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The 32-year-old story we are referring to is 1994’s Emerald Twilight, though it also has its origins in the fallout from Reign of the Supermen. In Emerald Twilight, fans see Sinestro’s ultimate plan finally come to fruition, though they didn’t realize it at the time, as Jordan would give in to the Parallax entity after the tragic destruction of Coast City and everyone who lived there and go on a killing spree that included Guardians and other Lanterns alike. It would ultimately lead to Jordan’s death, and one theory suggests that the reason we are seeing an older Jordan in the series is that part of this story will end up coming to be during the show.
If Jordan were to not only die but also become a major villain, it would certainly shake things up considerably, and it would have Stewart stepping more into the Kyle Rayner role in terms of the mythology. This could also be a great way to bring Sinestro in and touch upon the emotional spectrum and the bigger entities that are a part of it, but it would also move Jordan into villain territory before fans have gotten to know him as a hero all that much, so it would still be rather surprising.
Adapting Emerald Twilight Would Make John Stewart The Main Green Lantern
While we all have our favorite Lanterns (I’m a Rayner guy myself), it’s undeniable that Hal Jordan has and currently still is the preeminent Green Lantern. He has the most history and some of the all-time storylines associated with him, and he’s been the face of the Green Lantern Corps many times over the course of his career. He’s also the nemesis of Sinestro, who is the most iconic Lantern villain, so it’s easy to understand why Jordan has maintained that role.
