Grant Morrison Reviews Lanterns: Criticizes Unrecognizable Hal Jordan, "Glaring" Lack Of Costumes, Constructs

Iconic DC Comics Writer Praises Lanterns, But Has Specific Beef With Two Things in the Show

Lanterns experienced several criticisms ahead of its premiere, but with two episodes now released, most of the discussion around the series is immensely positive. Many have praised the show for several reasons, including the story’s compelling mysteries and strong performances from its cast. Now a DC Comics legend has weighed in on the series, and […]

Grant Morrison Criticizes Lanterns’ Hal Jordan and Its Lack of Costumes and Ring Effects

Grant Morrison has watched Lanterns, and the legendary comic book writer isn’t exactly sold on DC Studios’ stripped-down approach to the Green Lantern mythology.Morrison, whose DC work includes All-Star Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern, praised the show’s two leads but questioned why a franchise built around cosmic superheroes, power rings, wild constructs, and intergalactic spectacle has been turned into something so grounded.That debate has…

Lanterns: Why Grant Morrison Doesn't Recognize Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan Performance

Photo Credits: HBO Max Grant Morrison does not seem to be impressed by DCU’s Lanterns. The James Hawes-directed TV show, which premiered on August 16, 2026, has garnered some negative reviews. And the 66-year-old is the latest addition to the list. In a recent statement on his Xanaduum Substack, the well-known comic book writer got candid about the new TV show. Morrison initially pointed out that while he did not like the “glib dismissal of the …

Grant Morrison Reviews Lanterns: Criticizes Unrecognizable Hal Jordan, "Glaring" Lack Of Costumes, Constructs

Green Lantern comic book writer Grant Morrison has shared his verdict on the Lanterns premiere, and he walked away largely unimpressed by the show's "low-fi" take on the Green Lantern Corps.

HBO's 8-Part "Stephen King Meets X-Files" Detective Thriller Series Is a Perfect Weekend Binge

The first episode of Lanterns is now on HBO Max and it's unlike anything we’ve seen before in the superhero genre. While 2017’s Logan has Western elements just like Lanterns does, the HBO Max series is more of a rural detective story/crime thriller. This is entirely new and surprising, especially since most people associate Green Lantern with big, sweeping space adventures.

Lanterns Premiere: Grant Morrison Has Some Thoughts (And So Do We)

Writer Grant Morrison had some thoughts on the series premiere of HBO and DC Studios' Lanterns - and we have some thoughts on those thoughts.