Kreon

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Kreon
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Kreon as depicted in Green Lantern vol. 3 #34 (December 1992). Art by Mark Bright.
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 nameKreon
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).

Contents

Fictional character biography

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]

In other media

Kreon appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure . [7]

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References

  1. Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #3
  2. Green Lantern Vol. 3 #22
  3. Green Lantern Vol. 3 #24
    • Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #1 and #3
    • Guy Gardner Reborn #3
    • Green Lantern: Mosaic #6
    • Green Lantern Vol. 3 #34
    • Green Lantern Vol. 3 #35
    • L.E.G.I.O.N. #58
    • DC Universe: Trinity #2
    • Green Lantern Vol. 3 #49
    • Green Lantern Vol. 4 #3 (August 2005)
    • Green Lantern Vol. 4 #11 - #13 (May - September 2006)
  4. Blackest Night #1 (July 2009)
  5. Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved October 26, 2024.