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Green Lantern (2011)
Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead
Highfather, leader of the New Gods, has long studied the infinite and infinitely mysterious Source Wall which surrounds the universe. Now, he has learned that during Green Lantern: Lights Out, the ring-wielders broke through the Wall and stole secrets of cosmic importance. Determined to breach the Source Wall himself, Highfather must gain one of each colored ring in the emotional spectrum. But even mighty Highfather doesn't know all, and the forces he's about to unleash will have transformative effects on the whole DC Universe! Cosmic mystery, overwhelming odds, familiar and brand-new New Gods--this one's got it all!
Collecting: Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead; Green Lantern 35-37, Annual 3; Green Lantern Corps 35-37; Green Lantern: New Guardians 35-37; Red Lanterns 35-37; & Sinestro 6-8
Collecting: Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead; Green Lantern 35-37, Annual 3; Green Lantern Corps 35-37; Green Lantern: New Guardians 35-37; Red Lanterns 35-37; & Sinestro 6-8
424 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2015
About the author
Robert Venditti
764 books369 followersRobert Venditti is a New York Times bestselling author of more than three hundred comic books and graphic novels. Some of his works include the monthly comic book series Justice League, Superman ’78, Hawkman, and Green Lantern for DC Comics, X-O Manowar, Armor Hunters, and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior for Valiant Entertainment, and the graphic novel Six Days, inspired by the story of his uncle’s participation in D-Day. He has also adapted Rick Riordan’s global bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus novels, as well as Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia and Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz. His graphic novel The Surrogates was adapted into a feature film by Touchstone Pictures, and his work on The Flash was the basis for season three of the CW television series.
Venditti lives in Atlanta, where he both writes and serves as a storytelling consultant for some of the most recognizable entertainment brands in the world.
Venditti lives in Atlanta, where he both writes and serves as a storytelling consultant for some of the most recognizable entertainment brands in the world.
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February 2, 2018
3.5 stars
If you're a completionist, I think you'll like this one.
The New Gods want to control the Life Equation, because they believe that it is the only weapon strong enough to stand up against Highfather's brother, Darkseid.
Dum, dum, duuuuum.
Individually, I'd already read Green Lantern: The Life Equation, Green Lantern Corps: Reckoning, Green Lantern: New Guardians, Vol. 6 , Red Lanterns: Forged in Blood , so it's not like I was missing much of the story.
Still, there was Sinestro's stuff & a few random issues that were new, so this wasn't a total reread for me.
However, you could just read volume 6 of the Green Lantern title, because (I think) it has enough of the story in that one to give you the gist of it.
Like I said, there was very little in this one that I hadn't already seen, but seeing those few missing pieces, plus seeing them in some sort of order, was nice. Really nice.
All together this makes a better story than it does when read in snippets...duh. But it's still not the best Lantern event I've ever read. And I think that's because there are just too many fucking Lantern titles right now. I know I've been complaining about that for a long time now, but it's still true. I love some of the new characters (Reds in particular), but I don't think each Lantern needs their own book. Maybe if DC didn't try to make their stories intersect so much, it might be fun? But with all of these events, it's just too chaotic.
Anyhoo. If you want the entire Godhead event, this is your best bet.
If you're tired of seeing my Green Lantern reviews, there's a support group some of my friends have started. They meet every Wednesday at 7:30 behind the Waffle House dumpster.
If you're a completionist, I think you'll like this one.
The New Gods want to control the Life Equation, because they believe that it is the only weapon strong enough to stand up against Highfather's brother, Darkseid.
Dum, dum, duuuuum.
Individually, I'd already read Green Lantern: The Life Equation, Green Lantern Corps: Reckoning, Green Lantern: New Guardians, Vol. 6 , Red Lanterns: Forged in Blood , so it's not like I was missing much of the story.
Still, there was Sinestro's stuff & a few random issues that were new, so this wasn't a total reread for me.
However, you could just read volume 6 of the Green Lantern title, because (I think) it has enough of the story in that one to give you the gist of it.
Like I said, there was very little in this one that I hadn't already seen, but seeing those few missing pieces, plus seeing them in some sort of order, was nice. Really nice.
All together this makes a better story than it does when read in snippets...duh. But it's still not the best Lantern event I've ever read. And I think that's because there are just too many fucking Lantern titles right now. I know I've been complaining about that for a long time now, but it's still true. I love some of the new characters (Reds in particular), but I don't think each Lantern needs their own book. Maybe if DC didn't try to make their stories intersect so much, it might be fun? But with all of these events, it's just too chaotic.
Anyhoo. If you want the entire Godhead event, this is your best bet.
If you're tired of seeing my Green Lantern reviews, there's a support group some of my friends have started. They meet every Wednesday at 7:30 behind the Waffle House dumpster.
July 2, 2018
I’ll confess: I haven't been a regular reader of Green Lantern in years. Nothing against the character or anything, just drifted away from the title over the years. Last time I was following it, Sinestro and Star Sapphire were villains, and the idea of multiple ring colors--Sinestro’s aside--wasn't really a thing.
Just a bit of a culture shock, is all I’m saying …
Still, it wasn't too difficult to get into this. It's a nice, epic storyline that spanned multiple titles. In searching for an advantage in their conflict with Darkseid and the forces of Apokalips, the New Gods learn that the Source Wall was breached by Kyle Rayner, the White Lantern. They theorize that the various Lanterns’ rings may hold the secret to the Life Equation, and set about collecting a full set, which naturally antagonizes the Lanterns. But can even they stand up against literal gods?
The story reads reasonably well considering the many creative teams involved. It's good, but not much better than that. Part of my lukewarm response may just be due to my general lack of familiarity with the characters. I’m familiar with their pre-90’s exploits, for the most part, but not so much after that. Still, it was an enjoyable book, just not especially memorable. I think my favorite part of the entire story is a conversation between Sinestro and Hal Jordan that takes place just before they set off for Qward, and that's very much about their respective characters and complex history with each other. It seemed especially well-written, so kudos to Robert Venditti for that moment.
All in all, not a bad book. Recommended!
Just a bit of a culture shock, is all I’m saying …
Still, it wasn't too difficult to get into this. It's a nice, epic storyline that spanned multiple titles. In searching for an advantage in their conflict with Darkseid and the forces of Apokalips, the New Gods learn that the Source Wall was breached by Kyle Rayner, the White Lantern. They theorize that the various Lanterns’ rings may hold the secret to the Life Equation, and set about collecting a full set, which naturally antagonizes the Lanterns. But can even they stand up against literal gods?
