Green Lantern Dark #7 Review — The Fate of New England Burns Bright

In “Green Lantern Dark #7“, the final flames of hope flicker in a world consumed by darkness. New England teeters on the brink of apocalypse, and the Lantern’s light may be the only thing left standing between salvation and oblivion. What follows is a haunting, emotionally charged finale that cements this Elseworlds tale as a bold departure from traditional Green Lantern mythos.

A Descent into Shadow: Stakes & Setting

In a preview from DC Comics, “As New England descends into darkness, the Green Lantern finally learns the truth behind her abilities and the long lineage of Lanterns that came before her. But is it too late? All the while, the evil plan of the wicked witch of Providence, Demona, is coming to fruition, and it’s keen to devour the planet whole! With the fate of not just New England but what’s left of the world hanging in the balance, the Lantern’s light will face down the void itself in this cataclysmic final issue of Green Lantern Dark!”

The setting here is more than a backdrop: it’s a participant. The mist-shrouded forests, ancient ruins, and rural towns offer a fairy-tale horror texture that amplifies the tension between light and oblivion. Werther Dell’Edera’s visuals lean into that gothic sensibility, grounding the cosmic magic in a haunted New England that feels lived-in and fragile.

Character & Legacy: Discovering the Lantern Lineage

One of the most satisfying arcs in “Green Lantern Dark #7” is the revelation of Rina Mori’s true heritage — that her Green Lantern powers were never random, but rooted in a deeper lineage of mystical Lanterns. As the story peels back layers of myth and ancestry, the personal stakes for Rina deepen: she is not only fighting for her world, but also for her historical identity.

In a bold narrative move, the issue also introduces a trans Green Lantern as part of the Parliament of the Green. This poignant addition expands representation and enriches the lore. This inclusion doesn’t feel tacked on; it is woven into the mythology, giving weight to both character and concept.

That said, some moments of character exposition arrive almost too late — as if the writer is racing the clock to tie up all threads before the darkness closes in. Not every reveal lands with full emotional resonance. But when it works, it delivers.

Art & Atmosphere: Where Horror Meets Emerald Light

Dell’Edera’s art in “Green Lantern Dark #7” is the work of someone comfortable at the crossroads of horror and fantasy. Shadows claw at characters; silhouettes stand stark against embers; the glow of the Lantern ring often feels like the only safe refuge in frames otherwise consumed by the void. Colorist Giovanna Niro deserves mention, too — the palette is a study in contrast. Greens erupt as beacons against desolate greys and deep blacks. Small touches (embers, dying foliage, spectral glows) add texture and mood that persist in memory.

At times, the layouts feel packed, intensely vertical, as though the world is falling upward. It’s a fitting visual metaphor for a story reaching for salvation even as it burns.

The Climax & Final Moments: Sacrifice, Hope, or Both?

The closing act of “Green Lantern Dark #7” is ambitious. The Lantern’s light must literally face the void itself, and the cost is high. The issue leans into the notion that heroism is not just about power, but about sacrifice. Whether the ending lands as hopeful, tragic, or somewhere in between depends on how much you embrace the darkness along with the light. Some readers may feel certain threads are left dangling — the tension between cosmic stakes and local, personal stakes is sometimes uneasy — but the emotional core holds. That paradox is central to what makes this finale compelling.

Final Verdict: ‘Green Lantern Dark #7’

“Green Lantern Dark #7 ” is far from flawless, but its boldness is exactly what this kind of comic needs. It refuses to be anchored by standard Green Lantern tropes and instead leans into the macabre, the mythic, and the marginalized. The fate of New England may burn, but in that conflagration, we see not only an ending, but the possibility of renewal.

If you’ve followed this dark reimagining through six issues, “Green Lantern Dark”‘s finale will satisfy your appetite for spectacle, heartbreak, and mythic transformation. It won’t hold your hand; it will demand you meet it in the fire and trust in the light that still flickers.