A Green Lantern Falls (Spoilers)

Jill Pantozzi | July 27th, 2008

In Green Lantern Corps #26 Peter Tomasi showed us Mother Mercy finally standing up to Mongul II and freeing the GL’s from her clutches. Also, Guy Gardner used deadly force on a Sinestro Corps member for the first time, which is sure to have lasting effects. A gritty, tooth-and-nail battle followed that seemed as if it was going to go on forever because of Mongul’s numerous Power Rings. That is, until Lantern Bzzd saved the day in a big way.

He actually went inside Mongul and came out his eye. It was amazing. I actually cheered and comics rarely make me speak out-loud. The distraction gave the Lanterns what they needed and they blasted Mongul back to the planets surface where Mother Mercy’s children are currently feasting on his body. 

Unfortunately this true act of courage was too much for Bzzd and after a gut-wrenching farewell to the other Lanterns he passed away. His last words were, “It was an honor to serve with you.” Well I just about lost it after that. I actually shed a few tears. In fact, I’m having a tough time writing this without getting choked up. Bzzd’s Power Ring went to Mother Mercy, who also received a Sinestro ring. She was able to make a choice as to which ring she wanted. It was an easy one, she’s our newest Green Lantern.

Bzzd was my second favorite GL next to his sector partner Mogo. I almost cried a while back when it looked like Mogo might be destroyed too. Bzzd was never the most well-known GL but to me, it always seemed like he had the most heart, he was always trying to prove himself along the way. While captured by Mother Mercy she let us know his greatest fear, “An insignificant speck, forever fated to observe the universe without playing a meaningful role.” Hopefully Bzzd can rest in piece now knowing he did.

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