Kreon

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).

Fictional character biography

A Teban warlord, General Kreon sought to end wars on Tebis rather than start them. He had seen the horrors of war and previously lost an eye and an arm in his service to the military. His beliefs about war were in complete contrast to that of his species, who generally glorify war and the domination of other species.<ref name=":0">Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #3 (December 1992)</ref><ref name=":02">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Seeking to end his race's bloodlust and to end the wars for good, Kreon recruits Star Sapphire from a local thug named Flicker. However, Star Sapphire is unable to be controlled and kills over a dozen men before being subdued. Shunned by his fellow Chieftains because of his lack of strength and the destruction his failed plan had wrought, Kreon attracts the eye of Hal Jordan. Impressed and seeing his potential, Jordan recruits Kreon into the Green Lantern Corps.<ref>Green Lantern (vol. 3) #24 (May 1992)</ref>

When Hal introduces Kreon to the Corps, he is taken in by Kilowog, who trains him along with his fellow Lanterns.<ref name=":0" /> Among his fellow rookies, Kreon has a particular dislike for Boodikka, who he sees as barbaric and lacking in discipline.<ref name=":02" /> Their disagreements with each other eventually endanger the protection of the Guardians.<ref>Guy Gardner Reborn #3 (September 1992)</ref>

Kilowog calls John Stewart to give Kreon and Boodikka a 'pep talk' on tolerance. When this fails, Guy Gardner uses his Power Ring to make the two confront manifestations of their fears. While Boodikka belittles Kreon for his inability to defeat his opponent, she is unable to defeat her own. Realizing that they finally need each other, the two switch opponents and come out victorious.<ref>Green Lantern: Mosaic #6 (November 1992)</ref>

Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner later discover that Kreon and Boodikka have been captured by the Manhunters, along with the other Lost Lanterns.<ref>Green Lantern (vol. 4) #3 (August 2005)</ref><ref>Green Lantern (vol. 4) #11 (May 2006)</ref> Kreon is mortally wounded while battling the Manhunters and dies in Boodikka's arms. His ring, upon his death, chooses Boodikka as his successor.<ref>Green Lantern (vol. 4) #12 (July 2006)</ref><ref>Green Lantern (vol. 4) #13 (September 2006)</ref>

During the Blackest Night event, Kreon is one of the many fallen Lanterns who are resurrected to join the Black Lantern Corps.<ref>Blackest Night #1 (July 2009)</ref>

In other media

Kreon appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>