DC’s Green Lantern John Stewart Arrives in Burbank
Visit Burbank Sponsors Seven-And-A-Half-Foot Bronze Statue of DC’s Iconic Super Hero
On November 14, 2024, Visit Burbank, along DC and Warner Bros. Discovery, unveiled a new seven-and-a-half-foot tall, 600-pound statue of Green Lantern John Stewart under Hangar 28 at Burbank Empire Center.
Funded by Visit Burbank, Green Lantern joins statues of Batman and Wonder Woman as ideal selfie spots in the City. The colossal statue will help showcase Burbank as a leading tourist destination and will exemplify the City’s status as the “Media Capital of the World.”
As a key member of DC’s Green Lantern Corps, John Stewart’s comic book exploits not only gained a legion of loyal comic book fans, but his animated appearances in DC and Warner Bros Animations Justice League and Justice League Unlimited provided a new generation of fans with a Green Lantern they could call their own. John Stewart represents an important milestone in DC history as our first modern Black costumed superhero, created by writer Denny O’Neil and artist Neal Adams, and first appearing in Green Lantern #87, published in October of 1971. The art for this statue was inspired by DC rising star, Jamal Campbell. The final larger-than-life statue, made from bronze, was built by skilled artisans at Burbank’s own American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication.
About Burbank
Burbank is a diverse community of 103,936 residents. Billed as the “Media Capital of the World”, numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered in Burbank including Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Netflix Animation, and DC Comics. With the Hollywood Burbank Airport located within the City, Burbank is a go-to destination for business and tourism. Additionally, Burbank is known for its walkable and safe neighborhoods, well-run school district, and “small town” charm.
About DC
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at www.DC.com.
About Visit Burbank
Visit Burbank is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Burbank. Known as “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is a top Los Angeles travel destination adjacent to Hollywood. Home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Burbank is next to Universal Studios Hollywood, and offers 19 great hotels at all price points. Favorites include attending live TV tapings, horseback rides to the Hollywood Sign, helicopter tours originating from the Hollywood Burbank Airport, hiking in the Hollywood Hills, and much more. As a major entertainment production center, Burbank offers exciting commercial neighborhoods with hundreds of shopping and dining options. visitburbank.com