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Lanterns Finale Sets Up Sinestro Corps
Lanterns finale reveals John Stewart as potential first Yellow Lantern, complicating Sinestro Corps origin.
In brief
Lanterns finale reveals John Stewart as potential first Yellow Lantern, complicating Sinestro Corps origin. Lanterns Season 1 finale shows John Stewart charging his power ring with Thaal Sinestro's fear-infused lantern, positioning him as Earth's new independent Yellow Lantern. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Lanterns Season 1 Finale
The show's Season 1 finale hints at a new Sinestro Corps origin story without comic book parallels.
Sinestro Corps Origin
Thaal Sinestro forged a lantern on a fear gas-infested planet, suggesting it could be the Yellow Lantern Corps source.
Sinestro's Fear Philosophy
Sinestro claims fear can be the most powerful force in the universe when harnessed correctly.
“The Lantern Corps thinks that fear makes you weak. They couldn't be more wrong. If harnessed correctly, fear can be the most powerful force in the universe.”
John Stewart's New Role
John Stewart declares himself Earth's new independent Lantern after charging his ring with Sinestro's lantern.
“In brightest day, in darkest night, I'll embrace my fear. I'll do what's right. I choose this ring. I choose this fight, in service to this lantern's light.”
Yellow Lantern Question
John's lantern is infused with fear toxin, raising questions about whether he becomes the first Yellow Lantern.
Sinestro Corps Future
It remains unclear whether the classic Sinestro Corps will exist in the DC Universe.
The key point
Lanterns Season 1 finale shows John Stewart charging his power ring with Thaal Sinestro's fear-infused lantern, positioning him as Earth's new independent Yellow Lantern.
