DC Finest: Green Lantern: The Defeat of Green Lantern #[nn]

In "The Man Who Mastered Magnetism!", Dr. Polaris—once a scientist dedicated to harnessing magnetism for good—unleashes his powers in a dangerous bid for control, forcing Green Lantern to confront a foe whose grasp on the world is as powerful as it is unpredictable. Written by a standout voice and illustrated with striking precision, this story explores the fine line between innovation and obsession.

In "The Strange World Named Green Lantern!", Green Lantern is summoned by a sentient planet that seems to attack him—only to reveal it’s trying to communicate. When the planet reveals a fireball at its core, Green Lantern makes a surprising move, relocating the glowing entity to orbit in a quiet act of healing.

In "Star Sapphire Unmasks Green Lantern!", Carol Ferris returns as Star Sapphire for a high-stakes showdown with Hal Jordan, testing who truly holds the upper hand. As their battle reaches its peak, Hal's defeat leads to a shocking moment—Star Sapphire unmasking him—only for the spell to unravel, leaving Carol Ferris unaware of the encounter.

Inside the Green Lantern ring, Myrwhydden awakens with renewed magical power, trapped once more by the very construct that holds him. As Hal Jordan ventures into the ring to confront him, the battle for control unfolds within a realm shaped by willpower and ancient sorcery.

In "Trail of the False Green Lanterns!", Barry and Hal are thrown off their game when three identical versions of Hal Jordan appear out of nowhere—each claiming to be the real Green Lantern. Before long, the impostors reveal themselves as the twisted creations of Professor T. O. Morrow, who’s set a devious challenge: a duel of wits to test the true mettle of the real Green Lantern.

When Black Hand captures Green Lantern’s power ring and weaponizes its energy to trap the hero in a dimension beyond reach, Jo must find a way to fight back—before the Green Lantern Corps loses more than just a member.

In "Once a Green Lantern — Always a Green Lantern!", Hal Jordan makes a surprising return to Oa not to lead, but to persuade: Katma Tui, on the verge of leaving the Corps after her probation ends, must decide whether her duty as a Green Lantern outweighs her personal ties to Imi Kann. Written by a team known for emotional depth and grounded character work, this story explores loyalty, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to choose the ring over love.

In "Power Battery Peril!", Green Lantern finds himself pulled into his own power battery and stranded on the distant planet Thronn, where he must confront an oppressive tyrant and free a group of imprisoned heroes—before his own light runs out. Written by a standout voice in the DC Finest lineup and illustrated with striking detail, this high-stakes adventure blends cosmic mystery with the hero’s enduring will.

In "Wizard of the Light-Wave Weapons!", Dr. Light unleashes a dazzling assault on Green Lantern, wielding his radiant powers in a bid to dismantle the Justice League one hero at a time. With dazzling precision and a mind bent on conquest, he pushes Green Lantern to the edge—only to find himself outmatched in a battle of will and light.

In a quiet hospital room, Barks Ownley stumbles upon a secret while eavesdropping on Tom Kalmaku’s sleep-talking—Green Lantern’s power battery is vulnerable. With a cunning plan brewing, Ownley sets out to steal it, unaware that Green Lantern is already one step ahead. The stakes rise as a clever trap is set, testing both wit and will.

In "The Plot to Conquer the Universe!" from DC Finest: Green Lantern: The Defeat of Green Lantern #1 (2025), Hal Jordan races to Oa to have the Guardians remove the hypnotic implants left by Betty Sloane—only to find himself caught in a sudden, brutal clash with the enigmatic new threat known as Evil Star.

In "Menace of the Atomic Changeling!" from DC Finest: Green Lantern: The Defeat of Green Lantern #[nn], Hal Jordan answers a call from Green Lantern Tomar-Re to stop a shape-shifting entity that hijacks bodies and turns inanimate objects into weapons. With the creature’s powers tied to its constant transformation, Hal must think fast to outwit a foe that never stays still.

In "The Elixir of Invulnerability!", Hal Jordan’s tropical getaway takes a dangerous turn when he uncovers Keith Kenyon’s hidden operation—sunken treasure repurposed into weapons and a mysterious elixir promising invulnerability. With his willpower tested and the ocean floor hiding more than gold, Hal must stop Kenyon before the elixir falls into the wrong hands.