Lanterns Debut Maps a Dark, Ambitious Green Lantern Tale
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The Lanterns pilot introduces Hal Jordan and John Stewart amid a violent, mystery-filled setup that jumps between a 1996 origin and a 2026 aftermath. As Hal’s ring transfers history and a secret alien plot unfolds, John trains under Hal while a xenophobic town and a powerful militia loom. The episode ends with Hal seemingly sidelined and a different Green Lantern in play, setting up a larger, perilous arc ahead.
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