The story reads reasonably well considering the many creative teams involved. It's good, but not much better than that. Part of my lukewarm response may just be due to my general lack of familiarity with the characters. I’m familiar with their pre-90’s exploits, for the most part, but not so much after that. Still, it was an enjoyable book, just not especially memorable. I think my favorite part of the entire story is a conversation between Sinestro and Hal Jordan that takes place just before they set off for Qward, and that's very much about their respective characters and complex history with each other. It seemed especially well-written, so kudos to Robert Venditti for that moment.
All in all, not a bad book. Recommended!
July 10, 2021
This was a re-read of the really fun "Godhead" story. A fairly epic story with good artwork. My original review stands:
Robert Venditti has done a great job with the GLC. This volume was one of the better GL stories I have run across.
At the end of the universe there is a wall known as the "Source". The Highfather of the New Gods has decided to try and use this Source to provide him with the "Life Equation" that would be the antithesis of Darkseid's Anti-Life Equation. With this Life equation, the Highfather intends to bring war to Apokolips, once and for all, ending the Darkseid threat.
The Highfather realizes to do this he needs the power of the White Lantern. But he also realizes that the power of the different Lanterns is a great place to recruit his new army. Obviously there is going to be a problem. It is this conflict that fills the pages of this volume-the New Gods vs the Lanterns. All of them of all colors. Let's just say it is a great fight. I really enjoyed the role Sinestro played-awesome character. Very likeable.
Good quality art coupled with a fun and exciting story made this into one of the better GL stories I've come across since the Geoff Johns days. Godhead was a pleasure to read and the artwork is rather appealing. Both of this combine into a 4 star volume that ought to appeal to any GL fans out there.
Robert Venditti has done a great job with the GLC. This volume was one of the better GL stories I have run across.
At the end of the universe there is a wall known as the "Source". The Highfather of the New Gods has decided to try and use this Source to provide him with the "Life Equation" that would be the antithesis of Darkseid's Anti-Life Equation. With this Life equation, the Highfather intends to bring war to Apokolips, once and for all, ending the Darkseid threat.
The Highfather realizes to do this he needs the power of the White Lantern. But he also realizes that the power of the different Lanterns is a great place to recruit his new army. Obviously there is going to be a problem. It is this conflict that fills the pages of this volume-the New Gods vs the Lanterns. All of them of all colors. Let's just say it is a great fight. I really enjoyed the role Sinestro played-awesome character. Very likeable.
Good quality art coupled with a fun and exciting story made this into one of the better GL stories I've come across since the Geoff Johns days. Godhead was a pleasure to read and the artwork is rather appealing. Both of this combine into a 4 star volume that ought to appeal to any GL fans out there.
September 16, 2015
Opens with the Highfather of the New Gods killing 84 Billion people on a planet out in outer space in an experiment gone wrong. Kind of left a sour taste in my mind that never left through-out the whole x-over. Kibry's New Gods are very villainous here and I'm not sure I care for that. But by the end it's all peaches and cream and the Lanterns and New Gods part fast friends. Lessons learned, bottoms spanked. *rolls eyes*
May 16, 2019
Pretty good. I could nitpick and call parts of it silly, but as these things go (and I'm reading them all out of order.. Duh, btw. Imagine stacking up the Green Lantern events from 2005 to now and plowing through them. It would be longer, and more boring in parts, than the Persian Book of Kings)...
As these things go, the pluses outweigh the minuses.
As these things go, the pluses outweigh the minuses.
September 17, 2015
A well edited event kept within the DC cosmic universe with the New Gods world moving into the cosmic universe in a way I didn't see during Johns' run. Here, the High Father of the New Gods finds out that the combined Lantern rings may allow the wielder to use the Life Equation which is the ultimate power vs the ultimate dark power that Darkseid has been seeking for ages. The New Gods seek to acquire the rings from the Lanterns around the cosmos and conflict ensues.
For readers like me who are still back on John's Green Lantern omnibus volume 2, there will be some spoilers about what happens to some of the Lanterns in between where you left off and where they are in this book. The art is decent to good throughout and the ongoing conflict between Sinestro and Hal continues to be a significant issue. We do get to see Orion in action and some powerful battles of New Gods vs Lanterns.
The ending was ok, [/spoiler]there seems like there might should have been more consequences for some of the High Father's actions.[spoiler/]
For those enjoying the Johns run waiting for omnibus 3 it might be worthwhile to pick up a copy of this and place it on the shelf to check out after the omnibus comes out.
For readers like me who are still back on John's Green Lantern omnibus volume 2, there will be some spoilers about what happens to some of the Lanterns in between where you left off and where they are in this book. The art is decent to good throughout and the ongoing conflict between Sinestro and Hal continues to be a significant issue. We do get to see Orion in action and some powerful battles of New Gods vs Lanterns.
The ending was ok, [/spoiler]there seems like there might should have been more consequences for some of the High Father's actions.[spoiler/]
For those enjoying the Johns run waiting for omnibus 3 it might be worthwhile to pick up a copy of this and place it on the shelf to check out after the omnibus comes out.
January 25, 2016
This was actually quite good. The story crossed over all of the Green Lantern titles. I liked the twist put on the New Gods, that they thought they were above everyone else and just as bad as Darkseid.
March 15, 2017
Yes, this was much better than the previous read...
It was fun seeing all the lanterns battle these new gods, get pummeled, get back up and try hitting 'em again... :p
They just never give up, do they? ;)
Can't find too many things wrong... I enjoyed reading this, cover to cover, in recordtime again.. I just couldn't stop reading :)
Always liked the lanterns and the more the merrier I guess... Seeing Hal and the gang going at it, just gives me a good feeling... Hope... That everything will be well in the end !
It was fun seeing all the lanterns battle these new gods, get pummeled, get back up and try hitting 'em again... :p
They just never give up, do they? ;)
Can't find too many things wrong... I enjoyed reading this, cover to cover, in recordtime again.. I just couldn't stop reading :)
Always liked the lanterns and the more the merrier I guess... Seeing Hal and the gang going at it, just gives me a good feeling... Hope... That everything will be well in the end !
March 14, 2017
Absolutely fantastic in it's pacing, execution and usage of DCU pieces.
World: The art is outstanding throughout, sure there are a lot of artists involved with many titles, but most of it blends well together. GL universe has had great artists since Rebirth and it's still the case here. The rings feel powerful, the panels are kinetic and the characters are detailed, rich and varied. The world building here regardless of what you think the creative team with the New Gods is absolutely and utterly splendid. Not only do we call back to the history of the GL universe since Rebirth but we also get a large chunk of introduction to the New Gods which has not really been firmly and solidly done for the New52. Bringing the Forth World into the GL universe and tying it into the greater DCU was a daunting task and this creative team did it. They've made it possible for the New Gods to exist in the same world as the GLs and this would not have been possible with not the world building that began with Relic and Lights Out. This is a culmination of the world building that has come before and plays on it wonderfully. Now let's talk about what they did with the New Gods.
