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HBO’s Lanterns just gave fans their first look at a iconic comic book detail they’ve been waiting for. The Episode 3 trailer reveals Hal Jordan‘s classic Green Lantern mask alongside major teases about John Stewart’s mysterious past.

Lanterns Episode 3 trailer shows Guardian, and more

HBO dropped the Lanterns Episode 3 preview on Sunday, hinting at John Stewart’s origin story and deeper cosmic lore. The teaser follows Episode 2’s shocking ending where Sinestro issued a stark warning about Stewart.

The new footage showcases multiple flashback scenes spanning various stages of John Stewart’s life. Laura Linney debuts as a Guardian of the Universe, sharing a seemingly crucial encounter with Stewart. A brief moment in the trailer also reveals old television clips of Hal Jordan sporting the iconic Green Lantern domino mask.

Episode 2 concluded with Hal Jordan venturing off-world to confront Sinestro inside an intergalactic prison. Ulrich Thomsen portrays the disgraced former Green Lantern in the DC Studios series. Hal questioned Sinestro regarding the Manhunters, receiving a chilling and mysterious reply in return.

Sinestro cautioned that a surviving Manhunter would only be the “second-greatest threat” Hal currently faces. He then pointed to John Stewart as the bigger danger, raising a significant question for the series. This ominous declaration heightens the stakes heading into Episode 3 and John’s deeper exploration.

The trailer further indicates the show will broaden its cosmic world-building past the first two episodes. Fans reacted enthusiastically to the “Mogo doesn’t socialize” nod and Hal’s comics-faithful mask design. Viewers also theorized that the Guardians may have selected John as a future Lantern from infancy.

Lanterns Episode 3 debuts on August 30 on HBO and HBO Max. Fresh episodes drop every Sunday at 9 p.m. The show keeps unraveling its central mystery surrounding Rushville, the Manhunter menace, and Stewart’s hidden past.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.

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