History of John Stewart (Green Lantern)

[@LOREWITHBLAZER]

He was my first introduction to Green Lantern since I grew up with Justice League animated series

[@yourmanzach2307]

same. that was the best animated series imo

[@camyp6807]

My first intro to

[@quentinfogger5755]

Same here. I kept wondering what happened to Hal Jordan Green Lantern while John Stewart was the Green Lantern of Earth

[@Nicholash69]

Awesome. Those shows were so good.

[@Enjoyinglife82420]

Same. That series was 🔥🔥

[@Profess84]

I can't speak for every comic book movie fan, but I would perfer a John Stewart movie over the DCEU doing a black Clark Kent movie.

[@rubinivory-rodriguez3715]

Me too or a Calvin Elvis movie rather than black Clark Kent

[@iveyyewitt1621]

Why have a black Clark Kent when Calvin Ellis is RIGHT THERE?

[@nvrvmvj4461]

DEADASSS THAT WHOLE SUPERMAN THING IS SO UNNECESSARY LIKE WTF

[@JuggheadJones]

Black Superman is not Clark Kent his name is Val Zod from another DC universe

[@hanglolo14]

I dig, totally. However, black Superman would be Val Zod from a different universe. Not black Clark Kent

[@toganium4175]

John Stewart is one of the best-developed characters in the DC animated universe.

[@moroseloki1912]

Yasssss

[@shawngatewood3673]

Totally...totally agree....that's DC and marvel.

[@kwentonbaptiste7237]

Him and static shock

[@daviduchon1591]

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[@puterboy2]

What about his development in the comics?

[@ericshun2552]

John Stewart is the most qualified Green Lantern being a Marine he has the will and bravery to weild the ring. His Architecture backgrounds gives him the creativity to make complex constructs. While Hal's pilot background shows he has bravery and Kyle's being an cartoonist makes him good for creativity. John really had the best of both.

[@flamestorm31]

What about guy gardner?

[@bw-xv2rz]

@@flamestorm31 he's a headstrong knucklehead

[@eklecticskeptic]

@@flamestorm31 Guy is like Rocky Balboa. He fights bigger and stronger people who knock him down but he always gets back up and asks for more.

[@stevewelge6722]

@@eklecticskeptic good comparison 👍

[@daviduchon1591]

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[@adamquenano8563]

I love how all human green lanterns have different representations of Will

[@foolslayer9416]

How so?

[@adamquenano8563]

@@foolslayer9416 Hal Is about determination John is about Restraint Guy is about letting everything out and Validaton Kyle is about Living with recurring fear Kilowog is about battling loneliness Simon is about Overcoming the past, Societal Expectations Jessica is about literally overcoming everything

[@kato856]

@@adamquenano8563 Kilowog is human? 😂 Good comment thou 👍

[@dn2ze]

@@adamquenano8563 kilowag is such an badass he’s the only one who’s ring makes a noise cause his will is that powerful...

[@adamquenano8563]

@@dn2ze He’s the most under-appreciated,he represents the spirit of the last of his race

[@JohnDoe97637]

I'm so glad WB is planning a John Stewart film. This character deserves as much spotlight as possible.

[@JordanWheeler1999]

Maybe

[@jimmymagic7686]

Wait for real??????!!!

[@JordanWheeler1999]

@@jimmymagic7686 we don't know so idk where Bobert found this information?

[@JohnDoe97637]

@@jimmymagic7686 Yeah. They spoke about the film years ago, and recently confirmed the it was still planned. That's why Hal and John aren't present in the upcoming Green Lantern Corps show. They're being saved for the film. Of which John is going to be at the helm.

[@cloroxbleach6039]

@Abhikrishna PS no because WB didn’t let zack use the green laterns because they had plans for them

[@ProfessorUniverse95]

In brightest day, In blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might, Beware my power, Green Lantern's light!