Story: Let's all remember one thing about the New52, say what you will about it and the results it has thus achieved, the point of the New52 was to reboot the DCU and give it a fresh take free of the history and weight of stories that had come in the past. The Forth World will always be amazing and the New Gods will always be what they were in the past, this new take on them is clearly different. The main thing I felt as a reader is the casting of High Father and New Genesis in the light and perspective of the GL universe was not as rosy as I remember them to be. These New Gods are fallible, they are powerful beings but they are not the Gods that they claim to be, or they are but they are certainly way more real and human than what they once were. There is a weight to them that older stories did not have, they can fail, they can be wrong, especially High Father. Casting them in the villain role for this tale was gutsy as it would I'm sure piss off Forth World fans to see their heroes become the villains of the story, but on a larger scale the story works wonderfully. I come from a GL first background so I will always side with the GLs and man this story was wonderfully executed. It was dense, it was paced well, the characters all had a role and it the outcome was good (aside from the abrupt end...which I'll get into). The story was epic in scope, the action was fun, the world building amazing. I am loathed to talk about spoilers because this was such an enjoyable read. I think the thing that made me give it 4 stars instead of 5 was the ending. As with these event books, there is always a lack of consequence and a screaming abrupt end and this is the case here. The end was abrupt, the emotions abrupt that leaves the reader wanting more time to process the end and also the characters to process the end, or even reach the end. It's an amazing read but yeah the ending is a bit of a letdown.
Characters: The characters in this book are amazing. In the dense story there is still time for character development and that's great. Sure some characters are lost in the shuffle (Natu being one...but there are many others), but overall it was a very rewarding character read and I can see the pieces that have been laid for future stories. Hal is Hal and he's wonderful, as are Kyle and John and all the rest. I truly think the standout of this piece is Sinestro, he's come such a long way since Rebirth and wow he is an amazingly dense and deep character. The New Gods were also handled well, they are much more "human" and real and flawed making for good stories and drama. Do I see the huge difference between the old books I've read of them and this one, yes, but I welcome the change and I welcome the different shades of grey and other colors that the creative team have injected into these characters, it only makes them more interesting.
I really enjoyed this arc, this arc is the best from this creative team yet, is it the best GL event since Rebirth, no, but it's close up there being one of the more well paced and well written stories and proves to me that Vindetti and Co can fill in the shoes of Johns.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is outstanding throughout, sure there are a lot of artists involved with many titles, but most of it blends well together. GL universe has had great artists since Rebirth and it's still the case here. The rings feel powerful, the panels are kinetic and the characters are detailed, rich and varied. The world building here regardless of what you think the creative team with the New Gods is absolutely and utterly splendid. Not only do we call back to the history of the GL universe since Rebirth but we also get a large chunk of introduction to the New Gods which has not really been firmly and solidly done for the New52. Bringing the Forth World into the GL universe and tying it into the greater DCU was a daunting task and this creative team did it. They've made it possible for the New Gods to exist in the same world as the GLs and this would not have been possible with not the world building that began with Relic and Lights Out. This is a culmination of the world building that has come before and plays on it wonderfully. Now let's talk about what they did with the New Gods.
Story: Let's all remember one thing about the New52, say what you will about it and the results it has thus achieved, the point of the New52 was to reboot the DCU and give it a fresh take free of the history and weight of stories that had come in the past. The Forth World will always be amazing and the New Gods will always be what they were in the past, this new take on them is clearly different. The main thing I felt as a reader is the casting of High Father and New Genesis in the light and perspective of the GL universe was not as rosy as I remember them to be. These New Gods are fallible, they are powerful beings but they are not the Gods that they claim to be, or they are but they are certainly way more real and human than what they once were. There is a weight to them that older stories did not have, they can fail, they can be wrong, especially High Father. Casting them in the villain role for this tale was gutsy as it would I'm sure piss off Forth World fans to see their heroes become the villains of the story, but on a larger scale the story works wonderfully. I come from a GL first background so I will always side with the GLs and man this story was wonderfully executed. It was dense, it was paced well, the characters all had a role and it the outcome was good (aside from the abrupt end...which I'll get into). The story was epic in scope, the action was fun, the world building amazing. I am loathed to talk about spoilers because this was such an enjoyable read. I think the thing that made me give it 4 stars instead of 5 was the ending. As with these event books, there is always a lack of consequence and a screaming abrupt end and this is the case here. The end was abrupt, the emotions abrupt that leaves the reader wanting more time to process the end and also the characters to process the end, or even reach the end. It's an amazing read but yeah the ending is a bit of a letdown.
Characters: The characters in this book are amazing. In the dense story there is still time for character development and that's great. Sure some characters are lost in the shuffle (Natu being one...but there are many others), but overall it was a very rewarding character read and I can see the pieces that have been laid for future stories. Hal is Hal and he's wonderful, as are Kyle and John and all the rest. I truly think the standout of this piece is Sinestro, he's come such a long way since Rebirth and wow he is an amazingly dense and deep character. The New Gods were also handled well, they are much more "human" and real and flawed making for good stories and drama. Do I see the huge difference between the old books I've read of them and this one, yes, but I welcome the change and I welcome the different shades of grey and other colors that the creative team have injected into these characters, it only makes them more interesting.
I really enjoyed this arc, this arc is the best from this creative team yet, is it the best GL event since Rebirth, no, but it's close up there being one of the more well paced and well written stories and proves to me that Vindetti and Co can fill in the shoes of Johns.
Onward to the next book!
March 17, 2016
One of the most frustrating tropes in superhero comics is the all-powerful foe, who can't be defeated and just trudges blissfully through our hero's strongest attacks. It's frustrating because it almost always turns on a dime: at some point the hero suddenly finds the means to get through the opponent's invulnerable hide. Perhaps it's through a new weapon, but just as often it's through teamwork, bravery, or something else ephemeral. Sometimes it's just because the hero keeps trying. And suddenly the fight turns the other way.
And that's pretty much the story of Godhead. And unfortunately it's a really long, dull drudge. The first "Act" is the worst, when the Lanterns are beat up again and again by the New Gods, who are collecting rings like it's a scavenger hunt. Things pick up a bit after that, but unfortunately the middle is long and drawn out too: this time it's issue after issue of High Father gloating. By the end I scarcely cared how it turned out, and just rolled my eyes when the Lanterns indeed started figuring out how to defeat the New Gods. (The final issue was actually kind of cool, but before that when the Lanterns learned to use the New Gods' own weapons against them was ... eye-rollingly bad).
