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Bat-Mite Bat-Mite is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Bat-Mite is an imp similar to the Superman villain Mister Mxyzptlk. Depicted as a small, childlike man in an ill-fitting copy of Batman, Batman's costume, ...

Supergirl Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original, current, and most well known Supergirl is Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Kara Zor-El, the cousin of superhero Superman. Th ...

The Flash The Flash is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 (cover date, cover-dated Jan ...

Justice League The Justice League, or Justice League of America (JLA), is a group of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). Writer Gardner Fox conceived the ...

antagonist An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or rival of the protagonist and is often depicted as a villain.Maxima - Queen of Almerac - as well as her handmaiden Sazu and her onetime betrothed

Ultraa Ultraa is a DC Comics character, originally the first superhuman on Earth Prime. The original first appeared in '' Justice League of America'' #153 (April 1978), he was created by Gerry Conway and George Tuska. The current Ultraa first appeared ...

.

Aloi

The Aloi are blue-skinned aliens with ridged foreheads. The Aloi are at war with the Margoi over a device known as the "Grayl". They were represented by Tumlat.As seen in ''Action Comics'' #517 (March 1981).

Alstairans

The Alstairans of Alstair are one of four technologically advanced and constantly at war spacefaring races native to the

Antares Antares is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. It has the Bayer designation α Scorpii, which is Latinisation of names, Latinised to Alpha Scorpii. Often referred to as "the heart of the scorpion", Antares is flanked by ...

system. The most well known Alstairan is their ruler, the alien plant elemental known as

Hyathis Hyathis (also spelled Hyanthis) is anextraterrestrial monarch published by DC Comics. She first appeared in ''Justice League of America'' #3 (February 1961) and was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. Fictional character biography Hyathis i ...

. Alstairans are plantlike humanoids with leaves instead of hair.As seen in ''Justice League of America'' #3 (February 1961).

Anasazi

The

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in the DC Comics Universe are

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s who were resettled to planet Starhaven, represented by

Dawnstar Dawnstar is a superheroine appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. She was created by Paul Levitz and Mike Grell, and first appeared in ''Superboy and ...

.

Andromedans

The Andromedans of the

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are a race of superhumans similar to Kryptonians and Daxamites. They have red hair, albino skin and blue eyes. One of the Andromedans named Karb-Brak was exiled to Earth because he developed an allergy to superhuman metabolisms, he took the human identity of construction worker Andrew Meda. Superman and Vartox eventually cure Karb-Brak and return him to his homeworld.

Angtuans

The Angtuans are inhabitants of the planet Angtu, a world with a thick, noxious atmosphere. Angtu was ultimately destroyed in the 30th century by the mutated native Mano.

Anunnake

The Anunnake are reptilian aliens who claim to have killed off the dinosaurs; they are also known as the Hunter/Gatherers.

Anndrann

The Anndrann are green-skinned military geniuses from Anndranna who were later banished to Bellatrix and are famed for their weapons of war. Iron has a deleterious effect on their cognitive abilities.

Appellaxians

The Appellaxians of Appellax are a race of technologically advanced energy aliens from the planet Appellax with the ability to create powerful artificial host bodies for their minds. The seven Appellaxians that invaded created bodies that were named Golden Roc (a golden bird-like monster), Wood King (a humanoid wood monster who had power over wood), Stone-God (a humanoid rock monster that can shoot

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beams from its eyes), Crystal Creature (a humanoid crystal monster who can fire diamond shards), Fire-Lord (a humanoid fire monster with pyrokinesis), Glass-Man (a humanoid glass monster with energy projection), and Mercury Monster (a living pool of mercury). Each of them can turn other beings into the beings of their respective elements. It is because of them that the

Justice League The Justice League, or Justice League of America (JLA), is a group of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). Writer Gardner Fox conceived the ...

first came together. The Appellaxians were defeated by the Justice League.

Appellaxians in other media

The Appellaxians' creations appear in the '' Young Justice'' episode "Salvage", consisting of Golden Roc, Wood God, Stone God, Crystal Creature, and Mercury Monster.

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combines them into a

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using a Mother Box, planning to use it as an enforcer for

Intergang Intergang is a fictional organized crime syndicate appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Armed with technology supplied by the villainous New Gods of the planet Apokolips, they consistently appear as enemies of Superman. Inter ...

, before it is ultimately destroyed by Black Beetle.

Aipitons

The Aipitons are the presumed name of a species of small flying insects of the planet Apaiton. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Bzzd.

Aquoids

The Aquoids are natives of planet Beltair IV.

