Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #36
In "Twilight of the Guardians Conclusion: What We Leave Behind," Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps—joined by John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and Kyle Rayner—launch a desperate assault on the Controllers to free the imprisoned Guardians of the Universe. Though overwhelmed in battle, the rescued Guardians join forces with the Lanterns, forging a renewed alliance as the surviving six—Ganthet, Sayd, Rami, Paalko, Zalla, and Kada Sal—decide to reclaim their role in guiding the Corps. With the Controllers fleeing to forge a new Darkstar army, the future of the Green Lantern legacy hangs in the balance. Written by Robert Venditti and illustrated by Jack Herbert, José Luís, and a team of inkers, with colors by Jason Wright and letters by Dave Sharpe, the issue features a striking cover by Francis Manapul.
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Hal, John, Guy, and Kyle attack the Controllers to rescue the captive Guardians, but the Controllers are able to overpower the Lanterns. However, they are able to free the Guardians who team with them to defeat the Controllers. The six surviving Guardians of the Universe (Ganthet, Sayd, Rami, Paalko, Zalla, and Kada Sal) decide to resume an active role in guiding the Green Lantern Corps. The Controllers escape and plan to build a new army of Darkstars to match the Guardians and the Corps.
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