Notice! View pages ahead for Green Lantern #18!A jaw-dropping revelation is revealed about the Source Lantern, and it could have huge implications for Green Lantern and its allies. The Corps is at war thanks to the actions of its leader, Lord Premier Thaaros. But as things come to a boil, a huge secret could mean positive things for Green Lantern's future.
In a preview for Green Lantern #18 by Jeremy Adamsn and Xermánico, Thaaros, now under the influence of the Dark Star Ring, summoned his Shadow Lanterns to destroy Oa and end the former Green Lantern Corps once and for all.
While Hal and his fellow Green Lanterns fight for their lives, the evil Varron has penetrated the Lantern Source and discovered something incredible. The Source Lantern is being used to draw energy from the Emotional Spectrum and heal former Corps leadersthe Guardians of the Universe. However, Varron is preparing to drain that energy for himself.
The Guardians of the Green Lantern Corps are being cured by the Lantern Source
A Green Lantern Mystery Is Finally Getting Answers
After Dark Crisis on Infinite Earthsthe Guardians of the Universe mysteriously disappeared and the Corps was handed over to the United Planets, with Thaaros taking control. However, Thaaros had no intentions of using the Corps for anything other than a personal army, and used new Lanterns to destroy other factions of the Emotional Spectrum. Thaaros wasn't just trying to consolidate his power over the Emotional Spectrum, he was trying to access the power of the Source Lantern. But no matter how many parts of the Emotional Spectrum he destroyed, he could never pierce the walls of the Source Lantern.
The current Green Lantern The run began with many mysteries, but the biggest one is where the Guardians have been this whole time. It turns out they've been on Oa the whole time, recovering from Koyos' attack on the Corps in the previous attack. Green Lantern run. The Source Lantern, forged by an upgraded John Stewart, whether intentionally or not, has served as a recovery chamber, channeling the energy of the Emotional Spectrum into them. Although this news comes at a bad time, This could mean big things for the future of the Green Lantern Corps.
The Guardians could lead a new Green Lantern Corps
They can refine what Thaaros destroyed
Thaaro's quest for power nearly brought the Corps to the brink of destruction, and while there are still good Green Lanterns, the Corps itself is in dire need of a fresh start. Fortunately, Hal has already discovered a new Central Power Battery on Earth that the Guardians left behind as a failsafe. Now that they have the real Guardians back, Jordan and his comrades can rebuild the Corps on Earth. It's not ideal, but it means the Green Lantern Corps You will at least be under the leadership of people who have your best interests at heart.
Green Lantern #18 is available from DC Comics on December 11th.