As the trail of the person murdering people from Alan’s past goes cold, the Green Lantern finds himself teamed up with an unlikely ally: the Spectre. But will the Spectre uncover the secret Alan was hoping would stay hidden in the process? Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #3 is an interesting comic that delivers a nice murder mystery but also packed with some theology and philosophy.

Written by Tim Sheridan, Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #3 has the Green Lantern teaming up with the Spectre. Each are on the case to figure out who’s murdering men and if someone is trying to cover it up. The issue continues the tease that what’s going on is tied to Alan’s past. But, it’s Alan’s struggle with his past, and present, that’s the most interesting.

The Spectre knows the Alan is gay and though it’s never really spoken, the two have a touching conversation that maybe helps Scott come to accepting who he is. The Spectre brings a perspective of one who speaks to a higher power and brings the message that love is love and that’s what matters. It’s one’s actions that matter, not who they have in their heart. It’s a message that’s needed and hopefully is a turning part in Scott’s journey to becoming whole.

But, at its core, the story is a murder mystery and Sheridan keeps that front and center. It’s helped by the art of Cian Tormey who keeps a rather ominous tone to the comic while also not making it dark and brooding. The comic continues to have a bright tone about it and that’s helped by the color of Matt Herms and Chris Sotomayor. Along with Lucas Gattoni on lettering, the comic looks great. Gattoni’s dialogue for the Spectre stands out, really making the character stand out and emphasizing his otherworldly nature.

Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #3 is a solid piece to the puzzle teasing out the mystery while folding in so much. We have a solid one-on-one discussion with the Spectre along with some real world history, and the comic really blends fantasy and reality. It’s another solid entry for a series that adds to the history of a classic character.

Story: Tim Sheridan Art: Cian Tormey
Color: Matt Herms, Chris Sotomayor Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.15 Recommendation: Buy

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