DC's Most Powerful Red Lantern Makes Official Debut (and They're a Former Green Lantern Hero)

Warning! Spoilers ahead Green Lantern Civilian Corps Special #1!A powerful new Red Lantern is about to make things very difficult for the already struggling members Green Lantern Corps. Things have been going to hell under Lord Premier Thaaros, but the angry new Lantern is about to take things up a notch.

Lord Premier Thaaros spent the last few months attacking the Emotional Spectrum and even found a way for his Lanterns to touch other parts of the Spectrum. But now the heroes have survived Absolute PowerHal Jordan and his friends are willing to pay Thaaros. Unfortunately, he saved his best and biggest plan for last.

Green Lantern Mogo Turns Red In Shocking Twist

Thaaros Unleashes a Literal Planet of Wrath in Final Assault

In Green Lantern Civilian Corps Special #1 John Stewart by Jeremy Adams, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Salvador Larroca, Luis Guerrero and Dave Sharpe is stripped of his Black Star Ring by his old ally Kilowog, who is not only alive but also a Yellow Lantern. John is found by fellow Green Lanterns Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner and Caolan Shepherd, as well as Star Sapphire Carol Ferris. After receiving a new set of Power Rings, Green Lantern decides to go to Thanagar and inform the planet's government of Lord Premier Thaaros' betrayal.

Kilowog was thought to have died when the Sinestro Power Battery exploded
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Unfortunately, when the Lanterns reach Thanagar, Thaaros is already there, and he convinces everyone that Hal and his associates are criminals. To make matters worse, Thaaros also has the Dark Star ring that Kilowog stole. Thankfully, the team manages to prove their innocence by exposing one of Thaaros' double agents. But when Thaaros' plans are revealed, he unleashes the power of the Dark Star ring on the Green Lanterns. Thaaros unleashes Olgru's power in every direction, endangering everyone on Thanagar.

Thaaros summons his trump card, the Green Lantern Planet Mogo…

Surprisingly, several members from Thaaros' planet Durla planned this and unleashed a powerful monster on Thaaros known as the Star Shroud. Star Shroud mortally wounds Thaaros, then seeks revenge on Jon. During the battle, Thaaros clings to life, swearing revenge on those who oppressed him. With the last bits of his life left, Thaaros summons his trump card, the Green Lantern planet Mogo, into Thanagar's orbit. However, the once graceful and noble Green Lantern is surrounded by flames and bears the Red Lantern symbol..

The DC Universe just found the most powerful red lantern ever

Mogo Doesn't Socialize…It Destroys

It's no secret that Red Lanterns are among the strongest on the entire Emotional Spectrum. They are powered by rage, and when the Crimson Light consumes them, they become naked, bordering on the wild. While most Red Lanterns can think straight enough to create constructs, they spew corrosive bile powerful enough to burn any construct a Green Lantern might create. so to speak Green Lanterns with a strong enough will (like Hal Jordan) were able to retain their sanity when taken by the Red Power Ring. and become bigger threats than standard Red Lanterns.

…he has the potential to destroy thousands of Lanterns with a red fury.

Don't be fooled by Mogo's looks. Yes, Mogo is a planet, but it is sentient and capable of creating constructs like any other Lantern. In fact, Mogo has often been one of the most important Lanterns in the Corps, not only due to his size, but also due to his powerful psychic abilities. Over the years, Mogo was what ensured the Green Lantern Power Rings found new owners. But Mogo was more than just a transportation system. Mogo is a tough warrior who serves in numerous battles alongside his fellow Green Lanterns.Including the Sinestro Corps War.

Mogo's past with the Corps makes his sudden return all the more tragic. Although he hasn't officially switched allegiances, Thaaros sees Mogo as red. When Thaaros move their Lanterns into new areas of the Emotional Spectrum, they have all the strengths (and flaws) of the corresponding light. So not only will the planet barely remember its former allies, it has the potential to destroy thousands of Lanterns in a red fury. A medium-sized Red Lantern can take out several Green Lanterns, however Someone Mogo's size can take out powerful Green Lanterns like Hal or John.

Can the Green Lanterns save Mogo from the wrath of the Red Lantern?

Or Will Your Favorite Corps Member Lose His Mind?

Unfortunately, the Green Lanterns are still unaware of how Thaaros is able to transform his soldiers from one shadow to another. With all the damage from the Emotional Spectre, there's no telling how Mogo can get back to his original state (especially since Thaaros did it before he died). Mogo might be stuck in his new form, and if so, Thanagar et al Green lanterns in danger of being destroyed by the most powerful Red Lantern ever.

Green Lantern Civilian Corps Special #1 available now from DC Comics.