Aranes

The Aranes of Arane II are a race of light blue-skinned, white-haired humanoids, with tiny blue protruding horns on their foreheads. Rolind Siepur of Arane II is a member of the Dark Circle.As seen in ''Adventure Comics'' #367 (April 1968).

Ardenans

The Ardenans are the presumed name of a sentient race of humanoids with orange scaly skin from the planet Arden. They are represented by the deceased Green Lanterns Lodar and Meeno Monak.

Astonians

The Astonians are a minor alien race under a once dying star saved by the Blue Lantern Saint Walker upon facing extinction. Saint Walker is of this race.

Azarathians

The Azarathians are people belonging to the parallel universe of Azarath.

Raven A raven is any of several large-bodied passerine bird species in the genus '' Corvus''. These species do not form a single taxonomic group within the genus. There is no consistent distinction between crows and ravens; the two names are assigne ...

is an Azarathian.

B

Barrions

The Barrions of Barrio III are silicon-based lifeforms. They are represented by the Green Lantern known as Chaselon.

Bellatrix Bombers

The Bellatrix Bombers are alien warlords featured in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 3) #20.

Bgztlians

The Bgztlians are humans from the colony Bgztl who possess the metahuman ability of intangibility.

Phantom Girl Phantom Girl (Tinya Wazzo) is a superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics, and is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. In post-'' Zero Hour'' continuity, she is known as Apparition. She has the power to ...

of the Legion of Super-Heroes is their representative.

Blight

The Blight are a cybernetic race whose bodies are composed of rotting flesh and villains of the ''

Legion of Super-Heroes The Legion of Super-Heroes is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the Legion is a group of superpowered beings living in the 30th and 31st centuries of t ...

''. Their leader is Atrophos, chief scientist and engineer vowed to hunt down M'onel for immortality, but were stopped by the Legion.

Bloodline Parasites

The eight Bloodline Parasites were extraterrestrial lifeforms capable of accidentally activating the human metagene during the act of feeding on human spinal fluid. All Parasites had dense

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s and were incredibly strong, they all had the ability to duplicate human form.

Braalians

The Braalians are humans from the colony Braal who possess the metahuman ability of

electromagnetic field An electromagnetic field (also EM field) is a physical field, varying in space and time, that represents the electric and magnetic influences generated by and acting upon electric charges. The field at any point in space and time can be regarde ...

manipulation.

Cosmic Boy Cosmic Boy (Rokk Krinn) is a superhero appearing in comics published by DC Comics. He is from the 31st century, and is a founding member and original leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Cosmic Boy has appeared in various media outside comics, p ...

and Magno of the Legion of Super-Heroes are their representatives.

Brain-Parasites of Planet X

The Brain-Parasites of Planet X hail from Planet X and use powerful Knowledge-Extractors to steal knowledge from other races.

Branx

The Branx of Emana Branx are a gray-skinned race of dull-witted, four-armed warriors who serve the Citadelians. Native to the Vega star system.

Brylyx

The Brylyx are white-skinned aliens featured in ''Green Lantern: Mosaic''.

The Bolovax Vikians

The Bolovax Vikians are highly communal and technologically advanced. Bolovax Vikians of Bolovax Vik are a dead race. Kilowog of the Green Lantern Corps is the last surviving member of this species.

Bolovax Vikians in other media

* A holographic Bolovax Vikian appears in the ''

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'' episode "The Machine Who Would Be Empire".

Bugs of New Genesis

The Bugs of New Genesis are an insectoid race who were spread on

New Genesis The New Gods are a fictional extraterrestrial race appearing in the eponymous comic book series published by DC Comics, as well as selected other DC titles. Created and designed by Jack Kirby, they first appeared in February 1971 in ''New Gods'' ...

during their war with

Apokolips Apokolips is a fictional planet that appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The planet is ruled by Darkseid, established in Jack Kirby's Fourth World series, and is integral to many stories in the DC Universe. Apokolips is co ...

. They are a society of humanoid bugs that thrive in colonies beneath the surface of the planet. There is occasionally prejudice between these two races, as many of the gods consider the bug-people to be a lesser species. However, there are also instances of mutual compassion and respect. Forager and

Mantis Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 460 genera in 33 families. The largest family is the Mantidae ("mantids"). Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate a ...

are the most prominent members of the race.

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Cairnians

The Cairnians are members of L.E.G.I.O.N.

Calatonians

The Calatonians are an ancient monarchy on the planet Calaton ravaged by the Doomsday creature.

Canopians

The Canopians are a member of Atari Force. Canopians such as Morphea are from New Earth in a parallel universe.

Carggites

The Carggites are humans from the colony Cargg who possess the metahuman ability of duplication. Triplicate Girl of the Legion of Super-Heroes is their representative.

