Lanterns Gives John Stewart a New Green Lantern Origin With a Deeper Meaning

HBO’s Lanterns is putting a fresh spin on John Stewart’s origin, giving the iconic DC hero a personal history that goes far beyond simply being chosen by a Green Lantern ring. The series reveals that John’s connection to the Corps began years before he became a Lantern, with his family deliberately shaping him to become the fearless person they believed the Guardians were looking for. The new backstory becomes a major part of Episode 3, titled “OutKast.” Instead of presenting…