“CHALLENGE!” All 3,600 members of the Green Lantern Corps go to an emergency meeting on Oa. Krona interferes with the meeting, causing the Central Power Battery to explode.

Hal and the Green Lantern Corps are recalled by the Guardians because there is trouble stirring in the universe. All 3000 of the surviving Corps members make an appearance, we see the history of Hal and how he came to be the successor of Abin Sur. We also see the moment when Krona was first banished from Oa. We learn of Krona's new power and see a minor skirmish that results in the demise of a few Corps members.

Note: This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "Hearts of Darkness".