Green Lantern facts for kids
The Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes who appear in comic books from DC Comics. Each Green Lantern wears a special power ring. This ring lets them control the physical world using their strong will and imagination.
The very first Green Lantern was Alan Scott. He was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell. Alan first appeared in All-American Comics #16 in July 1940.
The most famous Green Lantern is Hal Jordan. He was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Hal first appeared in Showcase #22 in October 1959.
Alan Scott was the Green Lantern from the Golden Age of comics. His ring got its power from magic. All Green Lanterns who came after him use rings that are not magic. Instead, their rings are advanced technology. The Guardians of the Universe made these power rings. They gave them to brave people across the galaxy. These heroes form the Green Lantern Corps, which is like an intergalactic police force.
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Golden Age Green Lantern: Alan Scott
Alan Scott was a young engineer. One day, he found a metal lantern that glowed with a green magical flame. The flame told Alan how to build a special ring. Alan used his ring's power to fight crime and protect people. He was also a founding member of the Justice Society of America.
Alan Scott's power ring needed to be recharged every 24 hours. It also had one strange weakness: it did not work on wood.
Silver Age Green Lantern: Hal Jordan
Hal Jordan was a brave airplane test pilot. He received his power ring from a dying alien named Abin Sur. Abin Sur's spaceship had crashed on Earth. Hal became a founding member of the Justice League of America. He was also a member of the Green Lantern Corps.
At first, Hal Jordan's power ring had a weakness too. It did not work on anything yellow.
Later, Hal Jordan's hometown, Coast City, was destroyed. This event caused him great sadness and change. For a time, he took on a different identity called Parallax. He even caused problems for the Green Lantern Corps. However, Hal later sacrificed himself to help reignite a dying Sun. After this, he was brought back to life and became a Green Lantern once more.
Hal Jordan also made a famous oath to recharge his power ring: "In brightest day, in blackest night
No evil shall escape my sight,
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power...Green lantern's light!"
Other Green Lanterns
Over time, other heroes have also become Green Lanterns.
Guy Gardner
Guy Gardner was the second person Abin Sur considered for the ring. He became a backup Green Lantern for Hal Jordan.
John Stewart
John Stewart is an architect. The Guardians chose him to be a backup Green Lantern for Hal Jordan, replacing Guy Gardner.
Kyle Rayner
Kyle Rayner is a freelance artist. He was given the very last power ring after Hal Jordan's actions as Parallax. Kyle helped to bring back the Guardians and restore the Green Lantern Corps. For a short time, Kyle also became Ion, who is the living form of willpower.
Images for kids
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Green Lantern's debut in All-American Comics #16 (July 1940), art by Sheldon Moldoff
See also
In Spanish: Linterna Verde para niños
