Green Lantern #25
"La ville endormie" marks a pivotal moment in Green Lantern’s journey, as Hal Jordan faces a new challenge in the quiet, oppressive town of Desolation. With the help of Green Arrow and the enigmatic Old-Timer, he confronts the tyrannical Slapper Soames, whose grip on the town is broken only by the defiant songs of Johnny Walden. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life with powerful visuals by Neal Adams and Frank Giacoia, this 1978 issue delivers a stirring tale of resistance and conscience, all capped by Gil Kane’s striking cover.
In "La ville endormie," Green Lantern faces a citywide blackout in Solar City, where every light has gone out and the streets lie silent. As Hal Jordan investigates, he crosses paths with Olivia Reynolds, a saleswoman from a rival toy company, whose presence adds an unexpected layer to the mystery.
In "Réunion de famille," hip Jordan, the black sheep of the family, shows up at a gathering expecting nothing but tension—until he stumbles upon what he believes is the secret identity of Green Lantern, and decides to turn the discovery to his own advantage.
In "L'arc-en-ciel," the Rainbow Raider unleashes a wave of color-based crimes, wielding a prism crystal that grants him shifting powers tied to each hue of the spectrum. With no clear motive beyond the thrill of transformation, he challenges Green Lantern in a dazzling, unpredictable clash of light and will.
In "L'erreur de Green Lantern," Green Lantern confronts the harsh realities of urban neglect after Green Arrow reveals the plight of those living in a crumbling tenement. When GL’s rage leads him to attack Slade, the Guardians of the Universe summon him to Oa for discipline—yet he defies their orders to uncover the truth. With Green Arrow standing by, the Guardians send a representative to join them on a journey that could change how they see Earth’s hidden crises.
In "Une visite à Désolation," Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and The Old-Timer arrive in a town where silence is enforced by fear, as its leader, Slapper Soames, prepares to silence Johnny Walden—a singer whose songs have stirred the people to question their lives. Though Green Lantern’s ring has been weakened during his leave, the trio still finds the strength to stand against oppression and free those held captive.
In "Le premier Green Lantern," the Guardians select Rori Dag from the planet Rojira to become the first Green Lantern, tasked with defending his people from the warlike Rulann. This pivotal story explores the origins of the Green Lantern Corps through a tale of duty, destiny, and the weight of a power never before wielded.
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↩ Reprints House of Mystery #167 (1967), Green Lantern #67 (1969), Green Lantern #71 (1969), Green Lantern #76 (1970), Green Lantern #77 (1970)
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