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Art by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY
Cover by SHANE DAVIS and SANDRA HOPE
Size: 32 pages
Price: 2.99
This review contains spoilers, click here to read
Demonstrating Johns' knack for opening sequences, issue #54 begins strong with a good old-fashioned mugger melting by red lantern kitty Dex-Starr who, as long as he's handled with care moving forward, may prove to be the funniest character to emerge from the war of light next to the wonderful Larfleeze (who is already missed). Unfortunately the next three pages are a word-for-word rehash of the opening to Brightest Day. Typically I'm not bothered by repeated scenes when necessary, but this did strike me as a waste of space. Still, Mahnke's version of Hal's effort to lift the white lantern was almost worth the nitpick. The highlight of this extended scene was Sinestro's quip about Hal and Carol "once again fanning the flames of a romantic fire destined to be doomed". I just never get sick of that purple bastard's talent for cranking out the dry wit.
The seed of mystery is watered a bit here as we discover the task that will most likely be the New Guardians' focus for the next year; locating the entities. The page of the various entities, their names, and their apparent surroundings does a nice job of keeping us curious. The love entity is currently residing in a peeping tom, Larfleeze is about to pull a B&E, and the hope entity is apparently locked in a walk-in freezer. Curiosity is peaked more when later, after some red lantern voodoo, Atrocitus is shown a map indicating the entities' whereabouts. Apparently, despite having the entire planet to hide on, the entities are all firmly centered in the good old US of A. I'm all for patriotism, but Johns better have a damn good reason for ignoring the rest of the globe.
Another fun development is the second appearance of the Lost Guardian, and some long overdue attention paid to Sodam Yat. One of the small disappointments of Blackest Night was the absence of Yat, which was strange considering the character's name was first mentioned the Alan Moore prophecy that inspired a large portion of Johns' GL work. Did he forget about it or was he unable to fit it in? This is remedied tastefully and concisely by the technicality that since Blackest Night was prevented, Sodam never got the chance to be the last one standing. It's an acceptable explanation. But barely. The image of the Daxamites falling from the skies is perhaps the most memorable one of the installment. Who is this Lost Guardian? The Krona theory is out because he's apparently pint-sized. Over in GL Corps this week there was a seemingly unrelated mention of the "Mad Guardian" Appa Ali Apsa. Could it be the Old Timer risen from the grave? Whoever he is, he's got the power to imprison the entities. In other words, do not fuck with him.
The weakest part of this issue is definitely its ending. It was fun to discover that the big, bad Atrocitus has a school-boy crush on Aquaman's lady. The voice that Johns gives Atrocitus is definitely a unique one, and it's entertaining to see him struggle with any emotion that isn't rage. For instance, his attempt to obey Earth's rules by only murdering criminals. A humorous spin on the tired old we-don't-cross-that-line lecture. However, the ending falls flat with the completely random appearance of Lobo. I like the Main Man as much as any rational child of the 90's, but I'm not exactly chomping at the bit for a Lobo vs. Atrocitus showdown. I'm sure his presence will be explained in issue #55, but no matter what the explanation it will almost certainly be unnecessary.
Doug Mahnke continues to imrpove and impress, And as always the coloring on GL is some of the best in the biz. The double-page splash of the white lantern's outburst was a sweet little eyefeast. And the scene between Sodam Yat and the Lost Guardian demonstrated Mahnke's firm grip on all things creepy.
All in all a decent read. Nothing particularly New Earth-shattering. But again, coming off an action packed epic like Blackest Night, one should welcome a slower pace. Questions were raised and one or two were answered. Trust in Johns.
Art: 4 - Very Good
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