![]() ![]() ![]() John Stewart was an architect who was selected by the Guardians of the Universe as Hal Jordan's backup after Guy Gardner was seriously injured in a disaster. Green Lantern Corps was replaced by Green Lantern: The Lost Army, which also stars John Stewart as the lead. In 2011, John Stewart starred in the New 52 relaunch of Green Lantern Corps alongside Guy Gardner, and became the sole lead character of the title from 2013 until the series' conclusion in 2015. He continued to appear as a major character on the show's 2004–2006 sequel, Justice League Unlimited. John Stewart was featured as one of the lead characters on the television cartoon Justice League from 2001 until 2004. DC published 18 issues of the ongoing Green Lantern: Mosaic title between June 1992 and November 1993. 3, with a four part storyline titled "Mosaic" (issues #14-17). He starred in the comic Green Lantern: Mosaic, which DC spun out of Green Lantern vol. He would continue to make key appearances in Action Comics Weekly after The Green Lantern Corps' cancellation (1988). He continued to star in the book when the title changed to The Green Lantern Corps from issue #201 to #224 (1986-1988). 2 from issues #182 through #200, when Hal Jordan relinquished his place in the Green Lantern Corps (1984–1986). He became the primary character of Green Lantern vol. John Stewart has become a major recurring character in the Green Lantern mythos within the DC Universe. The decision to make the character black resulted from a conversation between Adams and editor Julius Schwartz, in which Adams recounts saying that given the racial makeup of the world's population, "we ought to have a black Green Lantern, not because we’re liberals, but because it just makes sense." The character was DC's first black superhero. 2 #87 (December 1971) when artist Neal Adams came up with the idea of a substitute Green Lantern. John Stewart debuted in Green Lantern vol. The character was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams and first appeared in Green Lantern Vol. This collection also contains brand-new essays from John Stewart co-creator Neal Adams, acclaimed screenwriters John Ridley and Geoff Johns, and the voice of John Stewart from the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated TV shows, actor Phil LaMarr! The book arrives in comic book stores and on participating digital platforms on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.John Stewart is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. 4 #40, and Justice League of America #110. Storytellers include Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams, Len Wein, Geoff Johns, Judd Winick, Dale Eaglesham, Ed Benes, and many others.įeaturing a stunning cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this $39.99 hardcover collects Green Lantern Vol. From his first appearance in the legendary Denny O’Neil/Neal Adams Green Lantern run, to taking over from Hal Jordan as Earth’s Green Lantern, to calling the shots in the latest incarnation of the Justice League, some of the greatest John Stewart stories in DC history are in this collection. Green Lantern: John Stewart – A Celebration of 50 Years is a 368-page collection of the ring-bearer’s most memorable adventures, both earthbound and spacefaring. On June 22, 2021, DC recognizes this trailblazer with a hardcover collection of his greatest adventures! Green Lantern: John Stewart – A Celebration of 50 Yearsįrom characters such as Cyborg, Nubia, Bumblebee, Mister Miracle Shilo Norman, Vixen, Steel and Black Lightning, to Milestone characters such as Static, Icon & Rocket and Hardware, to new heroes such as Tim Fox, The Next Batman and Naomi, DC boasts a proud tradition of Black Super Heroes populating its colorful universe.īut as DC’s first Black Super Hero, and since his first appearance on the cover and in the pages of Green Lantern #87 on October 28, 1971, John Stewart has worn the ring of the Green Lantern Corps with honor, dignity, and unparalleled courage. ![]()
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