As for the New Gods: the concept that the New Gods (and Darkseid) lie beyond the individual universe in the Nu52 is cool, and it's used well here. Unfortunately, I'm not thrilled with their Nu52 reinvention as total fascists. It makes them one-dimensional and steals away any characterization that the New Gods might have enjoyed. You won't care about a single one of them here. One of Kirby's coolest creations has pretty much been ruined.
Overall, this is a cross-over that massively outlived its welcome. Crossing between five titles just made it way too long, without enough guts to actually fill that story.
And that's pretty much the story of Godhead. And unfortunately it's a really long, dull drudge. The first "Act" is the worst, when the Lanterns are beat up again and again by the New Gods, who are collecting rings like it's a scavenger hunt. Things pick up a bit after that, but unfortunately the middle is long and drawn out too: this time it's issue after issue of High Father gloating. By the end I scarcely cared how it turned out, and just rolled my eyes when the Lanterns indeed started figuring out how to defeat the New Gods. (The final issue was actually kind of cool, but before that when the Lanterns learned to use the New Gods' own weapons against them was ... eye-rollingly bad).
As for the New Gods: the concept that the New Gods (and Darkseid) lie beyond the individual universe in the Nu52 is cool, and it's used well here. Unfortunately, I'm not thrilled with their Nu52 reinvention as total fascists. It makes them one-dimensional and steals away any characterization that the New Gods might have enjoyed. You won't care about a single one of them here. One of Kirby's coolest creations has pretty much been ruined.
Overall, this is a cross-over that massively outlived its welcome. Crossing between five titles just made it way too long, without enough guts to actually fill that story.
November 17, 2020
A bit disappointing all together.
February 7, 2017
Robert Venditti has carved his name into the annals of the Lanterns and the New God. A rip roaring tale of hubris and its ramifications and how the small man can rise to the heights of nobility as befit a truly developed human being. Awesome.
February 18, 2018
Unfortunately the issues are not arranged in a chronological sequence which definitely spoil the entire experience. Secondly, the stellar cast of characters were totally caught up in the fog of war that the reader is confused as well.
December 12, 2022
Simon Baz and Guy Gardner are a true power couple
February 15, 2020
I have done it again. I read whole 400+ pages in a day only. Fabulous writing work, it has been and what an absolute hardcover. It's not like other hardcovers where you get many pages for extras. Here, from front to end it covers only story and only 3-4 pages have extras.
Green Lantern became my favourite after Geoff Johns' stories. I think this is bound to happen when you read Geoff. The same happened when I read Aquaman by Geoff from New 52. The best part is the same legendary way of story telling continue in following stories. This is one of the same great GL stories.
The time of the Lanterns' has ended as New Gods involve them in their new plan to conquer Darkseid once and for all. The whole situation described, kept me like an hostage for hours and I couldn't stop until I learned how mortals defeat Gods. From beginning to end, I loved every page and sentence. It's like writers had in mind what I admire most.
In my point of view, New 52 was an Epic Era for DC comic books and then Rebirth followed suit. I have read JL, Superman, Aquaman and Green Lantern and none of them failed to impress me.
Green Lantern became my favourite after Geoff Johns' stories. I think this is bound to happen when you read Geoff. The same happened when I read Aquaman by Geoff from New 52. The best part is the same legendary way of story telling continue in following stories. This is one of the same great GL stories.
The time of the Lanterns' has ended as New Gods involve them in their new plan to conquer Darkseid once and for all. The whole situation described, kept me like an hostage for hours and I couldn't stop until I learned how mortals defeat Gods. From beginning to end, I loved every page and sentence. It's like writers had in mind what I admire most.
In my point of view, New 52 was an Epic Era for DC comic books and then Rebirth followed suit. I have read JL, Superman, Aquaman and Green Lantern and none of them failed to impress me.
July 24, 2015
I was originally not going to read this because I have never liked the New Gods. I like Darkseid (of course) and Orion is pretty cool. Maybe Mister Miracle and Big Barda. But other than those few, I don't really care at all. I was going to completely skip over this arc. But then I saw some really cool spoilers and realized I was probably missing out on some important events, so I went around from comic shop to comic shop trying to find all 17 issues. I even had to order a few of them because they just couldn't be found anywhere. I finally got the last issue I needed yesterday and I got to reading. And it was fantastic. Not a single issue was bad. In fact, I only have one problem with this event, and that's that Larfleeze got his ring stolen in the first issue (the whole premise is that one ring of each color gets stolen, and since he has the only orange ring, that's a given), but then he's never seen or mentioned again. I may not like Larfleeze (I actually hate him), but when an event includes every color on the emotional spectrum, I expect other Lanterns to at least make passing references about him if he has to be absent. The good news, though, is that I asked Robert Venditti (the show-runner of Godhead) on Twitter about what happened to Larfleeze and he said he can't say just yet. So at least we can expect to get some closure on that soon. Oh, and one of the artists kept drawing Hal with weird lips.
But yeah, Godhead was way cool, A+
But yeah, Godhead was way cool, A+
May 29, 2016
While this collection was pretty much a standard Green Lantern storyline.... it was the farthest thing from a standard New Gods tale. While I get the idea of omnipotent beings not giving a damn about lesser beings as they go about their day-to-day drama, it doesn't really ring true with High father and his ilk. In this story, the New Gods are posed against the Green Lantern Corps in such a way that they are actually sinister and villainous. This version of the New Gods really have no compassion whatsoever... it just didn't work for me. Especially since, by the end, everything feels so sugar-coated and tied-up with pretty bows.
The parts of the story that dealt with Kyle Rayner and crash course into White Lanternhood, as well as the chunks of story involving Sinestro and Hal Jordon, were actually quite good.
Godhead doesn't really impact the GL universe that much, so if you want to skip over it, you probably could.
2.5/5
The parts of the story that dealt with Kyle Rayner and crash course into White Lanternhood, as well as the chunks of story involving Sinestro and Hal Jordon, were actually quite good.
Godhead doesn't really impact the GL universe that much, so if you want to skip over it, you probably could.
2.5/5
July 21, 2017
I'm not a fan of the characterization of Highfather as a militant zealot who was one step removed from Darkseid, but otherwise, this was much better than it had any right being. The chapters focusing on Simon Baz and Guy were probably the best of the story.
May 22, 2016
Once again, the "New 52" proves that it is an utter and complete pile of manure as it continues to roll over every single beloved DC Comics character that it can possibly think of rolling over.
