Warning! Spoilers for DC vs Vampires #2
An upcoming cover for DC vs Vampires showcases Green Lantern with a terrifying display of his powers. Hal Jordan has turned to the dark side before, but this time might involve the end of the world.
As the DC Universe encounters the army of the undead, the Justice League is fighting to protect humanity in the limited series, written by James Tynion IV and Matthew Rosenberg with art by Otto Schmidt. Since the title is set outside of mainstream continuity, no one is safe, including star heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Adding to the fun of the premise, everyone is on the vampires’ menu.
In a variant cover illustrated by Francesco Mattina for DC vs Vampires #2, Green Lantern Hal Jordan’s energy emphasizes his rage. Hal wears his armor made out of the ring’s energy, making him a dangerous candidate for the vampire army. It seems like his ring is allowing him to hide in plain sight, as he feels the effects of a vampire’s bite. As he fights back, he can’t help but be overtaken by his new vampiric form. The cover looks like it came straight out of a horror film, as Green Lantern transforms into the undead creature.
Considering the heroes featured in the limited series, Hal Jordan might be the biggest threat aside from Superman to become a vampire. Powered by his will, the ring has the potential to wipe out the whole human race. Although the League is fighting the vampires physically, Hal will have to fight an internal battle. The Lantern is going to need to resist and overcome his own flesh to save Earth from the impending invasion. A series based solely around this concept of a Green Lantern fighting off the urge to embrace their destiny as a vampire would be a compelling premise on its own. For DC vs Vampires, there’s so much going on that it pertains to a single issue.
If Hal is overwhelmed by his vampire side, he might end up becoming an anti-hero in the context of the series. Since his true superpower is his will, he could use his vampire abilities for good. Similar to Marvel’s Blade, Hal Jordan could be the answer to the DC Universe’s vampire invasion. The Justice League has struggled to progress in their war against the monsters, but the Green Lantern could play a pivotal role in defeating them for good.