had just as much agency as one of Batman’s batarangs or Green Arrow’s broadheads. I’ve always known their power rings were important, but comics and other pieces of media always seemed to treat them like nothing more than weapons or tools. Green Lantern: Beware My Power completely changed the way I look at the Green Lantern Corps. If you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, then consider this your spoiler warning. If you’ve seen the movie, then you might know what I’m talking about.

Only this relationship wasn’t a romance with another Lantern or even another superhero, but a connection between John Stewart and his new Green Lantern power ring.

It’s a fun superhero romp with a dash of space opera thrown in, but I couldn’t help but gravitate to the story of John Stewart and his new relationship. The latest DC Universe animated film features John Stewart transforming into Green Lantern and embarking on an intergalactic adventure alongside Green Arrow, Adam Strange and Hawkgirl. In many ways, Green Lantern: Beware My Power is a love story.

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