Green Lantern Corps #36

This issue features three different stories that have all come to a boil at the same time, while continuing to lay hints about the upcoming Blackest Night series.

The first story features a not-so-tender reunion between Sinestro and his long-lost daughter, who just happens to be a Green Lantern. In some ways this is the most interesting part of the comic, as it lays the foundation for future stories.

The second story is an all-out battle between an army of Green Lantern Corps members and the countless prisoners who have escaped from the Guardian's prison cells (which are about as secure as Arkham Asylum). This part of the story is just a mess, with a series of panels depicting the chaotic battle, but delivering no clear idea of what's going on or who's winning.

The final part of the story takes us to the planet Daxam, where Mongul has taken control of the Yellow Lantern Corps and is establishing a home base. Can two Green Lanterns stand against Mongul?

This issue is a bit of a miss for me - both the art and story are pretty erratic. Artist Patrick Gleason provides some stunning images, but most of the battle scenes are too difficult to decipher.

And if you're buying it because it's a prelude to Blackest Night, you should know that a grand total of two panels hint at that series.

This has been a strong series up to now, and a great companion to Green Lantern, but this one never pulls it together long enough to matter. Hopefully the next issue will provide some resolution to one of the many stories running through the title.

Grade: C+