Some thoughts about Green Lantern: Blackstars #3

How can the Blackstars be stopped?

The new universe is collapsing by the actions of its new protectors and the only hope is if Hal Jordan remembers his true nature.

This book and saga comes to a conclusion and while I didn't particularly care for the end of Grant Morrison's The Green Lantern, I think this actually worked surprisingly better.

Yes, despite that this little title didn't even start as well as Morrison's first attempt, I think the conclusion as a whole feels more satisfying in terms of story and themes. It might be because it consisted of only 3 issues and so, it didn't have to drag its plot like The Green Lantern but even in that case, this finale tells us more about the characters.

For example, the battle between Jon Kent and Clark is well-handled and let me tell you, I still completely DETEST what Brian Bendis did to Jon by making him grow up and yet act like a whining baby at the same time, Morrison follows that characterization but the ideas that it explores concerning how sons see their fathers works in many levels, particularly how Jon mentions how he thought Clark was stronger than him. That being said, this doesn't stop me from keep hating this version of Jon no matter how well this segment worked.

Hal also gets a more interesting showcase of his personality here, demonstrating how no matter if his memories are gone and he's brainwashed, it is in his nature to rebel and thus, he can't ever be controlled. Offering us a different insight between his relationship with the Guardians of the Universe too.

The issue kinda ends abruptly but also in a more appropriate way than last time and at least makes me intrigued about what's going to happen in Season 2 of Morrison's work.

Xermanico handles the art and is good looking with expressive characters and clear storytelling.

Good read, hope the next book is more consistent as a whole.