Green Lantern Corps: Recharge
Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. With the Guardians of the Universe back, the time has come to re-form the fabled Green Lantern Corps. While some familiar ring-wielders return to duty, others are recruited - and not everyone appreciates being drafted! Paperback , pages. Limited Series , more. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Green Lantern Corps , please sign up.
Lists with This Book. Jan 13, Jennifer rated it it was ok Shelves: I couldn't get into this for several reasons, not the least of which is that I didn't enjoy the art. It was diffuse and reminiscent of older comics from several decades ago, when artists in the comics industry were still transitioning between the visual storytelling of comic strips to that of comic books and graphic novels.
The messages in these issues were extremely heavy-handed, even for comics, and even for Green Lantern comics. I lost count of how many times I was smacked in the he face with I couldn't get into this for several reasons, not the least of which is that I didn't enjoy the art. I lost count of how many times I was smacked in the he face with the messages that we all need to play nice together and conquer our fears and everything will turn out okay. Last, but not least, it was difficult to like this because there were probably just too many characters, and I've never been a fan of "team" comics e.
Justice League, Avengers, etc. Also, the focus was mostly on Guy Gardner, whom I just find obnoxious, instead of endearingly brash. Being annoyingly impulsive and possibly not that intelligent seems to be a common characteristic in Green Lanterns, which I guess makes sense, because being and idiot probably makes you less likely to fear something in the first place and then you don't have to go through the rigamarole overcoming your fear so that your Green Lantern powers work.
Mar 05, Matt Raymond rated it liked it Shelves: This was a better story than No Fear, but pretty heavy handed in its message even for a comic book. It also helps that there's a new plot involving black holes and sucking the universe's energy This was a better story than No Fear, but pretty heavy handed in its message even for a comic book.
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It also helps that there's a new plot involving black holes and sucking the universe's energy for some evil purpose, which forces everyone to play nice. I like all these new characters still, but they're so obvious in their motivation that it kind of takes me out of it. The plot itself is scary and interesting, which is what I expect from a GL story, but the characterizations could have been better. I mean, they have been better so it's not like it's impossible.
I still think those two have some unrequited love going on. Kyle is just as dull as ever, and Guy is just as much a douche bag and then some. His mooning Batman is a highlight, and a close second to Batman's comeback. I'd say read this for that scene alone. Aug 30, Brad McKenna rated it liked it Shelves: It follows Kyle's recharging of the central battery and thus allowing more power rings to be made. Suns are imploding and creating odd black-holes. A race of spiders in a part of the universe the Guardians have agreed not to police is also up to no good.
Not a bad story but not awesome either. It's but a 6 issue story arc. If you follow Green Lantern, I'd say it's worth a read. If you don't, start somewhere else. Mar 14, Martin rated it liked it Shelves: Overall, a good story about the origin of the 'Rebirth' of the Green Lantern Corps, although at times very hectic and disorienting, with art that is crisp though at times uneven. As one can expect from the return of the Green Lantern Corps expanded from 3, to 7, members , there are a lot of new faces and characters, some more appealing than others.
I'm curious to see how this story will affect future Green Lantern storylines. Jun 27, Shannon Appelcline rated it really liked it Shelves: Also, some nice new characters, at least one of which has become a favorite in the comic over time. Beyond that, the actual plotline was just OK Oct 10, Rihards Husko rated it really liked it.
With Parallax imprisoned once more, and Hal Jordan returned to the living, the Guardians decide it is time to finally rebuild the Green Lantern Corps. Similarly to Green Lantern Rebirth, Geoff Johns' 5-issue collaboration with legendary artist Dave Gibbons gave me enough reasons to care about a group I hardly knew of before, much less was invested in. Numerous crises of both the general and capital 'C' variety have left the DC universe a dark and dangerous place. What better way to remedy that With Parallax imprisoned once more, and Hal Jordan returned to the living, the Guardians decide it is time to finally rebuild the Green Lantern Corps.
What better way to remedy that than by reforming a peacekeeping force that literally wields light? This mini-series serves as the reboot for a new run of Green Lantern Corps. But the book's strength lies in the cast it builds, displaying not only the diversity of species selected by the rings, but also that of backgrounds. From warriors to doctors, the will to overcome great fear can be found in many places. By the end, I came to know an amiable bunch of misfits brought together by responsibility and power thrust upon them.
I want to see how their new life challenges their established preconceptions and prejudices. How their relationships develop. The mini-series itself sees said characters band together against a variety of foes, resulting in one major battle by the end. It's a fun conflict and an exciting enough read, but didn't necessarily stand out or feel like it drew on the franchise's history like Johns' best writing does. They seemed like a really major one-off foe, but I might be wrong about that.
This is all packaged very nicely with Gibbons' somewhat cartoony, but eminently expressive, imaginitive, and likable art. I really enjoyed the look. And the book overall. There was nothing particularly mind-blowing about this mini-series, but fun character introductions and interactions, as well as a big, explosive conflict did a great job getting me invested in this new series that I would never have picked up otherwise.
Mar 22, Michael rated it liked it Shelves: I may be a minority, but if I never have to read the word "poozer" again, I'll die happy. Despite that, I was pretty entertained by this book - the coming together of former Rann-Thanagar foes as new allies, the proven superiority of Guy Gardner to Hal Jordan , the ways that the GLs promoted teamwork and showed the rookies the ropes, even in battle Plus, nice artwork by Gleason. I would've liked to see Kyle do more though. Jul 16, Jake rated it liked it Shelves: As a prelude of sorts to the new Green Lantern Corps ongoing series, I thought this did a decent job.
