Kreon | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Green Lantern (vol. 3) #22 (March 1992) |
Created by | Gerard Jones and Pat Broderick |
In-story information | |
Full name | Kreon |
Species | Teban |
Place of origin | Tebis |
Team affiliations | Green Lantern Corps Black Lantern Corps |
Abilities | Green and Black Lantern power rings |
Kreon is a fictional character featured in comic books published by DC Comics, primarily in association with the Green Lantern Corps. He first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #22 (March 1992).
Kreon is a Teban warlord who previously lost an arm and eye in combat and now seeks to end wars rather than start them, in contrast to his militaristic species. [1] [2] He recruits Star Sapphire, who kills over a dozen men before being subdued. Kreon is shunned by his fellow Chieftains, but Hal Jordan sees potential in him and recruits him into the Green Lantern Corps. [3]
Kreon comes into conflict with fellow trainee Boodikka, who he views as barbaric and lacking in discipline. However, the two come to respect one another after Kilowog forces them to face psychic manifestations of their fears. [4]
Later, Kreon is among several Lanterns kidnapped by the Manhunters. He is killed battling them, after which Boodikka inherits his ring. [5]
In Blackest Night , Kreon is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern. [6]
Kreon appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure . [7]
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