![]() ![]() The first episode of Black Lightning hints at Arrowverse heroes, but each parallel world in DC's Multiverse is entitled to its own story and character destinies. From there, would it be too much for Jefferson to make reference to Lynn's brother and his military demeanor? Or, sticking to his original comic origin, his temper or skills as an architect? Since Black Lightning is a family drama before a superhero TV show, bringing in Lynn's own family would make sense on its own, not just as fan service.Ĭomic fans may not want to hold their breath to actually see John Stewart on screen, but it's not impossible, either. It would make sense, too, since such a detail wouldn't be addressed in the pilot episode (there's no reason yet) but would come up sooner or later as a point of clarification. But whether through off-the-record chatter or fan sleuthing, the connection became too good for fans to resist.īy this point, hearing a character mention Lynn's maiden name may be all that's needed to send fans into the stratosphere. Isabella had only written ten issues before it was canceled after Issue #11, meaning his intentions to reveal the Stewart family connection were fruitless. Not due to lagging sales or any official reason, but as one of many infamous casualties of the "DC Implosion" of canceled comics. ![]() Unfortunately, Isabella and DC's efforts to follow up Stewart with DC's first African-American hero in his own series was cut short. Specifically, to reveal that she was the sister of John Stewart, the first black hero DC had debuted years earlier. She didn't make her debut until Issue #3, and even then in only a minor role, but Isabella was making a long play. Black Lightning series creator Tony Isabella didn't give Lynn Stewart her maiden name by accident. Because according to the unofficial canon of DC Comics. It's not every day that TV fans take a step into comic book industry legend or folklore, but Black Lightning and Green Lantern demand it. Not only were they introduced around a similar time in history (19), and designed to battle street-level crime in America's cities (overlooked by the 'grander' superheroes), but they were linked by one of the most important women in their lives: Lynn Stewart.īlack Lightning's Wife is Green Lantern John Stewart's Sister The good news is that for fans of the larger DC Comics mythology, the shared ground between Jefferson Pierce and John Stewart as African-American superheroes is just the beginning. Well, the bad news is that Lynn Pierce's role in the comics was primarily as Jefferson's ex-wife and the mother to their two daughters (a combination that changed somewhat over the years). And, dare we say it, perhaps a superheroine identity of her own in future seasons. Yet as has become the habit with comic book to TV adaptations, audiences and fans will wonder as to Lynn's role in the comics. Hopefully readers will see more of Green Lantern, Jade, and Obsidian moving forward they certainly have the power (and the drama) to make their appearances worthwhile.The first episode is all audiences need to know that Lynn Pierce (the only surname we have to go on, based on cast listings) is not a woman to take lightly. ![]() As DC begins to look toward the post- Dark Crisis future, the publisher should take note of these characters' potentials. The original Green Lantern's family is still a force to be reckoned with and is certainly one of the most powerful families in the DC Universe. ![]() It's also a relief to see characters with no connection to Gotham finally get the spotlight, and hopefully DC will continue to spotlight these key-if sometimes forgotten-characters. The Dark Crisis event has elevated a host of legacy characters to starring roles, from Nightwing to Superman's son, but seeing this arguably "minor" family play such a massive role in this story furthers the events focus on that "legacy" theme. Even more than the original Green Lantern, Jade and Obsidian have become more obscure over time-especially after the New 52-making their role in this Crisis even more exciting to see. ![]()
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