After four successful DC Universe releases, the fifth is coming down the pipeline, and coming fast. “Green Lantern: First Flight” has now had its street date listed as July 28th 2009, almost exactly 50 years since DC Comics Showcase #22, which is the first appearance of both Hal Jordon and the Green Lantern Corps. After the success of “Wonder Woman”, the last DC Universe animated release, expect some more fanfare for this one.
It tells the story of test flight pilot Hal Jordon, through fate becoming a Green Lantern, one of many owners of magical rings who function as police for the universe. Voicing Hal is a familiar voice in Christopher Meloni of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” fame. Joining him are Michael Madsen, Victor Garber, Kurtwood Smith and John Larroquette making this one of the biggest ventures put out by DC Universe so far.
Returning from “Wonder Woman”, are director Laura Montgomery, and producer Bruce Timm. Both are DC mainstays and certainly bring credibility to anything they do. So look for “Green Lantern: First Flight” this summer. It will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray for $24.98 and $29.99 and a single disc DVD for $19.98.
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