Jordan, Hal (Green Lantern)
1. Where to Start
A. Origin Stories
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S.O.S. Green Lantern by John Broome
First appearance of Hal Jordan. -
DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke
Hal’s origin is a major part of this miniseries. -
Secret Origin by Geoff Johns
Hal’s revised backstory after Infinite Crisis.
B. Jumping-On Points
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Green Lantern: Rebirth by Geoff Johns
Hal returns to life and faces the entity that had once possessed him. -
Sinestro by Geoff Johns
The opening arc of Hal’s New 52 adventures.
2. Recommended Stories
A. Classic Stories (Pre-Crisis)
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Green Lantern Co-Starring Green Arrow by Dennis O’Neil
Oliver Queen brings the space cop back down to Earth with 1970s social issues.
B. Modern Stories (Post-Crisis)
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Emerald Twilight by Ron Marz
The tragic fate of Coast City leads Hal down a dark path. -
Blackest Night by Geoff Johns
The undead terrorize the living as the Black Lantern Corps.
C. Current Stories (Post-Flashpoint)
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Sinestro’s Law by Robert Venditti
The Sinestro Corps has seized control, and Hal plans a resistance. -
Intergalactic Lawman by Grant Morrison
Hal defies his suspension from the Corps and faces the Blackstars.