Green Lantern’s Epic Battle Against God: A Clash Beyond Superman’s Power

Within the rich tapestry of the DC Universe, numerous gods and deities emerge, yet Green Lantern stands out as the sole hero who has confronted an entity that closely mirrors the Judeo-Christian God. This character, referred to as the Shepherd, possesses immense power and seizes control of Earth after it is miniaturized by an extraterrestrial merchant. This dramatic turn of events thrusts Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern, into a critical mission to rescue his home.

The saga unfolds as the Earth, reduced in size, is put on the auction block by the Dhorian known as Volgar Zo, enticing a gathering of formidable beings eager to bid on the planet.

The Green Lantern #3 Cover GL places 'God' under arrest

Ultimately, the Shepherd triumphs at the auction, and his appearance strikingly aligns with traditional depictions of the Judeo-Christian God: characterized by a long white beard, flowing robes, and even wielding a shepherd’s crook.

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The Green Lantern #3 The Shepherd buys Planet Earth at auction

As the narrative progresses, Green Lantern uncovers the truth behind the Shepherd’s intentions; he is revealed to be a Terravore—a cosmic entity with a penchant for consuming planets. His goal? To “fatten up” Earth for an entire millennium before ultimately devouring it whole, a chilling revelation that complicates the Shepherd’s seemingly benevolent facade.

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Compounding the dilemma, humanity becomes enamored with the Shepherd’s promises of a utopian existence. In a bold move, Hal Jordan chooses to contain Earth, allowing its inhabitants to “sleep it off” until they can regain clarity and resist the Shepherd’s intoxicating influence. Given Grant Morrison’s penchant for meta-narratives, this storyline serves as a profound critique of religion and the dangers of blind faith. Although the Shepherd may not embody the true “God, ” his eventual defeat by Green Lantern encapsulates a quintessential Grant Morrison narrative.

The Green Lantern #3 is currently available from DC Comics.

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