{"product_id":"green-lanterns-1-2016-nm","title":"Green Lanterns # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Lanterns #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2016) focuses on the rookie Green Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz as they are forced to partner up and protect Earth from an impending invasion by the Red Lantern Corps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMain Plot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHal Jordan, the veteran Green Lantern of Earth's sector, leaves Earth to handle a crisis in deep space, but not before assigning the protection of the planet to the two most inexperienced Lanterns: Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz. To ensure they work together and stay in close proximity, he merges their power batteries into a single one that they must share. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue begins with the new partners responding to an \"unauthorized alien incursion\" in a remote area of Arizona, which leads them to a disturbing crime scene where citizens have succumbed to a mysterious, rage-inducing influence. The situation quickly escalates, and a massive \"rage-powered Hell Tower\" emerges from the desert, coinciding with the arrival of government agency A.R.G.U.S.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeanwhile, in space, the tyrannical leader of the Red Lanterns, Atrocitus, along with Bleez and Dex-Starr, sets their plan in motion to infect the entire Earth with their murderous red rage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Details\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;\"\u003eCharacters: The primary focus is on the dynamic between the untested Simon Baz (who carries a physical gun in addition to his ring) and the agoraphobic Jessica Cruz. Their contrasting personalities and inexperience provide the main source of tension and growth throughout the series' initial arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVillains: The main antagonists introduced are the Red Lanterns, led by Atrocitus, who seek to use Earth as the source of a new, massive rage-fueled battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTone: Reviewers from outlets like Wethenerdy.com note a grittier tone compared to previous Green Lantern stories, with the art reflecting the dark, gory nature of the rage infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: The series was launched as part of the DC Rebirth initiative, written by Sam Humphries with art by Robson Rocha and contributions from superstar writer Geoff Johns. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue ends with Simon and Jessica overwhelmed by the situation, setting the stage for their battle against the Red Lantern threat in the subsequent issues that make up the \"Rage Planet\" storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47931499184228,"sku":"BP318","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_22_13_36_30_617.jpg?v=1771789080","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-lanterns-1-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}