Green Lantern is a comic book series and media franchise centered around the character of Green Lantern, a member of an intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. The character was created by artist Martin Nodell and writer Bill Finger and first appeared in All-American Comics #16 in 1940. The Green Lantern Corps is composed of beings from across the universe who are chosen by a powerful energy source called the "Guardians of the Universe" to protect and police the galaxy. Each Green Lantern is given a power ring, which allows them to create solid constructs using their willpower.
The Green Lantern comic series has been published by various comic book publishers over the years, including DC Comics, and has been adapted into several other media forms including television, video games, and films. The franchise has a dedicated fanbase and is considered one of the most iconic characters in the DC Comics universe.
Green Lantern has been depicted as a number of different characters over the years, including the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, and the more widely known Hal Jordan, who was first introduced in the late 1950s. The character has undergone numerous reboots and storylines over the years, but has remained a staple of the DC Comics universe. The franchise is known for its strong character development, thought-provoking themes, and exciting action sequences.
