Green Lantern #29

gl_2411's Green Lantern #29 - Secret Origin, Part 1 review

Another Hal Jordan Origin Story

Following the incredible Sinestro Corps War this issue once again revisits the origin of Hal Jordan. Much of it is rehashed background from the recent series and seems repetitive. The issue can't escape the feel that it is nothing more then filler from one major storyline to the next, but there are some compelling aspects of Hal's origin that are fleshed out. The impact of how Hal's decision to run away and join the air force affected his family is very well done. One can see how Hal goes from here to the down and out boozer of "Emerald Dawn". As expected from Geoff Johns, issue #29 is extremely well written and Ivan Reis penciling is exciting and realistic. The story concludes with a powerful scene featuring Abin Sur. Very little has been done to showcase this legendary character and the brutality and force he displays are previously unseen. The conclusion foreshadows the beginning of what appears to be another fantastic arc in the Green Lantern universe.

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Representing the target audience 0
Green Lantern #29 - Secret Origin, Part 1 by caesarsghost on August 20, 2010
What do I mean by the target audience? Explanation- I have never read a Green Lantern title in my life. I have been vaguely aware of Lantern Lore for some time, being primarily a DC reader,  but it was never my forte. Parallax, Abin Sur, Oa, Poozers, these were words and concepts in my periphery. Thus, when I was browsing the local comics cache some weeks ago and saw this little gem among the trade paperbacks I picked it up. The title made it seem like it might be a good place for a Lantern noob...
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Where it begins 0
Green Lantern #29 - Secret Origin, Part 1 by razzatazz on August 26, 2011
This is a pretty standard retelling of the Hal Jordan story.  It has been touched on many times thus far in the series and thus might feel a little unnecessary, but to the uninitiated it reads pretty well.  It basically tells Hal's story from his young years idolizing his father, to joining the Air Force to his discharge.  It does a good job of adding some depth to the character as well as those who he confides in.  There is really only one addition to the regular storyline and that ties in the ...
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