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Green Lantern is the name of several superhero characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They are characterized by their use of power rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary abilities.

History

The first Green Lantern character, Alan Scott, was created in 1940 during the Golden Age of Comic Books. He was a railroad engineer who came into possession of a magic lantern that granted him power. The character was later reimagined in the Silver Age of Comic Books as Hal Jordan, a test pilot who was chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force.

Green Lantern Corps

The Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic law enforcement agency that patrols the universe. Each member of the Corps is equipped with a power ring that grants them the ability to create constructs of solid light, fly, and perform other feats limited only by their willpower and imagination.

Notable Green Lanterns

Alan Scott - The original Green Lantern of the Golden Age.
Hal Jordan - The most well-known Green Lantern, introduced in the Silver Age.
John Stewart - An architect and former U.S. Marine, he became a Green Lantern after Hal Jordan.
Guy Gardner - Known for his brash personality, he is another prominent member of the Corps.
Kyle Rayner - An artist who became a Green Lantern after the destruction of the Corps.

Powers and Abilities

Green Lanterns wield power rings that allow them to channel their willpower into energy constructs. These rings also provide flight, force field generation, and translation of all languages. The effectiveness of a power ring is limited by the user's willpower and imagination.

In Other Media

Green Lantern has appeared in various media adaptations, including animated series, live-action films, and video games. The character has been portrayed by several actors, including Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film "Green Lantern".

References

External Links

[DC Comics Official Site](https://www.dccomics.com)

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-{{Superhero}}
-'''Green Lantern''' is the name of several [[superheroes]] appearing in [[American comic books]] published by [[DC Comics]]. The first Green Lantern character, Alan Scott, was created by Martin Nodell during the [[Golden Age of Comic Books]]. He first appeared in ''All-American Comics'' #16 in 1940. Unlike later versions of the character, Scott's power comes from a magical ring rather than the technologically advanced rings used by his successors.
+{{Infobox character
+| name = Green Lantern
+| image = <!-- Image link here -->
+| caption = <!-- Caption here -->
+| publisher = [[DC Comics]]
+| debut = [[All-American Comics]] #16 (July 1940)
+| creators = [[Bill Finger]] (writer), [[Martin Nodell]] (artist)
+| alter_ego = Various
+| alliances = [[Justice League]], [[Green Lantern Corps]]
+| powers = [[Power ring]] granting flight, energy projection, and more
+}}
-==Concept and Creation==
+'''Green Lantern''' is the name of several [[superhero]] characters appearing in [[American comic books]] published by [[DC Comics]]. They are characterized by their use of [[power rings]] that grant them a variety of extraordinary abilities.
-The Green Lantern character was inspired by the magical rings found in mythological and adventure stories. The ring, granting a variety of powers, is a central element in the stories of all Green Lanterns. The concept was reinvented in 1959 during the [[Silver Age of Comic Books]] by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane. This new Green Lantern was Hal Jordan, a test pilot who received his ring from a dying alien named Abin Sur. His ring was charged by a power battery shaped like a lantern, which gave him control over the physical world as long as he could overcome fear.
-==Green Lantern Corps==
+== History ==
-The Green Lanterns are members of the Green Lantern Corps, an interstellar law enforcement agency established by the [[Guardians of the Universe]]. The Guardians are a race of immortals residing on the planet Oa. Each Green Lantern is assigned a sector of space to protect and is equipped with a power ring that can create constructs limited only by the wearer's imagination and willpower. The Green Lantern Corps has featured a diverse array of characters from different species and planets, emphasizing themes of unity and responsibility.
+The first Green Lantern character, [[Alan Scott]], was created in 1940 during the [[Golden Age of Comic Books]]. He was a railroad engineer who came into possession of a [[magic]] [[lantern]] that granted him power. The character was later reimagined in the [[Silver Age of Comic Books]] as [[Hal Jordan]], a test pilot who was chosen by the [[Guardians of the Universe]] to become a member of the [[Green Lantern Corps]], an intergalactic police force.
-==Powers and Abilities==
+== Green Lantern Corps ==
-The primary power of every Green Lantern ring is the ability to create constructs of green energy that can take any form its bearer imagines. The rings also grant the ability to fly, provide life support in any environment, and offer various defensive and offensive capabilities. The effectiveness of the ring is tied to the wearer's willpower; a strong-willed user can create more powerful constructs.
+The [[Green Lantern Corps]] is an intergalactic law enforcement agency that patrols the [[universe]]. Each member of the Corps is equipped with a [[power ring]] that grants them the ability to create [[constructs]] of solid light, fly, and perform other feats limited only by their [[willpower]] and [[imagination]].
-==Notable Characters==
+== Notable Green Lanterns ==
-Besides Alan Scott and Hal Jordan, several other characters have taken on the mantle of Green Lantern in various story arcs:
+* [[Alan Scott]] - The original Green Lantern of the [[Golden Age]].
-* [[Guy Gardner (comics)|Guy Gardner]]
+* [[Hal Jordan]] - The most well-known Green Lantern, introduced in the [[Silver Age]].
-* [[John Stewart (comics)|John Stewart]]
+* [[John Stewart]] - An architect and former [[U.S. Marine]], he became a Green Lantern after Hal Jordan.
-* [[Kyle Rayner]]
+* [[Guy Gardner]] - Known for his brash personality, he is another prominent member of the Corps.
-* [[Simon Baz]]
+* [[Kyle Rayner]] - An artist who became a Green Lantern after the destruction of the Corps.
-* [[Jessica Cruz]]
-Each character has brought a unique perspective and background to the role, significantly impacting the Green Lantern Corps' history and the broader DC universe.
+== Powers and Abilities ==
+Green Lanterns wield [[power rings]] that allow them to channel their [[willpower]] into [[energy constructs]]. These rings also provide flight, [[force field]] generation, and [[translation]] of all languages. The effectiveness of a power ring is limited by the user's [[willpower]] and [[imagination]].
-==Cultural Impact==
+== In Other Media ==
-Green Lantern has been adapted into various media, including television shows, movies, and video games. The character's commitment to overcoming fear resonates with many fans and is often highlighted as a core message of the stories.
+Green Lantern has appeared in various [[media]] adaptations, including [[animated series]], [[live-action films]], and [[video games]]. The character has been portrayed by several actors, including [[Ryan Reynolds]] in the 2011 film "[[Green Lantern (film)|Green Lantern]]".
-==See Also==
+== See Also ==
 * [[Justice League]]
-* [[Sinestro]]
+* [[DC Comics]]
-* [[Parallax (comics)|Parallax]]
+* [[Superhero]]
-* [[Blackest Night]]
+== References ==
+* [[All-American Comics]]
+* [[Guardians of the Universe]]
+== External Links ==
+* [DC Comics Official Site](https://www.dccomics.com)
 [[Category:DC Comics superheroes]]
-[[Category:Characters created by John Broome]]
+[[Category:Green Lantern Corps members]]
-[[Category:Characters created by Gil Kane]]
+[[Category:Fictional characters with energy-manipulation abilities]]
+[[Category:Characters created by Bill Finger]]
-{{comic-book-stub}}
+[[Category:Characters created by Martin Nodell]]