In this episode of the Green Lanterns Podcast, host Will Smith celebrates his birthday by diving into a detailed review of "Green Lantern Corps #12," written by Morgan Hampton. He shares his excitement about the comic, which he feels encapsulates everything he loves about the Green Lantern mythos, including the interplay between different Lantern Corps and the vibrant spectrum of emotions they represent. Will discusses the comic's plot, focusing on the characters' dynamics, particularly the conflict involving Larfleeze and the various Corps coming together to confront him. He emphasizes the comic's rich visuals and storytelling, which resonate deeply with his personal preferences for the series.

As the episode progresses, Will elaborates on the themes of unity and power dynamics among the Lantern Corps, pondering the implications of characters being able to tap into different emotional spectrums. He expresses his enthusiasm for the potential directions the story could take, especially with the upcoming challenges facing Oa. The episode concludes with Will reflecting on the growth of his podcast and community, inviting listeners to celebrate his birthday by engaging with the content and sharing their thoughts.

Keywords

Green Lantern, comic book review, Will Smith, Green Lantern Corps, Larfleeze, emotional spectrum, podcast, comic book podcast, superhero comics, Lantern Corps

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebration

01:09 Comic Overview: Green Lantern Corps 12

02:55 Plot Breakdown: Characters and Conflicts

07:07 The Battle for Oa Begins

17:36 Climactic Showdown and Future Implications

20:58 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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In this episode GLP's Will Smith interviews David Nakayama about his redesign of Kyle Rayner for Green Lantern #600 !

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Chapters

• 00:00 Future Legacy and Interpretation
• 30:43 The Evolution of Design
• 36:14 The Fan Perspective
• 42:18 Comic Book Influences
• 47:23 Future Projects and Teasers

Lanterns first official teaser dropped on Friday during HBO's Upcoming 2026 sizzle real! And while it is only 12 seconds of footage its still more than we have ever had before! In this video I break down what we saw and speculate on what it all means.

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