DC Announces Return of Green Lantern’s Best Team-Up

DC Announces Return of Green Lantern's Best Team-Up

As a long-time fan of DC comics and a witness to the evolution of Green Lantern and Green Arrow, I must say that this upcoming Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World’s Finest Special #1 has me absolutely thrilled! The iconic duo, Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen, have always been a favorite partnership for me. Their dynamic, camaraderie, and the unique blend of their superpowers never fail to captivate me.


Green Lantern, played by Hal Jordan, remains a central figure in pop culture discussions, with Kyle Chandler stepping into the role for the upcoming DC Universe TV series “Lanterns.” With Hal’s return to live-action storytelling on the horizon, a fresh comic book is honoring one of his most cherished team-ups.

In December 2024 comic book releases, DC has revealed the upcoming one-shot comic titled Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World’s Finest Special #1. This special issue will hit shelves nationwide on Wednesday, December 18th. Penned by Jeremy Adams and featuring art by Lucas Meyer and Travis Mercer, this one-shot brings back Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow, for a fresh escapade that honors the iconic “Hard Travelin’ Heroes” series of the 1970s by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams.

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What Is Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World’s Finest Special #1 About?

Written by JEREMY ADAMS

Art by LUCAS MEYER and TRAVIS MERCER

Cover by DAN MORA

Variant covers by HOWARD PORTER and V. KEN MARION 1:25 variant cover by CRYSTAL KUNG

$5.99 US | 48 pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)

ON SALE 12/18/24

As a devoted fan, I can’t contain my excitement as the renowned duo, Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), make their much-anticipated return to our screens, masterfully portrayed through the legendary perspective of World’s Finest! In a not-so-distant past, these two stalwarts find themselves at a critical juncture…teaming up once more is their only hope to evade the relentless pursuit of the enigmatic bounty hunter, Deathstroke the Terminator, who sends chills down the spines of even the hardiest souls in the underworld. Furthermore, Jeremy Adams, the talented writer, returns to the universe of The Flash to spin a complex yarn about Barry Allen’s tumultuous journey towards an impending crisis–an unmissable World’s Finest adventure that unfolds in this extraordinary, jumbo-sized one-shot extravaganza!

What Is Lanterns About?

In the storyline, the characters John Stewart and Hal Jordan – interstellar enforcers who find themselves entangled in a grim, small-town mystery on Earth – are under the spotlight. This intriguing case involves an unsettling murder in the heart of America. At present, there is no decision made regarding the actor to portray John.

Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof are thrilled to be rejoining forces with Tom on their innovative approach to ‘Green Lantern’ in the DC universe. As stated by Casey Bloys, CEO of HBO and Max Content, this venture is a significant step towards an exciting new era in live-action series based on DC characters.

On Wednesday, December 18th, you can find the Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World’s Finest Special #1 at any comic book store.

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2024-09-24 02:09