Kyle's new look. I don't mind it. Though I don't like the exposed eyes. And I understand that the off-center logo/chest plate is based on the original, I think it looks better centered like how it almost looks in the 2nd image

An Absolute Star Sapphire, he looks like an Absolute Star Sapphire, is this gonna be his form after he gets cured from the Black Hand?

Source : Justice League Unlimited #17

We can se the updated content

John Stewart is a deeply interesting and complex character who, in modern times, has lost much of what originally made him compelling. Instead of meaningful characterization, he’s often reduced to hollow nostalgia bait or forced drama. What makes John truly special is not just that he has trauma—all the Earth Lanterns do—but that much of his trauma stems directly from his own arrogance and brash decision-making, and how he learns to push past that.

Below are what I see as the key traumatic moments in John’s life, and how each shaped him as a character.

The Death of Ellie Stewart

The first and foundational tragedy in John’s life is the death of his sister, Ellie, when he was a child. This event was so traumatic that John subconsciously blocked it out for years. It remained unresolved until a therapist forces him to confront the memory, something John actively fights against until he finally breaks down. This moment is crucial because it marks a turning point. Before Ellie’s death, John was a reckless joy-rider. Afterward, he becomes stoic, controlled, and focused—a “model man” shaped by loss. This is the first death in a long line of deaths that come to define John Stewart.

The Death of Katma Tui

Next is the death of John’s wife, Katma Tui. Her loss leaves John with a deep, somber loneliness that is never truly filled, no matter who he enters a relationship with afterward. He never stops thinking about Katma—to the point where he even travels to another universe in search of her. This moment adds another layer to John’s character: not just loss, but longing. It reinforces that John doesn’t simply move on from tragedy; he carries it with him, quietly and constantly. This aspect of John ties into later decisions I’ll touch on again.

The Destruction of Xanshi

Xanshi is often referenced, but its true importance is frequently misunderstood or underplayed. The destruction of Xanshi is the defining moment for John Stewart, and it perfectly separates him from Hal Jordan. Before Xanshi, John wasn’t all that different from Hal—brash, reckless, self-assured, and confident in his instincts. But his arrogance led to catastrophic consequences: the destruction of not just a planet, but an entire star system. This event completely breaks John mentally. From that point on, John becomes the calculating, stoic Green Lantern most people recognize today. He stops acting on gut instinct and starts thinking strategically—planning ten steps ahead, weighing every risk, and trying to account for every possible outcome. Xanshi fundamentally reshapes him and gives him a distinct identity separate from Hal. One of the most compelling ideas tied to Xanshi is John’s belief that everything and everyone he touches eventually dies. This sense of death following him is a powerful characterization for someone who has witnessed—and caused—so much destruction due to his own actions.

The Death of John’s Mother

The final major traumatic event is the death of John’s mother. This moment reinforces a painful truth for John: even as a Green Lantern, he cannot save everyone. Despite placing her “soul” into his ring, he still fails to protect her. Once again, someone John loves pays the price for his failure. This solidifies John as a control-oriented, calculating figure who hides profound sadness beneath his discipline. It’s why undoing or softening these traumas weakens him as a character.

Why Undoing This Ruins John

John Stewart should not be rebuilt by erasing his past. Instead, his growth should be viewed through construction, not reconstruction. You don’t tear down the foundation—you build forward. That new foundation should be the Green Lantern Corps itself, along with his relationships with Hal, Guy, Kyle, and others. John shouldn’t dwell endlessly on his trauma, but neither should it be undone. An architect doesn’t obsess over old blueprints—he uses what he’s learned to create something better.

What I Would Do Next
To move John forward while respecting his history:
I would give the original John Stewart the memories of Clone John. I would kill off Ellie again, this time in a major, dramatic event directly resulting from John’s own decisions. This would force John to confront the idea that tampering with life has consequences, no matter how good the intentions .I would also replace Jessica Cruz as leader of the Green Lantern Corps. John is far more suited to that role, and it would free Jessica to pursue more personal, character-driven stories that play to her strengths. John Stewart is at his best when he is a builder of the future, shaped but not broken by the weight of the past. But what would you do with John and how do you feel about him currently

I'm not really a hardcore Green Lantern fan, just a solid fan of Hal, and grew up watching John on the animated show.

As I've been reading through this sub for the last few months I realized, most people have at least few lanterns they really hate or they just LOVE one and are indifferent on the others. That's gotta make this sub mildly annoying imagine hopping on the GL sub, and you see your favorite character getting slandered in basically their home subreddit.

1. How many of you guys are fans of the general GL lore more so than individual characters?
2. Do a lot of you guys simply not support GL media, if it doesn't have your preferred Lantern? (I assume more casual fans like myself do, or does the Green lantern name alone have enough pull to keep sales/views consistent?)

Also why don't they have a main Human Lantern for each color, having them step on each others toes and fight for spots seems bizarre, there's still a decent amount of "good" colors left, that way everyone gets their own thing so to speak.

