Evil Star
Evil Star is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Pre-Crisis
Evil Star was once a male humanoid from the planet Aoran who by adulthood had become a scientist. (Green Lantern v2 #37)
Years ago, he claimed to had learnt to control the awesome energies of stars and suns. Compelled by it to conduct of evil, he looked to conquer the universe and constructed small humanoid beings he called Starlings to serve him. (Green Lantern v2 #37)
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Evil Star was involved in an illegal extraterrestrial weapons trading on Earth which drew the attention of the Green Lantern Corps. He attempted to escape on his ship where he was passing by the China region where his Green Lantern pursuers were confronted by the country's defenders known as the Great Ten. They opposed an unauthorised intrusion into Chinese airspace leading to a three-way battle with Evil Star attempting to escape. Green Lantern Hal Jordan looked to stall Evil Star's escape by destroying his ship and incinerating the alien technology to prevent it from falling into anyone's hands. However, tensions were high as the battle against the Great Ten continued who were aided by Black Adam as he had formed the Freedom of Power Treaty among nations that looked to curtail American influence on the world. Further hostilities were ended when the Green Lanterns and their captive Evil Star reached the Russian border where the Rocket Red Brigade escorted them to safety as they had allied with the U.S. against Black Adam's coalition. (52 v1 #6)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
At some point, he came to be captured by the Green Lantern Corps and kept imprisoned in the Sciencells. Oa later came under attack from Relic who intended to destroy the world where he freed them. The prisoners were offered a chance to join the Khund/Durlan alliance against the Green Lantern Corps but they instead joined the Green Lanterns against a common enemy. (Green Lantern Corps Annual v3 #2)
Afterwards, Evil Star was imprisoned in the Obsidian Deeps where he was under the care of Rot Lop Fan who kept him isolated from any starlight. However, he was freed by the Blackstars but was then killed and he had his Star-Brand stolen. (The Green Lantern v1 #2)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
He was armed with the Star Band that he claimed was a weapon mightier than a Power Ring. It seemingly operated on similar principles as the Oan device though had no particular weaknesses. According to Evil Star, the band compelled its user to employ it for evil purposes. (Green Lantern v2 #37)
In addition, he was aided by diminutive humanoid constructs dressed in a similar manner as himself with these being referred to as Starlings. Each possessed the same Star Bands as their master and were thus capable of similar feats as him. (Green Lantern v2 #37)
Notes
- Evil Star was created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane where he made his first appearance in Green Lantern v2 #37 (June, 1965).
Alternate Versions
In Future State: Suicide Squad v1 #1 (2021), an alternate version of Evil Star was shown in the possible timeline of Future State. He was shown to had joined an incarnation of Task Force X's Suicide Squad where he was on a team headed by Peacemaker. They travelled to Earth-3 on a mission to find and retrieve Amanda Waller who was looking to seal that world from the rest of the Multiverse. The Suicide Squad then came into conflict with Waller's Justice Squad where Mirror Master was killed during the mission.
In other media
Television
- In The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure, Evil Star appeared in the Green Lantern segment of the animated television series in the episode "Evil is as Evil Does" where he was voiced by actor Paul Frees.
- In Justice League Unlimited, Evil Star appeared in the animated television series set in the DC Animated Universe where he was voiced by uncredited actor George Newbern.
- In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Evil Star appeared in the animated television series in the episode "Revenge of the Reach!" where he was voiced by actor J.K. Simmons.
Video games
- In DC Universe Online, Evil Star appeared in the setting of the MMORPG where he was voiced by actor Joey Hood.
Appearances
- Green Lantern v2: (1965)
- Darkstars v1:
- Green Lantern v4:
- Green Lantern v5:
- 52 v1:
- Green Lantern Corps Annual v3:
- The Green Lantern v1: (2019)
- Future State: Suicide Squad v1: (2021)
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