Warning: SPOILERS for DCeased #6
The DCeased event has brought horror and tragedy to everyone’s favorite heroes, now corrupted due to a version of DC’s Anti-Life equation into zombie-like monsters. But it’s also shown just what Black Canary is truly capable of, as Earth’s last Green Lantern - and unleashing get most powerful attack in history.
In just the second issue of the series, Hal Jordan, Oliver Queen, and Dinah Lance had a secluded camping trip cut short when Hal turned zombie, forcing Dinah to unleash her signature Canary Cry–killing him where he stood. Of course, that immediately left his ring in need of a new bearer who “shows the ability to overcome great fear,” perfectly explaining why it recognized Dinah as its rightful master, making her a member of the Green Lantern Corps when she needed it most. And put it to good use she did, until the final issue requires her to launch the most powerful attack she can muster… to kill Superman himself.
When Superman killed the zombie Flash, he couldn’t prevent Barry’s infected fingers from lodging into his body (this is a fairly gruesome story, folks) meaning Superman became DC’s deadliest zombie in mere seconds. So as the survivors flee the planet, it falls to the heroes to buy them time. An opportunity taken by Black Canary, showing how a Green Lantern power ring can make her Canary Cry strong enough to harm the Man of Steel:
The choice to amplify her scream with a literal megaphone confirms she truly is a friend of Hal Jordan’s (or was, at least), who always favored effect over imagination. And even if her Green Lantern Cry doesn’t put Superman down for the count, the fact that it’s powerful enough to cause his zombified form to crumple and scream is testament to her abilities. Without spoiling the entire final issue of the miniseries, this hopefully isn’t the last fans have seen of Green Lantern Dinah Lance… although what planet she’ll be patrolling remains to be seen…
- DCEASED #6 (OF 6) Release Date: October 30th, 2019 Written by: Tom Taylor Art by: Trevor Hairsine, Neil Edwards, Stefano Guadiano Cover Art by: Mark Brooks Humanity is on the brink of extinction, and only a few remaining members of the Justice League stand between life and annihilation. As the remnants of humanity make their last gamble for survival, will there even be a planet left to call home when all is said and done? The senses-shattering conclusion to the year’s surprise blockbuster is here!
DCeased #6 is available at your local comic book shop.
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