Fear may have become her weakness, but it could also be used as her strength. So when the yellow ring went to her in Future State: Green Lantern (by Geoffrey Thorne, Tom Raney, and Michael Atiyeh), she was more than surprised at the outcome.

Her fear held her back, and even though she remained a Green Lantern, there was always going to be anxiety. Jessica thought she was unworthy because she couldn’t “overcome fear on a daily basis,” but despite that, pushed herself to continue. When Jessica was reintroduced in Green Lanterns: Rebirth (by Geoff Johns, Sam Humphries, Ed Benes, and Ethan Van Sciver), she struggled with her belief in herself. Related: Jessica Cruz Earns A Green Lantern Ring Years Before The Corps in New Origin

In her short time as a Yellow Lantern, Jessica already proved herself able to do many good things that she never thought she could do and found that her fear and the fear of others was a powerful tool. She didn’t have to succumb to evil, and could instead pave the way to become a leading force of good within the Corps. At first, Jessica wanted nothing to do with Sinestro and the Corps, but she discovered that she could use the ring with the good in her heart to help those in need.

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