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Creation & Design

Kyle Rayner was created by writer Ron Marz and artist Darryl Banks as a replacement for Hal Jordan after the events of the 'Emerald Twilight' storyline.

Early Years

Kyle Rayner was introduced as a struggling artist who becomes the last Green Lantern after Hal Jordan's fall from grace. He learns to wield the power of the ring and takes on the mantle of Green Lantern.

Character Development

Over the years, Kyle Rayner has evolved from a rookie Green Lantern to a seasoned hero, often grappling with the legacy of the Green Lantern Corps and his own identity as a hero.

Cultural Reception

Kyle Rayner has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his relatability and character depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kyle Rayner
First Appearance:
Green Lantern #48
Aliases:
Green Lantern, Ion
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Green Lantern Corps, Justice League, Teen Titans
Abilities:
Power Ring, Flight, Energy Constructs, Enhanced Strength
Equipment:
Green Lantern Power Ring, Green Lantern Battery
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Green Lantern #48
DC ⋅ 1994
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Green Lantern #48
 
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1st cameo appearance of Kyle Rayner, final page, later becomes the third Green Lantern

1st cameo appearance of Alexandra DeWitt, Rayner's girlfriend who is brutally murdered in the controversial issue Green Lantern #54

Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #8
DC ⋅ 1994
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Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #8
 
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Cameo appearance of Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern on a torn magazine page

Green Lantern #50
DC ⋅ 1994
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Green Lantern #50
 
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Death of Sinestro, beaten to death by Hal Jordan

Death of Kilowog, incinerated by Hal Jordan

1st appearance of Hal Jordan as Parallax

1st full appearance of Kyle Rayner

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Kyle Rayner becomes the new Green Lantern

Glow-in-the-dark cover

Green Lantern #51
DC ⋅ 1994
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Green Lantern #51
 
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1st cover appearance of Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner

Rayner appeared as the Green Lantern on the final page of issue #50 and as Green Lantern throughout this issue

Green Lantern #54
DC ⋅ 1994
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Death of Alex DeWitt

Controversial Issue: Major Force murders and dismembers Green Lantern's (Rayner) girlfriend, Alexandra DeWitt and hides her remains in the refrigerator for him to find

Green Lantern #57
DC ⋅ 1994
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After the refridgerator incident in Green Lantern #54, Kyle Rayner relocates to 175 Bleecker St in Greenwich Village, NY where he meets his neighbor, an Asian man who lives at 177A Bleecker St, a nod to Wong, Dr Strange's assistant

Green Lantern / Silver Surfer: Unholy Alliances #1
DC/Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Green Lantern / Silver Surfer: Unholy Alliances #1
 
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One-shot DC/Marvel crossover issue

Silver Surfer and Green Lantern vs Thanos and Parallax

Action Comics #784
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DC ⋅ 2001
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Action Comics #784
 
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Green Lantern #145
DC ⋅ 2002
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Kyle Rayner becomes Ion

Green Lantern Corps #43
DC ⋅ 2010
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Return of Kyle Rayner

Guy Gardner becomes a Red Lantern

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #19
DC ⋅ 2017
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Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #19
 
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1st appearance of Sarko, the son of Kyle Rayner and former Yellow Lantern Soranik Natu, daughter of Sinestro

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