Comic Canon

After changing Hal Jordan's backstory, Lanterns writer says changing canon is "like handling plutonium" but there's "no fun and creativity" in playing it safe

Showrunners for the HBO series Lanterns discuss the creative challenges and risks involved in altering established comic book canon, specifically the backstory of Hal Jordan. They explain that while deviating from established history is necessary for originality, it must be handled with extreme care, likening it to 'handling plutonium'. The article highlights a specific change to Hal Jordan's father's death and its impact on Hal's character.