50 years of just about anything is an impressive accomplishment. Especially when so many things seem to be disposable. With that being understood, we tend to celebrate that accomplishment, as we should. So when it comes to the 50th Anniversary of DC’s first black superhero, Green Lantern, John Stewart, DC wants to do it up right! Coming On June 22nd, DC presents a commemorative hard cover collection: Green Lantern: John Stewart – A Celebration of 50 Years. Here is their announcement of this milestone book:
DC CELEBRATES THE LEGACY OF GREEN LANTERN JOHN STEWART WITH A COMMEMORATIVE HARDCOVER COLLECTION!
Green Lantern: John Stewart – A Celebration of 50 Years Collects An All-Star Lineup of DC’s Most Iconic Stories Featuring Its First Black Super Hero
Collection Also Includes Original Essays Commemorating John Stewart’s Heritage and Contribution to the DC Universe
Green Lantern: John Stewart – A Celebration of 50 Years
From characters such as Cyborg, Nubia, Bumblebee, Mister Miracle Shilo Norman, Vixen, Steel and Black Lightning, to Milestone characters such as Static, Icon & Rocket and Hardware, to new heroes such as Tim Fox, The Next Batman and Naomi, DC boasts a proud tradition of Black Super Heroes populating its colorful universe.
But as DC’s first Black Super Hero, and since his first appearance on the cover and in the pages ofGreen Lantern #87 on October 28, 1971, John Stewart has worn the ring of the Green Lantern Corps with honor, dignity, and unparalleled courage. On June 22, 2021, DC recognizes this trailblazer with a hardcover collection of his greatest adventures!
Green Lantern: John Stewart – A Celebration of 50 Years is a 368-page collection of the ring-bearer’s most memorable adventures, both earthbound and spacefaring. From his first appearance in the legendary Denny O’Neil/Neal Adams Green Lantern run, to taking over from Hal Jordan as Earth’s Green Lantern, to calling the shots in the latest incarnation of the Justice League. Some of the greatest John Stewart stories in DC history are in this collection. Storytellers include Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams, Len Wein, Geoff Johns, Judd Winick, Dale Eaglesham, Ed Benes, and many others.
Featuring a stunning cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this $39.99 hardcover collects Green Lantern Vol. 2 #87, #182, and #185, Green Lantern Vol. 3 #74 and #156, Green Lantern Vol. 4 #49, Justice League Vol. 4 #40, and Justice League of America #110. This collection also contains brand-new essays from John Stewart co-creator Neal Adams, acclaimed screenwriters John Ridley and Geoff Johns, and the voice of John Stewart from the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated TV shows, actor Phil LaMarr! The book arrives in comic book stores and on participating digital platforms on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
For more information on John Stewart, the Green Lantern Corps and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, visit the website at www.dccomics.com and follow on social media @DCComics and @thedcnation.
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