From ScreenRant · J.R. Waugh · · 1m 50s
Green Lantern Adds Animal Man to Absolute Universe
Absolute Green Lantern #19 introduces Animal Man's Yellow Aliens for a cosmic twist.
In brief
Absolute Green Lantern #19 introduces Animal Man's Yellow Aliens for a cosmic twist. Absolute Green Lantern #19 features Animal Man's Yellow Aliens as a potential power source, raising questions about his Absolute Universe origins. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Absolute Green Lantern #19 preview
Absolute Green Lantern #19 preview shows Yellow Aliens appearing behind Paul Kirk.
“Yellow Aliens appear in the mirror as if standing behind Paul Kirk in the preview for Absolute Green Lantern #19”
Yellow Aliens' origin
Yellow Aliens are a classic reference to Animal Man's origins from 1940s comics.
“The Yellow Aliens refer to themselves by that classic label, with their popped collars hardly feeling changed since their debut 60 years ago in Strange Adventures #184”
Yellow Aliens' connection
Yellow Aliens link to Animal Man through cosmic horror and LSD-induced visions.
“Kirk saw glimpses of yellow and the sense that an "organizing power" likely indicated by these creatures was near”
Animal Man's role
Animal Man's Yellow Aliens could be a power source or a cosmic messenger.
“The Yellow Aliens could simply be a more approachable, external messenger, whose presence compelled Kirk to shave his head to resemble theirs”
Absolute Universe context
Absolute Green Lantern's cosmic horror sets up Animal Man's origins in the 1940s.
“Kirk's origins as the original Manhunter, set in the backdrop of 1935-1940”
Yellow Aliens' mystery
Yellow Aliens' true role in Animal Man's Absolute Universe remains unclear.
“The point is, the Yellow Aliens are almost far too obscure relative to Animal Man, for him not to appear at all this point”
Manhunter File
Cameron Chase reveals details about the Manhunter File for Animal Man.
“With one last glimpse of Kirk going into an LSD-induced psychedelic trip in which he is washed over with intense visions of yellow”
Absolute Universe impact
Yellow Aliens may redefine Animal Man's power source in the Absolute Universe.
“This ultimately begs the question whether The Red, the Morphogenetic Field, or a third option could grant Buddy Baker his Absolute origins”
Animal Man's future
Animal Man's role in Absolute Green Lantern remains uncertain.
“In what fashion, either in his own book or as a supporting character, remains to be seen or confirmed”
Yellow Aliens' significance
Yellow Aliens are a nod to Grant Morrison's Animal Man run.
“But instead of their Silver Age debut, these appear more to be a nod to Grant Morrison's run”
Absolute Universe questions
Yellow Aliens raise questions about Animal Man's power source and origins.
“The Yellow Aliens are a fascinating choice to tie in, even though such characters hardly guarantee an appearance from those directly linked”
Animal Man's legacy
Animal Man has a history of memorable encounters with Green Lanterns.
“After all, for anybody who's read The Last Days of Animal Man, he can have surprisingly memorable encounters with Green Lanterns in their many forms”
Absolute Green Lantern's direction
Absolute Green Lantern's next steps involve Animal Man's integration.
“Either way, at least two Animal Man characters have now made their Absolute Universe debut”
Yellow Aliens' potential
Yellow Aliens could be a key to Animal Man's Absolute Universe role.
“The Yellow Aliens could just as easily show up in subsequent DC projects”
Manhunter File details
Cameron Chase reveals the Manhunter File for Animal Man's origins.
“Cameron Chase reveals everything known about the Manhunter File”
Absolute Universe next steps
Animal Man's role in Absolute Green Lantern remains to be confirmed.
“In what fashion, either in his own book or as a supporting character, remains to be seen or confirmed”
The key point
Absolute Green Lantern #19 features Animal Man's Yellow Aliens as a potential power source, raising questions about his Absolute Universe origins.
