Arrow Co-Creator Shares Details and Concept Art for Canceled Green Lantern Show That Shares Striking Similarities to HBO's Lanterns
Concept art for a canceled Green Lanterns show has been shared online by a co-creator of the CW’s Arrow series, showing what the Emerald Knights’ adventures almost looked like before HBO pivoted to Lanterns, instead.
A co-creator of CW's Arrow series, Marc Guggenheim, recently shared concept art and details about a canceled Green Lanterns show that bore striking similarities to HBO's Lanterns. The canceled series, titled Emerald Knights, would have taken place in two different time periods and featured the Manhunters as primary villains, a detail that also appeared in Lanterns.
The artwork shown by Guggenheim depicted a group of Green Lanterns battling aliens with various projections, such as a bo staff, sword, and shields. The first piece was intended to portray the opening of the show's pilot episode, while the last two images showcased early looks at Guy Gardner and another Lantern, which were not Jo Mullein but an original character designed for the series.
Guy Gardner's costume was originally planned to be altered to reflect his Justice League International design. HBO's Lanterns has been a hit and is in early development for a second season, earning critical acclaim from fans and critics alike.
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