I Want What He’s Having: The Centering of John Stewart

There may be a whopping eight human Green Lanterns, but if you were born in the ‘90s, the one you probably hold near and dear to your heart is Green Lantern John Stewart. And if you don’t, you’re wrong.  John Stewart is one of the coolest, most confident Green Lanterns, and out of all of them, has the most leadership qualities. In the confines of DC Universe, he’s regarded as one of the best Green Lanterns. But in our world, we don’t see much of him. He may be around a lot, but most of the time, he’s just that: around. 

Despite a fifty-year history in the comics, he’s rarely had the spotlight. That is until fairly recently And given that, he’s been able to shine. It’s my hope that DC can give other non-traditional main characters the opportunity to flesh out some of their nuances and shine bright as well. If John Stewart can do it, anyone can.  History Created in 1972 by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams, as a backup for Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner. He’s since been a main staple of the Green Lantern Corps, and if you are a religious reader of those books, you’ll see him quite a bit, often in important moments in the DC Universe. So why am I wasting my time complaining about his lack of visibility? Because we can always do better, that’s why. And if Batman and his merry band of nocturnal vigilantes can have a plethora of books on the shelves giving a myriad of characters detailed focus, so can the Green Lantern Corps and the heroes in their ranks. 

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