John Stewart’s green torch is sacrificed in Green Lantern #27 to save the universe

Tragedy and greatness often walk in the comics and the last number of Green lantern It was not the exception. In the middle of the war against Starbreaker and his guests, one of DC’s most loved heroes gave his life in a gesture of Absolute heroism. The person in charge of narrating this autumn was Jeremy Adams in the screenplays, accompanied by the spectacular art of Xermanic, inside the arch The Starbreaker Supremacy.

The decision that changes everything

In this chapter, the Green Lanterne Corps It was in a borderline situation: they had reconstructed theirs Central power batteriesBut without the spark of the emotional spectrum to give them energy. With a troop ready to fight but without weapons, the fate of OA and the entire universe seemed condemned.

It was then when John Stewartveteran and natural leader, took a step forward. Having connected with The source In the saga HoratiusStewart transported a Imminent amount of cosmic power. He had contained that strength, waiting for the right moment to free it. That moment came Green lantern #27.

Despite the reasons for his companions, John released that internal energy, causing a sacrifice that apparently ended his life. However, his action triggered a chain reaction that He turned on the central batteries of power And he returned his strength to all the bodies of the emotional spectrum. From the death of a hero, an army was born able to face Starbreaker.

Is it the end of John Stewart?

Veterans readers know it in the comics the Death is rarely definitive. And if someone has the opportunity to return, this is John Stewart. Recall that even it became a guardian of the universe, so it is not strange to think that contact with primordial energies can resist. Their tenacity and will are legendary within the Pantheon DC.

In addition, his inheritance makes him a fundamental character, both the comic and the imagination of the fans. From his debut in the 70s, Stewart was not only one of the first African American heroes in DC, but he also reached a huge popularity thanks to the animated series Justice League. Therefore, many believe that this sacrifice will not be an end, but a new beginning for the character.

A torch that transcends generations

The impact of this death goes beyond the current plot. John Stewart was the green lantern that has been connected to a new audiencewho gave a different face to the figure of the galactic hero and what has shown that the will does not include origins or limits. Its fall, even if it is temporary, is an emotional blow for readers and a narrative opportunity for DC to explore how the other lanterns react before their absence.

Stewart’s sacrifice also evokes comparisons with other iconic comics, such as the fall of Barry Allen Infinite terrestrial crisis or Superman’s sacrifice in Superman’s death. In all these cases, the “death” marked a before and after in their respective universes.

With Green lantern #27Adams and Xermanic have delivered one of the most memorable moments in the recent history of Los Lanterns. John Stewart has become a martyr and hopeIllumination not only the batteries of the central power, but also the heart of the fans who followed it for decades. We will have to wait to see if this farewell is definitive or simply a new chapter of the eternal light of a hero who never gives up.