Green Lantern: The Animated Series facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Green Lantern: The Animated Series |
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| Theme music composer | Frederik Wiedmann |
| Composer(s) | Frederik Wiedmann |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Editor(s) | Joe Gall |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Original release | November 11, 2011 – March 16, 2013 |
Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an American animated superhero TV show. It is based on the DC Comics superhero called Green Lantern. The show was shown on Cartoon Network as part of their "DC Nation" block.
A special preview of the show aired on November 11, 2011. The series then ran from March 17, 2012, to March 16, 2013. This was the first TV show about Green Lantern. It was also the first DC/Warner Bros. show made using CGI (computer animation). The series ended after one season. This was because toy sales were not good. The live-action Green Lantern movie had also not done well.
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What is the Story About?
The series follows the exciting adventures of Hal Jordan. He is the Green Lantern for Sector 2814. His partner is Kilowog. Hal takes a spaceship controlled by Aya, an AI. He and Kilowog travel to "Frontier Space." This is the very edge of the Guardians of the Universe' territory. Green Lanterns are being attacked there by the Red Lanterns.
Atrocitus, the Red Lantern leader, wants revenge. His world was destroyed by the Manhunters. The Guardians created the Manhunters. During their journey, Hal and Kilowog meet a Red Lantern named Razer. They first take him prisoner. But he later helps them defeat Atrocitus. Razer then joins their team. He also starts to have feelings for Aya.
At the end of the first season, Hal finds out that Aya is a living being. She was not just a robot. He tries to stop her from destroying all life in the universe. Razer gets badly hurt trying to stop Aya. Hal finally convinces Aya that she is wrong. She saves the universe and heals Razer. But Aya had created a new army of Manhunters. She also put a copy of herself into every Manhunter. The only way to stop them is a computer virus. This virus would also destroy Aya. Aya launches the virus, stopping the Manhunters. She also destroys herself after saying goodbye to Razer.
Back on Oa, Razer does not believe Aya is truly gone. He starts searching the galaxy for her. A Blue Lantern ring follows Razer. It is not clear if he will get it.
Main Characters
Who are the Main Heroes?
- Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voiced by Josh Keaton) – Hal is the main hero. He is the first human Green Lantern. He is very brave and skilled. Hal often breaks rules to get things done. His bosses see him as a bit wild. But they forgive him because he is so good.
- Kilowog (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) – Kilowog is an experienced Green Lantern. He is a close friend of Hal. He trains new Green Lanterns. Kilowog goes with Hal into Frontier Space. He is very loyal to Hal.
- Razer (voiced by Jason Spisak) – Razer is a Red Lantern who changes sides. He was with Atrocitus at first. But he turned against the Red Lanterns. This happened after they forced him to destroy a planet. Hal takes him prisoner. Razer later proves himself and joins the team. He falls in love with Aya. At the end, he searches the galaxy for her. A Blue Lantern ring follows him. This suggests he might become a Blue Lantern.
- Aya (voiced by Grey DeLisle) – Aya is the Interceptor spaceship's computer brain. She was created by Scar. Aya develops feelings for Razer. But after her heart is broken, she tries to destroy all life. She takes control of the Anti-Monitor's body. She also controls the Manhunters. Hal convinces her to stop. Aya then uses a virus to destroy herself and the Manhunters. She says goodbye to Razer before she is gone.
Guardians of the Universe
The Guardians are ancient beings who created the Green Lantern Corps.
- Ganthet (voiced by Ian Abercrombie)
- Appa Ali Apsa (voiced by Brian George)
- Sayd (voiced by Susan Blakeslee)
- Scar (voiced by Sarah Douglas)
Green Lantern Corps Members
These are other members of the Green Lantern Corps.
- Mogo (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) – Mogo is a living planet. It is also a Green Lantern.
- Salaak (voiced by Tom Kenny) – Salaak is a Green Lantern administrator. He helps defend the Guardians.
- Ch'p – Ch'p is a small, skilled Green Lantern who looks like a squirrel. He helps Hal and Kilowog.
- Tomar-Re (voiced by Jeff Bennett) – Tomar-Re is a Green Lantern Honor Guard member. He helps Hal investigate threats.
