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Khaos, The picture emphasises the size of the corps. As it stands the picture seems too small.

Increasing the size to 300px should make it a bit more visible (and the point of the thumbnail is that one can always click on it to see the bigger picture), but there is still no good reason for centering it on the article page. --khaosworks 20:07, May 26, 2005 (UTC)

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[edit] 24 hour Charge

I may be wrong, but I thought that the 24 hour charge on the rings were a thing of the past. If so references should be updated.--A Parallax View 22:57, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

I think that is just for Kyle Raynor's (Ion) ring.Arcayne 01:56, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Are backup Lanterns used in the new Corps

I was wondering, does the Corps have backup Lanterns assigned to high population sectors like 2814? In other words, do Jordan and Stewart currently have backups?--kchishol1970 01:52, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

Stewart is Jordan's backup, Jordan is sector 2814.1, Stewart is 2814.2, Kyle was Ion, he might be 2814.3, Guy is GL#1 or honor gaurd 1, the comic was great until Jordan returned (the whole return was a great story, but Jordan is a mass murder (zero hour) and should have stayed the Specter to pay for his sins) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.163.4.128 (talk) 15:54, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Superboy Prime

I think it is worth mentioning how the Corps is currently jailing Superboy Prime. --waffle iron talk 17:30, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

I agree, I think it is something of universal note, at least in DC.--A Parallax View 22:55, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Needs a superteam box

Like LEGION and Darkstars. --Basique 20:29, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Done! --Hemlock Martinis 00:14, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "intergalactic"?

Is the word "intergalactic" actually used in these comics? If so, it belongs here, but I've noticed that lately lots of idiots use that word without understanding it: they think that what is seen in Star Wars and Star Trek is intergalactic travel. You'd think any 12-year-old would understand the difference and those who don't could never learn how to tie their shoes and speak in complete sentences, but some of these people are actually functioning adults who've graduated from college. Frightening. Michael Hardy 21:37, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm not a space ranger. What do you think "intergalactic" mean for all the idiots who might be reading this? --Chris Griswold (☎☓) 21:39, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Believe it or not, "inter-galactic" (or other variations on the spelling) has been used in comics (and fiction) for a rather long time. Space Ranger, that ChrisGriswold alluded to above is an excellent example. As for the GLC, consider that each of the 3600 sectors is comprised of many galaxies, you may realise why the term has been used (and often). If you're truly looking for more examples, and not just venting an opinion, feel free to ask. - jc37 04:06, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

I would imagine that this has become commonplace because it was such back in the days when comics were written pre-spaceflight. Interstellar was just as big a term as intergalactic both in relative distance to the 1950's and 1960's nomenclature as well as terminology; both meant the same thing - Very Far Away. I think that eventually, the language will catch up to the mean educational level and we will find something else to find issue with, like you know - that whole Power Battery Thing and skin-tight costumes that show neither packages nor cameltoes.
Also, intergalactic just sounds sexier and more exotic than interstellar or intra-stellar. :DArcayne 04:41, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

I'd like to point out that the new Green Lantern Corps comics do use the term "intergalactic". a partial quote from Green Lantern Corps #1: "The best and brightest serve proudly as members of the intergalactic peacekeepers known as the Green Lantern Corps". So the comics do use the term intergalactic. 70.17.150.74 04:53, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Green Lantern Corpse

In Green Lantern Corps #7 and #8, a new branch of the Green Lantern Corps called the "Green Lantern Corpse" is introduced, it's an elite black ops branch of the Lanterns. They don't use Power Rings, but instead swallow power disks that give them all of a rings powers for a limited time, exept that instead of green energy, it is purple. Shouldn't the "Green Lantern Corpse" be mentioned in the article? 151.203.160.62 21:46, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

I added the info. 151.203.160.62 22:46, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Lensman Reference?

I am no expert, but the Lensman stuff needs citations. It currently runs the risk of ORArcayne 02:01, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Malthus reference

I've removed the italicized text:

In the early days of the Universe, natives of the overpopulated planet Maltus (sometimes spelled Malthus as a possible reference to famous overpopulation author Thomas Malthus) evolved into immortals of great power.

as it has remained unsourced. I put it here in case it can later be sourced. As well, I will readjust the sentence to reflect the possible spelling dfference. Arcayne (cast a spell) 14:54, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Addition of other universe Lantern Corps.

With the recent influx of information on the new universes of the post IC multiverse and Green Lanterns being promanent in a lot of major storylines with series like Countdown Arena and the Sinestro Corps War, I propose we expand to include all we know. Let alone the Sinestro Corps mention added to this article, I propose we expand the article to cover all of the alternate universes Green Lantern Corps and related/similar groups we know to be in continuity. The Star Saphire group being generated right now might then also warrant a mention if the Sinestro Corps has. The mention of other colors in the spectrum such as Red lanterns references as well as Wildstorms blue ones might warrant mention as well.

Likely a simple blurb in this article for the basic premises for different groups and the universes they exist in would be a start, and the originating stories they came from to start with. Later, add individual pages for expanded information as it comes in along with how they tie in to the primary New Earth GLC. I do agree with Arcayne on editing out my earlier editions of the other universe groups. The structure of everything might require a brand new page, under some heading to be determined here soon first. But, most pages of characters make note of alternate versions from other universes, media or in the case of DC, defunct universes. Let alone frequent mentions of homages. There aren't many verifiable connections between the current organizations to New Earth though beyond the fact they are for all intents and purposes alternate versions of the same organization or variations thereof. Thats why I'm starting this to discuss the future of this section. I was suprised as any when the Earth-3 Green Lantern Corpse was mentioned in the preview Countdown 31 pages released. The fact more crosses, mentions and such are my motivation for adding them in the first place. The fact there is still another major GL storyline coming up AFTER Final Crisis as mentioned in many interviews seems all of this stuff might just tie in in the future. It has been mentioned it is the culmination of a lot of these long running arcs, Rainbow batteries, alternates and so forth. LMWanderer 01:28, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

I am thinking that - and this is just an idea - that these other groups should be written as stand-alone articles, and linked to this article via either categories (fictional law-enforcement agencies, etc.). The problem I see with tying them in here is that adding the information here means that you have to explain who the group is, and then explain their connection to the GLC, which comes too close to OR by synthesis to not get tagged and/or removed. If there are other articles on these other agencies, with citations noting the inspiration/connection to the GLC, they can be tied in a lot more effectively, wouldn't you think? - Arcayne (cast a spell) 02:59, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Recharge Merge

  • "You've go to keep them separated!" One is a description of a limited series, the other is fictional group. Though connected, it is unnecessary to merge to two. -66.109.248.114 (talk) 01:20, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Alpha lanterns

Should we make a seperate page for the Alpha Lanterns? Herro440 (talk) 19:17, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

If it ever gets large enough to justify splitting it off. Right now it isn't, and it doesn't look like it will be. - J Greb (talk) 19:43, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Genocide in Vega

Wasn't there something about the Manhunters final atrocity being a massacre of some sort in the Vega system? This isn't mentioned in either this or the Manhunter article, but I have a strong feeling I've read this somewhere. Fellow nerds, help me out! 130.240.217.145 (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 18:53, 25 April 2008 (UTC)