Green Lantern: The Road Back #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1992 trade paperback collects the four-issue miniseries that bridged the gap between the end of the original Green Lantern Corps era and the start of the Kyle Rayner era. The story follows Hal Jordan's former girlfriend, Carol Ferris, and a new character named John Stewart as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of the Corps' power battery and the fate of the Green Lanterns. It serves as a direct prelude to the events of 'Emerald Twilight' and the subsequent reboot of the Green Lantern mythos.
In "Down to Earth," Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner find themselves on opposite sides of a brutal fight that lands them in jail—only to discover their rings have been stolen and wielded by two locals causing chaos. With their rings gone and their powers out of reach, they're released to track down the thieves, but their mission takes a darker turn when John Stewart is captured by a deranged Guardian who begins snatching entire cities and dragging them to Oa. Written by Gerard Jones and illustrated by Pat Broderick, with inks by Bruce Patterson, colors by Anthony Tollin, and letters by Albert De Guzman, this 1992 Green Lantern tale delivers a grounded, high-stakes showdown with a surreal twist, all framed by Brian Stelfreeze’s striking cover.
In "Down to Earth," Hal Guy and John find themselves pulled back into duty when a mysterious call echoes through their lives—each receiving the same urgent summons: "The world needs the Green Lantern Corps." Again.
In "Pursuit of Happiness!" from Green Lantern: The Road Back, Hal Jordan drifts through his journey of self-discovery when Guy Gardner unexpectedly reappears—this time with the Tattooed Man in tow. As Hal grapples with his path, John Stewart faces off against the unstable Guardian Appa Ali Apsa, testing the limits of will and resolve.
In "Sound and Fury," Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner clash violently, landing themselves in jail—only to have their rings stolen and wielded by two locals causing chaos. Once freed, they must track down their stolen power sources, but their mission takes a darker turn when John Stewart is captured by a deranged Guardian who begins snatching entire cities and transporting them to Oa.
In "Back Again," Hal Jordan returns to Oa only to find it transformed into a surreal mosaic of stolen cities from across the cosmos—Earth among them—under the twisted control of the deranged Guardian known as the Old Timer. With John Stewart unwittingly serving as the focal point of the Old Timer’s escalating power, Hal must confront the unraveling of the Green Lantern Corps’ home and the chilling truth behind its corruption.
In "Two Against the World," Guy Gardner finds himself trapped on Oa after confronting the Old Timer, while Hal Jordan’s desperate attempt to use the Power Battery against the mad Guardian only leads to his own capture. Stranded and outnumbered, the two Green Lanterns must rely on each other in a fight that’s already lost—unless they can find a way to turn the tide.
In "Homecoming," Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Guy Gardner are freed by the Guardians on Oa, only to face a shocking twist when the Old Timer is brought before them for judgment. As tensions rise, Appa’s mind control over John Stewart forces a desperate confrontation that upends the Guardians’ authority.
In "Bringing It Together," Hal Jordan, stripped of his Green Lantern power, must rally what little remains of his resolve while John Stewart, under the Old Timer’s control, faces off against the Guardians in a desperate battle for survival. With the planet’s stability hanging by a thread and the Old Timer growing stronger, Hal devises a risky plan to reclaim John’s will and turn the tide—before the fragile world collapses entirely.
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