Catherix

The Cathexis are a race of alien super-scientists from the "sixth dimension" who created self-aware reality endangering technology.

Changralynians

The Changralynians of Changralyn are a race of silicon-based

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, they are represented by Broot of the Omega Men.''Omega Men'' #1 (April 1983)

Chietain

Children of Tanjent

The Children of Tanjent are a psionic race.

Circadians

The peaceful insectoid Circadians of Circadia established a joint human/Circadian settlement in the 30th Century known as Pax Colony. The best known Circadian representative is Circadia Senius, a Chronarch Research Fellow at the Metropolis Time Institute and a friend of

Brainiac 5 Brainiac 5 (Querl Dox) is a superhero appearing in comics published by DC Comics. He is from the planet Colu and is a long-standing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. Brainiac 5 has been substantially adapted int ...

.

Chthalonians

Citadelians

The Citadelians of the Citadel are a race of sadistic imperialistic clones, whose intellect and genetic viability degrades with each newly cloned generation. The former tyrant rulers of the Vega star system are now an Empire in decline. The Citadelians use Gordanians and Branx Warriors as their enforcers; they have a limited mastery of Psion technology.

Clementians

The Clementians of Clementia are also known as "Black Mercies". The

Green Lantern Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...

known as Mother Mercy is the caretaker and ruler of the Clementian race.

Coluans

The Coluans (sometimes known as Yod-Colu) of Colu are a hyper-intelligent species, one of the most technologically advanced in the known universe. They are most notably represented by the various men and women who hold the title of Brainiac along with Pulsar Stargrave. The planet Colu was destroyed by the Omega Titans in ''Justice League: No Justice''.

Coluans in other media

The Coluans appear in '' Legion of Super Heroes'', with various members voiced by

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and Richard McGonagle. This version of the species share a hive mind, and every three solar cycles undergo a data-sharing process known as the Alignment. Additionally, as demonstrated by Brainiac 5, they possess various transformative and technological abilities not shared by their comic counterparts.

Competalians

The Competalians of Competalia are a race of people empowered by the discovery of their equivalent of the metagene. They recently overthrew the tyrant known as

Anathema The word anathema has two main meanings. One is to describe that something or someone is being hated or avoided. The other refers to a formal excommunication by a Christian denomination, church. These meanings come from the New Testament, where a ...

. They are similar in concept to the

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from

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.

Controllers

The Controllers are a Maltusian descended race, cousins of similar offshoot races such as the Oans and Zamarons.

Council of Overseers

The Council of Overseers are a trio of aliens that somehow got hold of Warworld until they handed it over to Mongul.

Criq

The Criq are the presumed name of a grey-skinned humanoid species with wide eyes from a planet of the same name. They are represented by the now deceased Green Lantern Driq.

Cthistosians

The Cthistosians are the presumed name of a species of red skinned humanoid amphibians that apparently secreted an aroma that was unpleasant to humans. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Chthos-Chthas Chthatis.

Culacaons

The Culacaons of Culacao are a strange example of a deliberately engineered lifeform. The Culacaon sexes exhibit wildly separate

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s, with the yellow-skinned males being humanoid and the females being

mollusc Mollusca is a phylum of protostome, protostomic invertebrate animals, whose members are known as molluscs or mollusks (). Around 76,000 extant taxon, extant species of molluscs are recognized, making it the second-largest animal phylum ...

-like. The females have a sensitive membrane in their shells that, when stabbed by the males, causes the females to become dormant and undergo

mitosis Mitosis () is a part of the cell cycle in eukaryote, eukaryotic cells in which replicated chromosomes are separated into two new Cell nucleus, nuclei. Cell division by mitosis is an equational division which gives rise to genetically identic ...

; newborn males are then cut out of the newly budded section.

C'ythonisians

The C'ythonisians are the presumed name of a simian species from the planet C'ythonis. The deceased Green Lantern Myrrt was a member of this species.

Czarnians

The Czarnians are a critically endangered race of red-eyed, white-skinned humanoids. A peaceful and educated species, the Czarnians were all but wiped out when one of their own - Lobo - decimated their homeworld of Czarnia as part of a "high school science experiment" gone wrong. While their attributes differ between continuities, Czarnians - by way of Lobo - are mostly depicted as exhibiting super strength and durability coupled with accelerated healing. Lobo's most prolific trait is his ability to create clones of himself with only a few drops of blood.

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DNAliens

The DNAliens are a group of human beings cloned and then genetically altered with the DNA of other lifeforms to discover superhuman potential while also giving them a more "alien" appearance. They have also been called Genetix and Genomorphs.

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is a known DNAlien.

DNAliens in other media

The Genomorphs appear in '' Young Justice''. Besides Dubbilex, the Genomorphs consist of G-Dwarves (the worker Genomorphs with tentacles), G-Elves (clawed Genomorph warriors), G-Gnomes (small Genomorphs with telepathy), G-Sprites (insect-like Genomorphs that are kept in jars and are capable of generating electricity), G-Trolls (large Genomorphs with super-strength), and G-Goblins (humanoid Genomorphs with telepathy and telekinesis)

Daxamites

The Daxamites are a race who originate from the planet Daxam, with physiology similar to Kryptonians. This enables them to gain special abilities in a yellow-sun environment, yet they have extreme sensitivity to lead. Mon-El is a known Daxamite.

Daxamites in other media

The Daxamites appear in ''

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''. They are led by King Lar Gand (portrayed by Kevin Sorbo) and Queen Rhea (portrayed by

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), who are the parents of Mon-El.

Debstams

The Debstams of Debstam IV are a race of humanoids who were wiped out by a

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brought to their world by the tyrant Mongul.

Dheronians

The Dheronians are a race of white-eyed, white-skinned humanoids introduced in the '' Earth One'' continuity. Hailing from Dheron, the fifth world of the Rao star system, the Dheronians were locked in an ongoing war for resources with the neighboring world of Krypton and had a hand in the planet's fate. As they share the same star as Krypton, their physiology functions in much the same way with only several notable differences; absorbing energy from foreign stars to exhibit super strength and invulnerability. While still strong, their technology is still vulnerable to Krypton's.

Dhorians

The Dhorians of Dhor are one of four technologically advanced and constantly at war spacefaring races native to the

Antares Antares is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. It has the Bayer designation α Scorpii, which is Latinisation of names, Latinised to Alpha Scorpii. Often referred to as "the heart of the scorpion", Antares is flanked by ...

system. The infamous Kanjar Ro is Dhorian. Dhorians have large insectlike

compound eye A compound eye is a Eye, visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. It may consist of thousands of ommatidium, ommatidia, which are tiny independent photoreception units that consist of a cornea, lens (anatomy), lens, and p ...

s and prominently pointed noses.

Diibs

The Diibs are a race of massive and nearly indestructible denizens of Diibworld, home of L.E.G.I.O.N. member Bertron Diib.

Djinn

The Djinn are a race of alien warriors who tried to invade Oa led by Kantuu.

Doda

The Doda are a race of aliens in the 30th century.

Dominators

The Dominators of the Dominion are a race of conquerors who destroy what they cannot dominate. Their mastery of advanced science, specifically the " metagene", rivals that of the Psions.

Dokris

The Dokris are a race of green-skinned aliens with advanced time travel technology; they altered Earth's past to invade and conquer the planet in the year 2287. They were defeated by Kid Flash (

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).

Draal

The Draal are alien invaders of Sector 3515.

Dromedanians

The Dromedanians are a

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-like humanoid race native to the 30th Century. Captain Brakta, an ally of the Legion of Super-Heroes, hails from Dromedania.

Dryad

The Dryads are a race of silicon-based lifeforms, represented by Legion of Super-Heroes member Blok and L.E.G.I.O.N. member

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.

Duomalians

The Duomalians are a race of gray-skinned humanoids who inhabit the "Mirror World", a fourth-dimensional universe also inhabited by the Amazonlike Orinocas. Duomal was discovered and renamed by Giovanni Zatara, in honor of its co-rulers Queen Duora and Queen Mulano. Duomal was originally known as Thrule.

Durlans

The Durlans are an infamous and much-feared race of xenophobic shapeshifters native to the planet Durla. Durlans Chameleon Boy and Chameleon Girl are members of the Legion of Super-Heroes while

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is Chameleon Boy's father and financier of the Legion who was trapped in human form by the Yorggian fever.

Dyrlians

The Dyrlians of Dyrlia are an orange-skinned humanoid alien race who sent their genetically engineered savior the "Star-Child" to Earth, so that he could be raised by Superman and

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. The Star-Child matured into an adult in twenty-four hours.

E

Earthlings

The Earthlings are the names given to the inhabitants of the planet

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. The dominant life form on the planet are

human Humans (''Homo sapiens'') or modern humans are the most common and widespread species of primate, and the last surviving species of the genus ''Homo''. They are Hominidae, great apes characterized by their Prehistory of nakedness and clothing ...

s, who have the genetic potential to gain amazing powers thanks to the Meta-Gene. They have also split into sub-species such as the Atlanteans and the

Amazons The Amazons (Ancient Greek: ', singular '; in Latin ', ') were a people in Greek mythology, portrayed in a number of ancient epic poems and legends, such as the Labours of Hercules, Labours of Heracles, the ''Argonautica'' and the ''Iliad''. ...