[@jakeuzamaki4083]

Meowth that’s right 🐱

[@ProfessorUniverse95]

😆

[@toluwaniojo4469]

*gets burned to ashes by magma*

[@stevewelge6722]

@@toluwaniojo4469 Harsh 😂

[@toluwaniojo4469]

@@stevewelge6722 😂😂😂😂

[@camerongrow6426]

Even after a decade of reading Hal Jordan's Green Lantern adventures, John Stewart is still the definitive lantern for me

[@gamingabe2378]

Can we just appreciate john in the justice league and justice league unlimited

[@JordanWheeler1999]

No, can we all appreciate that you are here for clout?

[@HEPSEA223]

And Static Shock🙏🏾

[@sdestatus411]

He definitely is the best green lantern, so you must be the best “CAPtain America”-face ass @Gamingabe !!!! 😂😂😂💯💯💯

[@blitzhunter128]

No one: John in almost every episode of JL&JLU: “LIGHT ‘EM UP!”

[@thisbrotherbee]

your the coool and kyle ranner is also a good green lantern

[@ayol1011]

As I grew up outside of America John Stewart was my introduction to black superhero. I love his character. He is like my third favourite in JLA after Batman and Martian man hunter

[@johnlawful2272]

If only wb can see this

[@mider-spanman5577]

About damn time! John Stewart is THE Green Lantern to me. He’s the one I grew up with and knew about him before Hal Jordan or any of the rest. Same with Wally West instead of Barry Allen.

[@daviduchon1591]

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[@HelloThere-td2kr]

Meh to me they’re both good, but Barry Allen to me is the Flash. But I do love Wally West’s relationship with Nightwing and he is a great Flash himself

[@brianedwards7133]

Agreed Wally and Jon are the real ones to me

[@ThomasTheAlphaAndOmega8509]

Me too. Except I grew up with the Jay Garrick comics, my dad collected as a kid. I knew about Alan Scott being the first Green Lantern in the comics, but John was the one I grew up with reading about.

[@donjoel6754]

I've always respected John Stewarts character in the comics and animated series. Edit: Thankyou for the likes

[@eastsidereviews727]

Yes, John Stewart is my favorite Green Lantern and hopefully we get more of him in the future!

[@DCJ9]

Facts

[@Kilamanjaro009]

John Stewart and Tomar-Re are mines

[@coachp651]

Mines too

[@nightwing2057]

My is hal Jordan and John Stewart

[@Mister.MARVEL00]

I remember the first time seeing JS as a kid...I couldn't believe someone who had the same color skin as me could be a Superhero. WE LOVE YOU JOHN STEWART...!

[@pharaoh9391]

Between that and Static being out at the same time was so dope to me!

[@austinmitchell2652]

Rock. On. 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@roncuyos1595]

Hal : sports themed constructs John : military themed constructs Guys : mostly brawl weapons Kyle : most creative constructs

[@hotfunyunsop6196]

He is the green lantern I was introduced to, and my personal favorite

[@mattiaslarsson5647]

Same here

[@ZRobertson91]

He was the first Green Lantern I remember liking. Now that I've read more comics, its Kyle Rayner, John Stewart, then Hal Jordan for me

[@marlonclark1896]

same

[@Horse5000]

I used to watch Variant Comics since I was 7 and I am still watching them and gives so much nostalgia. Thanks Variant.

[@danieljohnson4530]

This comment section is amazing!!!! I’m older so I grew up with Hal, but as a black man, it just makes me happy he seems to be the overwhelming favorite!!! If you create a good character, we will love it!!!

[@Spongebrain97]

As a kid I didn't even know the orignal Green Lantern was a white guy since there really wasn't that much media with Green Lantern aside from Justice League. I always identified Green Lantern being black with John Stewart and even till the modern day with knowledge of the other human Lanterns, John is still my favorite

[@DaffyTaffy93]

6:41 this is one of the most wholesome moments I’ve ever seen in DC!

[@joelolukaiyeja6095]

DCAU John Stewart is always going to be my fav

[@marlonclark1896]

same

[@joshuaortizperez]

JL did John so good definitely made him one of my favorite such a good animated show

[@marlonclark1896]

same even his line why don't you kiss my axe remains one of the best quotes on the show

[@bandawin18]

Also his VA going on to voice Aquaman AND John Stewart again in Injustice was just awesome.

