Is Green Lantern black or white in the comics?

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The Hal Jordan green lantern is white. If you thought that he was black, then your probably thinking of the John Stewart green lantern.
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What race was Green Lantern in the comics?

John Stewart:

During the Bronze Age of Comic Books, Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams introduced John Stewart, a new member of the Corps who was one of DC's first black superheroes. Other notable Green Lanterns include Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz and Jo Mullein.
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When did Green Lantern become white?

After the events of the "Sinestro Corps War", Kyle returned to his original role as a Green Lantern officer, along with a promotion to Honor Guard Illustres of the Corps. Later on, he becomes a White Lantern following the mastery of all seven lantern rings.
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Who is the white version of the Green Lantern?

Kyle is the only White Lantern whose powers did not originate from the Entity or being chosen by the ring. For a brief moment Kyle lost the white ring to Sinestro and then to the new Green Lantern of Earth, Simon Baz. However the ring soon returned to him after finding the two former lanterns unsuitable as hosts.
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Is Green Lantern originally black?

John Stewart, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics and was the first African-American superhero to appear in DC Comics.
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Was Hal Jordan a black lantern?

Hal took control of a Black Lantern ring and raised an army of the undead against Volthoom. In the end, Hal prevailed and officially became a Green Lantern again. Sinestro then rejoined the Sinestro Corps and, despite Hal's efforts to stop him, killed most of the Guardians of the Universe for their corrupt actions.
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Is Green Lantern a black woman?

Meet Sojourner Mullein, the newest human Green Lantern and protagonist of a new 12-issue comic series, Far Sector. Lantern Mullein is the first black woman to wield the Lantern ring. She's brought to life by Hugo Award-winning author N.K.
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Who is the GREY lantern?

His is name is David Volgen, first and only Grey Lantern.
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Why did Green Lantern turn white?

Later, while facing the devastating Third Army during the New 52 era, Kyle masters all seven energies in the emotional spectrum and transforms into the White Lantern to turn the tide of battle.
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Which lantern is the most powerful?

DC: All Lantern Corps, Ranked By Strength
  1. 1 The White Lantern Corp.
  2. 2 The Black Lantern Corps. ...
  3. 3 The Green Lantern Corps. ...
  4. 4 Ultra Violet Lantern Corps. ...
  5. 5 The Sinestro Corps. ...
  6. 6 The Red Lantern Corps. ...
  7. 7 The Star Sapphire Lantern Corps. ...
  8. 8 The Orange Lantern Corps. ...
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What is Green Lanterns weakness?

The color yellow is Green Lantern's primary weakness, but he was able to use it to save the Justice League. In 1960's Brave and the Bold #30, the Justice League confronts the android Amazo for the first time.
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What is the most powerful lantern color?

White Lantern - The White Lantern is the most powerful lantern in Green Lantern mythos. The white lantern ring encompasses all the colors of the spectrum which means it can do everything all the other colors can do, plus more.
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Who was the first black superhero?

Black Panther, the alter ego of T'Challa, genius ruler of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda, is considered the first black superhero to be featured in mainstream American comics. In 1968, Black Panther was added to the roster of Marvel Comics' super-group, The Avengers, Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
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Why Batman is not a Green Lantern?

Batman has one of the strongest wills in the entire DC Universe, his willpower is certainly comparable to that of Hal Jordan, but Batman also has one of the darkest histories and most traumatic childhoods of any hero in the DC universe, which is why Batman will never get to use a Green Lantern ring.
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Why does John Stewart have green eyes?

According to producer Bruce Timm, this version of John Stewart has been a Green Lantern for so long that the green radiation energy of the ring has infected his bloodstream, so that's why his eyes glow green.
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What is a rainbow lantern?

Rainbow Lanterns are beings of pure energy, encapsulated within a crystalline form that refracts light in all directions, creating a mesmerizing rainbow aura.
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Which lantern was Batman?

Batman Has Commanded the Power of a Black, White, Yellow and Green Lantern. Batman has been found worthy of roles as a Green, Yellow, White and Black Lantern, receiving various power rings in his adventures.
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What lantern is Joker?

The Joker is widely regarded as one of the best comic book villains of all time, and in DC Comics' sprawling multiverse, a version of him exists that can wield the immense power of a Yellow Lantern; it's just too bad his powers — and his appearance as a Lantern overall — is one of the biggest letdowns in this new ...
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Who is the female version of Green Lantern?

Jessica Cruz, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, she is a member of the Green Lantern Corps and Justice League.
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Who is Green Lanterns girlfriend?

Alexandra DeWitt is a fictional character in the DC Comics Universe. She is the girlfriend of Kyle Rayner before he receives the Green Lantern power ring from Ganthet.
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Who is the most evil Green Lantern?

First the greatest of the Green Lanterns and then their greatest enemy, Sinestro remains one of the DC Universe's most enduring antagonists. After becoming a Lantern to further instill order over the galaxy, Thaal Sinestro put his homeworld of Korugar under his own totalitarian control.
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Can Green Lantern fight Superman?

He's powerful but not invincible, and there are ways to stop him. Hal Jordan, on the other hand, did not need any of these means to beat Superman. Instead, he uses the pure strength of the Green Lantern Corps, proving that a Green Lantern alone is powerful enough to defeat Superman.
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Who is Hal Jordan girlfriend?

Caroline "Carol" Ferris is a fictional character appearing in the DC Comics Universe. She is one of many characters who has used the name Star Sapphire, and was the long-time love interest of Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern.
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