Lanterns Theory: The Looming Threat of Black Hand

The episode discusses a fan theory regarding the HBO series Lanterns, suggesting that the show is subtly introducing the iconic DC Comics villain Black Hand. While the series currently focuses on the Manhunters as the primary antagonists, the author argues that members of the Macon family serve as reimagined versions of the Hand family from the source material. This transition could lead to an adaptation of the famous Blackest Night storyline, which involves the resurrection of deceased heroes as a massive galactic threat. Clues for this trajectory include the use of dark energy weapons, the naming conventions of the characters...