Green Lantern Corps
The Green Lantern Corps is a fictional intergalactic law enforcement agency and superhero team appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians, a race of immortals residing on the planet Oa. According to DC continuity, the Green Lantern Corps have been in existence for three billion years. Currently operating amongst the 3600 "sectors" of the universe, there are 7204 members (known commonly as Green Lanterns). Each Green Lantern is given a power ring, a weapon granting the use of incredible abilities that are directed by the wearer's own willpower.
Green Lantern Corps | |
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The Green Lantern Corps. Art by Phil Jimenez (penciler and inks), Tom McCraw (colorist) | |
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Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Showcase #22 (September 1959) |
Created by | John Broome Gil Kane |
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Base(s) | Oa Mogo |
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See: List of Green Lanterns |
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