Lanterns (DCU/ HBO Max) Primer - (GL Corps: Recharge)
Summary
Hosts Haley Hobbs and Brian Klein discuss the massive box office success of Spider-Man: No Way Home and their enjoyment of The Acolyte before diving into the Green Lantern Corps Recharge comic run. They analyze the five-issue series as a primer for the upcoming Lanterns TV show, highlighting key characters like Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, and new recruit Soranik Natu. The episode covers the plot involving the Spider Guild’s threat to the Green Lantern Corps and the formation of black holes across the galaxy.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Alzheimer's awareness, Resorts World, and She's Birdie
Intro, podcast format discussion, and weather complaints
School schedules, The Acolyte, and Avengers: Endgame box office
Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser and D23 Expo excitement
Green Lantern Corps Recharge comic overview and Jeff Johns
Comic Issue 1: Sector 1417, Manhunters, and new recruits
Comic Issue 1 continued: Soranik, Guy Gardner, and Kilowog
Comic Issue 2: Vega planet, civil war, and Renee's vision
Comic Issue 2 continued: Black holes and spider webs
Comic Issue 3: Vega, Spider Guild, and Soranik's backstory
Comic Issue 4: Hunted, bounty hunters, and the Spider Guild
Comic Issue 5: Stardust, final battle, and Guy's promotion
Lanterns TV show cast: Laura Linney, Aaron Pierre, Paula Patton
Outro: X-Men '97, Negro Leagues, and contact info
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