[@snapclub8751]

Thumbs up for everyone who grew up watching the Justice League animated series! 👍

[@superstarultra28]

I did! Phil LaMarr nailed it as John Stewart!

[@marlonclark1896]

(thumbs up)

[@daviduchon1591]

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[@Por-poI]

Excited for the Green Lantern Corps movie and HBO Max series!!!

[@quentinfogger5755]

Me too

[@swagovrload]

When is it dropping

[@houndsofjustice9553]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤩🤩💚

[@thanosamazing72]

@@swagovrload like next fall. They just started casting. They have already casted guy and Alan Scott

[@halcyon01nate]

Wow. This hairloss ad seems pretty cool, thanks for promoting it. Might look forward to using it.

[@VipinTejwani]

The JimLee art at 2:37 is 🔥🔥🔥

[@kylestewart6282]

Love Jim Lee.

[@abacarter4952]

“This black man lets it all hang out.” 🤦🏾‍♂️ what a time.

[@hc1883]

Here because Aaron Pierre was cast as the live action version of John Stewart Green Lantern.

[@brendanmades7895]

This is an amazing origin can we get more episodes focusing on specific Green Lanterns?

[@al-nur999]

For me he is one of the best well written characters in DC

[@TomboyCEO]

John has always been my favorite. I always wished he would get his own movie.

[@marlonclark1896]

same and i was very disappointed when Zack Snyder revealed that he had to cut him out of the justice League Snyder cut i was waiting a long time to finally see a live action john Stewart

[@pfapollo4927]

I would love to see a history of Wally West if you haven’t done one already

[@jaredcook3376]

We need Kyle Rayner next please. So underrated. 1. Kyle 2. John 3. Hal My personal top 3 lanterns. GL is my favorite superhero.

[@internetgoat4831]

Also posted the same time when Zack Snyder showed Wayne T Carr's Green Lantern fully suited. - Huge Coincidence.

[@Supersmashmike101]

The green lanterns and especially John are my favorite DC comic and superheroes for sure

[@marlonclark1896]

same

[@SilverZenCompass]

I love John Stewart's Lantern above all iterations. The way his writers built him up was amazing and giving him an incredible backstory.

[@Earth2Natalie]

My favorite Green Lantern!

[@shahdangalahad698]

Thank you for John Stewart origin.

[@williamoldham7601]

Kyle Rainer was the GL I grew up with.. John Stewart is my 2nd favorite GL

[@eastbluedrew1664]

Been waiting for this video forever

[@Guyvwer0jaeger]

Justice League the animated series real elevated his status in the DC universe same with most of the characters on the show. Definitely want a season 2 to Green Lantern the animated series.

[@shermanbailey9517]

Been trying to find more issues on John Stewart thank for the content

[@FakeDavyCrockett]

You should do an episode on Green Arrow’s archenemies, Malcolm Merlyn!

[@zestyzeus1926]

I agree!

[@marlonclark1896]

definitely

[@RobGradyVO]

its alwaysd crazy to me cause John was my Intro to the Lantersn in Justice League. Hes always been my favorite earthling green (main) lantern tbh

[@stavrosskarmoutsos2285]

Definitely my favourite Green Lantern!

[@jmoney3453]

Yessss I been waiting on this one . One of my fav characters from the jl show

[@squanchmastersquanch4376]

I knew Keeps was gonna be here sooner or later.

[@angelloderrico710]

I love John Stewart he is my favorite green lantern for two reason. First because Justice League Unlimited and because he is the only green lantern without decades of baggage

[@ChromaticEagle]

What do you mean about baggage?

[@angelloderrico710]

@@ChromaticEagle all the other Lanterns had a lot of dark story arcs

[@thetruebatman4632]

John Stewart was so badass in the JL animated series. That picture that Zack Snyder shared of his GL had me crying, since we never got him in a movie. He looked incredible.

[@damingonwax]

The fact that they brought back the gauntlet from the Rogue Lantern storyline 😍😍😍

[@damingonwax]

^renegade

[@zhengyingli]

How appropriate of this video being dropped today because Zack Snyder just showed off a screenshot of John Stewart moments ago.