.

Empire of Tears

The Empire of Tears is an alien empire on the prison planet Ysmault.

En'tarans

The En'tarans are a race of would-be conquerors who decimated much of Rann in their quest to acquire Zeta-Beam technology.

Euphorians

The Euphorians are a race of telepathic and telekinetic humanoids from the planet Euphorix in the Vega star system. They are represented by Primus and Kalista of the Omega Men.

Exorians

The Exorians are aliens from the planet Exor. They are represented by a pair of Exorian metas named Zan and Jayna (the

Wonder Twins The Wonder Twins (Zan and Jayna) are a fictional extraterrestrial twin brother and sister superhero duo who first appeared in Hanna-Barbera's American animated television series '' The All-New Super Friends Hour''. The pair can activate their ...

), two of the ten hereditary protectors of Exor. The "Ten Elements of the Universe" is the name given to a group of five pairs of royal twins on Exor, each pair possesses elemental powers including fire, love, vapors, plants, sound, metal, and shadows.

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Farfarmniflatch

The Farfarmniflatch are a race of shapeshifters. Monstergirl of the Young Heroes has been revealed to be one of them.

Femiazons

The Femiazons are a race from Trigus VIII.

Fire People

The Fire People are alien beings of living fiery plasma who arrive on a comet. They are defeated by the

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.

Flame Men

The Flame Men were extraterrestrials fire people, that seemed to be made of, or at least able to project thermokinetic energy.

Fluvians

The Fluvians of the planet Fluvian are a form of aquatic plant-based life. Dob Zagil of Fluvian later became a Green Lantern.

Freshishs

The Fresishs of Fresish are a race of insectoids. Gorgoth of Fresish is a member of the Dark Circle.

Fylipians

The Fylipians are the presumed name of a species from planet Fylip in Sector 2813. Tammal Tayn of the Orange Lantern Corps is a member of this race.

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G'Newtians

The G'Newtians are a race of humanoid canines.

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is a member of this race.

Galadorians

The Galadorians of Galador have lifespans measured in tens of thousands of years, and have power over matter and energy. Bed Aldain of Galador is their representative on Earth where he works as a

shepherd A shepherd is a person who tends, herds, feeds, or guards flocks of sheep. Shepherding is one of the world's oldest occupations; it exists in many parts of the globe, and it is an important part of Pastoralism, pastoralist animal husbandry. ...

in fields just outside Metropolis.

Garonese

The Garonese of Garon are human-like aliens under the control of the Headmen.

Garrians

The Garrians are the presumed name of a snake-like race from the planet Garr. A

Red Lantern Corps The Red Lantern Corps is a supervillain and sometimes anti-heroes, anti-heroic organization appearing in DC Comics. Their power is derived from the emotional spectrum relating to anger. Publication history The Red Lantern Corps debuted in ''Gr ...

member of this race was seen in a possible future where

Guy Gardner Guy Gardner may refer to: * Guy Gardner (astronaut) (born 1948), United States Air Force officer and former astronaut * Guy Gardner (character) Guy Darrin Gardner, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American ...

became a Blue Lantern.

Giants of Dimension Zero

The Giants of Dimension Zero are a technologically advanced, extra-dimensional species discovered by

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and his sidekick Speedy. They also meet Xeen Arrow, an alternate version of Green Arrow native to Dimension Zero.

Giants of Ogyptu

The Giants of Ogyptu are blue-skinned nude

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s on the planet Ogyptu in the Vega star system. Time appears to pass much slower for them than other speciesand they are, for all intents and purposes, immortal.

Gil'Dishpan

The Gil'Dishpan are the oldest and most powerful, imperialistic, spacefaring, aquatic extraterrestrial race in the DC Comics Universe. They appear to be purple

giant tube worm ''Riftia pachyptila'', commonly known as the giant tube worm and less commonly known as the giant beardworm, is a marine invertebrate in the phylum Annelida (formerly grouped in phylum Pogonophora and Vestimentifera) related to tube worms ...

s, and are powerful telepaths. The Gil'Dishpan have taken an interest in younger aquatic races such as the Hykraians, the Qarians and the Atlanteans of Earth. The Gil'Dishpan were responsible for uplifting the Hykraians and giving them the gift of interstellar travel. Their homeworld is a frozen planet with

methane Methane ( , ) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula (one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms). It is a group-14 hydride, the simplest alkane, and the main constituent of natural gas. The abundance of methane on Earth makes ...

oceans similar to the lakes of Titan.

