Nihil

Creation & Design

Nihil was created as a part of the expansion of the Green Lantern mythos, representing the embodiment of nihilism and despair.

Early Years

Nihil first appeared as a significant threat to the Green Lantern Corps, showcasing the darker aspects of the emotional spectrum.

Character Development

Over time, Nihil has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character that embodies the themes of despair and the consequences of nihilism in the universe.

Cultural Reception

Nihil has been received as a compelling villain within the Green Lantern series, often praised for his philosophical depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
Aliases:
The Nihilist
Species:
Alien
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Black Lantern Corps
Abilities:
Energy manipulation, Flight, Immortality
Equipment:
Black Power Ring
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Black
Hair Color:
None

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

First mention of Nihil Raiders, prior to the launch of High Republic

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

1st appearance of a Nihil Path Engine, a High Republic era raiding device, seen in a hologram

Key Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30

Key Facts

1st cover appearance of the Nihil: Lourna Dee

Variant 1:10 design cover art by Pascal Blanche

Key Facts

1st appearance of Lula Talisola, a Jedi Padawan

1st appearance of Zeen and Krix

1st appearance of Torban aka Buckets of Blood, a Jedi Master

1st appearance of Qort, a Jedi Padawan

1st appearance of Farzala Tarabal, a Jedi Knight

1st cameo appearance of Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10

Key Facts

1st cameo appearance of Vernestra Rwoh

1st appearance of a Nihil member

1st cameo team appearance of the Drengir

1st appearance of Ceret and Terec, Jedi twins

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$5

Key Facts

1st appearance of Mari San Tekkka, the hyper-lane navigator for the Nihil

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021

Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Fico Ossio

1st appearance and cover of Mari San Tekkka, the hyper-lane navigator for the Nihil

Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Shear, a cabal of Nihil loyal to Marchion Ro

1st full appearance of a Leveler in real physical form, released on the same day as High Republic #15 where a Leveler first appears in full as they are seen by Force users

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!