It introduced characters who would become fan favorites and prominent members of the corps Soranik Natu, Vath Sarn, Isamot Kol, among others.
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The plot was a little confusing at some parts, but that very well may have just been me. Apr 15, Phoenix rated it really liked it. Every last one of them. Sep 10, Wing Kee rated it really liked it. What about Kyle and Guy? Green Lantern Corps Recharge. This is also another relaunch title setting up the Corp for a monthly series of it's own. I like Gleason art, I find his art both disgusting in a good way Framing is full of energy and his splash pages are wonderful. So how was the world building this time around?
When we last saw Kyle the GLC was no more and he was the only lantern, within a couple of pages Johns has re-established the Corps and given us a logical idea of where the status quo is. The world building is fast, creative and great. A lot of credit has to go to Gleason as the world of GL is crazy and diverse and his art allows for a lot of the world building to occur visually. I also like the world building aspects in terms of characters which I will discuss below all in all a very strong start and great set up for the reader to know where this series is going to go.
Action packed and bombastic. Just like the GL monthly relaunch, we get balls to the walls action as is the norm with GL books and we get it here. Pacing is wonderful and breakneck and there is barely time to breath. I did find a bit of the jumps between characters to be a bit choppy but this is a minor issue as this book introduces a lot of characters to the reader it is a Corps book after all.
Even with the breakneck pace of the story, there was a lot of new information in world building and also character introductions, I'm surprised how much ground we covered in 5 issues and that's a testament not only to good writing but great art. I am excited to see where this series will go, I can imagine it being a space cops book and with Kyle and especially Guy I expect a lot of just insane action.
Wow we were introduced to A LOT of characters in 5 issues. In order to relaunch the monthly series and establish the status quo Johns and Gleason introduced to my count I may be off 13 Lanterns plus the Guardians. Sure there was a lot of character development and introduction in Green Lantern Rebirth so we did not really see a lot of Kyle and Guy development, but man did we see a lot of new characters come into the series that would eventually be very important characters down the line.
Of course the main one being Natu one of my favs and needs to be in the GLC film! I was really surprised with all the little snippets of development and characterizations that took place to the new GLs because their motivation and personality were already very distinct after 5 issues, and with the craziness of the main plot I am surprised that that was achieved. Good relaunch that introduces some wonderful characters that are now iconic GL characters I wish some of them would return to the New This is a great stepping on point to the companion series to GL.
Onward to the next book! Nov 08, Madeleine rated it liked it Shelves: This started out looking like it was going to be better than Green Lantern: Which, obviously, the whole Green Lantern CORPS thing means that its going to be difficult for any series focusing on the Corps to avoid sounding like an army ad here and there, but the extent that Recharge ends up sounding like one is ridiculous and just shit writing.
So , an American writer and an English writer I say parts, because I know I fucking had nothing to do with it. And I really like Geoff Johns, normally. And when they aren't saying shit so similar to "Be all you can be" that it might as well just say that, they're writing other uninteresting, dialogue that wouldn't be too far out of place at the end of a Full House or 7th Heaven episode.
I really hope the Green Lantern Corps series that started up after this doesn't pull this shit. I'm soooo about the overcoming fear message. Which is why I get extra annoyed when someone fucks it up so badly. The goal should be to help people overcome fear, not make them hold on to their fear because they think overcoming it is bullshit and sappy. Fuck, overcoming fear is the most punk thing ever.
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Aug 08, Victor Orozco rated it liked it. Got to say its great as things start off with a better emphasis of other humans as they live up to their status as men of honor.
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With the Lantern Guardians doing their all to reform the Corps e Pretty good start. With the Lantern Guardians doing their all to reform the Corps especially with Hal Jordan doing his part I got to say it is really good to see this separate collection. These stories help you appreciate the other Green Lanterns. Learning about the rest of the Corps old members as well as the new ones is particularly interesting now that the Corps is being reformed with instead of members. Its a lot to keep track of and it takes a while to get used to but its pretty good.
Apr 17, M rated it it was ok.
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Called back to Oa to serve as a trainer for new recruits, Guy Gardner is resentful of his latest assignment. It does not help that numerous rookie Lanterns are mortal enemies, disinterest draftees, or naive replacements for long-lost veterans. He decides to leave Oa, but head trainer Kilowog manages to make him stay. The pact between the Psions of Vega and the Guardians restricts Green Lanterns from entering that system, but Rayner and Gardner head there anyway. Meanwhile, new recruits Vath Sarn and Isamot Kol are assigned to divert ships away from an unstable star.
The star goes nova , and the two Lanterns attempt to pull the ship from the ensuing black hole, but are sucked in along with the arriving Kilowog. Kilowog, Sarn and Kol fight off the creatures, and escape from the planet into outer space, where they encounter a mechanical planet. Rayner and Gardner arrive in the Vega system, where they find a ringless Natu being held prisoner by unidentified aliens. Natu at first shows no signs of life, but soon reanimates via her ring. While being imprisoned, she ordered her ring to slow down her vital processes, so that she would appear to be a lump of organic waste.
After fleeing from a group of bounty hunters, the group finds Kilowog.
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It turns out that the mechanical planet is the nest of the Spider Guild. The Spider Guild is responsible for various black holes and soon attacks Oa. Both Oa's sun and the Guild Nest are destroyed. Ganthet adds that they must fortify their damaged citadel, and suggests it may be time to make the universe afraid of them. Salaak tells Gardner the Guardians are pleased with the exceptional qualities he has displayed, and are promoting him to Lantern 1 of the Corps Honor Guard.
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