ok, read GL 37 again. some thoughts:
Hal has trusted ganthet over the years, yet now seems to dislike both the guardian and his new corps. maybe its out of loyalty to the glc, or maybe its something else.
While the Red Lanterns seemed uber at first, it was nice to see the Sinestro corps able to fight back. I was afraid the Red Lanterns would be Johns' new plaything and he'd make them uber, but it was nice to see things balanced out somewhat. There was the mention that the red rings made people in to mindless animals (something that we all sort of guessed, i assume), but even the most instinctive of sentient creatures can feel fear, so yay.
Was glad to see that Blue rings can in fact make constructs (when Saint Walker used chains on Atrocitus). I think that adds a bit of offensive punch that was sorely needed, especially seeing as red rings seem unaffected by the Blue light in terms of drainage.
I also got the impression that Rage and Hope share a similar relationship to Fear and Willpower. Maybe that's what Atrocitus was referring to when he spoke of knowing the blue light's weakness.
When Hal was changed, he still had his green ring, and it had a charge (given that his chair construct holding Sinestro was still active even after hal's transformation). This leads me to think 1 of several things will happen. Either Hal will pull a "willpower overriding rage" feat and turn back to a GL, or the construct will fade, and Hal will transform completely. This means at the very least, the Blue Lanterns will have to do something to fix him (unless Sinestro can make fear over-ride rage or something). And the blue lanterns. there's two of em. at least sinestro had some form of backup. two blue lanterns against a planet of red lanterns? ouch.
Of course, that's of course presuming that a bunch of GL's don't show up in the next issue to save hal, and starting pwning left and right. and for gl's to be able to fight the red lanterns at all, they're going to have to come up with a way to affect the red energy and protect themselves from it. maybe if lanterns can "overcome rage" or something equally silly. though if yellow constructs can hurt red lanterns, green ones naturally should have a similar effectiveness.
anyways, sorry for the rant...
Originally posted by Raoul
Was glad to see that Blue rings can in fact make constructs (when Saint Walker used chains on Atrocitus). I think that adds a bit of offensive punch that was sorely needed, especially seeing as red rings seem unaffected by the Blue light in terms of drainage.
Yeah and their rings can teleport stuff like when saint walker sends some red lanterns through a portal. The Blue guys are the good guys. They'll end up saving Hal. Although at the moment they are only a duo, they are hardly a corps. Maybe when Hal joins them he will increase their ranks....
wait, what? 😛
Originally posted by willRules
Yeah and their rings can teleport stuff like when saint walker sends some red lanterns through a portal. The Blue guys are the good guys. They'll end up saving Hal. Although at the moment they are only a duo, they are hardly a corps. Maybe when Hal joins them he will increase their ranks....wait, what? 😛
😂
Originally posted by RaoulThey also made more complicated constructs like force-fields/shields, and this angel looking thingy:
Was glad to see that Blue rings can in fact make constructs (when Saint Walker used chains on Atrocitus). I think that adds a bit of offensive punch that was sorely needed.
But yeah, I was glad to see that as well. 👆
Originally posted by RaoulWell in all fairness we haven't yet seen a blue lantern's draining ability outright fail against a red lantern. But if it does, I'd bet them seemingly being polar opposites would have a lot (everything, actually) to do with it.
especially seeing as red rings seem unaffected by the Blue light in terms of drainage.I also got the impression that Rage and Hope share a similar relationship to Fear and Willpower. Maybe that's what Atrocitus was referring to when he spoke of knowing the blue light's weakness.
Originally posted by Galan007
They also made more complicated constructs like force-fields/shields, and this angel looking thingy:But yeah, I was glad to see that as well. 👆
yeah. what amazed me too was that warth seemed like pretty much a newbie to the corps, and acquitted himself quite well. unless he went through all his training before getting the ring.
Well in all fairness we haven't yet seen a blue lantern's draining ability outright fail against a red lantern. But if it does, I'd bet them seemingly being polar opposites would have a lot (everything, actually) to do with it.
uhuh
but yeah...
Originally posted by RaoulIt doesn't seem like there would have been time for much (if any) formal training, for some reason.
yeah. what amazed me too was that warth seemed like pretty much a newbie to the corps, and acquitted himself quite well. unless he went through all his training before getting the ring.
Originally posted by Raoulahah
uhuhbut yeah...
Originally posted by Galan007
It doesn't seem like there would have been time for much (if any) formal training, for some reason.
yeah, and he did so well. maybe its something to do with the ring itself, or even warth?
ahah
just from reading it, the blue rings seem to automatically drain yellow rings while boosting gl rings. i'm not sure if its a conscious thing Blue Lanterns do. and atrocitus broke out of the construct easy enough... i dunno, maybe i'm reading too much in to it...
Originally posted by RaoulCould be.
yeah, and he did so well. maybe its something to do with the ring itself, or even warth?
Originally posted by RaoulI think it's a conscious thing BL's do. I mean, Warth was consciously sapping power by the looks of the illustrations, and consciously giving Hal power (which is why he said "you are welcome for the recharge."😉
just from reading it, the blue rings seem to automatically drain yellow rings while boosting gl rings. i'm not sure if its a conscious thing Blue Lanterns do. and atrocitus broke out of the construct easy enough... i dunno, maybe i'm reading too much in to it...
As for Atrocitus breaking out of the construct, there were a few things I noticed..
1.) Atrocitus said to the BL's "your light is weak on Ysmault"
2.) He also said, "I know the secret of the blue light, Saint Walker - I know it's weakness."
Originally posted by Galan007
I think it's a conscious thing BL's do. I mean, Warth was consciously sapping power by the looks of the illustrations, and consciously giving Hal power (which is why he said "you are welcome for the recharge."😉As for Atrocitus breaking out of the construct, there were a few things I noticed..
1.) Atrocitus said to the BL's "your light is weak on Ysmault"
2.) He also said, "I know the secret of the blue light, Saint Walker - I know it's weakness."
mhmm
although:
Originally posted by Raoul
I also got the impression that Rage and Hope share a similar relationship to Fear and Willpower. Maybe that's what Atrocitus was referring to when he spoke of knowing the blue light's weakness.
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10. How big of a role will Aquaman play in Blackest Night?DD: Large enough to both excite and frustrate the fans. [laughs]
11. Will there be a central character in Blackest Night? Is is a Hal Jordan story overall, or is it a larger, more ensemble story?
DD: It’s a DC Universe story, but naturally, because of the subject matter, Hal plays front and center to everything going on, but there’re rumors that Barry Allen might play a key role in what’s going on in Blackest Night as well.
NRAMA: Rumors within the DC offices? [laughs]
DD: Even we can’t stop rumors anymore...[laughs] But given the writer of Blackest Night, and his inclinations, I have to believe that characters like Hal and Barry will be front and center.
Originally posted by Philosophía
Did Val hack your account ? uhuh
i like hal, i do. i want him to be the focal point of blackest night, but the only time i've been a fan of barry allen was in the old flash tv series. also makes me wonder if we'll get two flash books now. one with barry, and one with wally/jay/maybe a resurrected bart.
I don't know a whole lot about Barry besides his post-Crisis appearances, but I'm pretty sure Johns will make me like him. And let's be honest, the Flash franchise really needs a chance, especially now with the Wally 'family man' West idiocy which I find very boring.
As for where Wally will be post-Rebirth:
13. One question that keeps coming back with the return of Barry Allen as Flash. What’s the role of Wally West going to be?DD: That question is great fodder for story, and what will be taking place in Wally’s life. He will be trying to figure out his place in the world in regards to being a hero and a family man, given the turn of events and the return of Barry. The return of Barry basically forces Wally to ask himself why he would want to continue, and should he continue in the role of the Flash? He took the mantle on, and “graduated†from Kid Flash to Flash because Barry died, and now that he’s returned, Wally has to question what he wants to do. He also gets to reexamine his family life, and see where he fits in and what exactly his purpose is. That’s going to be the centerpiece of a lot of stories in Titans and beyond in the coming year. Wally will be featured very prominently in Titans following the conclusion of Flash: Rebirth. We’re going to be addressing all of that – there’s a lot of story left to be told with Wally
Originally posted by Philosophía
I don't know a whole lot about Barry besides his post-Crisis appearances, but I'm pretty sure Johns will make me like him. And let's be honest, the Flash franchise really needs a chance, especially now with the Wally 'family man' West idiocy which I find very boring.As for where Wally will be post-Rebirth:
i feel sorry for wally. i don't mind the family man aspect, but it's been executed so incredibly poorly. we were spoiled with waid and johns at the helm.
i'm sure barry will be likeable, but given how much i like wally (second favourite dc'er), i'll end up not liking some part of where flash goes post rebirth...
hmm, so wally will be a main char in titans. better than nothing, i guess. though they should dump benitez off of art. the man is horrific at times imo.
