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Creation & Design

Black Hand was created by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, first appearing in the early 1970s as a villain for Green Lantern.

Early Years

Initially, Black Hand was a minor villain who sought to defeat Green Lantern Hal Jordan. Over the years, his character evolved, becoming more complex and intertwined with the themes of death and resurrection.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Hand has transformed from a simple Green Lantern villain into a complex character representing death and the darker aspects of the emotional spectrum, particularly through his leadership of the Black Lantern Corps.

Cultural Reception

Black Hand has been received as a compelling villain, particularly noted for his role in the Blackest Night storyline, which has been praised for its depth and emotional weight.

Character Details

Real Name:
William Hand
First Appearance:
Green Lantern #29
Aliases:
Black Hand
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Black Lantern Corps, Sinestro Corps
Abilities:
Necromancy, Energy Manipulation, Superhuman Strength
Equipment:
Black Power Ring
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Green Lantern #29
DC ⋅ 1964
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Green Lantern #29
 
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1st appearance of Black Hand, utilizes technology to drain and repurpose the power of a Lantern Ring

Green Lantern #39
DC ⋅ 1965
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Green Lantern #39
 
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2nd appearance of Black Hand

Blackest Night #1
DC ⋅ 2009
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Blackest Night #1
 
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Part one of the main Blackest Night story arc

Green Lantern #43
DC ⋅ 2009
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Green Lantern #43
 
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Prologue issue to the Blackest Night story arc

Black hand becomes a Black Lantern, reanimated corpses selected to represent the deadly corps

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