Definition: The Green Lanterns were a superhero team created by DC Comics, which first appeared in "Green Lantern" #1 (July 1970) under the creative pseudonym of Gerry Conway. They are a group consisting of seven heroes who serve as the main character of several series published by DC.

Green Lantern

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Physical appearance:

The Green Lanterns have a unique and stylized look with their iconic red-and-white suits. They often feature long hair in waves or waves of green, symbolizing their ability to control nature. -

Power:

They wield the weapon called the "Gloves" (an ancient amulet made from wood that has been imbued with telepathic energy), which grants them the ability to manipulate and transform into various forms. The gloves also allow them to enter a "gloved space" where they can manipulate objects with just their mind. -

Influence:

They have immense power, making them a powerful force of good or evil in various DC Comics stories.

Green Lantern Corps

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Main purpose:

The Green Lantern Corps was designed to be an organized group that serves as the main force behind the Green Lanterns' mission to defend mankind from alien threats and other villains. Its members included Captain Atom, Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, and his friends. -

Characterization:

Each member of the Green Lantern Corps had a unique character and identity, with characters like Hal Jordan often being more sympathetic or less heroic but still powerful enough to be at least somewhat aligned with their mission. They were also typically associated with scientific knowledge and technology.

Gloves

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Purpose:

The gloves serve as a symbol of power and are thought to have been imbued with telepathic energy, allowing them to manipulate objects through just the wearer's mind. -

Functionality:

They are used in various DC Comics stories to aid the Green Lanterns or to aid others. In many cases, they function as temporary shields that protect the Green Lanterns from harm.

Superhuman abilities and powers

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Telepathy:

The ability to understand and communicate with other beings through thought, often with the help of a "telepathic energy" imbued in them. -

Eclipse: (Green Lantern):

A powerful magical weapon that grants its wielder telepathic powers. It can also reflect any object's light. -

Gloves: (Green Lanterns):

The gloves, often known as the 'Gloves', have the power to transform into various forms and are used by the Green Lanterns for various purposes. Overall, the concept of the Green Lantern Corps and their unique abilities makes them a beloved character in DC Comics' continuity.

Green Lantern