Red Lanterns #2 *Preview/Spoilers*

[GLspotlight Alpha-Lantern Find all posts View Profile Close GLspotlight]

The book is running in place. As we know it won't be until issue 4 before know what RLs are getting a personality.

[Space Cop The Dandy Find all posts View Profile Close Space Cop]

I wanted to see that little girl get a red ring. D'oh ... I mean RAGE!

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*Poll added*

[Hypo Lil' Leaguer Find all posts View Profile Close Hypo]

Based off these posts it looks like I made the right decision in passing on this.

[myuserid Lantern Hex Find all posts View Profile Close myuserid]

Based off these posts it looks like I made the right decision in passing on this.

You and me both.

Sounds like it's going about as well as I thought it would. And that's not a compliment.

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Review's up. http://indigotribe.wordpress.com/201...ed-lanterns-2/

[Lantern A-train Guardian of the Universe Find all posts View Profile Close Lantern A-train]

Did not even bother picking up issue 2. This is the first drop of the DCnU for me. Not sure if I will replace it with anything else.

[Space Cop The Dandy Find all posts View Profile Close Space Cop]

Review's up...
"So if this issue is hinting that Rixx may become a Red Lantern…what about the two Earthmen from the last issue? That subplot isn’t even referenced. I know it’s only been a single issue, but it seemed worthwhile last time; it doesn’t even get a nod here, and that’s rather strange."

Good points.

Yeah, I was wondering whether they only included that in issue 1 to get the mysterious woman in it (since the rest of the book was off-earth). That might leave it hanging to use or not as they please. If so, that sucks.

BTW: I really like the cover.

[Big Daddy Dave Skywalker Moisture Farmer Find all posts View Profile Close Big Daddy Dave Skywalker]

I just read it. 5 minutes of my life I will never get back. The story seems to still be where it was on the first page of the last issue. Atrocitus is moping around pondering the meaning of everything, with a VERY thinly veiled criticism on the Afgan war. Not only was the story dull, it came off as preachy when it didn't have enough meat to hold up even on first reading. The big cliffhanger? WHO will get a personality? Are you kidding me? Which meathead Red Lantern will get a bit a free will and therefore an ounce of characterization?!?!? Not only DON'T I care, but isn't it obvious it's going to be Bleeze, who is transferring out to yet ANOTHER subpar Lantern spinoff? Ugh.

If it wasn't for my committment to having every issue of every GL related title and being a completist, I'd leave this dud of a title and never look back. Smarter guys than me WILL.

I would have given #2 1 star, but the pretty art was enough to elevate it to 2 stars.

[TorchBearer2814 Corps Honor Guard Find all posts View Profile Close TorchBearer2814]

its a nice try. Im buying it but i feel this should be like maybe a 4 part or if they have to 8 part mini series. Dont drag this on because its not really bringing much to the table, however, the art is fantastic and some parts are nice to look at but the story needs work.

[TheHorseman Green Lantern Initiate Find all posts View Profile Close TheHorseman]

I just hope the Red Lantern who looks like a testicle gets chosen as Attrocitus' #2 guy...cos....ya know...Bleez would be way too obvious!

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...with a VERY thinly veiled criticism on the Afgan war. Not only was the story dull, it came off as preachy ...

I forgot to mention that. It was annoying in its obviousness, especially with the comment about the Yuevers originally coming to help in a civil war. Ugh.

[Cyberium Star Sapphire's Love Slave Find all posts View Profile Close Cyberium]

As a book reader I appreciate the slower beginning. Build up is important for a well established story. I'm sure a lot of people want to see serious action (massacre) by the Red Lanterns in the beginning. I often find over-stimuli dies out quickly if given too early or too abundantly.

Red Lantern Corps is facing an uncertain future. Atrocitus spent his entire life seeking revenge on Kronas, only to have it taken by another. His goal was gone and rage subdued, it's only reasonable for him to introspect. Frankly, Atrocitus is the only one capable of deeper thoughts as well as being the leader and direction for the Corps.

Atrocitus wants to select an assistant, whom I don't believe is Bleez. We saw her insolence earlier and her meddling of other Corpsmen. Besides, Bleez seems busy with Kyle on Earth on his journey. I suspect that another Red Lantern would be chosen, possibly the Earthling we saw in issue 1.

Hopefully we see some rile up in the next issue. There shouldn't be too much peace and quiet on a planet full of ragers.

[JuanMal Fatality's Blacksmith Find all posts View Profile Close JuanMal]

As a book reader I appreciate the slower beginning. Build up is important for a well established story. I'm sure a lot of people want to see serious action (massacre) by the Red Lanterns in the beginning. I often find over-stimuli dies out quickly if given too early or too abundantly.

Red Lantern Corps is facing an uncertain future. Atrocitus spent his entire life seeking revenge on Kronas, only to have it taken by another. His goal was gone and rage subdued, it's only reasonable for him to introspect. Frankly, Atrocitus is the only one capable of deeper thoughts as well as being the leader and direction for the Corps.

Atrocitus wants to select an assistant, whom I don't believe is Bleez. We saw her insolence earlier and her meddling of other Corpsmen. Besides, Bleez seems busy with Kyle on Earth on his journey. I suspect that another Red Lantern would be chosen, possibly the Earthling we saw in issue 1.

Hopefully we see some rile up in the next issue. There shouldn't be too much peace and quiet on a planet full of ragers.

great post. I agree.

[Agent Purple The Illustrated Man Find all posts View Profile Close Agent Purple]

Ugh, there's James Cameron in my Red Lantern...

Not even the destructiveness of the Red Lantern blood makes up for this lackluster issue.