Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern Corps #1Superman's level. John Stewart's Power Ring just unleashed an ability that suggests he's capable of replicating other heroes' superpowers via construct creation, and this useful trick could open up endless possibilities for the character. Superman is tough, yet Green Lantern might be ready to give him a run for his money.

Green Lantern Corps #1 kicks off a brand-new series by Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, and Arif Piranto that brings the DC Universe's greatest fighting force back together. In a preview for the first issue, John Stewart chases down a criminal with the Corps and gets confronted by a squadron of alien foes.

When his opponents fire lasers at him, John forms a massive construct of Superman that deflects their blasts and shields him from harm. Green Lantern emulating Superman with his ring hints at his potential to perform the same feats as the Man of Steel, putting them on par with each other.

Green Lantern's Superman Construct Lets Him Replicate the Man of Steel's Durability

Thanks to His Power Ring, Green Lantern Unlocks Superman's Ability

monster trucks and other cars - John Stewart has shown that it can even mimic sentient beings like Superman. Although the construct isn't shown to do much in action, the fact that it can withstand an onslaught of lasers suggests that it harbors invincibility similar to the real Superman's.

As a Kryptonian, Superman is widely regarded as one of the most durable characters within the entire DC Universe due to his render him vulnerable. Therefore, it makes sense that John Stewart would think of using him as a shield via his ring, since there are few characters who could serve as stronger protection. However, Green Lantern's feat does prompt the question of how far he can go when copying fellow heroes' abilities.

Can Green Lantern's Constructs Mimic Other Superman & Other Heroes' Powers?

John Stewart Can Form Sentient Constructs, So Anything Is Possible

sentient construct of his dead sister from his ring. "Ellie" has gone on to develop autonomy and abilities of her own, hinting at Green Lantern's capacity for re-creating other life forms.

Want to learn the full story behind John Stewart's groundbreaking construct of Ellie? Check out Green Lantern: War Journal Vol. 1 - Contagion and Vol. 2 - The Builder, available now in paperback format from DC Comics!

Green Lantern has actually made attempts at replicating the Justice League with his Power Ring before, so this skill isn't unprecedented in DC lore. For example, in Chip Zdarsky and Miguel Mendonca's Justice League: Last Ride #7, Hal Jordan power to create life remains a mystery for now.

John Stewart Continues to Cement Himself As One of the Greatest Green Lanterns

With His Constructs, This Green Lantern Stands Out Among the Rest

architecture skills come in handy when he's cultivating his constructs, earning him his status as "the Master Builder". Now, John's creation of his own invulnerable Superman shield alludes to a game-changing power beyond any other Green Lantern in history.

Green Lantern Corps #1 is available February 12th, 2025 from DC Comics!