19 Mar 2026
42m

Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp talk (Green) Lanterns

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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

The podcast explores Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp's work on the Green Lantern comic series, focusing on their creative process and unique approach to the characters and universe. Morrison and Sharp discuss their long-standing desire to collaborate, culminating in their Green Lantern project, and their efforts to incorporate obscure and overlooked characters from DC's history, blending American, European, and English comic styles. They also touch on their collaborative process, with Morrison providing detailed cultural and environmental descriptions that Sharp then brings to life with imaginative designs. The conversation also highlights their efforts to balance large-scale cosmic elements with smaller, character-driven stories, distinguishing their work from previous Green Lantern narratives.

Outlines

Part 1: Context, Origins

Part 2: Creative Vision, Design

Part 3: Collaboration, World-Building

Part 4: Reflections, Future

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