War is coming…….
It’s an interesting way that Taylor is going for the slow burn this year
but the moment seems to be now for things to go to hell.
The first portion deals with Sinestro’s beginnings twisted
by the narrarator to project himself best to Superman. The second part deals
with Hal’s attempts to make the Guardians see Superman’s point of view on
Earth.
SPOILERS FOLLOW………………
At the Hall of Justice, Superman, Lex Luthor and the Flash
hold a discussion over Sinestro’s entry to the state of affairs.
Sinestro tries to make Superman see it his way by recounting
his familiar story of fall, but with a twisted view. He portrays himself as a
loyal soldier persecuted by the ones he looked up to and in the case of Jordan,
the ones whom he led.
He starts off correctly portraying his situation, but when
it comes to Korugar, the fabrication begins. What he saw as love when he tore
down the government there, was actually fear.
His single mindness is shown again when he refuses to accept
Arin committed suicide having seen him for the monster he was, and instead
kills a lot of Korugarians that were suspects only in his mind.
This leads to the Green Lantern Corps coming and after a
long difficult battle, finally subduing Sinestro. Hal Jordan is not there to contradict
the events, but Flash calls him out for what he is – manipulating Superman.
Sinestro proves that he is playing by their rules by
managing to get out of the prison and then hands over his ring as a sign of
faith.
On Oa, Hal Jordan
attempts to convince the Guardians that Superman is helping the Earth, with
examples that Superman’s superhuman army is an analogue to the Corps with
Superman as the Guardian.
But this cuts no ice, as soon Kilowog’s warm welcome
turns into hostility as Hal is surrounded by the Lanterns.
Hal tries to escape but is caught. As he is knocked out by
Kilowog and stripped of his ring, the Guardians order the capture of Superman.
The Corps heads out.
SPOILERS END………………….
Sinestro’s familiar story does fall a little short, but for
new readers, it is a much needed flashback to someone who is positioned to be
one of Superman’s strongest allies. On Oa, the Guardians are portrayed
excellently as they rebut all of Hal’s points. Tom hits the right points.
The artwork by Redondo is excellent as usual.
So, I give it 8.5 out of 10.
+Great artwork
+Some good character interactions
+Sinestro gets some flashback moments……
-That may be a little too familiar for regular DC readers
-The Sinestro part felt padded out
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