scans_daily: GREEN LANTERN #3: A theory on Hal, Sinestro and Batman

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@ 2011-12-07 12:36 am UTC

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char: green lantern/hal jordan, char: sinestro, creator: geoff johns

GREEN LANTERN #3: A theory on Hal, Sinestro and Batman

While reading GREEN LANTERN #3 I was thinking about Hal, Sinestro, and Batman. And then it hit me like a power ring construct of a giant green boxing glove:

Hal Jordan doesn't like Batman because Batman reminds him too much of Sinestro.

Any validity to this theory? Maybe Geoff Johns is just writing Sinestro to sound as Batman would at his most Batdickish.

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wizardru
2011-12-07 01:30 pm UTC (link)

I have to agree that 'can do no wrong Hal' is bad, but 'can do no right Hal' is even worse. If Sinestro knew all these tricks and powers and such to do with the ring and Hal doesn't, that's the corps fault, not Hal's. I mean, he spent years with other members of the Corps beside Sinestro.

This also looks like it's suggesting Dragonball Z levels of power-creep for the Lantersn, who are already super-powerful magic wishing-ring bearing intergalactic policemen. I realize the plots never let them actually be any more effective at being space-cops than Reed Richards can be at solving cancer or even curing his friends radiation-based disfigurement, but STILL.

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	no subject nyadnar17 2011-12-07 01:58 pm UTC (link)
	Why on earth would anyone want to read about this guy? I just don't get why I am suppose to care about this version of Hal Jordan. Especially when I could be reading about Guy, John, or Kyle. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 11 comments) (Show 11 comments)

	no subject maridee42 2011-12-07 03:12 pm UTC (link)
	I would read a comic about Hal Jordan getting punched in the face. Repeatedly. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 10 comments) (Show 10 comments)

	no subject dancesontrains 2011-12-07 05:09 pm UTC (link)
	That would be good. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 6 comments) (Show 6 comments)

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maridee42
2011-12-07 05:27 pm UTC (link)

It's more than a little crazy how much I detest Hal Jordan. I've only watched Green Lantern: First Flight and the pilot of the Green Lantern Animated Series, and it's just full-on dislike. One decision after another is just irrevocably pointless and stupid and full of *white man-hero exploring the unknown* tropes and..yeah.

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	no subject dancesontrains 2011-12-07 05:29 pm UTC (link)
	He reminds me of a stupider Captain Kirk. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 4 comments) (Show 4 comments)

	no subject maridee42 2011-12-07 05:37 pm UTC (link)
	I kept thinking of Captain Hammer, personally. Except played straight. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 3 comments) (Show 3 comments)

	no subject icon_uk 2011-12-07 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	Apparently Nathan Fillion's mock audition for GL is a sight to behold. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 2 comments) (Show 2 comments)

	no subject maridee42 2011-12-07 08:10 pm UTC (link)
	I've seen this trailer. Don't think I've seen what you're talking about, tho. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 1 comment) (Show 1 comment)

	no subject icon_uk 2011-12-07 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	Neither have I, but it's something that IIRC Joss Whedon commented on at a scifi convention and Nathan apparently just sometimes performs when the mood takes him at conventions. If it's not true, it SHOULD be! (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject joasakura 2011-12-07 06:04 pm UTC (link)
	Your ideas intrigue me. I wish to sign up for your newsletter. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 1 comment) (Show 1 comment)

	no subject maridee42 2011-12-07 08:05 pm UTC (link)
	All the exgirlfriends ever, teaming up. It would be sweet. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject ar_feiniel 2011-12-08 02:14 pm UTC (link)
	Same here. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject q99 2011-12-08 02:44 am UTC (link)
	Though it's only 'power-creep' by downgrading Hal so he can get back to where he was. I mean, I'm pretty sure he's used tricks like this before! I know Kyle has. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

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