January 11, 2021
Tenía cinco años que compré esta historia pero no la había leído. Pensaba que necesitaba leer más sobre Green Lantern para disfrutarla y estaba esperando a que DC México publicara los demás tomos de Green Lantern New 52, me parece que se quedaron en el cuarto. Después de cinco años, perdí toda la esperanza de que publicaran lo que falta, así que con mi inminente partida y mi misión de acabar toda mi lista de lecturas pendientes, decidí darle una oportunidad a este tomo.
Es un tomo pesado, en cuanto a páginas podríamos decir que contiene lo de tres TPs, con 17 números individuales es un cómic bastante denso. Siento que los números fueron acomodados adecuadamente, aunque DC México es famoso por publicar en desorden todo aún en las compilaciones, aquí no sentí que la historia se perdiera o que me enteré de cosas antes de que sucedieran realmente.
La historia es bastante sencilla y creo que un poco decepcionante en cuanto a la premisa y su ejecución final. Sabemos de la guerra entre High Father de New Genesis y Darkseid de Apokolips. También sabemos del sacrificio de Rayner al volverse el linterna blanco y atravesar el muro y la fuente. Lo pensábamos muerto pero aquí nos enteramos que no sólo sobrevivió sino que además trajo la Ecuación de la Vida, una antítesis de la ecuación antivida, la herramienta más poderosa de Darkseid. Ahora High Father envía a sus generales de New Genesis a buscar un anillo de cada color para tener la ecuación y usarla para vencer a Apokolips de una vez y por todas.
Lamentablemente High Father es un villano uni dimensional que nunca te ocasiona ni miedo ni atracción. También es una pena que Darkseid, o algún habitante de Apokolips, no aparezca en ningún número. Sólo aparecen los New Gods y su enfrentamiento contra las distintas corporaciones de linternas, que tampoco aparecen en cantidades equilibradas y que en realidad vemos más a los linternas verdes, amarillas y a Gardner como linterna roja.
El tomo se me hizo un tanto repetitivo. High Father se tarda mucho en completar su plan a pesar de que desde el primer arco se hace con la ecuación anti vida. Tiene tantos números este evento que realmente podíamos haber lidiado con todo lo que sucede en este tomo en los dos primeros actos y dejar un tercer acto para un enfrentamiento contra Darkseid. Me parece que lo más interesante de la premisa y del evento es lo que pasaría después, no lo que está retratado en este tomo.
Lo que si me gustó del tomo fue como escriben a Sinestro y a Black Hand. Quedé impresionado y me gustó mucho el personaje de Sinestro que realmente me dieron ganas de leer todos los cómics de los yellow lanterns de New 52. Ponen a Sinestro como un gran estratega, bastante despiadado pero eficiente, y muy inteligente, al grado que tiene que buscar aliarse aún con sus enemigos para asegurar que todos los lantern sobrevivan. Y Black Hand es realmente gracioso. Creo que en Blackest Night lo ponen más terrorífico y perturbador, aquí lo vemos simplemente desquiciado pero eso no le quita lo perturbador; cuando aparece en escena, me siento incómodo pero me río de todos modos. También me dieron ganas de leer más sobre los demás linternas, pero ese sentimiento lo traigo desde Blackest Night. Me gustó mucho Saint Walker y el tema de que la luz azul, la esperanza, es en realidad la más fuerte de todas y su habilidad es aumentar el poder de todos.
Guy Gardner también es retratado de manera interesante pero aunque no he leído mucho del personaje, no hacía click lo que había leído de él con la manera en la que actúa aquí. Pero también explican que vivió cosas traumáticas y que se siente muy culpable, así que tampoco creo que estuviese tan descabellado.
El tomo en términos generales me entretuvo bastante. Me pareció una historia atractiva que tarda mucho tiempo en desarrollarse pero que tiene buenos momentos y personajes interesantes que te atrapan. Me quedé leyendo sólo para ver qué más hacía Sinestro y Black Hand, y me puse un poco triste cuando este último personaje sólo aparece en pocas páginas.
Es un tomo pesado, en cuanto a páginas podríamos decir que contiene lo de tres TPs, con 17 números individuales es un cómic bastante denso. Siento que los números fueron acomodados adecuadamente, aunque DC México es famoso por publicar en desorden todo aún en las compilaciones, aquí no sentí que la historia se perdiera o que me enteré de cosas antes de que sucedieran realmente.
La historia es bastante sencilla y creo que un poco decepcionante en cuanto a la premisa y su ejecución final. Sabemos de la guerra entre High Father de New Genesis y Darkseid de Apokolips. También sabemos del sacrificio de Rayner al volverse el linterna blanco y atravesar el muro y la fuente. Lo pensábamos muerto pero aquí nos enteramos que no sólo sobrevivió sino que además trajo la Ecuación de la Vida, una antítesis de la ecuación antivida, la herramienta más poderosa de Darkseid. Ahora High Father envía a sus generales de New Genesis a buscar un anillo de cada color para tener la ecuación y usarla para vencer a Apokolips de una vez y por todas.
Lamentablemente High Father es un villano uni dimensional que nunca te ocasiona ni miedo ni atracción. También es una pena que Darkseid, o algún habitante de Apokolips, no aparezca en ningún número. Sólo aparecen los New Gods y su enfrentamiento contra las distintas corporaciones de linternas, que tampoco aparecen en cantidades equilibradas y que en realidad vemos más a los linternas verdes, amarillas y a Gardner como linterna roja.
El tomo se me hizo un tanto repetitivo. High Father se tarda mucho en completar su plan a pesar de que desde el primer arco se hace con la ecuación anti vida. Tiene tantos números este evento que realmente podíamos haber lidiado con todo lo que sucede en este tomo en los dos primeros actos y dejar un tercer acto para un enfrentamiento contra Darkseid. Me parece que lo más interesante de la premisa y del evento es lo que pasaría después, no lo que está retratado en este tomo.
Lo que si me gustó del tomo fue como escriben a Sinestro y a Black Hand. Quedé impresionado y me gustó mucho el personaje de Sinestro que realmente me dieron ganas de leer todos los cómics de los yellow lanterns de New 52. Ponen a Sinestro como un gran estratega, bastante despiadado pero eficiente, y muy inteligente, al grado que tiene que buscar aliarse aún con sus enemigos para asegurar que todos los lantern sobrevivan. Y Black Hand es realmente gracioso. Creo que en Blackest Night lo ponen más terrorífico y perturbador, aquí lo vemos simplemente desquiciado pero eso no le quita lo perturbador; cuando aparece en escena, me siento incómodo pero me río de todos modos. También me dieron ganas de leer más sobre los demás linternas, pero ese sentimiento lo traigo desde Blackest Night. Me gustó mucho Saint Walker y el tema de que la luz azul, la esperanza, es en realidad la más fuerte de todas y su habilidad es aumentar el poder de todos.