Glazzonions

The Glazzonions are a race of grey-skinned humanoids with flat, almost snout like faces and no noses. The deceased Green Lantern Ahtier was a member of this race.

Glirell

The Glirell are the presumed name of a near-human species of pacifists from a planet of the same name. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Jeryll.

Gordanians

The Gordanians are a race of reptilian alien slavers who have colonized the planet Karna and served the Citadel. They are enemies of the Karnans, the native feline race which they hunted to near-extinction.

Gordanians in other media

* The Gordanians appear in series set in the

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(DCAU). This version of the species are at war with the Thanagarians. * The Gordanians appear in the ''

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'' episode "Go!". In this origin story, a Gordanian fleet led by Trogarr (voiced by Gary Anthony Sturgis) came to Earth to reclaim their prisoner Starfire. The Gordanians were defeated by the Teen Titans. * The Gordanians appear in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', consisting of General Kreegaar (voiced by Richard Green) 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. and an unnamed trooper (voiced by James Arnold Taylor). * A Gordanian commander appears in the ''

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'' episode "Real Orangins", voiced by

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. 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.

Graxions

The Graxions are an elf-like race from Space Sector 2815, located near the constellation Gemini. Green Lantern Arisia Rrab is a member of the species.

Grendians

The Grendians are robotic beings capable of self-awareness and emotion. Stel of the

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hails from Grenda.

Griks

The Griks are a race of

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spacefaring

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who are allies of Rann; they were contracted to use their robots in Rann's mines.

Grolls

The Grolls are alien invaders with cerebro-radiation rays.

Gryxians

The Gryxians are a yellow-skinned humanoid race from Gryx. Stealth from L.E.G.I.O.N. was a member of this race and was cast out of her society because she was born with special powers.

Grxyorians

The Grxyorians are a race of aliens. Antenna Lad is a Grxyorian.

Guardians of the Clockwork Universe

The Guardians of the Clockwork Universe are a mysterious group that once recruited

Captain Comet Captain Comet (Adam Blake) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, created by editor Julius Schwartz, writer John Broome (writer), John Broome, and artist Carmine Infantino. Once a minor character in the DC Comics ...

in their goals in protecting "the Clockwork Universe".

H

H'od

The H'od are 'would be' galactic conquerors.

H'San Natall

The H'San Natall Empire is the home of a powerful warrior race, which forced a group of captive Psion scientists to create superhuman hybrids of the human and H'San Natall races. These four hybrid children later joined the Teen Titans.

H'tros

The H'tros are a mechanical race who seeks destruction of all organic life, and aided the Cyborg Superman in capturing Superman.

Halla's

The Halla's are a race of green-skinned aliens from Sector 2814 who served as enforcers for the Oans in the transition period between the Manhunters and the

Green Lantern Corps The Green Lantern Corps is a intergalactic Peacekeeping, peace keeping agency appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians, a race of immortals residing on the plan ...

. Instead of power rings the Halla's were given the former group's stun guns and power batteries.

Havanians

The Havanians of Havania consists of two races, the angelic upper class and the frog-like lower class. Bleez of the

Red Lantern Corps The Red Lantern Corps is a supervillain and sometimes anti-heroes, anti-heroic organization appearing in DC Comics. Their power is derived from the emotional spectrum relating to anger. Publication history The Red Lantern Corps debuted in ''Gr ...

is a Havanian.

Hators

The Hators are from the ruined planet Hator. Badra is the only survivor of her kind and is an enemy of

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.

Headmen

The Headmen are alien leaders whom often refer themselves to their psychic abilities of superior intelligence and enhanced telepathy; they hail from the Vegan star system.

Hegemony

The Hegemony are an alien race of toxic world invaders who pollute planets for bio-chemicals and other resources.

Hexapuses

The Hexapuses of Vortuma are a race of six-legged intelligent purple cephalopods encountered by

Aquaman Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 (November 1941). Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles ...

. He was transported to their world by technology similar to the Zeta-Beams used by Adam Strange. The Hexapuses communicate using vibrations through water; their word for water is "Vortum". They have advanced communications technology and can focus aquatic vibrations around their tentacles to create "water tornadoes".

Htraeans

The Htraeans of the topologically impossible planet Htrae are also known as

Bizarro Bizarro () is a supervillain or anti-hero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Otto Binder and artist George Papp as a "mirror image" of Superman, and first appeared in ''Superboy (comic bo ...

s. Like Bizarro, their lifestyle is backwards.

