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While Hal Jordan remains DC Comics’ most recognizable Green Lantern, the mantle has been passed between some of the most powerful and principled characters in the DC Universe. This isn’t all that surprising; the Green Lantern Corps has always been comprised of nothing but the best in terms of galactic heroes.
Sector-2814, which is home to Earth, has produced some of the bravest Lanterns the Corps has ever had. Some are experienced, like Hal Jordan, while others have creativity, like Kyle Rayner, who had some of the strongest and most interesting constructs ever. However, none of them were quite as game-changing as John Stewart, and in this article, we’ll provide you with six reasons why he might be the worthiest Green Lantern of them all.
He’s a Marine
Defeating a Lantern is often as easy as robbing them of their ring, in which case they would revert to their usual self. However, that’s not really the case with John Stewart; as a former U.S. Marine, John is the best of the best humanity has to offer in terms of combat readiness, which makes him an incredibly dangerous individual even without the Green Lantern Ring.
This also makes him capable of specialized combat tactics, weapons mastery, and above-average endurance and mental fortitude. Because of his qualities and background, he’s often depicted as one of the most determined Green Lanterns the Corps has ever seen, and given the fact that he now embodies the ring’s powers, beating him has become even more difficult.
Does the Right Thing
In his very first appearance, John was chosen as a backup to Guy Gardner and assumed the mantle of the Green Lantern after the latter was seriously injured. Though he initially clashed with authority and Hal Jordan, he showed determination when it came to doing the right thing. Thus, he even let a senator get shot after he found out that the politician had planned to stage his own assassination attempt to boost his numbers. Ultimately, Steward exposed the politician to be nothing more than a fraud, and that he wasn’t really in any type of danger whatsoever.
He Has the Strength of a God
Not only did he become a living Green Lantern Ring, John Stewart also absorbed the Godstorm, which gave him cosmic awareness, and gave him an endless energy supply that can never be extinguished. As he’s no longer bound by the constraints of the physical Power Ring, John’s power exceeds what his fellow Lanterns are capable of
This also grants him superhuman strength and invincibility, which he used to single-handedly defeat the Radiant Dead, physically harm a younger Darkseid with his blows, and easily survive a prolonged blast from Darkseid’s Soul Cannon, which is capable of easily killing Oans and New Gods.
He’s a Natural Leader
Unlike some of his more impulsive peers, John thrives as part of a team and often takes the lead when situations turn chaotic. Not only did he serve as the Corps’ field leader and a Justice League mainstay, but he also led the Justice League, the most iconic and powerful superheroes in DC Comics. Though this led to some conflict with the Caped Crusader, who is used to occupying that role, John proved to be better at developing battle plans, as he’s much more experienced at the theatre of war. And unlike Batman, he doesn’t just give out orders in a cold and distant fashion.
First-Hand Cultural Impact
Though he wasn’t the first human Green Lantern introduced in comics, John Stewart was the first Black Green Lantern, and one of DC’s earliest Black superheroes to take center stage. His addition to the Justice League animated series left a lasting impression. John wasn’t defined by stereotypes or relegated to the sidelines like many other Black characters. No, he was center stage, and for many, he was the first Green Lantern the audiences could actually identify with.
Respected Peer and Fan-Favorite
When it comes to being a respected peer and fan favorite, John remains unmatched, especially in the animated Justice League series, where he wasn’t just a support character, but a founding father of the League itself. He was often depicted as grounded, no-nonsense, and refreshingly human, which quickly made him a fan favorite among audiences who wanted a hero with real presence and emotion.
Bonus: Needs No Ring
Due to the discipline and focus he gained during his time as a U.S. Marine, John Stewart didn’t take long to completely master the Green Lantern Ring, making him one of the most disciplined, precise, and tactically proficient Lanterns. However, he was far from invincible, and his power ring was destroyed in a confrontation with Sinestro, who infused John with Ultraviolet Light.
Thanks to his sheer power of will, he was able to overcome Umbrax’s (Ultraviolet Corps) influence and turn his UV Lantern ring into a Green Lantern tattoo, which was burned into his finger. This turned his entire body into a power ring and his heart into the ring’s battery. The full extent of his capabilities is currently unknown.
Final Thoughts
John Stewart’s legacy as the Green Lantern goes well beyond him just wielding a Green Lantern Ring, as he actually embodies everything the Corps stands for, making him not just another Lantern, but THE Lantern — the one we hope to see in Lanterns, the upcoming Green Lantern series.
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While Hal Jordan remains DC Comics’ most recognizable Green Lantern, the mantle has been passed between some of the most powerful and principled characters in the DC Universe. This isn’t all that surprising; the Green Lantern Corps has always been comprised of nothing but the best in terms of galactic heroes.
Sector-2814, which is home to Earth, has produced some of the bravest Lanterns the Corps has ever had. Some are experienced, like Hal Jordan, while others have creativity, like Kyle Rayner, who had some of the strongest and most interesting constructs ever. However, none of them were quite as game-changing as John Stewart, and in this article, we’ll provide you with six reasons why he might be the worthiest Green Lantern of them all.
He’s a Marine
Defeating a Lantern is often as easy as robbing them of their ring, in which case they would revert to their usual self. However, that’s not really the case with John Stewart; as a former U.S. Marine, John is the best of the best humanity has to offer in terms of combat readiness, which makes him an incredibly dangerous individual even without the Green Lantern Ring.
