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Green Lantern

Several individuals have taken up the name, powers, and duties of the Green Lantern since the character was created for DC comics in the 1940s. But no matter who takes on the name, of the Green Lanterns, an intergalactic force for protection and justice, seek to eliminate evil and keep Earth (and other planets) safe.

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Green Lantern Hal Jordan in Ivan Reis Comic Art
Created By
Martin Nodell, Bill Finger, John Broome, Gil Kane, Dennis O'Neil, Neal Adams
Movies
Green Lantern
Comic Books
Green Lantern #1
Alias
Alan Scott, Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, Sojourner Mullein
Franchise
D.C.

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1 of DC's Most Powerful Superheroes Just Died, Paving a Dark Future For the DCU

The Absolute Universe loses yet another hero, this time taking away the most powerful Green Lantern in DC history, but what does it all mean?

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Ahead of HBO's Lanterns, DC Just Completely Redefined the Green Lantern Corps In a Game-Changing Way

The Absolute Universe is changing everything for the Green Lanterns and the first to tap into their bizarre new powers is redefining everything.

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“It Would Have Been Great”: Green Lantern Director Addresses How He Thinks The 2011 DC Movie Could Have Been Saved

More than a decade after its release, Green Lantern movie director Martin Campbell opens up on how he thinks the panned DC film could have been saved.

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Guts holding his Dragon Slayer sword (from Berserk) and the Green Lantern
Green Lantern Creates BERSERK-Level Weapon So Brutal Even Guts Would Approve

Green Lantern may have just outed himself as a secret Berserk fan, thanks to his latest construct that looks like it's straight out of Guts' arsenal.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps with their arms raised in DC Comics
DC Just Totally Rebooted Green Lantern Lore, Transforming the Heart of Their Powers

DC Comics’ Absolute Universe has brought a lot of change to its heroes, now the Green Lanterns are discovering a huge alteration to their lore.

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DC Is Making Its Green Lanterns Stronger Than Ever With 1 Controversial Move

DC Comics’ Absolute Universe has taken the Corps away from the Green Lanterns, but it’s given them what they need to survive with one change.

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Hal Jordan faces off against many enemies in Blackest Night
Green Lantern Has the Worst Luck, & These Absolutely Brutal Moments Make That Clear

Every hero has their rough patches, but in Green Lantern’s case, Hal Jordan historically takes more L’s than most of his superhero peers.

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James Gunn Won't Cast Chris Pine as Green Lantern, But DC Comics Already Did

The chance to see Chris Pine play Green Lantern Hal Jordan in a movie may be over, but that never stopped the actual comics from making it a reality.

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Green Lantern Names the Ultimate Red Lantern in DC Lore

DC Comics just named the universe's most powerful Red Lantern in its new Green Lantern Corps series (but it's not who you might think of first).

Tom Hardy's Venom against the Marvel and DC logos.
Is DC’s Version of Venom Here to Stay? It Really, Really Should

DC has officially jumped aboard Marvel’s Venom Hype Train, introducing its own take on the fan-favorite symbiote, but is it here to stay?

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I Really Hated Hal Jordan's Villain Era, But Here I Am Begging Green Lantern For More

Green Lantern’s fall was a controversial thing, but the new Absolute Universe has found a much better way of humanizing a villainous Hal Jordan.

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DC Is Revisiting One of Its Most Controversial Twists By Turning a Beloved Hero Evil

Thanks to the Absolute Universe, DC Comics is remixing one of its most controversial twists in the main timeline where they turned a hero evil.

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The Green Lanterns Have a New God-Level Villain, But Who In the World Is Abin Sur?

Absolute Green Lantern is finally here, but nothing is as it seems as a alien named Abin Sur has arrived, but have they come to save or destroy?

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DC Debuts a Brand-New Green Lantern Story With 3 Perfect Words

Absolute Green Lantern is here, giving DC fans a surprising new take on the classic story with 3 perfect words and a dark new origin for Hal Jordan.

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Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps with their arms raised in DC Comics
DC's New Green Lanterns Have Arrived, And They're Nothing Like Their Predecessors

The Green Lanterns have finally debuted in the Absolute Universe, but what has changed for Hal Jordan and his fellow Lanterns in this twisted world?

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Hal Jordan faces off against many enemies in Blackest Night
New Green Lantern Lore Bombshell Reframes Hal Jordan As an Unkillable Monster

DC’s Absolute Green Lantern has just released its debut issue, and calling Hal Jordan’s new status quo “wild” would be an understatement.

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Green Lantern Lore Change Will Blow the Mind of Every Hal Jordan Fan

The Absolute Universe’s version of Hal Jordan finally debuts, but rather be the noble Green Lantern, the iconic hero takes a far darker path.

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Hal Jordan with Black Hand in Absolute Green Lantern #2 Cover Art
Absolute Green Lantern Makes His Official Debut, With A Shocking Crime That Changes Hal Jordan Forever

Hal Jordan has ed the Absolute Universe, but the first action he takes redefines his role in DC lore by turning the Green Lantern into a killer.

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Hal Jordan faces off against many enemies in Blackest Night
Green Lantern Officially Has a New Strongest Villain - Meet Starbreaker

Green Lantern has faced some powerful villains before, but Starbreaker has re-emerged to be one of the worst threats he’s encountered in years.

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Looking to Dive Into DC Comics? Here’s 8 Can’t-Miss, Beginner Titles You’ll Love

If you want to give DC Comics a chance, we have a few beginner-friendly stories for you to check out.

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