Guy Gardner también es retratado de manera interesante pero aunque no he leído mucho del personaje, no hacía click lo que había leído de él con la manera en la que actúa aquí. Pero también explican que vivió cosas traumáticas y que se siente muy culpable, así que tampoco creo que estuviese tan descabellado.
El tomo en términos generales me entretuvo bastante. Me pareció una historia atractiva que tarda mucho tiempo en desarrollarse pero que tiene buenos momentos y personajes interesantes que te atrapan. Me quedé leyendo sólo para ver qué más hacía Sinestro y Black Hand, y me puse un poco triste cuando este último personaje sólo aparece en pocas páginas.
August 16, 2021
Zielone Latarnie w ramach New 52 otrzymały chyba najwięcej dużych eventów, począwszy od The Rise of Third Army, przez Wrath of the First Lantern, kończywszy na Lights Out, który ma istotny wpływ na wydarzenia tutaj ukazane, bo jest bezpośrednią wypadkową finału tamtej opowieści.
Kyle Rayner, Biała Latarnia wraz ze wsparciem praktycznie wszystkich innych "kolorów" Latarni, z Halem Jordanem na czele, staną na przeciwko wroga o imieniu Relic. Batalia skończyła się wpadnięciu Białej Latarni wraz z Relic'iem do tajemniczej ściany "Źródła", która spowodowała, że każdy kto ją dotknął zamieniał się w kamień. Szkopuł w tym, że Kyle przeżył to zetknięcie, ale fakt ten został przekazany do wiadomości jego dziewczyny, Carol oraz garstka Strażników. Dla reszty gość jest K.I.A.
Szkopuł w tym, że takie naruszenie mistycznego obiektu jakim jest Ściana, nie mogło obyć się bez echa. Najwyższy Ojciec, lider Nowych Bogów widzi w całym zajściu szansę na uzyskanie formuły Życia. Czegoś przeciwstawnego do formuły Anty-Życia, którą pragnie Darkseid. Mając taką potęgę lider Nowych Bogów mógłby zetrzeć przeciwnika z tego świata. Stawka jest więc wielka. Cel: zdobyć pierścień Latarni każdego koloru... Czy jednak to starczy?
Jednym z moich zarzutów wobec tego tytułu jest jego taka quasi-wtórność. To już czwarty raz mamy wielkie zagrożenie i czwarty raz wszyscy łączą siły, aby dać odpór tym złym. Tym razem armii Nowych Bogów. Diabeł jednak tkwi w szczegółach, bowiem decyzjami czy twistami fabularnymi Godhead stoi. Czapki z głów przy finalnym zwrocie powiązanym ze Ścianą Źródłową, kiedy Hal dociera tam z pewną postacią, czym przewrotnie zyskuje szybko przewagę. Swoją drogą jestem ciekaw jak się to dalej potoczy, bo mamy tu poważne konsekwencje, związane z pewnym powrotem. Na pewno będzie się działo.
Venditti fajnie przedstawił samych Bogów. To istoty, które są pełne sprzeczności. Większość łatwo przystaje na eksterminację milionów żyć, ale zdarzają się jednostki, które wątpią w postępowanie swojego lidera, który coraz bardziej zatraca się w przeświadczeniu, że cel uświęca środki. Bo Bogowie są tu aroganccy, w nosie mają śmiertelników. W wielu miejscach jest podkreślone. Gdyby Najwyższy Ojciec nie był tak arogancki, to już dawno znalazł by rozwiązanie problemu Darkseida. A jednak autor pozostawia to sporo miejsca do manewru także wielu postaciom. Błyszczy tu Sinestro. Błyszczy Hal. Błyszczy Guy. Ale to nie dziwi, bowiem Godhead to zbiór zeszytów jakie składają się na aż pięć serii dotyczących Latarni w New 52 (co jest dla mnie rozwiązaniem głupim, nastawionym tylko na kasę).
Niemniej gdy traktuje się Godhead jako produkt oderwany to się on nawet broni. Zapewnia należytą rozrywkę i obiecuje dużo, dużo dając. Dlatego też to bardziej 3.5/5.
Kyle Rayner, Biała Latarnia wraz ze wsparciem praktycznie wszystkich innych "kolorów" Latarni, z Halem Jordanem na czele, staną na przeciwko wroga o imieniu Relic. Batalia skończyła się wpadnięciu Białej Latarni wraz z Relic'iem do tajemniczej ściany "Źródła", która spowodowała, że każdy kto ją dotknął zamieniał się w kamień. Szkopuł w tym, że Kyle przeżył to zetknięcie, ale fakt ten został przekazany do wiadomości jego dziewczyny, Carol oraz garstka Strażników. Dla reszty gość jest K.I.A.
Szkopuł w tym, że takie naruszenie mistycznego obiektu jakim jest Ściana, nie mogło obyć się bez echa. Najwyższy Ojciec, lider Nowych Bogów widzi w całym zajściu szansę na uzyskanie formuły Życia. Czegoś przeciwstawnego do formuły Anty-Życia, którą pragnie Darkseid. Mając taką potęgę lider Nowych Bogów mógłby zetrzeć przeciwnika z tego świata. Stawka jest więc wielka. Cel: zdobyć pierścień Latarni każdego koloru... Czy jednak to starczy?
Jednym z moich zarzutów wobec tego tytułu jest jego taka quasi-wtórność. To już czwarty raz mamy wielkie zagrożenie i czwarty raz wszyscy łączą siły, aby dać odpór tym złym. Tym razem armii Nowych Bogów. Diabeł jednak tkwi w szczegółach, bowiem decyzjami czy twistami fabularnymi Godhead stoi. Czapki z głów przy finalnym zwrocie powiązanym ze Ścianą Źródłową, kiedy Hal dociera tam z pewną postacią, czym przewrotnie zyskuje szybko przewagę. Swoją drogą jestem ciekaw jak się to dalej potoczy, bo mamy tu poważne konsekwencje, związane z pewnym powrotem. Na pewno będzie się działo.
Venditti fajnie przedstawił samych Bogów. To istoty, które są pełne sprzeczności. Większość łatwo przystaje na eksterminację milionów żyć, ale zdarzają się jednostki, które wątpią w postępowanie swojego lidera, który coraz bardziej zatraca się w przeświadczeniu, że cel uświęca środki. Bo Bogowie są tu aroganccy, w nosie mają śmiertelników. W wielu miejscach jest podkreślone. Gdyby Najwyższy Ojciec nie był tak arogancki, to już dawno znalazł by rozwiązanie problemu Darkseida. A jednak autor pozostawia to sporo miejsca do manewru także wielu postaciom. Błyszczy tu Sinestro. Błyszczy Hal. Błyszczy Guy. Ale to nie dziwi, bowiem Godhead to zbiór zeszytów jakie składają się na aż pięć serii dotyczących Latarni w New 52 (co jest dla mnie rozwiązaniem głupim, nastawionym tylko na kasę).
