Green Lantern: John Stewart - A Celebration of 50 Years #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection celebrates five decades of John Stewart, the architect-turned-Green Lantern who brought a new perspective to the DC Universe. It gathers key stories from his debut in the 1970s through his leadership in the Justice League and his pivotal role in the Green Lantern Corps, showcasing his evolution from a backup character to a fan-favorite hero. The volume includes tales by notable creators that highlight Stewart's unique blend of military precision, artistic vision, and unwavering willpower.
In "Beware My Power," John Stewart faces the consequences of his choices as the Green Lantern Corps confronts the Anti-Life Equation across multiple fronts. Written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Mike Mignola, this 2021 celebration issue brings together heroes like Superman, Orion, and J'onn J’onzz in a high-stakes mission to stop an escalating cosmic threat—each journey revealing how far the universe will go to resist despair. The cover, a collaborative masterpiece by Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, and Neal Adams, captures the intensity of the moment.
In "Beware My Power," John Stewart takes a hard look at what it means to be a Green Lantern when Hal Jordan’s training of a new backup is called into question. When a staged assassination attempt on the racist politician Jeremiah Clutcher exposes a dangerous political manipulation, John must confront the limits of justice—and the cost of playing the system’s game.
In "It's a Dirty Job, But...!", John Stewart steps into the role of Green Lantern as the Guardians of the Universe entrust him with stopping Major Disaster from destroying a dam. Meanwhile, Hal Jordan pays a quiet visit to Abin Sur’s grave, reflecting on his own journey with the power ring, while Bruce Gordon is haunted by a troubling premonition about Eclipso.
In "In Blackest Day...!", Tawny Young digs into the mystery of the new Green Lantern, John Stewart, while Eclipso—freed from Bruce Gordon—seizes control of Ferris' solar jet and takes Richard Davis as his new host.
In "Pink Elephants," a wild night of drunken revelry among the Green Lanterns spirals into emotional reckonings and unexpected connections—Guy Gardner’s antics spark a painful realization for Kari Limbo, while Hal Jordan and Arisia share a quiet moment of romance. John Stewart takes a bold step forward with Katma Tui, and the team must face the surreal nightmares conjured by Salakk’s inebriated mind. As tensions rise, Hal Jordan makes a decisive move that reshapes the team’s future.
In "Book Two: Disaster," John Stewart and J'onn J'onzz are sent to Xanshi, where John's overconfidence triggers a chain reaction that leads to the planet's destruction by the Anti-Life Bomb. As the universe fractures under the weight of the Anti-Life Equation, Jason Blood must embrace his darker nature to stand against the growing threat.
In "Invasion of the Supermen Part 1: Impact," Sodam Yat arrives on Earth with a dire warning: the Eradicator has forged a new army of Daxamite soldiers, bent on destroying Earth and reshaping it into a Kryptonian utopia. As tensions rise and the threat looms, John Stewart must confront the growing danger—and the uneasy alliance with a fellow Daxamite—before it’s too late.
In "Second Contact," John Stewart finds himself caught between his duty to the Guardians and his commitment to the Justice League as an alien vessel of mysterious purpose approaches Earth. With tensions rising and trust hanging in the balance, he must navigate the weight of his choices before the first contact is made.
In "Beyond Origin: Warhawk," John Stewart and Shayera Hol confront the lingering shadows of past betrayals and personal loss, their paths intertwined by grief and the weight of duty. As they pursue the one responsible for Mari McCabe’s death, old wounds reopen—and with them, a fragile, unexpected bond begins to rekindle.
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↩ Reprints Green Lantern #87 (1971), Justice League of America #110 (1974), Green Lantern #182 (1984), Green Lantern #185 (1985), The Green Lantern Corps #211 (1987), Action Comics Weekly #601 (1988), Cosmic Odyssey #2 (1988), Green Lantern #74 (1996), Green Lantern #156 (2003), Justice League Adventures #22 (2003), Green Lantern #49 (2010), Green Lantern Corps #60 (2011), Batman Beyond Unlimited #4 (2012), Green Lantern Corps #9 (2012), Batman Beyond Unlimited #5 (2012), Green Lantern Corps: Futures End #1 (2014), Secret Origins #9 (2015), Justice League #6 (2018), Justice League #40 (2020)
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