About this Collection
This collection brings together the Green Lantern Corps tie-in issues from DC's 2009-2010 'Blackest Night' crossover event. Written by Peter Tomasi, the story follows the Corps as they confront the rise of the Black Lanterns, reanimated corpses of fallen heroes and villains, while dealing with their own internal struggles and the emotional spectrum's chaos. It collects Green Lantern Corps (vol. 2) #39-47 and a story from Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #2.
In "Fade to Black," Kyle's death sends Guy into a spiral of rage, pushing him toward the Red Lantern Corps. As Star Sapphire Miri arrives, she performs a shocking act—fusing Soranik's heart with Kyle's, sparking a resurrection that reshapes the Corps' fate. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and illustrated by Patrick Gleason, with inks by Rebecca Buchman, Tom Nguyen, and Gleason, and colors by Randy Mayor, this pivotal issue features a cover by Rodolfo Migliari.
Contains 9 stories
Fade to Black
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia]Green Lantern [Brik]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Morro]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande]Green Lantern [Salaak]Green Lantern [Sodam Yat]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]Senator DiroBlack Lantern Corps [Black Lantern [Green LanternBzzd]Black Lantern [JadeJennie-Lynn Hayden]Black Lantern [Green LanternJack T. Chance]Black Lantern [Green LanternKatma Tui]Black Lantern [Green LanternTomar-Re]]Sinestro Corps [Kryb] (villain)The Mongul Corps [Mongul] (villain)
Heart of Darkness
23 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Barreer Wot]Green Lantern [Brik]Green Lantern [Grojamm] (death)Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande]Green Lantern [Salaak]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Turytt]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]Alpha-Lantern Corps [as Alpha LanternsAlpha-Lantern [Chaselon]Alpha-Lantern [Green Man]Alpha-Lantern [Varix]]Star Sapphire [Miri Riam]Guardians of the Universe (hologram)Black Lantern Corps [Black Lantern [Green LanternBzzd]Black Lantern [Green LanternFentara Rrab]Black Lantern [Green LanternGalius Zed]Black Lantern [Green LanternKatma Tui]Black Lantern [Green LanternKe'Haan]Black Lantern [Green LanternMirata Rrab]Black Lantern [Green LanternSantara Rrab]Black Lantern [JadeJennie-Lynn Hayden]Black Lantern [Tri-Eye]]Sinestro Corps [Kryb]
Hungry Heart
23 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]Green Lantern [Voz]]MunkBlack Lantern Corps [Black Lantern [Green LanternErmey] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternFentara Rrab] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternKe'Haan] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternMarata Rrab] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternQuond] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternSantara Rrab] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternTanakata Z] (villain)Black Lantern [JadeJennie-Lynn Hayden] (villain)]
Sacrifice of Will
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Brik]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner] (death)Green Lantern [Salaak]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]MunkAlpha-Lantern [Chaselon]Black Lantern Corps [Black Lantern [Green LanternErmey] (villain)Black Lantern [Green LanternKe'Haan] (villain)Black Lantern [JadeJennie-Lynn Hayden] (villain)Red Lantern [Vice] (villain)
Red Badge of Rage, Part One
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Guy Gardneralso as Red Lantern]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner] (revived)Green Lantern [Mogo]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]MunkStar Sapphire [Miri]Sinestro Corps [Kryb] (villain)Black Lantern Corps (villains)
When Kyle's death ignites Guy's fury, he succumbs to the Red Lantern rage, embracing its power in a moment of devastating loss. Star Sapphire Miri arrives with a desperate act—fusing Soranik's heart with Kyle's, sparking a miraculous, uncertain return from death.
Red Badge of Rage, Part Two
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Brik]Green Lantern [Gpaak]Green Lantern [Guy Gardneralso as Red Lantern]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Larvox]Green Lantern [Mogo]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande]Green Lantern [Salaak]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]Indigo Tribe [Munk]Star Sapphire [Miri]Sinestro Corps [Kryb] (villain)Black Lantern Corps (villains)
Red Dawn
24 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Brik] (cameo)Green Lantern [Guy Gardneralso as Red Lantern]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Larvox] (cameo)Green Lantern [Mogo]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande] (cameo)Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Stel] (cameo)Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]Indigo Tribe [Munk]Star Sapphire [Miri]
Black Dawn
30 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]]Indigo Tribe [Munk]Star Sapphire [Miri Riam]Star Sapphire [Yrra CynrilFatality]Blue Lantern Corps [Blue Lantern [Brother Warth]Blue Lantern [Brother Hynn]]Dove [Dawn Granger]Red Lantern Corps [Red Lantern [Bleez]Red Lantern [Dex-Starr]Red Lantern [Fury-6]Red Lantern [Skallox]Red Lantern [Zilius Zox]]Sinestro Corps [ArkilloBedovianKaru-SilLowRomat-RuTri-Eye]Black Lantern Corps [Black Lantern [Alex DeWitt]Black Lantern [IceTora Olafsdotter]]Anti-Monitor (villain)
In "Black Dawn," the Green Lantern Corps races to uncover the shocking truth: Nekron has sealed the Anti-Monitor within the Black Lantern. As Ice and Alex DeWitt, now wielding the power of the Black Lanterns, close in on Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner, the line between light and darkness blurs in a battle where even the strongest wills may not be enough.
Goodbye Darkness
29 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Apros]Green Lantern [Arisia Rrab]Green Lantern [Barreer Wot]Green Lantern [B'dg]Green Lantern [Brik]Green Lantern [El'qa Squa Zreenah]Green Lantern [G'Hu]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Horoq Nnot]Green Lantern [Isamot Kol]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Green Lantern [Larvox]Green Lantern [Lok Neboora]Green Lantern [Mogo]Green Lantern [Morro]Green Lantern [Princess Iolande]Green Lantern [Salaak]Green Lantern [Soranik Natu]Green Lantern [Stel]Green Lantern [Symon Terrynce]Green Lantern [Turytt]Green Lantern [Vath Sarn]Green Lantern [Voz]]Guardians of the Universe