{"product_id":"green-lantern-new-guardians-1-2011-nm","title":"Green Lantern: New Guardians # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Lantern: New Guardians #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2011) marks the beginning of the \"Ring Bearer\" storyline, where Kyle Rayner is suddenly chosen by power rings from all seven colors of the emotional spectrum, making him a target for every other Lantern Corps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMain Plot: \"New Guardians, Part One\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue begins with a flashback to Kyle Rayner's origin, where the Guardian Ganthet bestows the final Green Lantern ring upon him in an alleyway. In the present day, after Kyle saves a crane operator in New York City, he is unexpectedly approached by Blue, Red, Indigo, Violet, Yellow, and Orange Lantern rings, all claiming him as their new bearer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis unprecedented event occurs because members of these other Corps are being mysteriously \"decommissioned,\" with their rings flying across the universe specifically to find Kyle. Almost immediately, a representative from each Corps—including Arkillo (Yellow), Bleez (Red), and Fatality (Violet)—confronts Kyle in Times Square, accusing him of stealing their technology. The issue ends as these powerful warriors combine their forces to attack him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters and Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile the \"New Guardians\" team eventually forms to investigate why the rings chose Kyle, this first issue focuses on their initial hostile encounter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKyle Rayner: The central protagonist and Green Lantern of Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArkillo: The brutal enforcer of the Sinestro Corps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBleez: A high-ranking and vengeful member of the Red Lanterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFatality: A Star Sapphire (Violet Lantern) who has a long, antagonistic history with the Corps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSaint Walker: The serene leader of the Blue Lantern Corps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMunk: A representative of the mysterious Indigo Tribe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGlomulus: A construct of the greedy Orange Lantern, Larfleeze. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Tony Bedard, who previously wrote for Green Lantern Corps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Tyler Kirkham (pencils) and Matt Banning (inks), with colors by Rod Reis and Nei Ruffino. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGreen Lantern: New Guardians #1 was a launch title for the New 52 initiative, intended to provide an accessible entry point for new readers by re-telling Kyle's origin while setting up a high-stakes cosmic mystery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932310224996,"sku":"BQ11","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_22_16_08_05_213.jpg?v=1771798172","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-lantern-new-guardians-1-2011-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}