He left the company several years ago, but now the 'prodigal son' has returned.
The 'prodigal' [='prodigal son/daughter'] has returned.
a 'prodigal' lifestyle
(..) the Guardians sent her to the planet Jayd. It was her first solo mission. But more than that, it was her homecoming. REE'YU: The prodigal daughter returns. I come as a Green Lantern, Ree'yu, by order of the Guardians. REE'YU: The Golden Dragon is the law here. And what law condones massacres? (..)2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights