There is no DC without Green Lanternand there is no Green Lantern Corps without John Stewart, and now, the world is finally catching up to what comic book fans already know, as the legendary hero will be honored with a life-size statue in Burbank, California. Based on the work of comic book illustrator Jamal Campbell, John Stewart is the latest hero to be honored in statue form, alongside Batman and Wonder Woman.
As revealed by DC Comics, On November 14, the eight-foot-tall bronze statue of Green Lantern John Stewart was unveiled, as part of a collaboration between DC, Visit Burbank and Warner Bros. Some notable names and faces were present at the unveiling, including DC president, publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee, along with comic book writers Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton and Tim Sheridan, who helped tell the Lantern story. Green.
Best of all, the statue pays homage to Jamal Campbell’s landmark John Stewart project, making this a huge win for the fan-favorite Green Lantern.
John Stewart’s Green Lantern jumps from comics to real life with incredible statue in Burbank, California
Based on a design by artist Jamal Campbell
John Stewart is a staple of Green Lantern lore. The Green Lanterns have a core of diversity, and John Stewart helped usher in this era in creating his character in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #87 in 1971, by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams. His statue in Burbank is a testament to the voice he has in the comics. As Jim Lee, president of DC, noted:
For writer Dennis O’Neil and artist Neal Adams, creating a character like John Stewart was nothing short of visionary, as it broke many of the usual conventions when it came to superheroes, including the fact that he was one of the few not to wear a mask. in his role as Green Lantern to hide who he is. He’s John Stewart, period.
Green Lanterns like Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner are important heroes in their own right, but John Stewart has been a staple both in the comics and will now be in the DCEU.
As part of the celebration, Visit Burbank also released the exclusive graphic novel Green Lantern John Stewart: Global Guardianfeaturing a new cover by Jamal Campbell, highlighting his classic design as it is adapted for this spectacular statue. Given that the statue itself is based on the work of Campbell’s, whose work in Far Sector and Superman brought him acclaim as an artist, the statue honors both heroes of color and the creators of color who help bring those heroes to the forefront.
Green Lantern shines its brightest light on Burbank
Green Lantern John Stewart: Global Guardian – Written by John Ridley; Art by Charlotte Fullerton McDuffie, Amancay Nahuelpan, CHRISCROSS and Jordi Tarragona; Cover art by Jamal Campbell
In addition to being the most powerful Green Lantern, John Stewart is an enduring part of DC’s legacy. Batman and Wonder Woman have already gotten their own statues – downtown for the Dark Knight, while the Princess of Themyscira stands vigil as fans enter Warner Bros. Studio Tour – which this Green Lantern statue now joins in Burbank, as a testament to what Green Lantern means to the world. More than just a tribute, the statue is also an engaging work of art that will last for a long time.
For fans eager to check it out, the new Green Lantern statue can be found in Hangar 28 of the Empire Center at 1775 N Victory Place, Burbank, CA.
It’s about time John Stewart was in the spotlight, with the statue heralding a revival of the character. As Jim Lee noted, his revelation arrives”with the character’s live-action debut in DC Studios’ Lanterns TV series,” suggesting that DC and Warner have great faith in the character and are prepared to help write the next great chapter in his legacy. For fans eager to check it out, the new Green Lantern the statue can be found in Hangar 28 of the Empire Center, at 1775 N Victory Place, Burbank, CA.
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