Green Lantern- Wanted: Hal Jordan by Geoff Johns

Johns, Geoff. Penciler, Ivan Reis. Green Lantern- Wanted: Hal Jordan. DC Comics, 2007 ISBN 1-4012-1339-1
Plot
Test pilot Hal Jordan was chosen to represent an intergalactic police force created by the oldest beings in existence, the Guardians of the Universe. After crashing he hears someone calling him but it was not a person it was the ring. He is now meant to protect earth and the galazy from every threat imaginable, armed with a specially crafted power ring that turns his determination into reality. Hal has been framed for murder and is a fugitive on the run from a legion of intergalactic bounty hunters and the new Global Guardians. He must clear his name and discover who put a price on his head as well as the reason why.
Critical evaluation
A classic fantastic super-hero graphic novel that is action packed with fighting scenes throughout its pages. It is easy to read and follow because its very detailed graphics and prose that will have those who have no idea of the Green Lantern understanding it. The Green Lantern’s powers are explained thoroughly and the background of Hal Jordan is explained well. The plot line is also brilliant because it take an ordinary young man who is given super powers because ‘the ring’ wanted him. He must fight off the old Green Lantern as well as those who followed him, which is a great storyline of “guilty until proven innocent.” Most superheroes are given there powers without a fight but Hal must fight to make is presence known.
Readers annotation
Hal Jordan has been framed for murder and he is trying to prove his innocence but encounters many bumps along the way.
Information About the Author
Geoff Johns is known for reinventing old comic book heroes.
Genre
Graphic Novel - Superhero
Curriculum Ties
English
Booktalking ideas
1) Dialogue between Hal Jordan and Abin Surs 1-5 – where switch was made
Reading level/interest age
T+: 13 and up
Why book included?
I did not know much about the Green Lantern.