talkinpractice t1_itv2d08 wrote
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John Stewart is a more interesting character than Hal Jordan (granted, neither one of them is all that interesting outside of their powers). And as has been said, a lot of the target audience grew up with John Stewart Green Lantern from the Justice League.
GarlVinland4Astrea t1_itv68ob wrote
Jon Stewart is not more interesting as a character. He literally doesn’t have a consistent character. He started out as an angry black man stereotype, then shifted between military hardass and ultra passive. He basically just is whatever the story requires
I like Jon Stewart, but he works way better when he’s in a supporting role like Justice League. Hal and Kyle are the only two that have succeeded as the main GL
talkinpractice t1_itv6qll wrote
And Batman started out using guns. Sometimes characters find their footing after their first appearance. I'm mostly referring to the JL version of the character.
GarlVinland4Astrea t1_itv7645 wrote
Batman changing methods and adding to the lore isn’t the same as radical character swings. Also the JL version has only succeeded in the context of being on a show with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. That show wouldn’t be any less well received if you put in literally any other Green Lantern. In fact the irony is they only put Jon in there to avoid a fan flame war with Hal and Kyle fans
talkinpractice t1_itv7iik wrote
I'm glad you have such strong opinions on this, but I really don't care.
John's a great character and a rare black superhero getting his own project. He is a more interesting subject for a GL series for me.
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