In Far Sector, Jo Mullein is the Green Lantern on the far edge of space. She’s been tasked with protecting the City Enduring, where crime is non-existent because citizens have been stripped of their ability to feel emotions. However, political turmoil is on the rise and things are not as they seem. Jo is sucked into a mystery and a century-long feud, and only she can stop what comes next. 

N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell have created a stunning and intriguing story in Far Sector. These two powerhouse creatives were the perfect pair to bring this comic to life, and each issue of Far Sector proves it. And while the story involves Green Lantern lore, readers don't need any prior knowledge of the Green Lanterns to enjoy this story. 

Far Sector is basically the perfect comic to me. It has a smart protagonist, an interesting plot, and amazing artwork. It also brilliantly holds up a mirror to our own society. While the Green Lanterns are essentially space cops, this graphic novel doesn’t glorify cops, and instead criticizes them. Jo’s journey is complex as she grapples with her choices and the world(s) she lives in.

As a super emotional person, I thought it was interesting how this story explored emotions and the importance of them in our lives because I’ve never seen that in superhero comics before. I was genuinely surprised by the plot but was delighted by it. Other things I enjoyed include positive bisexual rep, respectful romantic relationships, and morally ambiguous supporting characters.

Did I mention how stunning this book is? It’s stunning. Jamal Campbell has outdone himself! The art gives off a fun and vibrant vibe, but also supports the tension and mystery of the script when necessary. There are several races of aliens in this comic and Campbell has made them all distinct and illustrates a diversity of body types. It was also nice to see that Jo isn’t thin like most superheroes— yay body positivity! And her sense of style is amazing. 

Overall I loved this book and highly recommend it!