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Green Lantern: Legacy by Minh Lê
3.0

Green Lantern Legacy is another graphic novel for the YA line in DC. This might be the first I've read and I can see why it's so popular, even if it's not aimed for me.

This is the story of Tai and how he becomes a Green Lantern. Through his grandmother, he learns what it is to be a hero. While balancing home life, friends, and a new villain who, you guessed it, is using a yellow Ring, Tai must learn how to bring balance in the world and in his life.

This is pretty cool to see, and I like Tai a lot. He's both funny and charming and a good lead for the Green Lantern. The art is charming, with plenty of great designs (Tai's design is especially cool) and moves at a fast and fun pace. I didn't get super connected to the story as it is aimed at probably more the 13-17 crowd. It also plays it a bit safe, and easy to tell what'll happen. Saying that, great jumping on points for teens or even new Green Lantern fans. Way better than Earth 1 Green lantern.

A 3 out of 5.