Gordanians

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The Gordanians are a species that features in DC Comics.

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History

The Gordanians were a reptilian extraterrestrial species that were native to the Vega star system.

Their race rose to civilized society on the Gordane continent of the planet Karna. The Gordanian society thrives on obedience to authority and military leadership. Their culture expanded thanks to the labor of legions of captured slaves, and slavery became the Gordanian's main vocation after warfare. Hundreds of years ago the Citadel annexed the Gordanians in exchange for a steady supply of weapons and technology. The Gordanians retained some freedom and a token governing body called The Tribunal, but they had little reason to object to their new relationship with the Citadel. Gordanian colonies were soon set up on the planets Slagg, Hnyxx, the Prison Planet and Citadel Homeworld. These new colonies paid tribute money to the Citadel and served in the Citadel army. Gordanians helped the Citadel conquer the planet Tamaran and enslave Starfire II, princess of that world. Years later Starfire escaped to Earth, and the initial Gordanian retrieval party was forced back by the New Teen Titans. The Gordanians succeeded in recapturing Starfire for a time under the leadership of Blackfire. (New Teen Titans v1 #3)

At some point, they came to operate as slavers on behalf of the Citadel empire. (Tales of the New Teen Titans v1 #4)

The slave-ship Q'st'r was travelling by the Sol system when Koriand'r managed to flee to the planet Earth. Pursuing her, they came to the U.N. Plaza where they were confronted by the Teen Titans. (New Teen Titans v1 #1)

They were noted to had been involved in the New Citadel Wars where they fought against the Tamaranean fleet. (New Titans v1 #127)

Overview

In appearance, the Gordanians were a race of green-skinned reptilian humanoids with long tails. (New Teen Titans v1 #1)

They possessed starships capable of interstellar travel and had established an empire across space. (New Teen Titans v1 #1)

Members

  • Trogaar : a male Commander who captained the slave-ship transporting Princess Koriand'r though she managed to escape him and fled to Earth. (New Teen Titans v1 #1)
  • Weezak : a low-ranking male who served under Trogaar. (New Teen Titans v1 #1)

Notes

  • The Gordanians were created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez where they made their first appearance in New Teen Titans v1 (November, 1980).

In other media

Television

  • In the DC Animated Universe, the Gordanians appeared in the shared continuity setting:
    • In Justice League, the Gordanians made a brief appearance in the animated television series in the episode "Starcrossed".
    • In Justice League Unlimited, the Gordanians were referenced in the animated television series in the episode "Hunter's Moon".
  • In Teen Titans, the Gordanians appeared in the animated television series fifth season in the episode "Go!". They were shown to had taken Princess K'oriandr where they were transporting her to the Citadel to be a servant. However, Starfire broke free from her prison leading her to Earth where she joined the Teen Titans.
  • In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the Gordanians appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "Mystery in Space!". The Gordanian army led by General Kreegaar who attempted many times to conquer Rann only to be thwarted by Adam Strange. In the episode "Duel of the Doublecrossers", a Gordanian trooper was apprehended by Jonah Hex to fight on Warworld where it was beaten many times by Steppenwolf.

Films

  • In Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, the Gordanians appeared in the animated film in the intro sequence. It was shown that five years ago that they had enslaved Starfire who escaped on Earth where they attempted to recapture her. Their efforts were stopped by the Teen Titans leading to the Gordanians defeat thus seeing Starfire joining the Teen Titans.

Appearances

  • New Teen Titans v1: (1980)
  • Tales of the New Teen Titans v1:
  • New Titans v1:

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