JLA: Secret Origins

In this 2002 one-shot from DC, writer/artist Alex Ross joins Paul Dini to spotlight Green Lantern with a lush, painted origin story. Part of the JLA: Secret Origins series, the issue distills the hero's classic beginnings into a single, visually stunning installment. Ross’s photorealistic art and Dini’s clear storytelling make this a memorable, self-contained tribute to the character’s legacy.