EP 2 - Who even is Hal Jordan?

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Today on Flirting with Comics, we're going to talk about another important character in the Green Lantern mythos. You might have seen some of him, played by Kyle Chandler on HBO Max's show Lanterns, or in some of the many animated DC projects out there. He's brash, he's bold, and Hal Jordan is here to take on the world, even if he has to do it alone. Let's dig into his history, what his powers actually are, and what the vibe you can expect is from this guy. So, next time you see or hear Hal Jordan mentioned, you'll have an idea of who you're dealing with!

If you want to read about Hal Jordan after hearing about him, check out:

Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004) by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver

Green Lantern: No Fear (2005) by Geoff Johns and with various artists

Green Lantern: Secret Origin (2008) by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

Or check out our website at https://flirtingwithcomics.buzzsprout.com for more!

EP 1 - Who even is Sinestro?

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

You might've heard about this guy, he showed up in the new DCU project, HBO Max's Lanterns, but only just for a bit. You might be wondering who this guy is and why he's SO important to the main cast. Jill sure was. So let's talk about where he came from, what he does, and who he is, so you can understand what this dude's deal is.

If you'd like to read about Sinestro after hearing about him, check out:

Sinestro Corps War (2007) by Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons

Green Lantern (2011) by Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, and various others

Sinestro (2014) by Cullen Bunn and Dale Eaglesham

Or check out our website at https://flirtingwithcomics.buzzsprout.com for more!

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EP 2 - Who even is Hal Jordan?

EP 1 - Who even is Sinestro?