Green Lantern (John Stewart) (New 52)

*"You're not wrong to be afraid, kid. But you're wrong to let them see it. We're Lanterns. Let our enemies fear us."*

## **Summary**

In DC Comics' New 52 relaunch, **John Stewart** emerges as a central figure in the Green Lantern Corps, showcasing his evolution from his initial introduction in the classic comics. A former United States Marine and architect, Stewart's background plays a significant role in shaping his approach to being a **Green Lantern**. His character is defined by his strong sense of duty, discipline, and a keen strategic mind, making him one of the most reliable and respected members of the Corps. John Stewart's abilities as a Green Lantern are marked by his exceptional willpower and imagination, which he uses to create constructs with his power ring. These constructs are often intricate and architecturally sound, reflecting his background in architecture and engineering. His military training also gives him an edge in combat situations, where he displays tactical expertise and physical prowess. Additionally, Stewart's leadership skills are frequently highlighted, showcasing his ability to take command in challenging situations and inspire those around him. In terms of relationships, John Stewart's narrative in the New 52 is enriched by his interactions with other members of the Green Lantern Corps, including Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, and Kilowog. His romantic relationship with fellow Lantern Fatality adds a personal dimension to his story, exploring themes of love and trust in the midst of their duties. Stewart also faces conflicts and forms alliances with various characters across the DC Universe, further developing his role as a key player in larger story arcs. The New 52 storylines see John Stewart engaging in major events that test his abilities and convictions. He plays a significant role in arcs like "The Rise of the Third Army" and "Wrath of the First Lantern," where his leadership and strategic thinking are crucial in combating these universal threats. Additionally, Stewart's personal journey, including dealing with the weight of past decisions and his responsibility as a Green Lantern, is explored, adding depth to his character. His portrayal in the New 52 cements him as a multi-dimensional hero, capable of both great power and profound emotional depth, making him a standout character in the Green Lantern mythology.

## **Base**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Knocks out a Keeper, aliens that wield willpower, with a punch.
* While captured, snaps the neck of another Green Lantern to stop him from giving crucial information to the enemies.
* Knocks back Guy with a punch.
* Tackles an Alpha Lantern and almost manages to rip their core out.

#### Energy Blasts

* Guy and John concentrate their blasts to knock out some Keepers, people that also wield willpower and are resistant to the power of the rings.
* Blasts away more Keepers.
* Despite low on power, he blasts away the people keeping himself and other Lanterns prisoner, then blasting out of their building.
* Guy and John are able to somewhat match an Alpha Lantern in a clash, although they get pinned to a wall after losing.

#### Constructs

* Guy Gardner & John Stewart fight off an army of Keepers, who are resistant to Green Power Rings.
* Restrains some Keepers with some binds.
* Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Kilowog, along with dozens of other Lanterns, bring the gigantic Sinestro Corps battery to Oa and place it somewhere to be buried. Guy just deciding to slam it with a hammer and leave it mostly buried.
* Stops Guy from hitting the Alphas with a bat.
* Guy and John create some tweezers to attack the Alpha Lantern strangling them.

### **Defense:**

#### Energy

* Tanks being part of the group blasted back by the Alpha Lanterns.
* Tanks getting blasted by an Alpha.

#### Endurance

* Endures three days of starvation and torture by the Keepers.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Stops Guy from hitting the Alphas with a bat.

#### Travel

* Travels from Sector 1345 to planet Lorror in another sector of the universe in 7 hours.

### **Misc:**

#### Green Power Ring

* Can create miniature plans of a building he is working to build, then making a hardlight version of the building to display to the people he is working with that their cutting corners is wrong and scare them.
* Guy, John, and a bunch of other Lanterns block a wormhole that is trying to teleport a bunch of people and the environment from a planet.
* Detects a Keeper trying to kill itself, then scanning his body.
* His ring automatically gets restored by contact with the battery while unconscious.
* Grabs dozens of Manhunters on Oa to start constructing a robot army.
* Commands the Manhunters to attack the Alphas.
* His Manhunters take on the Alphas, and although weak individually, they manage to even amalgamate into a large monster that the Alphas have to destroy from the inside.