HBO Max has dropped a new promotional still for its upcoming series Lanterns on Instagram, and it’s already sparking excitement among DC fans. The image, which features a human fist against an alien object, includes a striking splash of green—the first visual confirmation of the Green Lantern mythology in the show’s marketing.
The still depicts Hal Jordan charging his power ring on the power battery, a cornerstone of Green Lantern lore. In the comics, each Green Lantern is issued a power ring that can manifest constructs through sheer willpower, but the ring must be recharged every 24 hours using a power battery while reciting a sacred oath. The power battery has been a staple of the franchise since its 1940 debut, evolving from the more mystical Alan Scott to the sci-fi-centric Hal Jordan and the broader Green Lantern Corps.
This new image marks a significant shift from Lanterns’ previous marketing, which largely downplayed the show’s sci-fi and comic book roots. Earlier teasers and promos suggested a True Detective-style narrative, focusing on two characters in desert settings—walking, bar-hopping, and even driving off a cliff—without overtly acknowledging their extraterrestrial connections. The inclusion of the green power battery in this latest still signals a bold creative decision to embrace the franchise’s heritage.
Lanterns co-creator Damon Lindelof has previously been vocal about his past criticisms of certain aspects of Green Lantern lore, including the power battery, though he later expressed regret for those remarks. Fans had grown concerned that the show might sidestep key elements of the mythology, but this image suggests otherwise. The green hue in the promo is a clear nod to the iconic color of the Green Lantern Corps, reinforcing the show’s ties to DC Comics.
With the series set to explore the Green Lantern mythos, this promotional image serves as a promising tease for what’s to come. Lanterns is one of the most anticipated DCU projects, and this first glimpse of the power battery has fans eager for more.
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