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Creation & Design

The Black Lantern Corps was created by Geoff Johns and first appeared in 'Green Lantern' comics as part of the larger emotional spectrum introduced in the Green Lantern mythos.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a part of the 'Blackest Night' storyline, the Black Lantern Corps emerged as a force of death and darkness, opposing the Green Lantern Corps and other emotional spectrum entities.

Character Development

The Black Lantern Corps has evolved from a singular villainous force into a complex representation of death within the DC Universe, influencing various characters and storylines across multiple series.

Cultural Reception

The Black Lantern Corps has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its dark themes and intricate storytelling within the Green Lantern mythos.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Green Lantern #25
Aliases:
Black Lanterns, Black Hand
Species:
N/A
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Sinestro Corps, Green Lantern Corps, Black Lantern Corps
Abilities:
Necromancy, Resurrection, Flight, Energy Projection
Equipment:
Black Power Ring
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Green Lantern #25
DC ⋅ 2007
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Green Lantern #25
 
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1st full appearance of the Scarred Guardian, a Guardian of the Universe

1st cameo appearance of Atrocitus and the Red Lantern Corps

1st cameo appearance of Larfleeze and the Orange Lantern Corps

1st cameo team appearance of the Blue Lantern Corps

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1st cameo appearance of Munk and the Indigo Lantern Corps

1st cameo team appearance of the Black Lantern Corps

Death of Anti-Monitor

Cameo appearance in background of an Alien Xenomorph, Predator and the Pale Man from Pan's Labyrinth as various Lanterns

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

Blackest Night #5
DC ⋅ 2010
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Blackest Night #5
 
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Neron summons a Black Lantern clone of Batman

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