Dec 1, 1971 CE
First Appearance in Green Lantern #87
John Stewart debuts as a backup Green Lantern chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to replace Hal Jordan. He is an architect and former US Marine. #comics #dc )
Chronological Storyline (48 Milestones)
Feb 1, 1972 CE
Training with Hal Jordan
John Stewart trains under Hal Jordan in Green Lantern #88, learning to use the power ring. #comics #dc )
May 1, 1973 CE
First Solo Mission
John Stewart undertakes his first solo mission in Green Lantern #93, stopping a criminal gang. #comics #dc )
Aug 1, 1974 CE
Joins the Justice League
John Stewart becomes a member of the Justice League of America in Justice League of America #110. #comics #dc )
Mar 1, 1975 CE
Relationship with Katma Tui
John Stewart begins a romantic relationship with fellow Green Lantern Katma Tui in Green Lantern #122. #comics #dc )
Jun 1, 1976 CE
Architectural Skills Highlighted
John Stewart's architectural expertise is used to rebuild Coast City in Green Lantern #130. #comics #dc )
Sep 1, 1978 CE
Marries Katma Tui
John Stewart marries Katma Tui in Green Lantern #150. #comics #dc )
Apr 1, 1980 CE
Xanshi Tragedy Begins
John Stewart fails to save the planet Xanshi from destruction in Green Lantern #179, leading to immense guilt. #comics #dc )
Jan 1, 1981 CE
Resigns from Green Lantern Corps
Overwhelmed by guilt from Xanshi, John Stewart resigns from the Corps in Green Lantern #182. #comics #dc )
Jul 1, 1982 CE
Returns as Green Lantern
John Stewart returns to duty in Green Lantern #194 after overcoming his guilt. #comics #dc )
May 1, 1984 CE
Katma Tui Killed
Katma Tui is murdered by Star Sapphire in Green Lantern #200, devastating John. #comics #dc )
Oct 1, 1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths
John Stewart participates in the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. #comics #dc
Mar 1, 1986 CE
Mosaic World Arc Begins
John Stewart becomes the guardian of the Mosaic World in Green Lantern #210, a patchwork planet. #comics #dc )
Aug 1, 1987 CE
Mosaic World Ends
The Mosaic World storyline concludes in Green Lantern #224, with John Stewart's role as guardian ending. #comics #dc )
Nov 1, 1988 CE
Becomes a Dark Lantern
John Stewart temporarily becomes a Dark Lantern in Green Lantern #237. #comics #dc )
Feb 1, 1990 CE
Joins the Justice League International
John Stewart becomes a member of the Justice League International in Justice League America #50. #comics #dc )
Jun 1, 1991 CE
Leads the Justice League
John Stewart takes leadership of the Justice League in Justice League America #60. #comics #dc )
Sep 1, 1992 CE
Death of Hal Jordan
John Stewart mourns the death of Hal Jordan in Green Lantern #50. #comics #dc )
Apr 1, 1993 CE
Becomes the Primary Green Lantern
With Hal Jordan dead, John Stewart becomes the primary Green Lantern of Earth in Green Lantern #55. #comics #dc )
Jan 1, 1994 CE
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
John Stewart participates in the Zero Hour crossover event. #comics #dc
Aug 1, 1995 CE
Green Lantern: The New Corps
John Stewart helps rebuild the Green Lantern Corps in the miniseries Green Lantern: The New Corps. #comics #dc
Mar 1, 1996 CE
Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare
John Stewart appears in the Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare storyline. #comics #dc
Nov 1, 1997 CE
Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale
John Stewart appears in the graphic novel Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale. #comics #dc
Jul 1, 1998 CE
Justice League of America #0
John Stewart is featured in Justice League of America #0. #comics #dc )
May 1, 1999 CE
Green Lantern: The Power of Ion
John Stewart becomes the host of the entity Ion in Green Lantern #100. #comics #dc )
Jan 1, 2000 CE
Green Lantern: Circle of Fire
John Stewart appears in the Green Lantern: Circle of Fire storyline. #comics #dc
Sep 1, 2001 CE
Justice League Animated Series Debut
John Stewart appears as a main character in the Justice League animated series, voiced by Phil LaMarr. #tv #dc )
Apr 1, 2002 CE
Green Lantern: Rebirth
John Stewart plays a role in the Green Lantern: Rebirth miniseries. #comics #dc
Aug 1, 2003 CE
Justice League Unlimited
John Stewart continues as a main character in Justice League Unlimited. #tv #dc
Nov 1, 2004 CE
Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors
John Stewart appears in the Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors miniseries. #comics #dc
Jun 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis
John Stewart participates in the Infinite Crisis crossover event. #comics #dc
Mar 1, 2006 CE
Green Lantern Corps: Recharge
John Stewart is a main character in the Green Lantern Corps: Recharge miniseries. #comics #dc
Jan 1, 2007 CE
Sinestro Corps War
John Stewart plays a key role in the Sinestro Corps War storyline. #comics #dc
May 1, 2008 CE
Green Lantern: Secret Origin
John Stewart's origin is retold in Green Lantern: Secret Origin. #comics #dc
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Blackest Night
John Stewart is a central figure in the Blackest Night crossover event. #comics #dc
Apr 1, 2010 CE
Brightest Day
John Stewart appears in the Brightest Day storyline. #comics #dc
Sep 1, 2011 CE
The New 52 Relaunch
John Stewart is reintroduced in the New 52 continuity in Green Lantern #1. #comics #dc )
Jun 1, 2012 CE
Green Lantern: The Lost Army
John Stewart stars in the Green Lantern: The Lost Army series. #comics #dc
Mar 1, 2013 CE
Justice League: War
John Stewart appears in the animated film Justice League: War. #film #dc
Oct 1, 2014 CE
Green Lantern: Edge of Oblivion
John Stewart appears in the Green Lantern: Edge of Oblivion miniseries. #comics #dc
Jul 1, 2015 CE
DC Rebirth
John Stewart is featured in the DC Rebirth initiative in Green Lanterns #1. #comics #dc
May 1, 2016 CE
Green Lanterns: Rage Planet
John Stewart appears in the Green Lanterns: Rage Planet storyline. #comics #dc )
Feb 1, 2017 CE
Justice League: Dark
John Stewart appears in the Justice League: Dark animated film. #film #dc )
Aug 1, 2018 CE
Green Lantern: Earth One
John Stewart is the protagonist in the graphic novel Green Lantern: Earth One. #comics #dc
Nov 1, 2019 CE
DCeased
John Stewart appears in the DCeased series. #comics #dc
Jun 1, 2020 CE
Green Lantern: Season Two
John Stewart appears in the Green Lantern: Season Two series. #comics #dc
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Future State: Green Lantern
John Stewart is featured in the Future State: Green Lantern storyline. #comics #dc
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Green Lantern: Beware My Power
John Stewart stars in the animated film Green Lantern: Beware My Power. #film #dc