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Grant Morrison just called it out—and now the Lanterns controversy is exploding. If you thought that trailer looked off… this gets worse.
Legendary DC Comics writer Grant Morrison steps in and takes aim at Damon Lindelof’s comments—and what they reveal about the upcoming DCU Lanterns series. When one of the most respected voices in comics questions the direction, it’s not just noise… it’s a warning.
In this video, we break down Morrison’s sharp criticism, Lindelof’s “green is stupid” moment, and why the Lanterns trailer feels completely disconnected from decades of Green Lantern mythology. From missing core elements of the character to Hollywood’s ongoing trend of hiring creators who don’t respect the source material, this situation raises serious questions about the future of the DCU.
If you’re a fan of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and the Green Lantern Corps, this is a conversation you need to hear.
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Covered in this Video
* Grant Morrison’s response to Damon Lindelof
* “Green is stupid” controversy explained
* Why the Lanterns trailer feels nothing like Green Lantern
* Hollywood vs comic book source material
* Tom King and Lindelof creative concerns
* Hal Jordan’s role and possible fate in Lanterns
* John Stewart changes vs comic origins
* Why fans are rejecting the direction of the DCU Lanterns show
* Watchmen backlash and how it connects to this situation
* James Gunn and DC Studios response to the controversy
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Grant Morrison just called it out—and now the Lanterns controversy is exploding. If you thought that trailer looked off… this gets worse.
Legendary DC Comics writer Grant Morrison steps in and takes aim at Damon Lindelof’s comments—and what they reveal about the upcoming DCU Lanterns series. When one of the most respected voices in comics questions the direction, it’s not just noise… it’s a warning.
In this video, we break down Morrison’s sharp criticism, Lindelof’s “green is stupid” moment, and why the Lanterns trailer feels completely disconnected from decades of Green Lantern mythology. From missing core elements of the character to Hollywood’s ongoing trend of hiring creators who don’t respect the source material, this situation raises serious questions about the future of the DCU.
If you’re a fan of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and the Green Lantern Corps, this is a conversation you need to hear.
NEXT VIDEO:
🎥 DCU Lanterns Trailer Is Everything We Feared & Worse
Watch here → youtu.be/a35XqOCAxHY
🎧 Want the FULL, unedited conversation?
Listen to the entire Geek Fix Podcast right now on Thinking Critical Patreon and Channel Memberships, where Wes and Dok go deeper on Iron Man #1 and Marvel’s future.
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Support Thinking Critical on Patreon for Exclusive Content
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Covered in this Video
* Grant Morrison’s response to Damon Lindelof
* “Green is stupid” controversy explained
* Why the Lanterns trailer feels nothing like Green Lantern
* Hollywood vs comic book source material
* Tom King and Lindelof creative concerns
* Hal Jordan’s role and possible fate in Lanterns
* John Stewart changes vs comic origins
* Why fans are rejecting the direction of the DCU Lanterns show
* Watchmen backlash and how it connects to this situation
* James Gunn and DC Studios response to the controversy
Follow the Channel
📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thinking_critical
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thinkingcrit
📘 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1368359010382132
💬 Discord: discord.gg/uHM3Z68
🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/thinking_critical_yt
Contact Wes
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/Wes_from_TC
✉️ Email: wesdigscomic@gmail.com
🔊 Automatic Dubbing Disclaimer
This video includes YouTube’s automatic dubbing feature for non-English speakers. Translations may contain minor errors and do not always reflect tone or expression. You can switch back to the original English track in the settings if needed.
