Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #3!The sequel to DC’s critically acclaimedElseworldsseries,Gotham by Gaslight, has introducedGreen LanternAlan Scott, giving the Emerald Knight a steampunk redesign that redefines his flight powers and perfectly suits the 19th-century alternate universe. The issue also hints at a significant upgrade for Scott, potentially making him the most sought-after and powerful figure in this Victorian-eraElseworlds.
It’s highly likely that the Ring of Jong Li will eventually come into Alan Scott’s possession, transforming him from a balloonist into a genuine Green Lantern.
Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández have masterfully reimagined fan-favorite DC characters for the dark and gritty 19th-centuryElseworlds.New faces include Catwoman and Talia al Ghul, who debuted inBatman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age#1, and Wonder Woman in issue #2.
Issue #3 continues this trend by introducingGreen Lantern Alan Scottinto the narrative. This reimagining presents a version of Scott that fans have never seen—he’s the pilot of a hot air balloon dubbed the Green Lantern, giving the Emerald Knight’s flight powers a wild and uniquely steampunk twist.
Green Lantern Alan Scott Gets Reimagined as a Balloonist inGotham By Gaslight
Scott’s Hot Air Balloon Is Named the GREEN LANTERN
Alan Scott makes his debut while riding a train, where he’s blocked by a Pinkerton agent as he tries to enter another passenger car. When questioned about his intentions,Scott reveals himself as an aerial spiritualist who pilots a hot air balloon named the Green Lantern.This clever twist on the character seamlessly fits the Victorian setting and adds an exciting new layer to his persona. The introduction of a hot air balloon is sure to thrill steampunk fans, as no steampunk tale feels complete without a quirky character navigating the skies in such a whimsical craft.
The Green Lantern hot air balloon has yet to be visually revealed, but if it’s anything like its namesake, it will undoubtedly be a vibrant green that complements Scott’s green and black bowler hat. Currently, it seems Scott doesn’t havea traditional Lantern Ring, making the hot air balloon a creative twist on his flight powers, allowing him to soar without it. Although Scott doesn’t appear to be actively involved in heroics at the moment, this is likely to change in the upcoming issues, asthere’s a strong possibility that he’ll soon receive a traditional Green Lantern ring.
DC Officially Introduces Its Dark New Version of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman officially enters the dark and gritty world of Gotham by Gaslight with a debut that makes it clear this is one of her darkest iterations.
Aerialist Alan Scott Is About to Receive a MAJOR Upgrade & Become a TRUE Green Lantern
The Kryptonian Age#3 Teases Scott Inheriting Green Lantern Jong Li’s Ring
Scott eventually gains entry to the boxcar he was trying to access, thanks to an elderly woman who insists the Pinkertons let him in. Inside, the woman, clearly looking for company,reveals that she is secretly transporting the"Ring of Jong Li.“She then opens a ring case to reveal a brightly glowing green ring. The name Jong Li may be familiar to some fans, as Jong was a Green Lantern bearer in 7th-century China and one of the Corps' most powerful members. It’s highly likely that this ring will eventually come into Alan Scott’s possession, transforming him from a balloonist into a genuineGreen Lantern.
Steampunk Superman Officially Arrives in Sequel to Iconic 80s Comic GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight—The Kryptonian Age kicks off with Superman’s arrival, giving the Man of Steel’s origin story a 19th-century twist.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #3is available now from DC Comics!
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name given to multiple enforcers of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower, and create unique spectral objects to face off against their enemies. Though some Green Lanterns have assisted with the Justice League, they primarily belong to the Green Lantern Corps.
