About what is Green Lantern: War Journal #10?
John Stewart, the strongest Green Lantern, squares battle against the formidable mad god Olgrun in Green Lantern: War Journal #10 John has to face Olgrun personally since his terrible army, the Radiant Dead, seriously jeopardizes the universe. The narrative looks at how John Stewart's prior trauma connects with his power and how Olgrun tries to use that relationship to possess him. The problem begs doubts about John's fragility and his capacity to subdue Olgrun's overwhelming force.
Olgrun is who and why does he seek John Stewart?
First World deity Olgrun went insane with wrath and slaughtered his own daughter. The other Old Gods defeated and split him; his essence dispersed over the multiverse. Olgrun's want to have John Stewart results from John's great will and their shared previous tragedies. Both have lost a great deal that formed their drive and power. Olgrun believes John is the ideal vehicle for him to recover his might and cause mayhem.
Identify the Radiant Dead.
Extensions of Olgrun's might, the terrible army known as the Radiant Dead is commanded by the Revenge Queen. They want to enlist people like John Stewart and rate them. Serving Olgrun's aspirations, the Radiant Dead are a force of anarchy and ruin. They stand in for Olgrun's terrible results from his craziness and his menace to the universe.
How might John Stewart's past suffering relate to his power?
Over his life, John Stewart has experienced enormous personal loss. His mother is from dementia; he lost his sibling and father. His will has been molded by this agony, which has also helped him to become among the strongest Green Lanterns. Olgrun feels he can use this link between trauma and power to have John. Olgrun intends to manipulate John by drawing on his suffering and loss.
Is John Stewart a worthy adversary for Olgrun?
John Stewart has a background of facing strong enemies—including gods. Olgrun is a different threat even if he has always come out on top. His power is enormous; he has an army of hideous creatures at his disposal. John is at disadvantage; the result of this struggle will decide the fate of the cosmos.
What consequences results from Olgrun having John Stewart?
Should Olgrun find John Stewart, the fallout would be disastrous. Olgrun's craziness and need for destruction could cause general anarchy and damage. Under Olgrun's leadership, John—a strong hero—would be turned into a weapon of destruction. The universe's fate rests on a knife edge, and John Stewart's struggle with Olgrun is a survival one.