Niemniej gdy traktuje się Godhead jako produkt oderwany to się on nawet broni. Zapewnia należytą rozrywkę i obiecuje dużo, dużo dając. Dlatego też to bardziej 3.5/5.
October 22, 2017
Wow. This was actually a pretty good book. When I saw the adverts for this storyline, my interest was already piqued. As the Lanterns vs the New Gods in a full out war, to my knowledge hadn't happened yet. Got the trade collecting the entire story, and it was well worth it.
Keep in mind this is set in the new 52 universe, so we are introduced to this universe's New Gods. Which in some cases differ greatly from their past counterparts. Not least of all Highfather, the leader of the New Gods. Who in the new universe is not that far removed from Darkseid's m.o. However considering what happened in the past to his people and planet, and the danger he faces (Darkseid himself) in my opinion it's understandable that he takes a "the end justifies the means" approach. If he fails, he believes everybody dies. What's a world's population vs the end of the universe?
Plus his more violent and extreme-need-for-order persona, makes this storyline possible in the first place. And the New Gods never looked more dangerous and effective adversaries than they have in this trade, due in part to this.
The only complaint I have is the ending. Which I won't spoil, but it happened too fast and too cleanly in the sense that the New Gods were forgiven pretty easily for what they have done. It was an ok ending, but not as good as the entire ride to it was. Which was pretty great. Good writing, good art, 4 stars.
Keep in mind this is set in the new 52 universe, so we are introduced to this universe's New Gods. Which in some cases differ greatly from their past counterparts. Not least of all Highfather, the leader of the New Gods. Who in the new universe is not that far removed from Darkseid's m.o. However considering what happened in the past to his people and planet, and the danger he faces (Darkseid himself) in my opinion it's understandable that he takes a "the end justifies the means" approach. If he fails, he believes everybody dies. What's a world's population vs the end of the universe?
Plus his more violent and extreme-need-for-order persona, makes this storyline possible in the first place. And the New Gods never looked more dangerous and effective adversaries than they have in this trade, due in part to this.
The only complaint I have is the ending. Which I won't spoil, but it happened too fast and too cleanly in the sense that the New Gods were forgiven pretty easily for what they have done. It was an ok ending, but not as good as the entire ride to it was. Which was pretty great. Good writing, good art, 4 stars.
May 31, 2018
I’ve had a difficult time getting into the Green Lantern mythos particularly due to the rather convoluted history of the various Lantern Corps. While Godhead doesn’t necessary make things any simpler, it somewhat sidesteps the messiness of the different colored lanterns to focus on a massive conflict between the New Gods and the somewhat united Lanterns. I have to admit I really enjoyed this series more than any Green Lantern book I’ve ever read. The four main Lanterns (Hal, Kyle, Guy, and John) are each featured in their various series. But Sinestro also has fun in a great supporting role as the leader of the Yellows and an ever arrogant scheming misanthrope. It takes all these forces working together (with unexpected help from outside) to face High Father. In this iteration, the ruler of New Genesis is a misguided zealot whose plan to defend against Darkseid threatens the universe as we know it. While the New Gods are not exactly villains here, they are quite formidable and beyond any of the Lanterns’ ability to fight. The art is lovely throughout this mega-series even as it cycles through different creative teams. If you were hoping for cosmic confrontations, impossible odds, boom tubes, lantern rings, team ups, and a giant green Hal Jordan construct, this is event is for you.
February 1, 2021
This book preceeds Justice League Darkseid War Saga... and while the Saga focuses on Darkseid's invasion of Earth Godhead is entirely focused on HighFathers desire to amass an army that will meet Darkseid head on and defend Earth...
Just one problem, Highfather wants to enslave Earth... enter The Lantern Corps.
This is a big read and if I was to only suggest 1 Fourth World inspired New 52 book it would definitely be Darkseid War Saga, which is far better then Godhead.
Several times I felt bogged down and wanted to set Godhead aside and read something else.
I pushed on through and ultimately did enjoy this enough to recommend you read it, bit only once... I definitely will not read this for a second time.
The book did introduce me to White Lantern Kyle Rayner. Kyle has always been my favorite Lantern since I grew up with him in the 90s while Hal Jordan was Parallax.
So I will be investing the story of how Kyle became the Life Equation, which is a massive plot point in Godhead.
As New52 reset and reimagined DC history a sticking point for many readers may be that Godhead frames the entire New Gods as basically evil or at least very misguided... this may not sit well with many hardcore readers.
The Art was all amazing!
This at points felt like a 3 star book but over all it gets a 4.
Just one problem, Highfather wants to enslave Earth... enter The Lantern Corps.
This is a big read and if I was to only suggest 1 Fourth World inspired New 52 book it would definitely be Darkseid War Saga, which is far better then Godhead.
Several times I felt bogged down and wanted to set Godhead aside and read something else.
I pushed on through and ultimately did enjoy this enough to recommend you read it, bit only once... I definitely will not read this for a second time.
The book did introduce me to White Lantern Kyle Rayner. Kyle has always been my favorite Lantern since I grew up with him in the 90s while Hal Jordan was Parallax.
So I will be investing the story of how Kyle became the Life Equation, which is a massive plot point in Godhead.
As New52 reset and reimagined DC history a sticking point for many readers may be that Godhead frames the entire New Gods as basically evil or at least very misguided... this may not sit well with many hardcore readers.
The Art was all amazing!
This at points felt like a 3 star book but over all it gets a 4.
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March 28, 2021This was a good read. Took me a few days to get through it but only because it's about a few hundred pages. It held my attention primarily. So, basically this begins as conflict between The New Gods and The Lanterns, as Highfather is seeking to collect all their rings because he doesn't believe mortals are fit to wield such power. He's in an ever-growing war with his own brother (Darkseid) and is searching for the life equation to finally end the war by obtaining it. He captures Kyle Rayner who has the Life Equation coarsing through his veins. As well as capturing all other Lanterns in the process, holding them captive. He plans to use the Life Equation to bend their will to his, as well as the entire universe. Sinestro, John Stewart, and Hal Jordan work together along with Simon Baz and Guy Gardner to ensure Highfathers plan fails. Hal confronts William Hand (Black Hand) and recruits him for the upcoming battle with the New Gods. Black Hand touches the Source Wall and converts every sentient being who had been trapped in the wall into Black Lanterns, and they Boom-Tube to New Genesis to defeat The New Gods. Highfather has a change of heart and forfeits, seeing how such power has corrupted him. I give this one a 4/5
December 11, 2017
The New Gods' reintroduction is ... interesting. I'm fine with DC updating its characters, and it makes sense that gods from a parallel universe view mortals as lesser beings, but I don't buy Highfather's cocky attitude when he orders the New Gods to steal the Corps' rings. Anybody in their right mind would ask the Corps for help first, not just hastily grab them from a bunch of different species without warning. This was obviously done to create conflict, but it's not believable.
