Finally! We finally learn what the Alpha-Lanterns are. And . . . it doesn't look like a good thing. Last issue, Laira, on of the lost Lanterns, murdered Amon Sur. Admittedly, he deserved it. But . . he really should've been arrested and brought to trial. Basically, he had wiped out one of the other Lantern's families, and wanted his action to spur other members of the Sinestro Corps to do the same. Again, spreading fear through the galaxy. As he's spouting all of this off, Liara had just had enough and took him out. This issue they have returned to OA with her to stand judgement. But, right now, the Guardians don't have a system in place for that. Enter . . the Alpha-Lanterns. "An Alpha-Lantern is the highest honor one can achieve within the Corps. In times of necessity, an Alpha-Lantern will not only patrol their sector . . they will investigate inappropriate and unlawful behavior within the Corps. The Alpha-Lantern will mainline your mind directly to the book of OA. Your body directly to the central power battery. And Alpha-Lantern need never charge it's rings, an Alpha-Lantern need never sleep. And upon acceptance, and Alpha-Lantern will receive an additional power ring. But in exchange for this honor and power, you must leave who and what you are forever behind in order to move forward." They've chosen, Varix, Chaselon, Kraken, Green Man, Boodikka and John Stewart. John Stewart is the only one that denies the responsibility. "I'm not leaping into anything until I know more about the changes within the book of OA. So . . . no thanks." To which the Guardians ominously respond, "We are disappointed, John Stewart. Very disappointed!" But, what they failed to mention to them is that in order to receive the power, they also have to go through cosmic surgery. "The Alpha-Lanterns will embody the best elements of each military faction we had a hand in creating. The sentient drive and thought process of the Green Lanterns. And the efficiency and logic of the Manhunters." So basically . . they're a melding of man and machine. And that's what they look like too. Pretty ominous and scary. Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore! But this doesn't conclude the story. That'll be next issue. A brilliant story by Geoff Johns and fantastic artwork by Mike McKone.
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