Within 1 minute, Flash and Green Lantern passed Batman and Superman as DC's Best Hero Friendship

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for ABSOLUTE POWER #4!Green lantern Hal Jordan and Flash Barry Allen is one of the most iconic duos in the DC universe, but their bond is often overshadowed. Batman and Supermanthey are widely seen as the ultimate BFFs of the DCU. But a moment in the finale Absolute Power Crisis makes it clear that Hal and Barry share one of the best and most appreciated hero friendships in all of comics.

One point in the Lantern/Flash duo's favor is the unwavering trust they maintain – something Batman and Superman struggle with.

In Absolute Power #4 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, Barry Allen races against time to shut down Amanda Waller's transmatter machine, which she uses to form alliances with villains across the multiverse, seeking their help in defeating the heroes of Prime Earth.

Barry works to stop the oncoming flood of villains; however, several evil Flashes have already arrived on Earth-Prime and are trying to kill Barry, making his task nearly impossible. Meanwhile, Johnny Quick, the famous Earth-3 Flash, activates the portal, opening a gateway for Waller's multi-faceted army. Just when Barry is about to sink, Green Lantern arrives just in time to save the day.

Absolute Power #4 Gives Hal Jordan and Barry West One of Their Best Moments

“Barry Allen is never alone, my friend. Not when I'm around.” – Green Lantern Absolute Power #4

Detained by Earth-13's evil thunderbolt, Barry continues to fight as villains emerge from the portal and mock his efforts. Owlman of Earth-3 mocks him saying: “You are only one – you die alone and without mourning.” At that moment, Hal enters, pushes the villains into the portal with a construct, “Barry Allen is never alone, my friend. Not when I'm with you.” This brief respite gives Barry a chance to electrocute Thunderjolt, while Green Lantern miraculously holds off multiple universe villains with his constructs, freeing him to focus on closing the portal.

The intensity quickly builds as Hal holds off hundreds of enemies, urging Barry to hurry up and close the portal. Barry admits that he's trying his best, but he's never seen a machine like a teleporter before, and he's trying to figure it out. This leaves Barry and Hal standing as the only defense between Earth-Prime and the full villainous force of the multiverse. It's one of the duo's most high-profile and intense moments together, which makes it quite remarkable. However, it is their unwavering loyalty and support that makes their friendship a standout.

Hal and Barry are ALWAYS there for each other, even in the Darkest of Nights

“Oh yes. Nothing Better Than The Flash/Flash Team!” – Green Lantern Absolute Power #4

case line, “Barry Allen is never alone, my friend. Not when I'm with you” It definitely hit every lover of the Green Lantern/Flash friendship. This is a particularly emotional and hard-hitting moment because it captures the essence of their bond – undying loyalty, trust, and always being there when the other needs it most. Throughout their comic history, Hal and Barry have been there for each other in their most critical and terrifying moments, consistently demonstrating their deep bond. Included are some of the most remarkable stories that highlight this unwavering loyalty and trust The Blackest Night (2009), Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004), and Cheat point (2011).

Despite the seriousness of this moment Absolute Power #4, it also highlights one of the main aspects that makes their friendship so iconic – their signature sincerity. Throughout the tense scene, Hal maintains his hearty and playful delivery. This is especially noticeable when the other Flashes—Jay Garrick, Max Mercury, Bart Allen, and Wally West—give Hal some willpower to power his constructs. Hal answers: “Oh yes. There's nothing better than a Lantern/Flash team-up!” This playful exclamation reflects the sincerity of their relationship and reflects Hal's love for his and Barry's teams, which he extends to the rest of the Flash Family.

The Best Green Lantern / Flash Friendship Moments in Comics

The Blackest Night (2009), Last Night (1996) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) Take the Best Places

From now on Absolute Power #4 will surely go down as one of the best Flash and Green Lantern moments in comics. However, what makes it so iconic is the foundation of its gardens, built on a number of other legendary moments. Some of their highlights include a fan-favorite depiction of their friendship The Blackest Nightwhere Hal and Barry face the great threat of the Black Lantern Corps. This storyline strongly showcases their bond as they share many emotional moments, highlighting their deep trust in each other and Barry's unwavering loyalty as he stands by Hal in one of his most grueling story arcs.

Here are two other storylines that showcase the duo's incomparable bond Last Night (1996) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). These stories are very effective because they reflect the death of Hal or Barry and the emotional impact of the other. In Last NightHal Jordan sacrifices himself to prevent Earth from falling into darkness. This marks the highlight of Hal's ongoing redemption arc following his crimes Enter parallax Emerald Twilight and Zero Hour: Crisis in Time. Hal's death hits Barry hard, highlighting Hal's unwavering love and respect for his speedster friend despite his past misdeeds.

Likewise, Crisis on Infinite Earths It sees Barry sacrifice his life to save the universe by ensuring that the Anti-Monitor's antimatter cannon is destroyed. Just as Barry was emotionally affected by Hal's death, Hal is deeply affected by the loss of his friend. Barry's death also marked the end of his original run as the Flash, leading to a major turning point as Wally West took over the Flash mantle. This added a layer of complexity to Hal's grief as someone else now wore the symbol of his best friend. These different stories helped develop the emotional depth of Hal and Barry's friendship. Absolute Power #4 hit harder.

Superman/Batman and Green Lantern/Flash: Who's the Better Duo?

Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent Need to Work on Trust Issues

While Hal and Barry share one of the longest-lasting and most emotionally deep friendships in the DC Universe, the question remains: is their friendship truly superior to that of Superman and Batman? While this comes down to personal preference, one point in the Lantern/Flash duo's favor is the unwavering faith they hold – something Bruce and Clark struggle with. This is a clear example Tower of Babel A storyline in which Bruce secretly plans to eliminate every member of the League, including Superman. This betrayal broke their bond, however Green lantern and Flashes mutual trust remained stronger.

Absolute Power #4 available now from DC Comics!