Kyle Rayner
Kyle Rayner is a male character that features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Kyle Rayner was the son of Aaron Rayner and Maura Rayner though his father had left his wife when she was pregnant with their son. The boy was raised in North Hollywood by his mother as her only child with Maura and her son living a modest lifestyle.
Kyle's grandfather was a skilled anthropologist, adventurer and explorer named Roderick "Snowy" Rayner who had worked alongside Buck Wargo. (Green Lantern 80-Page Giant v1 #2)
Whilst his mother sought his missing father, she neglected her son with Kyle looking after himself and during these years he fell into a wrong crowd by following a gang in school thinking they were his friends. During this time, the gang were bullies in school and Kyle participated in their actions though he personally disagreed with them. After picking on a freshman named Michael, the gang attracted the attention of fifth-year senior Otis Wilkins who could not stand bullies and warned them off leading to a fight with Rayner. Rayner was confident his gang would be there to support him but they left him alone during his fight which he lost. The fight, however, convinced Kyle that the gang were not his friends and he did not want to be a bully. The next day he decided to help others instead and fought his former gang including their leader Dirk where he beat them up when they were attempting to bully another student. (Green Lantern 80-Page Giant v1 #1)
By adulthood, he lived the life of a gifted but struggling freelance graphic artist who began living and working in Los Angeles.
Green Lantern
Torchbearer
Green Lantern Corps
White Lantern
In an effort to restore hope, Ganthet and Sayd asked Kyle to channel the White Light's power into resurrecting the Blue Lanterns by using Saint Walker as a means to achieve this feat. However, some force prevented him from using this power and instead his white ring was sundered into its component parts that sought new wielders. As a result, Kyle's time as the White Lantern came to an end with a single green ring behind that inducted Rayner back as a Green Lantern. (Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps v1 #17)
Overview
Personality and attributes
It was said that Rayner wanted to do right and help people. (Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps v1 #21) Kyle could find the good in everyone which was a trait that made him different from others. (Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps v1 #23)
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Kyle Rayner was created by Ron Marz, Bill Willingham and Darryl Banks where he made his first appearance in Green Lantern v3 #48 (January, 1994).
Alternate Versions
- In JLA v1 #9 (1997), the Key used a psycho-virus to put the Justice League into a dream state where they imagined separate worlds from reality. Within this dream world, Kyle was shown to had become Weaponeer 500 and the Sector-Dictator for the Qwardians of the Galaxy.
In other media
Television
- In the DC Animated Universe, the character made a few appearances in the shared animated continuity setting.
- In Superman: The Animated Series, Kyle Rayner made his first appearance in the episode "In Brightest Day" where he was voiced by actor Michael P. Greco.
- In Justice League, Kyle Rayner was mentioned in the episode "Hearts and minds" where it was revealed that John Stewart had sent the new recruit to be trained by Katma Tui.
Video games
- In DC Universe Online, Kyle Rayner made an appearance in the MMORPG game where he was voiced by actor Robert S. Fisher.
Appearances
- Green Lantern:
- JLA:
- Green Lantern Corps:
- Green Lantern: New Guardians:
- Omega Men:
- Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps v1:
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