Hykraians

The Hykraians are amphibious telepaths from the water world of Hykraius. Tellus, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, is their representative.

I

Icoids

The Icoids are former natives of

Jupiter Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the List of Solar System objects by size, largest in the Solar System. It is a gas giant with a Jupiter mass, mass more than 2.5 times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined a ...

's moons who later moved to the rings of

Saturn Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the Solar System, after Jupiter. It is a gas giant, with an average radius of about 9 times that of Earth. It has an eighth the average density of Earth, but is over 95 tim ...

. They and the Thermoids originated outside the Solar System.As seen in ''Strange Adventures'' #96 (September 1958).

Imperiex Probes

The Imperiex Probes make up the body of a hive-intelligence led by a cosmic being known as Imperiex.

Imskians

The Imskians are humans from the colony Imsk who possess the metahuman ability of shrinking. Shrinking Violet of the Legion of Super-Heroes is their representative.

Invisible Raiders

The Invisible Raiders are a race of yellow-skinned Saturnians with abilities similar to the Faceless Hunter.

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Janusians

The Janusians are genetically altered humanoids created by the Dominators. While they do start off with a two-headed appearance, they will separate over time. Double-Header is a known Janusian.

Jaquaans

Little is known of the Jaquaans of the planet Jaquaa. Their sole representative in the 30th Century is Gym'll, the staff doctor of the

Legion of Super-Heroes The Legion of Super-Heroes is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the Legion is a group of superpowered beings living in the 30th and 31st centuries of t ...

.

Jayd

The Jayd are a purple skinned race of humanoids from a planet of the same name. They were represented by disgraced and deceased Green Lanterns Kentor and Laira Omoto.

Jirenn

The Jirenn are a humanoid race from Rojira which represent the Green Lantern Rori Dag.

Junoans

The Junoans of the asteroid Juno are a race of technologically advanced humanoid aliens. The Junoans are protected by an Atlantean exile named Zarl Vorne who gained Kryptonian-equivalent abilities when in close proximity to the asteroid.

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Kahloans

The Kahloans are the indigenous people of the planet Kahlo. Many Kahloans are addicted to Belamort, a

psychotropic A psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, mind-altering drug, consciousness-altering drug, psychoactive substance, or psychotropic substance is a chemical substance that alters psychological functioning by modulating central nervous system acti ...

plant.

Kalanorians

The Kalanorians of Kalanor are a purple-skinned, two-eyed race of alien soldiers and sorcerers whose greatest champions are three-eyed mutants empowered by the Flame of Py'tar. Their current leader is the tyrant

Despero Despero () is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in ''Justice League of America'' #1 (October 1960), and was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic ...

.

Kalvars

The Kalvars of Kalvar are also known as the "Bird-Man Bandits". They are a species of purple-skinned telepathic humanoids with bird-like wings and feet.

Karnans

Karna was the home of a races of extraterrestrial feline species known as the Karnans who shared their world with the Gordanians. The Gordanians hunted them to near-extinction. The only confirmed surviving Karnan is Tigorr of the Omega Men.

Khund

The Khunds are an ancient warrior race from the heavy gravity world of Khundia. Khunds have codified rules of combat. Khund bodies have much denser bone and muscle tissue than humans.

Kriglo

The Kriglo are a race of spider men native to the planet

Mars Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is also known as the "Red Planet", because of its orange-red appearance. Mars is a desert-like rocky planet with a tenuous carbon dioxide () atmosphere. At the average surface level the atmosph ...

. The Kriglo have large black spider-like bodies with bald human-like faces, green skin, large fangs, and prehensile green-skinned hands on their forelegs. They called the planet Mars 'Kigor'. Their relation to the other Martians is unknown.

Klaramarians

The Klaramarians of Klaramar are a race of yellow-skinned Saturnians possibly descended from the Yellow Martians. Klaramarians all appear to have yellow-orange skin, pointy ears, a total lack of facial features, and telepathic powers. The Faceless Hunters are known to be Klaramarians.

Karaxians

The Karaxians are residence of the planet karaxis.

Korugarians

The Korugarians of Korugar are a superstitious high technology race. They are represented by Thaal Sinestro, Katma Tui, and Soranik Natu.

Krells

The Krells of New Krell are blue-skinned, wrinkly, coneheaded aliens, who live on a Superman-shaped generation ship they call New Krell.

Krenons

The Krenons are a species of alien brutes and hybrids who have an interest in Almeracian society. Most Krenons are genetically engineered with four arms. Sazu and the warlord De'cine are from this race, but Sazu is created from a slave caste system and is regarded as a hybrid species.

