Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Lanterns Finale Reveals Who John Stewart Thinks Killed Hal Jordan
Hal gets out of prison, and Kerry is waiting for him.
People in Rushville blame him for their town’s destruction.
Some people set Hal’s house on fire, but Noah saves him and heals his injuries.
Noah tells Hal that he is a Manhunter.
They agree not to tell Kerry about it.
Hal later learns Noah has a secret involving Sinestro.
John Stewart has been trying to find out who killed Hal.
He thinks Noah may be responsible after Noah seems to confess and asks John to kill him.
The finale shows Kerry waiting for Hal after he completes his prison sentence.
Rushville residents blame Hal for the destruction of their town.
After arsonists set Hal’s house on fire, Noah rescues and heals him.
Noah reveals he is a Manhunter, and he and Hal agree to keep the secret from Kerry.
John Stewart investigates Hal’s murder and suspects Noah after the teenager appears to confess.
- Who
- Hal Jordan, Kerry, Noah, and John Stewart.
- What
- The finale follows Hal’s return after prison, Noah’s secret, and John’s investigation into Hal’s murder.
- When
- After Hal finishes his prison sentence; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Rushville, Nebraska.
- Why
- John is investigating Hal’s murder, while Rushville residents blame Hal for the town’s destruction.
John Stewart’s suspicion
What the account establishes
Who killed Hal
John Stewart’s suspicion
John assumes Noah killed Hal after Noah seemingly confesses.
What the account establishes
The account describes John’s suspicion but does not confirm that Noah killed Hal.
Hal’s responsibility for Rushville
John Stewart’s suspicion
Rushville townspeople hold Hal responsible for the town’s destruction.
What the account establishes
The account reports their blame but does not establish Hal’s responsibility.
- Show
- Lanterns
- Central investigation
- John Stewart is investigating Hal Jordan’s murder.
- Hal’s return
- Kerry is waiting for Hal after he completes his prison sentence.
- Town reaction
- Rushville residents hold Hal responsible for the destruction of their town.
- Noah’s secret
- Noah tells Hal that he is a Manhunter.
- Fire
- Miscreants set Hal’s house on fire, and Noah rescues and heals him.
- John’s suspicion
- John appears to suspect Noah after the teenager seemingly confesses.