Green Lanterns #2
This volume collects Green Lanterns #7-14, continuing the Rebirth era adventures of rookie Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz. The story introduces the Phantom Lantern, a mysterious new wielder of a unique power ring that threatens to disrupt the fragile balance the two heroes are building as partners. Writer Sam Humphries and artist Robson Rocha pit the duo against an enemy that preys on their deepest fears and insecurities.
In "Family Matters Part One: Kitchen Nightmares," Frank Laminski's long-held dream of becoming a Green Lantern takes a dark turn when he finally believes he's been chosen—only to see the ring go to Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz instead. As his obsession deepens, a mysterious figure named Volthoom reveals the existence of the Phantom Ring, a power source that doesn’t require selection. Written by Sam Humphries and illustrated by Robson Rocha, with inks by Jay Leisten, colors by Blond, and letters by Dave Sharpe, this issue explores the roots of Frank’s fixation through a haunting flashback, all framed by a cover by Robson Rocha and Joe Prado.
In "Family Matters Part One: Kitchen Nightmares," Jessica grapples with anxiety over meeting Simon's family, while Simon wrestles with the weight of his mother’s expectations—haunted by past failures. As tensions simmer in the kitchen, Rami picks up on something unsettling, hinting at a threat just beyond the surface.
In "Family Matters Part Two: All Hallows' Eve," Rami’s desperate flight from the Dominators takes center stage as Simon and Jessica race to protect him before the aliens claim the Phantom Ring. Flashbacks reveal the ring’s controversial origins—crafted by Rami, a Guardian exiled for defying the order by creating a power source that transcends the green willpower spectrum and answers to any wielder.
In "The Phantom Lantern: Prologue," Frank Laminski’s lifelong obsession with the Green Lantern power ring begins with a rescue by Hal Jordan—and spirals into years of quiet determination, watching others chosen while he remains overlooked. When the ring finally seems within reach, it slips to Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz, leaving Frank desperate until the enigmatic Volthoom reveals the existence of the Phantom Ring, a power that doesn’t require selection.
In "The Phantom Lantern: Part One," Frank Laminski, aided by the enigmatic Volthoom, confronts Simon and overpowers Rami in a tense showdown at Simon’s home, culminating in the theft of the legendary Phantom Ring. With the ring now in his possession, Frank becomes the first Phantom Lantern, wielding the combined power of every color in the spectrum.
In "The Phantom Lantern: Part Two," Frank Laminski, wielding the stolen Phantom Ring, attempts to forge his own path as a Green Lantern, driven by a desire to be the hero he believes he should be. When Simon and Jessica confront him to reclaim the ring, the situation spirals into something far more personal and unpredictable than either side expected.
In "The Phantom Lantern: Part Three," Frank’s unraveling control sends shockwaves through the Corps as the Phantom Ring twists him into the forms of an Orange, Yellow, and Red Lantern, testing the limits of Simon and Jessica’s resolve. Meanwhile, Volthoom’s shadowy designs begin to take shape around Rami, setting the stage for a confrontation that could alter everything.
In "The Phantom Lantern: Part Four," Frank’s grip on the Phantom Ring slips further as he spirals through the colors of the Emotional Spectrum, each shift threatening to unravel him completely. With Simon and Jessica confronting their deepest fears, they must find a way to reach Frank before he’s consumed—while Volthoom, fueled by rage, closes in on Rami for the betrayal that made him the First Lantern.
In "The Phantom Lantern: Part Five," Frank’s transformation into an Indigo Lantern forces him to confront the weight of compassion—only to struggle with the urge to reclaim the Phantom Ring even after surrendering it. When Jessica dons the ring, she’s met with unexpected resistance, her will alone proving enough to sustain her as a Green Lantern. Meanwhile, Rami’s capture of Volthoom hints at deeper deception, as the truth behind the act remains shrouded.
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