WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for ABSOLUTE POWER #4!Green Lantern Hala Jordana i Flash Barry Allen is one of the most iconic duos in the DC Universe, but their bond is often overshadowed Orderly AND Supermanwho are widely seen as the DCU's best BFFs. However, a moment in the finale Absolute Power The crisis event clearly shows that Hal and Barry have one of the best and most underrated hero friendships in all of comics.
One point in the Lantern/Flash duo's favor is the unwavering trust they have in each other – something Batman and Superman struggled with.
IN Absolute Power #4 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora Barry Allen races against time to disable Amanda Waller's transmatter machine, which she has been using to forge alliances with villains from across the multiverse, enlisting their help in defeating the heroes of Earth Prime.
Barry tries to stop the incoming wave of villains; however, several evil Flashes have already arrived on Earth-Prime and make Barry's task almost impossible as they try to kill him. Meanwhile, Johnny Quick, the infamous Flash of Earth-3, activates the portal, opening the transmatter door to Waller's multi-pronged army. Just when Barry is on the verge of being overwhelmed, Green Lantern arrives in time to save the day.
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Absolute Power #4 Gives Hal Jordan and Barry West one of their best moments
“Barry Allen is never alone, buddy. Not when I'm around. – Green Lantern v Absolute Power #4
Halted by the evil Thunderbolt from Earth-13, Barry continues to fight as villains emerge from the portal and mock his efforts. Owlman from Earth-3 taunts him, saying: “You are only one – you die alone and without mourning.” At this point Hal springs into action, pushing the villains back into the portal with the construct and declares, “Barry, Allen is never alone, buddy. Not when I'm around. This brief respite gives Barry the chance to electrocute Thunderbolt, allowing him to focus on closing the portal while Green Lantern miraculously stops the multiverse's villains with his constructs.
The intensity quickly escalates as Hal strains under the weight of holding off hundreds of enemies, prompting Barry to hurry up and close the portal. Barry admits that he's trying his best, but he's never seen a machine like a transmatter portal before and he can't handle it. This leaves Barry and Hal as the only defense between the full nefarious force of the multiverse and Earth's Prime. This is one of the duo's most important and intense moments together, which makes it special. However, it is their unwavering loyalty and support that make this a special moment in their relationship.
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“Oh yes. There is nothing better than the combination of a lantern and a flash!” – Green Lantern v Absolute Power #4
Hal line, “Barry Allen is never alone, buddy. Not when I'm around. it undoubtedly hit the heart of every fan of the Green Lantern/Flash friendship. This is a particularly emotional and difficult moment because captures the essence of their bond – undying loyalty, trust and always being there when the other person needs it most. Throughout their comic book history, Hal and Barry have supported each other through the most critical and worst moments, consistently demonstrating their deep bond. Here are some of the most notable stories highlighting this unwavering loyalty and trust The blackest night (2009), Green Lantern: Rise (2004) i Flash-point (2011).
Despite the seriousness of the moment Absolute Power #4, it also highlights one of the key aspects that make their friendship so iconic – their characteristic carefree nature. Throughout the intense scene, Hal speaks lightheartedly and jokingly. This is especially noticeable when the other Flashes – Jay Garrick, Max Mercury, Bart Allen, and Wally West – lent Hal some willpower to strengthen his constructs. Hal replies: “Oh yes. There's nothing better than a Lantern and Flash teaming up!” This playful exclamation captures the lightheartedness of their relationship and reflects Hal's love for his and Barry's teams, extending that camaraderie to the rest of the Flash family.
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The best moments of the Green Lantern/Flash friendship in the comics
The blackest night (2009), Last night (1996) i Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) Take the Highest Places
This moment from Absolute Power #4 will undoubtedly go down as one of the best Flash and Green Lantern moments in comics. But what made it so iconic was the foundation of their bond, which was built on a string of other legendary moments. Among the most famous is the fan-favorite portrayal of their friendship in The blackest nightwhere Hal and Barry face a huge threat from the Black Lantern Corps. This storyline powerfully showcases their bond as they share many emotional moments, highlighting their deep trust in each other and Barry's unwavering loyalty as he stands by Hal's side during one of the most grueling storylines.
Two other stories that showcase the duo's unparalleled bond are Last night (1996) i Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). These stories have a unique impact because they depict the death of Hal or Barry and the emotional toll that death takes on the other person. IN Last nightHal Jordan sacrifices himself to prevent the Earth from falling into darkness. This marks a key moment in Hal's ongoing redemption process from the crimes he committed Parallax in Emerald Twilight AND Zero Hour: Time Crisis. Hal's death hits Barry hard, highlighting the speedster's unwavering love and respect for his friend despite Hal's past transgressions.
Similarly, Crisis on Infinite Earths sees Barry sacrifice his life to save the universe, ensuring that the Anti-Monitor's anti-matter cannon is destroyed. Just as Barry was emotionally affected by Hal's death, Hal is deeply affected by the loss of his friend. Barry's death also marked the end of his original career as the Flash, leading to a major turning point when Wally West took up the mantle of the Flash. This added a layer of complexity to Hal's grief, as someone else now wore his best friend's symbol. These different stories helped develop the emotional depth of Hal and Barry's friendship, capturing the moment Absolute Power #4 hit even harder.
Superman/Batman vs. Green Lantern/Flash: Who's the Better Duo?
Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent need to work on trust issues
While Hal and Barry have one of the longest and most emotionally deep friendships in the DC Universe, the question remains: does their brotherhood truly surpass Superman and Batman? While it comes down to personal preference, one factor in the Lantern/Flash duo's favor is the unwavering trust they have in each other – something Bruce and Clark struggled with. This is a perfect example Tower of Babel storyline where Bruce secretly created contingency plans to eliminate every member of the League, including Superman. This betrayal broke their bond, while Green Lantern AND Flash mutual trust remained unshakable.
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Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name given to many guardians of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower and create unique spectral objects to face their enemies. Although some Green Lanterns have assisted the Justice League, they are primarily part of the Green Lantern Corps.
Flash
The Flash is the superhero name given to a DC Comics character who uses unparalleled speed associated with a dimensional power called the “speed force” to overwhelm an opponent. The premiere took place in 1939. The original Flash appeared as Jay Garrick. Still, he would be replaced by Barry Allen in terms of popularity and status, but Flash is a character who has met many of his alternate selves. The character is typically seen as part of the Justice League in almost all incarnations.
