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Creation & Design

The Guardians of the Universe were created as the overseers of the Green Lantern Corps, tasked with maintaining order and peace across the universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the 1940s, the Guardians were depicted as ancient beings with immense power and wisdom, guiding the Green Lanterns in their duties.

Character Development

Over the decades, the Guardians have evolved from distant overseers to more complex characters, grappling with moral dilemmas and the consequences of their decisions.

Cultural Reception

The Guardians of the Universe have been well-received, often praised for their role in the Green Lantern mythos and their philosophical implications.

Character Details

Real Name:
Guardians of the Universe
First Appearance:
Green Lantern #1
Aliases:
Guardians, Oans
Species:
Oan
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Green Lantern Corps, Justice League
Abilities:
Immortality, Energy Manipulation, Telepathy
Equipment:
Power Rings, Central Power Battery
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Green Lantern #1
DC ⋅ 1960
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Green Lantern #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Oa, the planetary headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps

1st appearance of Puppet Master

1st team appearance of the Guardians of the Universe

Green Lantern #40
DC ⋅ 1965
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Green Lantern #40
 
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1st appearance of Krona, a major antagonist in the Brightest Day story arc

Origin of the Guardians of the Universe and Infinite Earths concept

Green Lantern #150
DC ⋅ 2002
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Green Lantern #150
 
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1st team appearance of Guardians of the Universe as unidentified children, reborn through the power of Kyle Rayner: Scarred Guardian, Lianna, Sayd and others

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