- Guy Gardner (voiced by Diedrich Bader) – Guy replaces Hal as Earth's Green Lantern. He later leads the Corps in battles.
- Sinestro (voiced by Ron Perlman) – Sinestro is a powerful Green Lantern. He is Hal Jordan's mentor.
- Chaselon (voiced by Tom Kenny) – Chaselon is a crystal-like Green Lantern. He is a bit lonely.
- Iolande (voiced by Tara Strong) – Iolande becomes a Green Lantern and queen of her planet.
Red Lantern Corps Members
The Red Lanterns are powered by rage.
- Atrocitus (voiced by Jonathan Adams) – The former leader of the Red Lantern Corps. He seeks revenge for his destroyed world.
- Zilius Zox (voiced by Tom Kenny) – Zox is a loyal follower of Atrocitus. He becomes the new leader.
- Bleez (voiced by Grey DeLisle) – The only female Red Lantern shown. She has wings.
- Veon (voiced by Jason Spisak) – A one-eyed Red Lantern with some psychic powers.
- Skallox (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) – A strong Red Lantern who often fights Kilowog.
- Cleric Loran (voiced by Corey Burton) – A slug-like alien who worships Atrocitus.
- Ragnar (voiced by Will Friedle) – Ragnar becomes a Red Lantern after failing to get a Green Lantern ring.
Other Lantern Corps
- Saint Walker (voiced by Phil Morris) – The first Blue Lantern. Blue Lanterns are powered by hope.
- Carol Ferris (voiced by Jennifer Hale) – Hal Jordan's girlfriend. She becomes a Star Sapphire. Star Sapphires are powered by love.
- Larfleeze (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) – The only Orange Lantern. He is very greedy. Orange Lanterns are powered by avarice (greed).
Machines and Robots
- Anti-Monitor (voiced by Tom Kenny) – A huge robot created by a Guardian. It eats everything. Aya later uses its body.
- Manhunters (voiced by Josh Keaton) - Robots created by the Guardians. They were supposed to be soldiers. But they decided all emotional beings were evil. Aya later controls them.
- LANOS (voiced by Brian George) – A cheerful AI that replaces Aya on the Interceptor for a short time.
How the Show Was Made
The show was first thought of as a "Bruce Timm-does-CG-project." Bruce Timm is a famous producer of animated shows. He was in charge of this show. He was not sure about using CGI instead of traditional animation at first. But he later agreed.
A total of 26 episodes were ordered for the first season. The show was not meant to tell the Green Lantern origin story. This was because Warner Bros. had already released a movie about it. This series was the first TV show produced by Bruce Timm using CGI. It was also the first time Green Lantern was shown in CGI.
Voice Actors
Main Voice Cast
- Josh Keaton – Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, Manhunters
- Grey DeLisle – Aya, Queen Aga'Po, Bleez
- Kevin Michael Richardson – Kilowog, Mogo, Skallox
- Jason Spisak – Razer, Veon
Home Video Releases
The series was released on DVD in two parts. The first part came out on August 28, 2012. The second part was released on June 25, 2013. The whole series was also released on Blu-ray on March 14, 2014.
Other Media
Comic Books
A series of 15 comic books based on the show was published. They came out between 2011 and 2013. The first comic, Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0, was released on November 30, 2011. Reviewers said it was "good kids material" and a "fun way to introduce new readers."
Other TV Shows
- The Justice League Action episode "Barehanded" featured a version of Aya.
- Razer appears in the Young Justice episode "Encounter Upon the Razor's Edge!". He is still looking for Aya and becomes a Red/Blue Lantern.
Toys and Merchandise
DC Direct released two special statues (maquettes) based on the show. One was of Hal Jordan and the other was of Atrocitus. Mattel had planned to make action figures. But they were not produced.
Video Games
A game starring Hal Jordan was released online in 2015. It was a horizontal shooter game on the Cartoon Network website.
Soundtrack
La-La Land Records released the show's music soundtrack. The first volume came out on July 31, 2012. A second volume was released on July 2, 2013.
See Also
In Spanish: Linterna Verde: la serie animada para niños
