8 Things To Know About The DC Comics Rebirth
5. New Lanterns
Green Lantern has always been about a team of heroes rather than just the adventures of one single ringbearer, but nonetheless, Hal Jordan has always held that spotlight. With Jordan starring in his own series out in space, it’s fallen to two rookie Lanterns to guard Earth.
Successor to the evil Power Ring, Jessica Cruz is still wrestling with this corrupted power, and Simon Baz is likewise dealing with the newfound responsibility. Now, as partners, these two must learn to master their rings and work together to uphold Hal Jordan’s legacy and fight off threats they are probably not ready for.
These two characters have been thrust into the spotlight of the DC Universe and have been given prominent roles in the new Justice League as well. This is a refreshing change since they’re not like typical heroes. They're inexperienced, and their very flawed characters ought to make for an interesting partnership and team dynamic.
Considering all the hype to see John Stewart in a Green Lantern film, this new series may be a better indication of where DC hopes to take that franchise in the future.