Before your read any of this, just a warning that it is a full scale 

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Okay, I think that got everyones attention. Now for the review. I felt that this issue really helped define the rings, showing their differences. The Red Lantern ring literally renders the heart unnecessary. Atrocitus got his ripped out, and kept right on trying to destroy black lanterns. Black Lanterns can sense emotion, and regenerate. Orange Lanterns have the whole corps. Indigo Lanterns channel other rings as well as their indigo compassion.
 
In addition to clarifying the rings, this issue developed the relationship between Hal and Sinestro and Abin Sur. John Stewart and the planet Xanshi. And everything wove together, making an excellent story.

Finally the Doom Patrol is back to the way it was supposed to be. Bizarre. I was somewhat disappointed by the first issue, which looked to be another typical super-team meets weird genetic engineering (which while odd is highly cliché). However this issue introduced a completely new idea. Sentient scientist black hole? Which is highly interested in encyclopedias and idioms? All it needs now is the return of the Brotherhood of Dada. 
 
The Metal Men second-feature is also well written, and is paced well for its length. Is it a return to the BWA-HA-HA age of comics?