This also makes him capable of specialized combat tactics, weapons mastery, and above-average endurance and mental fortitude. Because of his qualities and background, he’s often depicted as one of the most determined Green Lanterns the Corps has ever seen, and given the fact that he now embodies the ring’s powers, beating him has become even more difficult.
Does the Right Thing
In his very first appearance, John was chosen as a backup to Guy Gardner and assumed the mantle of the Green Lantern after the latter was seriously injured. Though he initially clashed with authority and Hal Jordan, he showed determination when it came to doing the right thing. Thus, he even let a senator get shot after he found out that the politician had planned to stage his own assassination attempt to boost his numbers. Ultimately, Steward exposed the politician to be nothing more than a fraud, and that he wasn’t really in any type of danger whatsoever.
He Has the Strength of a God
Not only did he become a living Green Lantern Ring, John Stewart also absorbed the Godstorm, which gave him cosmic awareness, and gave him an endless energy supply that can never be extinguished. As he’s no longer bound by the constraints of the physical Power Ring, John’s power exceeds what his fellow Lanterns are capable of
This also grants him superhuman strength and invincibility, which he used to single-handedly defeat the Radiant Dead, physically harm a younger Darkseid with his blows, and easily survive a prolonged blast from Darkseid’s Soul Cannon, which is capable of easily killing Oans and New Gods.
He’s a Natural Leader
Unlike some of his more impulsive peers, John thrives as part of a team and often takes the lead when situations turn chaotic. Not only did he serve as the Corps’ field leader and a Justice League mainstay, but he also led the Justice League, the most iconic and powerful superheroes in DC Comics. Though this led to some conflict with the Caped Crusader, who is used to occupying that role, John proved to be better at developing battle plans, as he’s much more experienced at the theatre of war. And unlike Batman, he doesn’t just give out orders in a cold and distant fashion.
First-Hand Cultural Impact
Though he wasn’t the first human Green Lantern introduced in comics, John Stewart was the first Black Green Lantern, and one of DC’s earliest Black superheroes to take center stage. His addition to the Justice League animated series left a lasting impression. John wasn’t defined by stereotypes or relegated to the sidelines like many other Black characters. No, he was center stage, and for many, he was the first Green Lantern the audiences could actually identify with.
Respected Peer and Fan-Favorite
When it comes to being a respected peer and fan favorite, John remains unmatched, especially in the animated Justice League series, where he wasn’t just a support character, but a founding father of the League itself. He was often depicted as grounded, no-nonsense, and refreshingly human, which quickly made him a fan favorite among audiences who wanted a hero with real presence and emotion.
Bonus: Needs No Ring
Due to the discipline and focus he gained during his time as a U.S. Marine, John Stewart didn’t take long to completely master the Green Lantern Ring, making him one of the most disciplined, precise, and tactically proficient Lanterns. However, he was far from invincible, and his power ring was destroyed in a confrontation with Sinestro, who infused John with Ultraviolet Light.
Thanks to his sheer power of will, he was able to overcome Umbrax’s (Ultraviolet Corps) influence and turn his UV Lantern ring into a Green Lantern tattoo, which was burned into his finger. This turned his entire body into a power ring and his heart into the ring’s battery. The full extent of his capabilities is currently unknown.
Final Thoughts
John Stewart’s legacy as the Green Lantern goes well beyond him just wielding a Green Lantern Ring, as he actually embodies everything the Corps stands for, making him not just another Lantern, but THE Lantern — the one we hope to see in Lanterns, the upcoming Green Lantern series.
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Last year, Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri hinted that Shrek 5 could be coming our way with its original voice actors reprising their roles. Now, we know that Shrek 5 is officially happening, with Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, and Cameron Diaz returning as Donkey, Shrek, and Fiona, respectively. And there’s even another new release date for Shrek 5, which was originally July 1, 2026, then pushed back to December 23, 2026. Now, according to Variety, we’re looking at a June 30, 2027 release.
Zendaya Joins Shrek 5 as Shrek’s Daughter
Shrek already has a star-studded cast, but a new Shrek movie means a new star for a new generation of viewers. And it doesn’t get any shinier than Zendaya, who is officially joining Shrek 5. Zendaya will play Shrek’s daughter in the movie. We still don’t know what Shrek 5 is about, but it looks like Shrek being a girl dad will definitely feature in the mix.
Shrek 5’s Teaser Trailer
Dreamworks Animation released a short announcement teaser (with the original date) to get fans excited about the upcoming sequel. We love the use of Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” which was prominently featured in the original Shrek film in 2001.
The beloved animated franchise released its last film way back in 2010. For many years, fans thought it was the end of the story. But there’s apparently more jokes to be told in the fairy-tale land of Duloc.
What Is the Release Date for Shrek 5?
The movie will come out June 30, 2027.
Originally published July 9, 2024.
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If you remember way back when, before the pandemic warped our sense of time, Jimmy Fallon was under fire for who he had on as a guest on The Tonight Show. Before the 2016 election, he had Donald Trump on his couch, ruffled his hair, and the rest is history.
Now, he’s doing the same thing again but this time with Fox News host Greg Gutfeld. Gutfeld is a man who thinks that he is the definition of an “alpha male,” criticizes the left and liberal minded people relentlessly, and has said some very problematic things in the past. So why then is he a guest on The Tonight Show? The short answer: Ratings.