{"product_id":"green-lantern-circle-of-fire-1-2000-vf","title":"Green Lantern: Circle of Fire # 1 2000 VF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Lantern: Circle of Fire # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics in 2000, is the opening chapter of a seven-part crossover event starring Green Lantern Kyle Rayner. The story follows Rayner as he faces a nightmarish cosmic entity called Oblivion, a character he originally created as a child for a comic book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory Synopsis: \"Darkness Visible\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue begins with the planet Rann under siege by Oblivion, an entity capable of creating black holes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Personal Threat: Kyle Rayner is shocked to discover that Oblivion is an exact replica of a supervillain he invented as a young boy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJustice League Defeat: The JLA attempts to stop the entity but is quickly overpowered. Superman eventually sends Kyle back to Earth to gather reinforcements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Reinforcements: While the JLA is busy with a crime spree on Earth, Kyle is joined by Power Girl, the Atom, and Firestorm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Lanterns Appear: At the end of the issue, six mysterious new Green Lanterns from different timelines and universes arrive to assist Kyle. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \"Circle of Fire\" Crossover Structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue serves as the \"bookend\" that sets up the larger event, which consists of several one-shot team-up comics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriting \u0026amp; Art: The issue was written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Cary Nord and Mark Lipka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Six New Lanterns: The team of reinforcements includes unique variations of the Green Lantern such as Pel Tavin (a 13th-century knight), Green Lightning (a descendant of Kyle and Wally West), and a Manhunter android designated G.L. 7177.6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLegacy and Impact: The event is cited by reviewers as a critical turning point for Kyle Rayner, evolving his character from a \"rookie\" to a more responsible hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948623413348,"sku":"BQ37","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_10_20_36_700.jpg?v=1772209348","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-lantern-circle-of-fire-1-2000-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}