Tomar-Tu is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily in association with the Green Lantern Corps. He is a member of an extraterrestrial race called Xudarians, and is the son and successor of Green Lantern Corps officer Tomar-Re. He first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #5 (October 1990), and was created by writer Gerard Jones and artist Pat Broderick.
| Tomar-Tu | |
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 Tomar-Tu as depicted in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #49 (February 1994). Art by Fred Haynes (pencils), Dennis Cramer (inks), and Steve Mattsson (colors). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Green Lantern (vol. 3) #5 (October 1990) |
| Created by | Gerard Jones (writer) Pat Broderick (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Tomar-Tu |
| Species | Xudarian |
| Place of origin | Xudar |
| Team affiliations | Green Lantern Corps Darkstars |
| Abilities | Power Ring |
Fictional character biography
editEarly years
editTomar-Tu is born on the Mosaic World, a composite planet created by rogue Guardian Appa Ali Apsa.[1][2] After helping the Green Lanterns defeat Apsa, Tomar returns to the Mosaic World and attempts to promote peace among its factions.[3][4][5][6] After the conflict ends, Tomar and Kreon are chosen to become Green Lanterns.[7]
Green Lantern of Sector 2813
editAs a rookie Lantern, Tomar is trained by Kilowog, who often tells him tales of past Green Lanterns. His first recorded mission has him battle Eclipso, who has possessed Hal Jordan.[8][9]
Tomar's later missions as Green Lantern include a fight against Entropy. Despite not believing in the cause he was fighting for, he still stands by and protects his fellow Lanterns.[10] Yet in another mission, he was called to the planet Maltus to aid Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps against the Triarch.[11] On the Guardians' homeworld, the Green Lanterns fight alternately against and alongside L.E.G.I.O.N. and the Darkstars.[12][13]
Emerald Twilight and beyond
editIn Emerald Twilight, Jordan seemingly kills Tomar-Tu after becoming Parallax.[14][15] However, he is later discovered to be alive, having been captured by the Manhunters and harboring a grudge against Jordan.[16][17][18]
He was returned to active duty soon afterward and was seen with the other Lost Lanterns before the Sinestro Corps attacked.[19][20] He is then seen again aiding the Lost Lanterns in rescuing Ion from Qward.[21] He then joins Jordan and Graf in rescuing John Stewart and Guy Gardner.[22]
Following the Sinestro Corps War, Tomar-Tu testifies against Laira after she kills Amon Sur.[23]
Blackest Night
editIn Blackest Night, Tomar and the "Lost Lanterns" travel to Ysmault, the base of the Red Lantern Corps, to recover Laira's corpse. However, she is revived as a Black Lantern.[24]
DC Rebirth
editTomar-Tu is later imprisoned for killing the Xudarian murderer Romat-Ru and joins the Darkstars.[25]
In other media
edit- Tomar-Tu appears in the Young Justice episode "Zenith and Abyss", voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.[26]
- Tomar-Tu appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[27]
See also
editThe Lost Lanterns
References
edit- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #4
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #5
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #6
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #7-#8
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #14-#15
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #16-17
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #23-24
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) Annual #1
- ^ Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #1-3
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #34-#35
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #45
- ^ L.E.G.I.O.N. #58
- ^ DC Universe: Trinity #2
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 3) #49
- ^ Darkstars #36
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #3 (August 2005)
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #10 (March 2006)
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #11 (May 2006)
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #21 (July 2007)
- ^ Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #22 (August 2007)
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #23 (September 2007)
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #27
- ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #47
- ^ Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns #42-43 (2018)
- ^ "Tomar-Tu Voice - Young Justice (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 17, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved July 27, 2024.