Green Lantern's Light

Episode 2: October, November and December 1983

We get right down to it and kick off our regular coverage this episode with a look at Green Lantern comics from October, November and December 1983. First up is GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #172, which brings Hal Jordan back to Earth after a year-long exile. We then move on to issues 173 and 174 as Hal defends both Ferris Air and Los Angeles when he takes on a new menace in the form of the Javelin!"

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Episode 13: June, July and August 1986 (with special guest Shawn Engel)

Oct 22, 201202:30:57Tap to summarize

Michael, Jeffrey and David are joined by fellow Green Lantern fan and podcaster Shawn Engel for a look at GREEN LANTERN #204, GREEN LANTERN #205, GREEN LANTERN CORPS (yes, we said CORPS) #206 and, last but not least, SECRET ORIGINS #7... with the secret origin of the one-and-only Guy Gardner! Join us for geekery and Guy love as Green Lantern is menaced by Black Hand, Kilowog gets his Ike Turner on and Arisia reveals some startling developments!

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Episode 10: October, November and December 1985

Jul 22, 201201:51:55Tap to summarize

Cue up the tape deck and grab the Europe cassette, 'cause it's time for! This episode, the guys GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #196, 197 and the grand double-sized finale in #198, which bring a lot of plot-lines to a head and put the cap on Crisis on Infinite Earths. Guy Gardner is back -- and he ain't happy!

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Episode 9: July, August and September 1985

Jun 22, 201201:57:29Tap to summarize

Buckle in, folks, because the countdown to the end begins here. This episode, the guys look at GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #193, 194 and 195 which wrap up the Star Sapphire story and then sends the Green Lanterns plunging head first into the epic Crisis on Infinite Earths! Plus: Guy Gardner! Uh-oh.

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Special: An Interview with Len Wein

Jun 7, 201200:51:26Tap to summarize

This time, David, Jeffrey and Michael sit down with legendary comic book writer and editor Len Wein for a chat about his time writing and editing Green Lantern. Wein discusses how he came on to the book, plot points from his run and the circumstances surrounding his departure. There's also talk about Wein's return with the recent DC RETROACTIVE Special, as well as some of Wein's thoughts on the New 52 and "Before Watchmen." Plus, Wein answers the question we've all been asking: "Why the Shark?"

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Special: DC Retroactive: Green Lantern -- The 80s

May 7, 201200:34:19Tap to summarize

Breaking from the regular format, the guys got together for a look at DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN -- THE 80s. The issue features Len Wein and Joe Staton teaming up for a lost chapter (sort of) in the life of the Emerald Crusader set (again, sort of) in between the pages of issues 187 and 188.

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Special: 'Green Lantern: The Animated Series' Premiere

Nov 14, 201100:32:48Tap to summarize

Welcome to a special episode of Green Lantern's Light! Even though the show is barely underway and Christmas is still more than a month away, we're already handing out treats! In this special bonus episode, the guys got together to share some random thoughts on and reactions to the one-hour premiere of "Green Lantern: The Animated Series!"

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Episode 1: Introductions and Origins

Oct 22, 201101:24:06Tap to summarize

This episode, we kick things off with an introduction to the show, ourselves and, of course, Green Lantern! As a quick primer before the main event begins, we’ve selected three stories to catch you up to speed on the mythology of the Green Lantern Corps. First up is “The Planet of Doomed Men” from GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #1, which recounts Hal’s origin and introduces the Guardians. That’s followed by “The Day 100,000 People Vanished” from GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #7 giving us our first look at the dastardly Sinestro! And, finally, we wrap things up with “Beware My Power” from GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #87, introducing John Stewart!

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