Green Lantern
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Green Lantern is the name of several superhero characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They are characterized by their use of power rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary abilities.
History[edit | edit source]
The first Green Lantern character, Alan Scott, was created in 1940 during the Golden Age of Comic Books. He was a railroad engineer who came into possession of a magic lantern that granted him power. The character was later reimagined in the Silver Age of Comic Books as Hal Jordan, a test pilot who was chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force.
Green Lantern Corps[edit | edit source]
The Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic law enforcement agency that patrols the universe. Each member of the Corps is equipped with a power ring that grants them the ability to create constructs of solid light, fly, and perform other feats limited only by their willpower and imagination.
Notable Green Lanterns[edit | edit source]
- Alan Scott - The original Green Lantern of the Golden Age.
- Hal Jordan - The most well-known Green Lantern, introduced in the Silver Age.
- John Stewart - An architect and former U.S. Marine, he became a Green Lantern after Hal Jordan.
- Guy Gardner - Known for his brash personality, he is another prominent member of the Corps.
- Kyle Rayner - An artist who became a Green Lantern after the destruction of the Corps.
Powers and Abilities[edit | edit source]
Green Lanterns wield power rings that allow them to channel their willpower into energy constructs. These rings also provide flight, force field generation, and translation of all languages. The effectiveness of a power ring is limited by the user's willpower and imagination.
In Other Media[edit | edit source]
Green Lantern has appeared in various media adaptations, including animated series, live-action films, and video games. The character has been portrayed by several actors, including Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film "Green Lantern".
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- [DC Comics Official Site](https://www.dccomics.com)
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