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Written by: Jeremy Adams
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Art by: Xermanico
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Colors by: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
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Letters by: Dave Sharpe
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Cover art by: V Ken Marion
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Cover price: $4.99
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Release date: September 24, 2025
Green Lantern #27, by DC Comics on 9/24/25, hurls John Stewart right into the cosmic meat grinder, forcing big choices and even bigger hero poses.
First Impressions
This penultimate chapter hits fast and loud, cramming galactic peril and heroics into every page. Stewart’s leadership is spotlighted, the emotional stakes rocket skyward, and the art team goes full space opera. Still, the rush for “epic” sometimes skips the steps that make these victories satisfying.
Recap
Last issue, Nathan Broome faced existential emptiness in the Castle of the Desolate Stone, while the villainous Starbreaker clung to power, hoarding secrets from the Book of Oa. The Green Lantern Corps, reforged by John Stewart and Aya, battled Starbreaker’s minions in an all-out cosmic slugfest. Mutiny bubbled among Starbreaker’s own, leading to betrayals, high-octane action, and heartbreaking sacrifices, especially from Broome, who shattered Starbreaker’s grip, only for the Lantern spectrum to remain fractured. Meanwhile, new threats stirred in the minds of Keli and Ellie, hinting that Krona, the mad Guardian, might soon turn the page on their saga.
Plot Analysis
Events open on Oa, reeling from the fallout of the last battle and the emotional void left behind. John Stewart rallies the battered Corps just in time for an all-hands call. Starbreaker’s forces aren’t just regrouping; they’re gunning for Oa itself. As Lanterns scramble to strategies and reforge alliances, desperate measures become the name of the game. Stewart knows reinforcements are needed, so former foes are enlisted to face the looming Sun-Eater juggernaut.
The action escalates with an explosive two-page spread: Stewart delivers his rallying cry, Lantern rings fly, and cosmic constructs collide with the monstrous enemy. The issue zeroes in on Stewart’s leadership and backbone. He commands not just through orders, but by pushing himself into the thick of danger, keeping morale burning even as doubts creep in. The art throws readers from widescreen chaos to tight, emotional close-ups without missing a beat.
Suddenly, the tide turns on a cosmic technicality. Stewart (somehow) reactivates the depleted power batteries by sheer willpower and a bit of storytelling hand-waving. While visually spectacular, the plot breezes past the how and why, using Stewart’s return to god-like form as a shortcut to get things back on track. It’s a gambit that draws cheers and groans in equal measure.
By the final pages, Oa stands, and the renewed Corps from the entire spectrum regroups for the inevitable final showdown. Stewart’s miraculous fix leaves room for questions, and smaller subplots (Krona, Keli’s gauntlet) hint at more trouble on the horizon. The curtain falls on a Corps still in danger, the story barreling toward a climax with plenty of green-lit spectacle ahead.
Writing
The pacing is relentless, which is a blessing and a curse. While the stakes stay sky-high and character beats land for John Stewart and the core Lantern cast, the story sometimes glosses over key explanations when it’s time for a big resolution. Dialogue is functional with flashes of wit, but Stewart’s intuition occasionally stands in for true plot logic, especially with the power batteries flipping back on with minimal effort.
Art
Xermánico’s art is nothing short of spectacular: every page is a lightshow, from the Corps’ ring-slinging bravado to full-page splashes brimming with cosmic energy. The colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. make even the darkest emotional voids look epic. Facial expressions, space battles, and even downtime on Oa all pop, delivering genuine “wow” moments that never let up.
Characters
John Stewart earns his showcase, stepping into the leader’s role and facing galaxy-ending threats with resolve and charisma. Supporting Lanterns get their moments; sometimes fleeting, but always kinetic. Emotional highs and lows are painted broadly enough for younger readers to track, with Stewart’s struggle and last-minute miracle the emotional anchor, even if the logic doesn’t always follow.
Positives
The comic’s visuals are its superpower, turning every pivotal moment into a showstopper. Stewart’s courage gets the spotlight he deserves, and the ensemble cast keeps the action unpredictable. The “rally the Corps” montage practically hums with cosmic energy, while each splash page brings the sort of spectacle that’s rare even by Lantern standards.
Negatives
Story shortcuts weaken otherwise memorable beats, especially Stewart’s out-of-nowhere reboot of the power batteries, which feels more like a script note than a triumph. Secondary plots, like the Krona and gauntlet mysteries, are left dangling, and some Lanterns barely register beyond group shots. The breakneck pace trades clarity for momentum, and not every emotional payoff feels earned.
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Final Thoughts
Green Lantern #27 is a visual knockout that dazzles with scale and spectacle, even as it cuts corners to reach its big climax. Stewart’s leadership shines, and the art team earns a standing ovation, but the comic’s habit of skipping the “how” leaves some heroics feeling a little too easy. There’s ammunition here for one last blockbuster issue but enough hand-waving here to make even a Guardian raise an eyebrow.
7.8/10
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