Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern #18
Green Lantern lore has been turned upside down by strange developments across the Emotional Spectrum, but a shining light has pierced through the dark unknowns as a familiar face returns to the Corps. Fan-favorite character Kilowog is back in action, atoning for his shocking betrayal of his friends and reclaiming his rightful Green Lantern powers at long last.
In Green Lantern #18 by Jeremy Adams, Xermánico, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Dave Sharpe, the war that’s ravaged DC’s cosmos finally reaches its climax as the Green Lanterns engage in a heated battle with Lord Premier Thaaros’ Dark Star form. Right when the odds seem to be stacked against the heroes, an unexpected ally emerges with a powerful green construct, and this turns out to be none other than Kilowog.
Kilowog has made his comeback as a Green Lantern following a brief allegiance shift, and his willpower-fueled abilities manifesting again is just what he’s needed to conquer Thaaros’ control.
Kilowog Rejoins the Green Lantern Corps At Long Last With His Original Powers
After His Presumed Death and Betrayal of the Corps, Kilowog Is Back
Kilowog’s long-awaited reunion with his fellow Green Lanterns hasn’t come easily, as he’s been forced to endure insurmountable turmoil in recent memory. In Green Lantern #7, on a mission with Hal Jordan, Kilowog was presumed dead after he got caught in the explosion of the Yellow Lanterns’ central power battery. However, he’s later revealed to have survived the blast in an unexpected twist, albeit as a Yellow Lantern consumed by the power of fear. Thaaros takes advantage of him in this state and manipulates him to join his cause, which results in Kilowog’s betrayal of the Green Lantern Corps.
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In this issue, Kilowog remains under Thaaros’ thrall initially as he tortures Jessica Cruz for information on the villain’s behalf. Jessica’s attempts to get through to Kilowog pay off when she channels her willpower into him. Upon being imbued with a Green Lantern’s will, Kilowog’s memories rush back, and he’s able to take control of himself and overcome Thaaros’ influence. With Jessica by his side, Kilowog rushes into action to help Hal and the other heroes now that his Green Lantern powers have come back. This beloved Green Lantern’s return arrives at the perfect time, now that Thaaros is out of the picture.
Kilowog’s Return to the Green Lantern Corps Kicks Off Its Next Era
The Green Lanterns Reunite As The Fractal Lanterns Rise
Kilowog’s membership in the Green Lantern Corps has been reinstated now that he’s tapped into his willpower again to fight on the side of good, and his addition coincides with the new era of the Lanterns. The Emotional Spectrum is in flux, producing never-before-seen Corps such as the Sorrow Lanterns that have upended the cosmic hierarchy of the DC Universe. To prepare for anything these new Fractal Lanterns may do next, the Green Lantern Corps is rebuilding itself – smaller, in the aftermath of Thaaros’ tyranny, yet better than ever. Kilowog is finally back, and so is the Green Lantern Corps.
Green Lantern #18 is available now from DC Comics.
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name given to multiple enforcers of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower, and create unique spectral objects to face off against their enemies. Though some Green Lanterns have assisted with the Justice League, they primarily belong to the Green Lantern Corps.