[@zhengyingli]

@Armand Anwari What do you mean? Snyder is irrelevant. My comment is more about Wayne T. Carr.

[@vos7619]

@Armand Anwari Bozo lmfao

[@p4nda469]

I love Zacks movies but tbh.. Man of steel and BvS was not the movies u make to build a cinematic universe.. I bet he barely read any comics before making those movies.. they were bad movies. Superman he showed in that movie was not how Superman is.

[@zhengyingli]

@@p4nda469 I'm pretty sure Zack Snyder knows more about Superman than you do.

[@p4nda469]

And also John should not be the first green lantern which should be brought in the DCEU. He should come as a substitute in future movies as like the comics. Zack fucked up many things

[@beezarkdrawings7414]

John Stewart is my favorite Green Lantern and my top 2 favorite DC superhero. That Omniversal Cannon he created in JL The Totality looks real badass.

[@BFG93]

Im long time lantern fan and even I learnt something new from this so thanks! Master builder huh? Pretty cool!

[@raymundturner1140]

I love john stewart he is one of my favorite superheroes of all time.

[@marlonclark1896]

same

[@gcpd_runner]

LONG OVERDUE! Love it man! Keep the great work

[@12thMandalorian]

I love how in the 1960’s the human race were so calm and casual with superheroes and potentially becoming one

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Alfred Pennyworth, Batwing, Flame Bird, Batwoman, Azrael, Signal (Duke Thomas), Bluebird, Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly?

[@FigWidIt]

I remember watching Justice League and Justice League Unlimited on tv as a kind in the early 2000's so these versions of the DC Superheroes were how I identify them now. I'll forever associate Green Lantern with John Stewart in my head canon solely cause of the reruns of the Justice League animated shows

[@hoseawilliams8367]

Finally! Been waiting for this for so long!

[@ghost245353]

I like that Hal says he isn't racist and points out an obvious flaw of John that the guardians paid no mind.

[@Benratbag1997]

John Stewart is my favourite Green Lantern and the first one I was introduced to thanks to the Justice League animated series 💚

[@usmanya5110]

John has always been my favorite GL since childhood.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Instead of a black Superman, Warner Bros./DC should focus on "originally black" heroes like John Stewart, Cyborg etc. ✌🏽👍🏽

[@mrmoviemanic1]

John Stewart is my Green Lantern. I like Hal Jordan overall and have grown to see why people love him, but John will always be the Green Lantern who inspired me the most.

[@cageman301]

The single reason why when I went to see the Ryan Reynolds movie I was like: Why the hell did they make Lantern white? Who's this dude? I know better now of course, but this man is iconic

[@chrisanderson2204]

He's my favorite Lantern as I grew up with him and I like his no-nonsense attitude

[@DCJ9]

WHAT? I thought I was never see this day coming!

[@Aton1350]

You should do a Wally west one next I really want to learn more about him

[@jaredgarcia8638]

Honestly, I'm kinda glad that the 2011 movie focused on Hal and not John. Otherwise it would've tarnished John;'s legacy. Let's hope whatever movie or TV show he appears in is solid.

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

Welcome to Variant, where we love comics more than King Dedede loves to CLOBBBA!!

[@tuhinguha434]

I was just roaming around on Google checking out different emotional spectrums and all of a sudden a notification showed up from Varient about a new John Stewart Green Lantern KZbin video 😂 maybe my will power to gain more knowledge was so much high😂

[@stanleybonhomme7811]

I grew up on the JLU animated series and growing up John Stewart was one of my favorites. As a young black kid growing up his character was a inspiration.

[@Pbmarron]

Jon Stewart was the first Green Lantern I learned of. I always wanted Common to play him in a movie.

[@mickmack3]

I never knew he constructed a sniper. That’s bad ass

[@saintakins187]

John Stewart Green Lantern would be a nice teammate to have in the Call of Duty games.

[@l0kumidit641]

Great video, really loved Jon Stewart in Justice League Unlimited

[@babakap4765]

Best green lantern!

