GREEN LANTERN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Gil Kane,Geoff Johns | 400 pages | 27 Oct 2015 | DC Comics | 9781401258191 | English | United States Green Lantern: A Celebration of 75 Years PDF Book He helped finish Michelle It is a good anthology for both the avid and subdued fan alike. Dec 30, SStefania rated it really liked it Shelves: comics , on-actual-paper. It is very inspirational, even if I am not a part of their group. He, his artists, and his writers all have strong backgrounds in science fiction and the pulps. During that time, he also began his comics career Geoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. For 75 years, members of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lanterns have been taking readers and science fiction fans from one end of the galaxy to the other. A very good choice of stories, maybe except for any Guy Gardner ones, but I'm biased for Guy and he was the only Lantern I knew beforehand. I love reprints like this, and I still think they're valuable for the uninitiated. Alan Scott's old tales are insanely boring, Sinestro used to not have a ring and was lame because of it. His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Matthew rated it it was ok Jun 19, Product Details About the Author. Jul 11, Sarah rated it really liked it. Still worth reading. In response he simply cracks, killing other Lanterns and, eventually, most of the Guardians themselves. In , a man wearing a green ring that gave him amazing powers burst onto the scene as Green Lantern, defending the innocent and fighting crime. Read more Showing Jul 24, Andres Castro rated it it was amazing. As a kid, it probably didn't hurt that green was and remains my favorite color. I didn't care. See details. He has also published several short stories in the pulp fiction genre for Pro-Se Press. May 26, Marty Shaw Design 0. November 8, Marty Shaw Design 0. He's not just one guy? Hal Jordan was racist literally calling his Asian sidekick "Pieface". She loves it and all, but no, just no. The thing is those measuring sticks are subjective and will never reach perfect consensus. NOOK Book. So overall, I was really happy of which stories were presented. Craig Hynes rated it really liked it Dec 20, Agents, and many others. In brightest day and in blackest night, for three-quarters of a century, the hero known as Green Lantern has protected not just Earth, but the entire universe. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. I also really liked that so much of GL's powers are driven by will, meaning that, by definition, this superhero is grounded in intense psychology. Hal Jordan, the man known as the Green Lantern who saved the Corp, who also happens to be known as the man who destroyed the Corp, stands As a whole, Green: A Celebration of 75 Years is a somewhat imbalanced book. Jon rated it it was amazing May 10, Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Buy on Amazon. Readers also enjoyed. So ever since then, my dislike for it only increased more. His colorful costume is part carnival barker and part mystic seer and is so popular that he is featured in a third title with Wonder Woman and The Flash. Green Lantern: A Celebration of 75 Years Writer I'd heard about Hal Jordan going insane, and--after reading it--I vaguely remembered hearing about the whole "girlfriend in the fridge" controversy. Still worth reading. Lists with This Book. Dec 21, Tony Laplume rated it really liked it. A nice trip through GL history. He worked with Richard Donner for four years, leaving the company to pursue writing full-time. Welcome back. Members save with free shipping everyday! A pretty good set of highlights from 75 years worth of green lanterns giving each prominent lantern some spotlight except Jessica Cruz and showcasing some of the more significant events in the history of the lantern corps. Dec 30, SStefania rated it really liked it Shelves: comics , on-actual-paper. All in all, I think Green Lantern: A Celebration of 75 Years is a wonderful selection of stories over the three-quarters of a century that the Green Lantern has been around. John was originally put in just to say there's a Black Character in DC. Details if other :. This wearable fleece blanket with sleeves will keep you warm even on the coldest […]. The 20 stories contained in this anthology will appeal not only the Emerald Crusader most ardent followers, but all those readers ranging from slightly interested in comic books as a genre to Americana scholars as well. Dressed in shiny green and black with white gloves , the GL of Sector has everything he needs to make sure no evil escapes his sight, including a […]. I figured it was only appropriate. Overall, I would say this is more of an intro to Green Lantern and an ode to DC's character progression over the years, rather than a compendium or "best of" type collection. Who , or Lord of the Rings. Hal Jordan is the greatest Green Lantern of them all and this bust was designed by superstar artist Jim Lee. Secret Origin Part 4! Hal Jordan was racist literally calling his Asian sidekick "Pieface". May 05, Chris W rated it liked it. Geoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. This anthology is divided into five sections or more prec Green Lantern: A Celebration of 75 Years is a compilation of some of the best representative Green Lantern stories over the years to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary debut of one of the most iconic comic characters In short, I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting know Green Lantern sooner. Adam Jr rated it did not like it Nov 08, Dennis O'Neil ,. Matthew rated it it was ok Jun 19, Story selection must have been rather difficult — Green Lanterns had starred and appeared over many titles and it is no easy feat to pick out the best or favorites from the masses. Dec 29, Liz Janet rated it liked it. This makes a big difference in the new GL origin story. To ask other readers questions about Green Lantern , please sign up. Sometimes it pays to be 2 because the first Green Lantern, Alan Scott, has never enjoyed the same level of […]. May 12, Marty Shaw Toys 0. Johns has written for various other media, including episodes of Smallville, Arrow, and Adult Swim's Robot Chicken , for which he was nominated along with his co-writers for an Emmy. Moment of truth: I have never really been a huge fan of Green Lantern, unless he is being a part of Justice League of America, I usually prefer to read that team that way, instead of them being split up. In Green Lantern 7 August we meet his greatest villain, Sinestro. This page hardcover book has everything a GL fan could hope for, with Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Kyle Rayner also getting their time to shine in the emerald spotlight. Related Searches. First appearing in All-American Comics 16 July , the character immediately becomes one of the biggest of the time. When I saw this hefty tome for sale I knew I had to read it. Christopher Bond rated it it was amazing Oct 04, November 3, Hazel Chua Books , Style 0. Despite the various angles shown in this collection, it's clear that GL really didn't get good until Geoff John's run and it's clear to see here. Green Lantern: A Celebration of 75 Years Reviews Far from comprehensive and not really a "best of", but a fun collection for GL fans or someone just wanting to get a favor for the characters. This Hal Jordan bust is a limited edition […]. This page hardcover book has everything a GL fan could hope for, with Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Kyle Rayner also getting their time to shine in the emerald spotlight. Enlarge cover. Some of the stories contained within are great, a few are ho hum. June 16, Marty Shaw Design 0. View Product. This collection was not disappointing per say, because I was not expecting much from it, but it could have been vastly better. KorruptJustice rated it it was ok Mar 04, As a kid, it probably didn't hurt that green was and remains my favorite color. Aug 17, Seanbob Kelly rated it it was amazing. The original Green Lantern sees his book taken over by a dog named Streak. Nice touch, but too much white. October 19, He has also published several short stories in the pulp fiction genre for Pro-Se Press. Johns has written for various other media, including episodes of Smallville, Arrow, and Adult Swim's Robot Chicken , for which he was nominated along with his co- writers for an Emmy. The overly blank hardback juxtaposed with the full color dust jacket was a no-brainer. Secret Origin Part 4! Sign in to Purchase Instantly. When I watched Green Lantern with my friends, the movie left me wanting for more. I was also surprised by how often Green Lantern tackled some pretty serious social issues. Other Editions 1. Nov 15, VL rated it it was amazing Shelves: graphic-novels , owned-books. April 8, Marty Shaw Toys 0. In the late s and early s, he was the artist tapped to relaunch both Green Lantern and The Atom, and, during the '60s, he was responsible for the first mass-market comic books, including the magazine His Name is Savage and the illustrated paperback novel Blackmark.