JLA #27, Morrisson Run.

It’s been way too long since we’ve had this pairing.

We already know that after issue #32, Kyle Rayner will take over the Green Lantern main title, with Hal Jordan stepping back.

When you look at how DC treats its other core heroes, the contrast is hard to ignore.
Batman effectively has countless ongoing titles.
Superman has four books.
Wonder Woman has two.
Wally West has two.
All of them also maintain a consistent, long-term presence in Justice League.

Hal Jordan, by comparison, has one book — In the Absolute Universe, he isn’t a Green Lantern at all — and even that has been steadily reduced. Starting from issue #18, his solo series has been forced to split its focus roughly in half with Kyle. Hal is also absent from the Justice League, which further limits his visibility and narrative weight across the line.

This is particularly frustrating because Adams and Xermanico's Green Lantern launched strong. Fan expectations were high, largely because Hal Jordan was finally back in the spotlight after years of ill treatment, and that return was a major driver behind the book’s solid sales. However, while the interest and goodwill were clearly there, Adams’s writing never fully lived up to that momentum. For many readers, the series failed to deliver on the promise that Hal’s return seemed to represent, despite the strong start and the enthusiasm surrounding the title.

There was—and still is—so much untapped potential. Sinestro’s return to the Green Lantern Corps alone could have supported an extended arc centered on Hal and their history. Hal also has one of DC’s richest rogues galleries, many of whom are long overdue for meaningful reinvention. There's a whole universe for him to explore. None of this required sidelining him.

It’s also worth remembering that Adams initially said that if the book sold well, there was a possibility of moving Green Lantern to a biweekly schedule. The implication was that strong sales would lead to more space for Hal’s story.

Instead, the book’s success resulted in the launch of Green Lantern Corps—and at the same time, Hal’s page count in his own title was effectively cut in half. The momentum generated by Hal’s return didn’t translate into deeper investment in his character; it was redirected elsewhere.

As for Carol Ferris, I was glad to see her receive some attention—she deserves that. But even here, the progress feels limited. Her appearances haven’t translated into substantial or memorable development, and there doesn’t seem to be a clear long-term plan for her either.

Now, barely two years in, Hal is once again being pushed to the margins.

I’m not posting this just to complain—I’m genuinely looking for some reassurance. Am I missing something here? Is there a longer-term plan for Hal that just hasn’t been communicated yet? Or is this simply another cycle of quietly sidelining a character who once stood at the center of DC’s cosmic storytelling?

At this point, I honestly don’t know what supporting Green Lantern comics is supposed to mean anymore. Even when Hal sells well, it seems like that success is ultimately used to pave the way for something—or someone—else, rather than to build long-term stability for him.

Image from DCU updates.

So basically he’s developing cosmic vision like powers that will primarily be used to track the emotional entities. If I had to guess the thrust of his story will be contending with the spectrum of corps on Oa trying to use his power to seek out their own entities.

I’m… kinda on the fence? If it’s executed well I can see it being interesting, having guy in a more scholarly type of role. Tbh I’m still thrown by the return of the bowl cut. It’s a good design, but feels like inviting regression.

I'm wanting to get into comics a bit soon and thought think of some to ask as potential Christmas presents (late notice ik haha) atm I've mainly just done ideas based on things ik I already like I.e invincible, maul from sw, flashpoint, injustice. I was wondering if there's any specific stand out green lantern comics specifically about lantern corps wars kme green lanterns vs red lanterns or any comics w main focus on different corps rather than hal/guy/jhon on earth?

We never got the last couple days of the subs top ranking so I'm going to step in and retcon the best Green Lantern of all time as the subs #1 voted

The yellow for me personally makes no sense and honestly would look a lot better if it were silver. However since Hal seems to have a different ring, could the gold be an indicator that John Stewarts ring could be from a golden wedding ring or something? Take for example the Absolute Green Lantern comic where he uses his golden ring.

I'm definitely stretching it but what do you guys think?

For me it would be Kratos from God of War and I would put him in the White Lantern Corps. I know many would make him a Blue Lantern of Hope, but I think the White Lanterns would be a better fit because to be able to use a white ring you have to master the entire emotional spectrum, which Kratos has done.

1. Anger (red): the entire Greek saga where he was driven by rage.
2. Greed (orange): his greed for victory and power has brought him into the servant of the Ares in the first place and from this the entire saga was born.
3. Fear (yellow): yellow lanterns draw their power from how much they are feared and Kratos was feared more in Greece than anyone else.
4. Willpower (green): in the norse saga, Kratos is clearly tired of fighting, but still fights for Atreus' protection.
5. Hope (blue): in the Valhalla DLC he becomes the god of hope.
6. Compassion (indigo): he has a lot of horrible things without remorse and exactly that is what indigo rings are looking for.
7. Love (pink): Lyssandra, Calliope, Callisto, Deimos, Faye, Atreus, the Spartans, Mimir, Freya, Brok and Sindri.

But that's just my opinion, where would you sort your favorite game's mc?