If you can get past that, there are some redeemable moments. The art can get very cool, especially with the white/black drawings juxtaposed against the red backdrops. Sinestro and Guy Gardner stand out amongst the Lanterns, with Gardner in particular having a cool little character arc.
All-in-all, Godhead is passable. Not the best DC story but not the worst. If you're a diehard Lantern or New God fan, it's an interesting read, but if you were never interested in them in the first place or want something with more substance, I'd go looking for something else.
If you can get past that, there are some redeemable moments. The art can get very cool, especially with the white/black drawings juxtaposed against the red backdrops. Sinestro and Guy Gardner stand out amongst the Lanterns, with Gardner in particular having a cool little character arc.
All-in-all, Godhead is passable. Not the best DC story but not the worst. If you're a diehard Lantern or New God fan, it's an interesting read, but if you were never interested in them in the first place or want something with more substance, I'd go looking for something else.
May 29, 2021
Um potencial desperdiçado.
Tudo começa ótimo com os dois primeiros capítulos, onde a história começa a se desenvolver normalmente. Mas aí o que acontece?? CROSSOVERS e mais CROSSOVERS entre séries mensais de todos os títulos dos lanternas. Simplesmente a trama não flui e fica transitando entre as histórias mensais dos personagens. Um saco isso!!
Qual a dificuldade de criar a porra de uma mini-série de 5 a 8 capítulos com início, meio e fim, sem colocar todas as séries mensais para fazer Crossovers? Mas a ganância em vender material é maior que fazer boas histórias.
Maaaaas... Não estou aqui só pra reclamar. Posso melhorar a vida de quem prefere uma história bem contada, direta e sem enrolação.
Basta ler apenas os capítulos abaixo e você terá o que precisa:
New Gods: Godhead #1
Green Lantern #35
Green Lantern: New Guardians #35
Green Lantern #36
Green Lantern: New Guardians #36
Green Lantern #37
Green Lantern: New Guardians #37
Green Lantern Annual #3
Se a saga fosse somente os capítulos acima, eu daria 4 estrelas.
Tudo começa ótimo com os dois primeiros capítulos, onde a história começa a se desenvolver normalmente. Mas aí o que acontece?? CROSSOVERS e mais CROSSOVERS entre séries mensais de todos os títulos dos lanternas. Simplesmente a trama não flui e fica transitando entre as histórias mensais dos personagens. Um saco isso!!
Qual a dificuldade de criar a porra de uma mini-série de 5 a 8 capítulos com início, meio e fim, sem colocar todas as séries mensais para fazer Crossovers? Mas a ganância em vender material é maior que fazer boas histórias.
Maaaaas... Não estou aqui só pra reclamar. Posso melhorar a vida de quem prefere uma história bem contada, direta e sem enrolação.
Basta ler apenas os capítulos abaixo e você terá o que precisa:
New Gods: Godhead #1
Green Lantern #35
Green Lantern: New Guardians #35
Green Lantern #36
Green Lantern: New Guardians #36
Green Lantern #37
Green Lantern: New Guardians #37
Green Lantern Annual #3
Se a saga fosse somente os capítulos acima, eu daria 4 estrelas.
June 5, 2017
Remember in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince when Dumbledore had to keep drinking that awful emerald potion to get to Voldemort's horcrux at the bottom of the bowl? That's how I felt reading Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead. Reading Godhead was a chore, but I kept hoping for a good payoff at the end. Spoiler: There isn't one. This book read like a retread of every other ring spectrum event we've had since Blackest Night. War of the Green Lanterns was a not-as-good version of Blackest Night. Godhead is a not-as-good-version of War of the Green Lanterns. How many times can DC give us what is essentially the same story? Godhead could also be used as exhibit A in what's wrong with DC Comics in the New 52. The "heroic" New Gods commit genocide and are led by a megalomaniac Highfather. The art is that New 52 house style that varies between unremarkable and not good. Not recommended.
March 16, 2019
My Kyle Rayner obsession, for which there is no cure, has lead me to this DC cross-over event. Although I have much love for Jack Kirby, I have never read any New Gods comics, and as a rule, those types of comics do not interest me (where are their capes???) but I had to read this volume because it is the story that brings my precious Kyle back from the dead. I am glad I did read this collection because it's one of the best crossover events DC has ever done. All of my favorite Lanterns from Hal to Simon are allow to shine in this collection, and although in typical Green Lantern fashion, the entire multiverse is in peril, each issue manages a perfect blend of character driven story and end of the world driven action sequences. And of course- Sinerstro is as always an evil and awesome addition to any story!
January 11, 2018
Na tapecie wreszcie lądują Nowi Bogowie i są mocno wkurzeni. Fakt że śmiertelnicy od paru miliardów lat umieją posługiwać się światłem emocji po prostu przeoczyli, ale kiedy jeden z nich przemierzył niemożliwy do pokonania MUR ŹRÓDŁA (tam! tam! taaaam!), musieli odpowiedzieć na taki prztyczek w nos i postanowili ukraść technologię latarników. Nowi są tu ukazani bardzo ludzko
(chyba oprócz Oriona, który jest bezmyślną kupą mięśni) wraz ze swoimi słabościami. Highfather przejawia chorobliwy kompleks wyższości, a reszta pokornie wykonuje jego rozkazy, nawet jeżeli kazałby im zamordować 80 miliardów biednych, inteligentnych istot. Za takie pastwienie się ktoś powinien utrzeć Nowym nosa. Rękawice podnoszą latarnicy wszystkich kolorów, na czele których lecą Hal, Sinestro, Guy, Kyle i John.
(chyba oprócz Oriona, który jest bezmyślną kupą mięśni) wraz ze swoimi słabościami. Highfather przejawia chorobliwy kompleks wyższości, a reszta pokornie wykonuje jego rozkazy, nawet jeżeli kazałby im zamordować 80 miliardów biednych, inteligentnych istot. Za takie pastwienie się ktoś powinien utrzeć Nowym nosa. Rękawice podnoszą latarnicy wszystkich kolorów, na czele których lecą Hal, Sinestro, Guy, Kyle i John.
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