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DC Comics reviews for week of 9/21/16 – Batman #7, Superman #7, Justice League #5

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Green Lanterns #7

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In each issue there’s just enough promise in Green Lanterns to convince me to stick around. This isn’t a perfect superhero book. Writer Sam Humphries still seems like he’s finding his way with the characters and tone. But of all the Rebirth titles that haven’t quite gotten there yet, Green Lanterns continues to show just enough flashes to get in on the ground floor of what could evolve into a truly special title.

Following the Rage Planet storyline, Humphries slows things down a bit. Baz is freaking out about dinner with his family, specifically his constantly disapproving mother. Cruz is freaking out because that’s what Jessica does.

Humphries tries a little too hard at times by forcing cutesy dialogue. The banter between Baz and Cruz is still rough and at times reads awkwardly like Humphries is trying to be funny.

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But the welcome element of this issue is Humphries spending time on Baz’s culture and his family dynamic. Too often, Baz has just been the angry, easily irritated character. Showing another side to Baz was crucial and it helps form an organic bond with Cruz even if it’s just baking together in the kitchen. And I’m a big fan of Green Lanterns featuring two minority leads.

Green Lanterns has struggled most with keeping a consistent artist. This issue finds Ronan Cliquet taking a turn. Cliquet’s art is solid and fits the characters well for a non-action outing. At this point it’s hard to get attached to any one artist on this series. Consistency on that front is especially needed for a title attempting to build its readership and swapping artists every issue doesn’t do it any favors.

The issue ends with a mini-cliffhanger suggesting the two newest Lanterns are about to tangle with yet another longtime threat in the DCU. That could prove pretty fun. Green Lanterns is clearly going to be a title requiring patience. So far that approach has worked pretty well and there’s little reason it’ll stop anytime soon.

Rating: 7 out of 10

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