[@garcia0246]

My Favorite Lantern💯

[@dhruvinshvaishnav]

My favourite green lantern. He throwing mask gives me goosebumps everytime.

[@Koobygus]

hal: " you want to trust him with one of the most finest weapons ever devised." HAhahahahahahahahaha!

[@QoQabai658]

Also, he was smashing Hawk-Girl, so kudos to him for that accomplishment.

[@Hallel2006]

one of my favorites (my favorite is Kyle Rayner).

[@JJ-oq3tz]

John Stewart is by far my favorite all time Green Lantern because he's the first Black superhero in the DC Comics Universe and he's such a cool black character to earn the title Green Lantern and the most recognized member of the Justice League!!!!😎

[@coreythorne6936]

First time I heard of John Stewart was issue 13 of Blue Devil back in the 80's.

[@apersonwhomakesthings]

John Stewart will always be my favorite

[@devinthadude88able]

I love how they are like “ yeah it just makes sense to have w black GL.” And they understand a developed great character. JLU

[@sladetuner8661]

John Stewart Green Lantern is my favorite Black Superhero along With Sam Wilson (The Falcon) #GreenLantern #DCComics

[@marlonclark1896]

john Stewart Green Lantern is my favorite black super hero along with static shock , Sam Wilson (formerly the falcon now captain America) black Lightning , storm from the X-men , black panther and cyborg from teen titans

[@waza987]

Mosaic is one of my favourite comic stories of all time. But two things to clarify about it being a mini series probably not. First there was the story in Green Lantern Vol 3 #14-17, at the time The GL title rotated focusing on different lanterns., so I guess it could be a mini series within a series. That was followed by a continuing series Green Lantern Mosaic that ran for 18 issues before being cancelled despite good sales.

[@BelisariusCawl1047]

Hands down, best GL ever. Rah!

[@shelt370]

WE NEED A LIVE ACTION SHOWWWW ! or an animated on or his history. That & a STATIC SHOCK one. Plssssss 😫😫😫 lol

[@jordanjones7043]

And Yet A Film Still Hasn’t been made yet For Him

[@anthonycolby8424]

Let it be known that John Stewart's will is so strong, that it can exceed the limits of the power ring. During Blackest Night, he attempted to rebuild the destroyed planet and almost broke his ring.

[@moumantai6337]

he could had it done easier if only you were there to recharge his ring

[@randolphjohnson3486]

I take exception with the opening of the powers and abilities description. The notion that Green Lanterns constructs are as powerful and the wielder's willpower totally dismisses the fact the the central battery houses the willpower of all the living beings in the universe/multiverse. The structural integrity of all Green Lanterns constructs is fortified by all the living willpower in the universe. This is one of two reasons Darkseid wants the Anti-Life Equation(ALE). For if Darkseid can obtain and merge with the ALE he could control willpower, neutralize/cutoff the willpower conduits Green Lanterns have with the central battery. Thus, making the fight about him and the Guardians and eventually the Presence and the Spectre. The willpower is required to operate the ring. The integrity of the constructs are reinforced by all the living willpower in the universe, making Green Lantern constructs almost impossible to shatter...

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

I love this video! Great job!

[@bluekirby64]

John Stewart says he doesn't want to wear a mask while being Green Lantern but Hal Jordan is the only Green Lantern I've ever seen where a mask

[@bluekirby64]

@Super Sentai Guy100 right I forgot about those guys so I'll rephrase that the majority of Green Lanterns don't where mask

[@Skynet7898]

Can't wait for maestro last chapter 😱

[@ericnganga2117]

I wanted to get in the know of the human Green lantern John Stewart before watching DC's Green lantern Beware my power that is set in the Tomorrow verse. I like how Variant explores the character comic wise.

[@Tae_94]

My favorite hero in the dc universe...next to the flash. Love John

[@Babidi111]

- My fav weirdly is that girl, I think Jessica is her name. That she is trying to overcome pretty much panophobia. it recognized the potential to show great Will by overcoming such a debilitating and isolating mental illness that she was basically at first only using her powers to help further guard and close herself off. Seemed like a really interesting storyline, I know its a bit after school special but it was kind of wholesomely inspiring.