And once you peel back all the layers, this is a pretty basic story of power corrupting and the hero striding in to right everything with a few perfectly delivered rhetorical flourishes. Though Jo is new to the GL role, she knows how hard life can be and is no stranger to the role of protector. A powerful and emotional story of relying on who you are and what you know is right to help guide the world into a better future for all.

So, the story here is a blend of murder-investigation-that-goes-all-the-way-to-the-top, sci-fi world building, coming of.

And the other huge stand-out here is rising artist Jamal Campbell, who is quickly becoming one to look out for. A week later, the Council formally apologies for their deadly use of force and sets a date for a referendum on the Exploit. Like any other work my Jemisin, this graphic novel is rich in complex sentiments and deeply human emotions. And then once things start happening, it all happens full speed and intensely, dumping a lot of information and plot points all at once in one huge lump that gets a bit messy. Jemisin, the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Broken Earth and Inheritance science fiction trilogies, makes her comic book debut with bestselling Naomi artist Jamal Campbell as they thrust you into a stunning sci-fi murder mystery on the other side of the universe!

The Trilogy Council consists of one member of each species; they are elected by their respective species, their position is lifelong, and their power is unrestricted. The Emotion Exploit has erased its citizens’ full range of feelings, allowing three resident races to overlook their turbulent history and coexist peacefully—until now. This Green Lantern it seems has no training as a lantern and zero training beyond CSI TV shows on how to solve or even investigate a murder.Jo uses her powers to shield the unarmed protestors, minimizing fatalities, and chastises the Peace Division officers for their attack.