The Trauma of Power in HBO Max's Gritty Lanterns The latest iteration of DC's Green Lantern franchise, Lanterns, has been making waves with its unflinching examination of fear and trauma as catalysts for power.
This may seem like a familiar trope – superheroes struggling to come to terms with their abilities and the weight of responsibility that comes with them.
However, what sets Lanterns apart is its willingness to confront the darker aspects of heroism head on.