Green Lanterns #9

In "The Phantom Lantern: Prologue," Green Lanterns #9 (2016) explores the origins of Frank Laminski’s obsession with the power ring, sparked by a life-saving encounter with Hal Jordan. Written by Sam Humphries and illustrated by Robson Rocha, with inks by Jay Leisten, colors by Blond, and letters by Dave Sharpe, the issue follows Frank’s relentless pursuit of acceptance, watching as others are chosen before him—until a mysterious figure named Volthoom reveals the existence of the Phantom Ring, a power source not bound by selection. The cover, by Robson Rocha and Joe Prado, captures the haunting intensity of Frank’s unraveling belief.