The Red Lanterns are a faction within the DC Comics universe associated with the emotional spectrum of rage. Led by Atrocitus, they seek vengeance against the Guardians of the Universe and the Green Lantern Corps. Their power rings tap into their rage, granting them destructive abilities such as energy projection and flight. Red Lanterns are consumed by anger and are often depicted as violent and bloodthirsty, fueled by their uncontrollable emotions. Their presence adds a darker and more volatile element to the cosmic landscape of the DC Universe.
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| Title | Story | Issues/Year | Collected | Author/Artist | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book Four | Rage of the Red Lanterns | Green Lantern vol.4 #26-38 | 2008-2009 | Geoff Johns/Ivan Ries & Doug Mahnke | |
Blackest Night Omnibus | Blackest Night | Green Lantern vol.4 #43-52, Blackest Night #1-8 | 2009-2010 | Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi/Ivan Ries & Doug Mahnke |
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Collects: Green Lantern vol.4 #26-52, Blackest Night #0-7, DC Universe #0, Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1-2, Blackest Night Tales of the Corps #1-2
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| Collected Edition | Story | Issues | Year | Author/Artist | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Lanterns vol. 1: Blood and Rage | Blood and Rage | Red Lanterns #1-7 | 2011-2012 | Peter Milligan/Ed Benes | |
Red Lanterns vol. 2: Death of the Red Lanterns | Death of the Red Lanterns | Red Lanterns #8-12 | 2012 | Peter Milligan/Miguel Sepulveda | |
Red Lanterns vol. 3: The Second Prophecy | Rise of the Third Army Tie-in, Wrath of the First Lantern Tie-in | Red Lanterns #13-20 | 2012-2013 | Peter Milligan/Miguel Sepulveda | |
Red Lanterns vol. 4: Blood Brothers | Blood Brothers, Lights Out Tie-in | Red Lanterns #21-26 | 2013-2014 | Charles Soule/Alessandro Vitti | |
Red Lanterns vol.5: Atrocities | Atrocities | Red Lanterns #27-34 | 2014 | Charles Soule/Alessandro Vitti | |
Red Lanterns vol.6: Forged in Blood | Forged in Blood, Godhead Tie-in | Red Lanterns #35-40 | 2014-2015 | Charles Soule, Landry Walker/Jim Calalfiore |
Alternate Collections
Collects: Red Lanterns #0-27, #29-40; Stormwatch #9; Supergirl #31; Green Lantern/Red Lanterns #28; Green Lantern Annual #2; Red Lanterns Annual #1; Red Lanterns: Futures End #1
Collects: Green Lantern Annual vol. 5 #1, Green Lantern vol. 5 #13–16, Green Lantern Corps vol. 3 #13–16, Green Lantern: New Guardians #13–16, Red Lanterns #13–16, Green Lantern Corps Annual vol. 3 #1
Collects: Green Lantern vol. 5 #17–20, Green Lantern Corps vol. 3 #17–20, Green Lantern: New Guardians #17–20, Red Lanterns #17–20
Collects: Green Lantern vol. 5 #24, Green Lantern Corps vol. 3 #24, Green Lantern: New Guardians #23-24, Red Lanterns #24, Green Lantern Annual #2, Green Lantern #23.1: Relic
Collects: Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead #1, Green Lantern vol. 5 #35-37, Green Lantern Corps vol. 3 #35-37, Green Lantern: New Guardians #35-37, Red Lanterns #35-37, Sinestro #6-8 and Green Lantern vol. 5 Annual #3
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Feature Image Red Lantern #1 cover art by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter
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