10 Best Alien Green Lanterns

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Among the DC Universe, there’s no greater peacekeeping force than the Green Lantern Corps. Though Earth’s Green Lanterns often grab the spotlight in comics, they are just a part of the 7200 Green Lanterns scattered across the cosmos. These heroes hail from various alien races and function as an intergalactic law enforcement team. Initiated by the eternal Guardians of the Universe, the Green Lantern Corps was formed to maintain order and justice throughout the universe. Each Green Lantern is tasked with protecting one of the 3600 Space Sectors, which house countless inhabited worlds that require protection from evil forces. Picked for their strong willpower and justice-seeking nature, these extraterrestrial beings ensure a safer universe for everyone.

Although Earth’s Green Lanterns may garner the most attention, there exists an entire cosmos teeming with incredibly valiant and selfless Lanterns. These extraordinary Green Lanterns fearlessly sacrifice their lives in a commitment to safeguard the defenseless. Indeed, these Green Lanterns are truly beyond our world.

10) G’Nort

Unlike most Green Lanterns, who earned their positions through unyielding determination, G’Nort was admitted due to familial connections. His influential uncle, a distinguished Green Lantern, petitioned for G’Nort to be inducted into the Corps. Initially assigned to oversee an empty cosmic region to keep him out of mischief, the Guardians found that G’Nort was anything but ordinary.

In his patrols, he stumbled upon an invisible planet – home to the fearsome Manhunters, a group of androids planning to attack Earth. G’Nort’s discovery provided crucial intelligence for the Justice League, enabling them to foil the Manhunter invasion. As a token of gratitude, G’Nort was welcomed into the Justice League, becoming the first extraterrestrial Green Lantern among them. Although not the sharpest tool in the shed, G’Nort remains a steadfast Corps member and has proven his worth.

9) Hannu

A massive stone-built alien named Hannu prefers to battle his adversaries with his raw, powerful hands. His culture disapproves of weapons, so he only uses his ring sparingly – primarily for flight capabilities, enabling him to charge at enemies like a missile. Despite his aversion to weapons, Hannu’s immense strength and invulnerability more than compensate for this apparent limitation. In dire situations where the threat is overwhelming, Hannu will use his ring to generate constructs as a defensive measure. However, he prefers traditional hand-to-hand combat, finding it more satisfying.

8) Iolande

On the planet Betrassus, it was far from Iolande’s expectations that she would assume the role of its Green Lantern too. Her brother, Ragnar, harbored an intense desire to become a Green Lantern. In a twisted scheme to claim a ring, Ragnar took the life of Iolande’s fiancé, Green Lantern Myrrt. However, rather than falling into Ragnar’s hands, the ring selected Iolande as Myrrt’s successor. As a princess, Iolande is innately gifted in leadership and has proven to be an esteemed addition to the Corps. Now, she skillfully juggles her royal obligations with the burden of being a Green Lantern.

7) Sodam Yat

Picture this scenario: What if Superman received a Green Lantern ring? The character that would emerge would be Sodam Yat. Born as a Daxamite, Sodam absorbs the power of a yellow sun, similar to Superman, granting him superhuman strength, flight, and heat vision. On top of these abilities, Sodam also became the host of Ion – the embodiment of Green Lanterns’ willpower and the energy source of their rings. This fusion makes his ring one of the most potent weapons in the universe. With his enhanced ring and Daxamite lineage, Sodam is foretold to be the future champion of the Green Lantern Corps. Whether this prophecy materializes remains to be discovered.

6) Salaak

An experienced Green Lantern, Salaak, has traversed numerous cosmic sectors, leading to his transformation into a strict and rule-abiding authority figure. His new role as senior administrator and Keeper of the Book of Oa, containing the Green Lantern Corps’ holy texts and laws, allows him to enforce rules and ethics within the Corps. In fact, he even debated the Guardians regarding their choice to employ lethal force during the Sinestro War. Although he might appear as a melancholic recluse, Salaak is one of the most honorable and diligent Lanterns ever produced by the Corps.

5) Tomar-Re

Introduced in 1961, Tomar-Re was among the early extraterrestrial Green Lanterns in DC Comics. Stationed in Space Sector 2813, where Krypton once stood, Tomar unsuccessfully attempted to prevent its destruction, an event that deeply affected him throughout his life. Nevertheless, he persisted as a dedicated Green Lantern. Tomar served as mentor and close confidant to Hal Jordan, one of the Green Lanterns. Tragically, this esteemed Lantern met his end at the hands of the villain Goldface. His son, Tomar-Tu, took over the role, but eventually left the Corps to join the deadly intergalactic enforcement group, the Darkstars.

4) Arisia Rrab

In essence, for numerous generations, the mantle of Green Lantern has been passed down in Arisia’s family. Upon her father’s demise, it fell upon her to carry on this legacy. At a young age, Arisia was one of the youngest individuals ever inducted into the Green Lantern Corps. She had a steep learning curve if she wished to thrive as a Green Lantern. However, she excelled in her role, evolving from an eager recruit into a seasoned warrior who played a crucial part in vanquishing some of the Corps’ formidable adversaries such as Krona and the Sinestro Corps. From a wide-eyed teenager to a battle-hardened veteran, Arisia’s journey was one of the most captivating character transformations among all Green Lanterns.

3) Mogo

In simpler terms, Mogo, often referred to as the living planet, holds the title of the largest Green Lantern across the universe. Numerous species and societies have inhabited this cosmic dwelling, oblivious to the fact that Mogo regulates the environment and climate to ensure their comfort. With his powerful ring, Mogo effortlessly eliminates entire enemy starship fleets with minimal fuss. Although he prefers solitude due to his massive size, Mogo serves as a strategic base for the Corps whenever their homeworld, Oa, is threatened or destroyed. In essence, Mogo functions as an epic and benevolent counterpart to the Death Star, acting as the ultimate ace up the sleeve of the Green Lantern Corps.

2) Abin Sur

Before I, a protector in Space Sector 2814, was ever part of the picture, it was Abin Sur who stood as humanity’s guardian. His heroic deeds were legendary, but it was his final moments that would rewrite the cosmic script. During one of his missions, Abin Sur was tasked with transporting the treacherous alien criminal, Atrocitus. When Atrocitus escaped and gravely injured Abin Sur, the Green Lantern found himself crash-landing on Earth. With his life ebbing away, Abin Sur instructed his ring to find a worthy successor. The ring sought out Hal Jordan, and in his dying breath, Abin made him the first human of the Green Lantern Corps. In death, Abin Sur bestowed upon the universe its most remarkable Green Lantern.

1) Kilowog

The imposing drill sergeant of the Green Lantern Corps, known as Kilowog, is in charge of training new recruits, whom he affectionately refers to as “Poozers.” Despite his tough demeanor, Kilowog is also supportive and often forms friendships with Earth’s Green Lanterns. Originally from Bolovax Vik, Kilowog heroically saved billions of his own people when their planet exploded by using his ring to store them safely. Ever since, he has been searching for a new habitable world for his kin. With his gruff yet humorous and supportive nature, Kilowog has earned a reputation as one of the Corps’ most distinguished Green Lanterns.

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2025-07-16 05:11