# @spartan_xbx on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-05T21:09:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SpartanXBX | Gaming Creator (@spartan_xbx) — https://gondola.cc/spartan_xbx

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okay so we need to talk about the moment the torch was passed RIGHT NOW 🟢🔥

If you’re a fan of the legacy, you know Green Lantern Annual #4 (1995) is absolute legendary status. This "Year One" issue didn’t just tell a story; it defined a new era for the entire DC Universe.

✨ The Torchbearer: Following the tragic fall of Hal Jordan, Kyle Rayner stepped up as the last Green Lantern. This issue takes us back to his earliest days, showing how a graphic artist from LA became the guardian of the final power ring. 🛡️

🟢 Passing the Torch: Seeing Kyle and Hal together on this iconic cover is a total vibe. It represents the resilience of the Green Lantern legacy—even in the blackest night, the light never truly goes out. 🌌

🎨 Graphic Artist Roots: Kyle’s creativity brought a whole new level to ring constructs. His background as an artist made his willpower manifest in ways we’d never seen before! 🖌️
📺 DCU Lanterns August 16: The hype for the new HBO series is real, and with Kyle Rayner officially returning to Earth-based stories in the comics this year, the timing couldn’t be more perfect! James Gunn is cooking something special for the Corps. 🥘

This annual reminds us that every legend has a beginning, and sometimes the most unlikely hero becomes the most important legacy.

Are you Team Hal or Team Kyle? Or are you just ready for the new era of the Corps? Drop your side below! 👇

#GreenLantern #KyleRayner #HalJordan #DCComics #YearOne #Torchbearer #DCU #JamesGunn #LanternsHBO #ComicArt #Willpower #EmeraldEnergy #JusticeLeague #ComicCollector #ComicHistory #DCFans #CollectorCulture #LanternsShow #PassingTheTorch #ComicEra

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