Qward
Qward is a planet that features in DC Comics.
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History
Pre-Crisis
Qward was a world in the Anti-Matter Universe, the counterpart of Oa. The native species there was of incredible technological advancement in the ways of war- the so-called Weaponers of Qward were known across the multiverse. Before the Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Anti-Monitor ruled Qward, using its Weaponers and Thunderers- the elite of whom he made into Shadow Demons- as his troops.
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
In reformed Multiverse, Qward remained the same, save that there was no Anti-Monitor. Certain highly advanced species- such as the Oans- banished criminals guilty of the worst possible crimes to Qward. This world has also produced several super-villains in the post-Crisis universe, including the Qwardian Crime Syndicate and the Conglomerate.
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
In an effort to stop Perpetua, the Justice League alongside Alpheus the World Forger travelled to Qward to seek out the Anti-Monitor but once there they were ambushed by the Legion of Doom. (Justice League v4 28)
Overview
It was situated in Sector Omega-97. (JLA v1 #108)
A number of locations on Qward included:
- Qward City : home of the citadel of the Weaponers. (Green Lantern v2 #4)
- Krama Dhu : citadel city where the Thunder Fortress Prime was situated. (JLA v1 #108)
- Q'Edion : situated at Pakaita Province and located at forty t-units from Krama Dhu. (JLA v1 #108)
- Q'Ar-Dien : an ancient fortress where the Hall of Commandeers was located. (JLA v1 #109)
The core of the planet was noted for being frozen and filled with ice. (Superman v4 #30)
Inhabitants
- Sinestro :
- Irik Roval :
- Varnathon :
- Weaponer :
Notes
- Qward was created by John Broome and Gil Kane where it made its first appearance in Green Lantern v2 #2 (October, 1960).
In other media
Television
- In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Qward appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "Cry Freedom Fighters!". It was ruled by a dictator called the Supreme Chairman of Qward.
Films
- In Green Lantern: First Flight, Qward appeared in the setting of the animated film. This version was said to be a planet located in Sector 324 in the positive-matter universe. However, the Qwardians were said to be inhabitants of another dimension and simply manifested on this world to deal with their clients.
Appearances
- Green Lantern v2: (1960)
- JLA v1:
- Justice League v4:
