One Thing About Green Lantern’s Costume Makes His Debut Disgusting

While the comics have made sure to avoid bringing up the disgusting suit transfer from the deceased Abin Sur to Hal Jordan in “Showcase” #22, it remains to be seen whether the new live-action DC Universe will do the same. The Green Lantern Corps is already taking shape. A member of the team has already been cast, with Nathan Fillion set to play the hot-headed Guy Gardner in “Superman: Legacy”.” Furthermore, James Gunn’s roster hints that an adaptation of the classic “Justice League International” might be in the works. 

Additionally, Hal Jordan and John Stewart are set to be featured in a live-action television series on Max, with no official casting happening yet. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the upcoming show deal with Jordan’s origin and how he gained his incredible ring and powers. But, adapting the plot point of him stripping a dead Sur of his costume and taking it for himself is very unlikely and is best left ignored. It’s a nightmarish scene in retrospect and leaves both germaphobes and Green Lantern fans feeling a bit queasy. 

Instead, it would make a lot more sense for Green Lantern’s costume to come via his Power Ring as it does in the majority of DC Comics stories, or for someone else to make it. Hal meeting Abin Sur is integral to his transformation as a hero. But, his taking Sur’s suit from his cold, dead hands is hardly important to the plot. Cutting the scene from any future adaptation is an easy call to make for those in charge of the DCU. 

While the comics have made sure to avoid bringing up the disgusting suit transfer from the deceased Abin Sur to Hal Jordan in “Showcase” #22, it remains to be seen whether the new live-action DC Universe will do the same. The Green Lantern Corps is already taking shape. A member of the team has already been cast, with Nathan Fillion set to play the hot-headed Guy Gardner in “Superman: Legacy”.” Furthermore, James Gunn’s roster hints that an adaptation of the classic “Justice League International” might be in the works. 

Additionally, Hal Jordan and John Stewart are set to be featured in a live-action television series on Max, with no official casting happening yet. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the upcoming show deal with Jordan’s origin and how he gained his incredible ring and powers. But, adapting the plot point of him stripping a dead Sur of his costume and taking it for himself is very unlikely and is best left ignored. It’s a nightmarish scene in retrospect and leaves both germaphobes and Green Lantern fans feeling a bit queasy. 

Instead, it would make a lot more sense for Green Lantern’s costume to come via his Power Ring as it does in the majority of DC Comics stories, or for someone else to make it. Hal meeting Abin Sur is integral to his transformation as a hero. But, his taking Sur’s suit from his cold, dead hands is hardly important to the plot. Cutting the scene from any future adaptation is an easy call to make for those in charge of the DCU.