COMICS: Geoff Johns Suggests Hal Jordan Will Return To The JUSTICE LEAGUE

COMICS: Geoff Johns Suggests Hal Jordan Will Return To The JUSTICE LEAGUE

Though Hal Jordan departed from DC's flagship title over two years ago, a new interview with writer Geoff Johns (Forever Evil) heavily implies that the fan-favourite Green Lantern will rejoin the roster in an upcoming issue. Check out what he had to say after the jump.

By staypuffed - Nov 20, 2014 05:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Justice League
Source: IGN

Speaking to IGN, Justice League writer Geoff Johns and new series artist Jason Fabok discussed the current arc of the title, The Amazo Virus, and what they're excited for fans to see. Lex Luthor joining the team after the events of Forever Evil has served as a big turning point for the book, and while a lot of the New 52 iteration has seen the team at odds with one another, this storyline is focused on bringing them together to face a challenging new threat. "Jay and I both see this as a great opportunity, and working on the Justice League is the biggest opportunity there is," Johns said. "We've talked a lot about where we're taking the book and where we're taking the cast of characters. It really is focusing on the core Justice League post-Luthor, and Shazam, and Green Lantern's going to come back soon for the big Darkseid War storyline."

Readers of the series would know that Hal Jordan departed the team way back in Justice League #12, but Johns has been hinting at the inclusion of a GL in the book for some time now. As no other member of the Green Lantern Corps have been a member of the Justice League in the New 52 continuity, it's highly likely he's referring to Mr. Jordan, as Johns followed up the statement above with an excited "Yes, he's coming back!" Something also worth mentioning is that Hal is mentioned in Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's current Batman story arc Endgame, and given the fact that that story takes place post-Batman Eternal, it's possible that Hal will join the roster shortly and remain a member. That may just be a continuity error, but it also might play into it. The full interview also covers Fabok joining the creative team, his artistic process, character designs, the uncanny timing of the Amazo Virus as a plot point while ebola becomes a worldwide issue and much more. Check out the newly-revealed cover of next month's Justice League #37, and leave your thoughts on Geoff Johns' comments below.
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JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 11/20/2014, 5:54 PM
YESSS!!!

HAL JORDAN IS COMING BACK

Makes sense, since a Justice League movie coming very soon
Phronesis
Phronesis - 11/20/2014, 5:57 PM
The subtle reminder and drama is my reminder he use to be on the team in the first place.
BANEofExistence
BANEofExistence - 11/20/2014, 5:57 PM
JL ultimate team

1- Superman

2- Batman

3- Wonder Woman

4- Flash (Barry Allen)

5- Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

6- Aquaman

7- Cyborg

8- Shazam
TronVin
TronVin - 11/20/2014, 5:59 PM
@BANEofExistence

Ironically, that is all the movies.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 11/20/2014, 6:00 PM
HAL > All other GL's
staypuffed
staypuffed - 11/20/2014, 6:06 PM
@Dingbat
I agree.
COREY6487
COREY6487 - 11/20/2014, 6:09 PM
time to pick this up then. hal is the best
COREY6487
COREY6487 - 11/20/2014, 6:10 PM
@BANEofExistence

take out cyborg. if you want a black token character im sure you could get someone better... oh wait...
COREY6487
COREY6487 - 11/20/2014, 6:12 PM
@Dingbat

ikr... it feels weird trying to tell people that they are wrong when they say they want john was GL in the movie. insane lmao... anyone that reads green lantern know john is boring as [frick]. hal>kyle>guy>john
Dingbat
Dingbat - 11/20/2014, 6:16 PM
@COREY6487

Agreed, but I think John could potentially be as interesting as any character. I'm open to a well written John Stewart but Hal should take priority in the movie-verse. Good order too, hal>kyle>guy>john.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 11/20/2014, 6:24 PM
I hope J'onn J'onzz will join Hal Jordan soon on the Justice League.
vinomonster
vinomonster - 11/20/2014, 6:30 PM
Justice League Part 2 Hopefully has 10 members. Supes, Wondy, Batsy, GL, Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, MMH and Shazam!
omnipotent18
omnipotent18 - 11/20/2014, 6:32 PM
John is greater than any other lantern hands down.
Baka
Baka - 11/20/2014, 6:34 PM
For some reason I just cant seem to enjoy Geoff Johns JL run like everyone else does.
BigChinese
BigChinese - 11/20/2014, 6:35 PM
Stop making Hal a douche!~ Make him the pre-rebooted Hal Damnit!
Daniellantern
Daniellantern - 11/20/2014, 6:38 PM
I was misread. I thought Hal Jordan will be in JL movie. Damn!
arkhamknight
arkhamknight - 11/20/2014, 7:44 PM
Awesome. Hal's my favourite Lantern.
huckfinnisher
huckfinnisher - 11/20/2014, 8:23 PM
Hal sucks.
TheOverlord
TheOverlord - 11/20/2014, 8:31 PM
Who's talking shit about "the best Green Lantern"?

AnthonyLantern
AnthonyLantern - 11/20/2014, 8:46 PM
THANK THE LORD JOHNS IS BACK WITH MY FAVORITE CHARACTER!
mbembet
mbembet - 11/20/2014, 9:23 PM
yo geoff your green lantern movie was garbage
Kurne
Kurne - 11/20/2014, 9:31 PM
Please thank God
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 11/20/2014, 9:37 PM
At this comic book store, there were doing a special where if you buy an issue of Futures End(I bought Booster Gold #1), you get a free power ring of your choice. I went with the Green Lantern Corps ring.

Yah, the GL movie was garbage. I wish the GL reboot wasn't so far away. At least we will see Hal Jordan in the Justice League movies.
CeltiC527
CeltiC527 - 11/20/2014, 11:50 PM
YES!!!! I've missed Johns writing Hal so I'm really excited for this! Hal Jordan is the only Green Lantern that belongs on the Justice League.

new 52 justice league photo: Justice League Jim Lee JLAcopyofX-Men1JimLee_zps7645e3b2.jpg
EarOne
EarOne - 11/22/2014, 6:59 AM
look..just from this INTERNAL never-ending arguments over which GL should be in the movie version just shows how DC/WB-CU just won't get ANYWHERE.

the key move here is...GET RID OF GEOFF "HAL BORING JORDAN" JOHNS and keep him as far away as possible from the DCU movies, and get Bruce Timm and his team, instead.
LOCKE
LOCKE - 11/22/2014, 11:37 PM
Put kyle Rayner back in the jl.
EmaHalJordan
EmaHalJordan - 11/24/2014, 12:49 PM
The best GL back in the Justice League, GREAT NEWS!:D
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