WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6!Green Lantern has officially made his costumed debut in the Gotham by Gaslight universe, showcasing one of the Emerald Knight’s most striking redesigns to date. This new look masterfully blends the classic Green Lantern aesthetic with a Western flair, creating a bold "Space Cowboy" vibe. Could this unique redesign be your next Green Lantern cosplay inspiration?
Alan Scott’s costume reveal in The Kryptonian Age #6 is one of the series’ most unforgettable moments, as the reveal occurs immediately after Scott blasts Batman through the wall...
Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernández, Matt Hollingsworth, and Simon Bowland’s Batman: Gotham by Gaslight sequel, Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age, has reimagined a host of DC’s most iconic characters within its 19th-century-inspired Elseworlds setting.
Among the heroes introduced to this universe are Wonder Woman, The Flash, Superman, Cyborg, Martian Manhunter, and Green Lantern Alan Scott. While Scott made his first appearance in issue #3, it wasn’t until issue #6 that fans witnessed him fully embrace his Green Lantern ring and debut his costume.
Green Lantern Alan Scott Officially Debuts His Gotham by Gaslight Costume
Scott’s New Costume Combines the Green Lantern Aesthetic With a Western Twist
Alan Scott’s costume reveal in #6 is one of the series’ most unforgettable moments, as the reveal occurs immediately after Scott blasts Batman through the wall of a two-story building, sending the Dark Knight crashing to the ground following a confrontation sparked by Batman’s aggressive interrogation about where and how Scott obtained his ring. As Scott hovers down toward Bruce’s crumpled and bleeding form, fully clad in his Green Lantern apparel, the Dark Knight chokes out, “What in the name of God…?” Scott’s reply, delivered with unintentional humor, is, “In all honesty, I—I don’t think it’s St. Elmo’s fire.”
This offers fans an excellent look at Scott’s costume, which retains key elements of classic Green Lantern design while incorporating a distinctly Western aesthetic befitting the 19th-century setting of this Elseworlds tale. The outfit keeps the iconic green, black, and white color scheme, along with the green domino mask, white gloves, and the Green Lantern insignia. In of its color scheme layout, the costume most closely resembles Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern suit from Showcase #22 (1959), part of Julius Schwartz’s Silver Age revival of Golden Age heroes.
However, the similarities end there, as the design introduces a unique Western-inspired flair. Scott’s outfit includes cowboy-style boots, a collared long-sleeve button-up shirt layered with a matching vest bearing the Green Lantern insignia over the left breast. A thick white belt complements the gloves, further solidifying the Western vibe. These stylistic elements seamlessly blend with the Green Lantern motifs, resulting in a look that screams "Space Cowboy." It’s easily one of the Emerald Knight’s boldest and most fun costumes to date.
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How Did Alan Scott Get His Green Lantern Ring in the Gotham by Gaslight Universe?
Comes From Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #3 (2024)
Alan Scott made his debut in Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3 as a morally ambiguous con artist posing as a “Spiritual Aerialist.” Using his hot air balloon, Scott claims to commune with the spirits of the dearly departed, exploiting the grief of his audience for profit. However, he has a charm about him that readers just can't help but like. During a train ride across the continental United States, Scott encounters an elderly woman transporting a rare artifact. In their conversation, she reveals that the artifact is the "Ring of Jong Li," opening a small box to reveal a green, glowing ring inside.
Green Lantern fans will immediately recognize the significance of this name in GL lore. Jong Li was a 7th-century Chinese Green Lantern and one of the Corps’ most powerful . The Ring of Jong Li falls into Scott’s possession after the train is attacked and derailed by the League of Assassins. In the aftermath of the crash, the elderly woman, fatally injured, entrusts the ring to Scott with her dying breath. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of Scott’s connection to the Green Lantern legacy. However, it does not constitute a full Green Lantern debut, as Scott remains without a costume or the official title at this point in the story.
Alan Scott Has Yet to Claim the Green Lantern Title for Himself Because the Moniker Currently Belongs to Another
Comes From Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #5 (2024)
With the release of Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #6, Alan Scott’s Green Lantern costume officially debuted, though he has yet to claim the Green Lantern moniker for himself. Interestingly, the name “Green Lantern” has already appeared several times in the narrative, but not as Scott’s heroic identity. In issue #3, readers first encountered the term, only to discover it was the name of Scott’s hot air balloon. The balloon made its official debut in issue #5, presenting as a striking, bulbous emerald-green aircraft that more than lives up to its namesake.
While the Green Lantern title currently belongs to the hot air balloon, it seems inevitable that Scott will eventually adopt the name for himself. Fans can likely expect this transformation to occur in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League of Justice, which will continue the story Andy Diggle began in The Kryptonian Age. While details about A League of Justice are scarce, beyond its expected 2025 release, it’s reasonable to assume the series will focus on the various heroes introduced so far fully embracing their heroic personas and coming together as a team.
Alan Scott’s Gotham by Gaslight Costume Is the Perfect Green Lantern Cosplay Inspiration
Cover For Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice (Coming in 2025)
One of the best things about the debut of Green Lantern’s Gotham by Gaslight costume is its potential to inspire fans looking to add a fresh twist to their Green Lantern cosplays. This Western-inspired design is both unique and relatively easy to replicate, with the main challenge being sourcing these specific clothing items in the signature Green Lantern color scheme. For those seeking an extra creative challenge, there’s always the option to dye or craft the pieces by hand. One thing is certain: this bold take on Green Lantern would make any cosplay stand out.
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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 is available now from DC Comics!
- Alias
- Alan Scott, Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, Sojourner Mullein
- Created By
- Martin Nodell, Bill Finger, John Broome, Gil Kane, Dennis O'Neil, Neal Adams
- Franchise
- D.C.
- Movies
- Green Lantern
- Comic Books
- Green Lantern #1
- Cast
- Ryan Reynolds
Green Lantern is the name given to multiple enforcers of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower, and create unique spectral objects to face off against their enemies. Though some Green Lanterns have assisted with the Justice League, they primarily belong to the Green Lantern Corps.
