The recent trailer for Lanterns, the new series based on Green Lantern, has unleashed a torrent of criticism among fans of the DC universe. Created by Damon Lindelof, the series will adopt a narrative style similar to True Detective, but its initial presentation has not been well received, leading the fandom community to express their discontent in a forceful manner.
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The controversy intensified when Lindelof, in an episode of the podcast Love it or leave it, joked about the title of the series, claiming it was called Lanterns because “Green is stupid”. This trivial comment resulted in an angry response from prominent figures like Grant Morrison, one of the most respected comic book writers, who harshly replied in his newsletter on the subject.
Recognizing the magnitude of his mistake, Lindelof rushed to publicly apologize through Instagram. In his message, he admitted that his joke was inappropriate and that fans deserve a more serious explanation. “I have angered Grant Morrison, which means I have angered most of the brilliant British and Scottish writers I grew up idolizing”, he stated, trying to calm the waters despite the storm he has caused.
DC now faces the difficult task of regaining the trust of its followers in the next six months. The pressure is on them to create a new trailer that clarifies their intentions and demonstrates that the project has a clear vision. The fan community has made it clear that the ability to forgive is limited, and any misstep could crumble one of the most ambitious projects within the new DC universe.