Upon leave from his tour of the vast galaxy with the Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan returns to Coast City and a complicated relationship with his wife Carol Ferris. Newly promoted to Vice President of Ferris Aircraft, Hal's place of work as a military test pilot. Upon returning, Hal meets William Hand, a young, troubled new ground control specialist.
When the aviation navigation systems begin glitching, Carol begins an investigation, against Hal's advice. As planes become non-operational and casualties are suffered, Hal decides to take it into his own hands as Green Lantern. In his efforts, Hal calls upon the assistance of another Green Lantern, Guy Gardner. Together, they will seek out who calls himself Black Hand.