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Absolute Green Lantern (2025)
Absolute Green Lantern, Vol. 2
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Expected 9 Jun 26In Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 2, the cosmic mystery deepens as Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay continue their visionary reimagining of the Green Lantern mythos. As the enigmatic Blackstars turn their gaze toward Earth, only Tomar-Re stands between them and planetary catastrophe. With philosophical depth, political intrigue, and stunning visuals, this series pushes the boundaries of space opera and superhero storytelling—available in both hardcover and softcover editions.
Collects issues #7–12
Collects issues #7–12
176 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 9, 2026
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Review of advance copy
This series started off fairly intriguing but typically obtuse, Ewing’s trademark.
This volume is where it just gets messy.
Ewing is a very similar writer to Si Spurrier. They can’t get out their own way to just write a coherent, well structured narrative, that flows in a way that makes a compelling read.
What we end up with is a writer who has been pulled down a rabbit hole overthinking a concept so much, out of a desire to be seen as clever and play up to his existing fan base, that it becomes the main reason for the work existing, taking priority over what he is paid to do; entertain.
It’s a stuttering series that never fully gets going. That theres layers here and some smart ideas doesn’t ever make up for the fact that it’s just one big decompressed thought experiment dumped into a run of comics.
When you add Ewing’s desperation to excuse the behaviour of a very unlikeable and self obsessed Jo Mullien character, along with the abundantly clear self insert elements, you get this James Tynion IV thing of wondering where the line of Al Ewing the person ends and where the character of Jo Mullien begins.
This is made even more irritating when Ewing effectively takes a pause in the broadcast of the plot of this comic, to provide a whole issue dedicated to his intersectional politics.
It’s just so self indulgent and sadly dragging the Absolute line into the same issues that have plagued DC and Marvel in previous years. We badly need writers who are going to put these characters first over their own narcissism.
This volume is where it just gets messy.
Ewing is a very similar writer to Si Spurrier. They can’t get out their own way to just write a coherent, well structured narrative, that flows in a way that makes a compelling read.
What we end up with is a writer who has been pulled down a rabbit hole overthinking a concept so much, out of a desire to be seen as clever and play up to his existing fan base, that it becomes the main reason for the work existing, taking priority over what he is paid to do; entertain.
It’s a stuttering series that never fully gets going. That theres layers here and some smart ideas doesn’t ever make up for the fact that it’s just one big decompressed thought experiment dumped into a run of comics.
When you add Ewing’s desperation to excuse the behaviour of a very unlikeable and self obsessed Jo Mullien character, along with the abundantly clear self insert elements, you get this James Tynion IV thing of wondering where the line of Al Ewing the person ends and where the character of Jo Mullien begins.
This is made even more irritating when Ewing effectively takes a pause in the broadcast of the plot of this comic, to provide a whole issue dedicated to his intersectional politics.
It’s just so self indulgent and sadly dragging the Absolute line into the same issues that have plagued DC and Marvel in previous years. We badly need writers who are going to put these characters first over their own narcissism.
Review of advance copy
Normally, I would start a review of a volume from the Absolute Universe with a check in on the basic building blocks of this reimagined world, but after completing this volume, I am not even sure what those blocks would be.
This second volume begins to introduce the 'cosmic' aspect of any Green Lantern story - we are no longer bound to Earth and the exposition driven world building (so limited by human understanding).
After this volume, I better understand some character motivations, but I have NO idea what is going on in the cosmic sense - this was a messy volume, and I feel that I will have to revisit Vol 1 try and make sense of it.
Also, I was a huge fan of the Sojourner Mullein character from the esteemed Far Sector limited series - I feel she is wasted here.
This second volume begins to introduce the 'cosmic' aspect of any Green Lantern story - we are no longer bound to Earth and the exposition driven world building (so limited by human understanding).
After this volume, I better understand some character motivations, but I have NO idea what is going on in the cosmic sense - this was a messy volume, and I feel that I will have to revisit Vol 1 try and make sense of it.
Also, I was a huge fan of the Sojourner Mullein character from the esteemed Far Sector limited series - I feel she is wasted here.
Review of advance copy received from Autre
Strong follow-up to the first volume, blending cosmic horror with more personal stakes. Al Ewing does a great job deepening Jo Mullein as the central character while expanding the lore and raising the tension in satisfying ways.
The art from Jahnoy Lindsay and the guest artists is excellent — dynamic, atmospheric, and full of striking light effects that capture both the beauty and terror of the story. The pacing picks up nicely, striking a good balance between action, character moments, and big-picture mythology.
It’s a fresh, unsettling take on Green Lantern that keeps getting more interesting. A couple of minor pacing dips keep it from a perfect score, but it’s still very solid superhero horror with heart.
If you liked Vol. 1, this one delivers and leaves you wanting more...
The art from Jahnoy Lindsay and the guest artists is excellent — dynamic, atmospheric, and full of striking light effects that capture both the beauty and terror of the story. The pacing picks up nicely, striking a good balance between action, character moments, and big-picture mythology.
It’s a fresh, unsettling take on Green Lantern that keeps getting more interesting. A couple of minor pacing dips keep it from a perfect score, but it’s still very solid superhero horror with heart.
If you liked Vol. 1, this one delivers and leaves you wanting more...
Review of advance copy
Better than volume 1! Jo is much more defined as a character, the story flows smoother, and adrenaline is pumped into my veins with each issue. I’m hooked!
There’s still the issue of telling instead of showing, but it seems more toned down here. My main point of contention is the color spectrum world-building, which feels simultaneously like a sledgehammer, hitting you very directly, and like water in cupped hands, leaving your brain immediately.
There’s still the issue of telling instead of showing, but it seems more toned down here. My main point of contention is the color spectrum world-building, which feels simultaneously like a sledgehammer, hitting you very directly, and like water in cupped hands, leaving your brain immediately.
Review of advance copy
This feels so much like reading manga, from the not great at times art with effects hiding the lack of detail to the complicated, obtuse story. (Yes, I know that's not every manga, but it does cover a lot of them.) Ewing has just become so hit and miss for me. I really liked volume 1. This volume introduces even more characters and muddies the story. I'd prefer some streamlining and simplification. This version of Obsidian is just a smeared blob on the page.
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April 17, 2026It could still stand to pick up the pace a bit – so seldom a criticism one could level at Al – but after the small-town horror of the opening arc this broadens the canvas nicely, bringing in Absolute versions of various alien Lanterns, a DC deep cut as Jo's ex, and even a version of Simon Baz who's Mortisonesque instead of just deeply annoying.
Review of advance copy
Better than volume one for sure and feels like it’s in a good story rhythm now. Nice backstory issue along with some breaks from the mystery behind the alien stuff going on. Minor cliffhanger but looking forward to next arc. Not sure if this gonna go past 30 issues.
Review of advance copy received from Sonstiges
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April 22, 2026This picked up a lot from the first 6 issues but unfortunately on a personal level I don't care about space!
Review of advance copy
Fully a third of the volume is backstory (and half of that isn't even in the style or the timeline of the first collection) so it feels very short. Throw in two major baddies and give neither of them a proper arc and what you get is very far from a good read.
Review of advance copy
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
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