Krokodilos

The Krokodilos are a war-like empire which hails from Krokodilo Prime in the Byo system.

Kroloteans

The Kroloteans of Krolote are a high technology race also known as "Gremlins". They perform illegal genetic experiments on other species and sell the resulting bio-weapons to their clients.

Kryptonians

The Kryptonians are the alien inhabitants of the destroyed planet

Krypton Krypton (from 'the hidden one') is a chemical element; it has symbol (chemistry), symbol Kr and atomic number 36. It is a colorless, odorless noble gas that occurs in trace element, trace amounts in the Earth's atmosphere, atmosphere and is of ...

. They are represented on Earth by

Superman Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, which first appeared in the comic book ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1, published in the United States on April 18, 1938.The copyright date of ''Action Comics ...

,

Supergirl Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original, current, and most well known Supergirl is Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Kara Zor-El, the cousin of superhero Superman. Th ...

, the Kandorians, and

General Zod General Zod is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an List of Superman enemies, adversary of the superhero Superman. The character, who first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961), was ...

and his fellow

Phantom Zone The Phantom Zone is a prison-like parallel dimension appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is mainly associated with stories featuring Superman. It first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961), and was created b ...

inmates.

Kwai

The Kwai are a race of insectoids from the Second Galaxy, a quadrant of the Legion Universe. Legion member Shikari is a Kwai.

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Lallorans

The Lallorans are humans, some of whom possess metahuman abilities, from the ancient Earth colony of Lallor. Their representatives are the Heroes of Lallor.

Largas

The Largas are an extremely peaceful race that watched over Warworld after the Warzoons were wiped out. The Largas eventually died out too.

Laroo

The Laroo are a race of religiously fanatical aliens who persecuted the Lasma.

Lartnecs

The Lartnecs are a blue-skinned humanoid race. Star Sapphire member Miri Riam hails from Lartnec.

Lasma

The Lasma (also known as the Ayrie) are a peaceful race of plant-like cosmic ''beings.

Lexorians

The Lexorians of Lexor are a race of humanoid aliens who believed that

Lex Luthor Alexander "Lex" Joseph Luthor () is a supervillain in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the character first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #23 (published on February 22, 1940, with a cover d ...

was a hero and that Superman was a villain. Later, Luthor accidentally destroyed the planet while fighting Superman, blaming him for it.

Lightning Beasts

The Lightning Beasts are a non-sentient energy-based species from the planetoid Korbal. They are most notable for giving the Ranzz siblings - Garth, Ayla, and Mekt - their electric abilities after they crash-landed on Korbal and tried to recharge their ship using the Beasts' power, being charged with their energy instead.

Lightning Beasts in other media

The Lightning Beasts appear in '' Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006). This version of the species have an

ungulate Ungulates ( ) are members of the diverse clade Euungulata ("true ungulates"), which primarily consists of large mammals with Hoof, hooves. Once part of the clade "Ungulata" along with the clade Paenungulata, "Ungulata" has since been determined ...

-like appearance with tusks and lightning-like tails.

Lion-Mane Pride

During the "

Brightest Day ''Brightest Day'' is a 2010–2011 Crossover (comics), crossover storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of a year-long comic book Limited series (comics), maxiseries that began in April 2010, and a number of tie-in books. The story is a dir ...

" storyline, Hawkman and Hawkgirl encountered a tribe of alien creatures resembling Lion-Mane on Hawkworld. They are called the Lion-Mane Pride. So far, there is no connection to them and the actual Lion-Mane.

Lizarkons

The Lizarkons are a race of

reptilian humanoid Reptilian humanoids, or anthropomorphic reptiles, also called reptiloids, etc., appear in folklore, fiction, and conspiracy theories. In folklore In South Asian and Southeast Asian mythology, the Nāga are semi-divine creatures which are ...

s one of the subject races of the Thanagarian Empire. Their pre-conquest homeworld is located in the Aptilia

solar system The Solar SystemCapitalization of the name varies. The International Astronomical Union, the authoritative body regarding astronomical nomenclature, specifies capitalizing the names of all individual astronomical objects but uses mixed "Sola ...

, a distinction they share with the Manhawks. Their representative is Isamot Kol.As seen in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #43 (September 1962).

Llarans

The Llarans of Llar are a

reptilian humanoid Reptilian humanoids, or anthropomorphic reptiles, also called reptiloids, etc., appear in folklore, fiction, and conspiracy theories. In folklore In South Asian and Southeast Asian mythology, the Nāga are semi-divine creatures which are ...

species and one of four technologically advanced and constantly at war spacefaring races native to the

Antares Antares is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. It has the Bayer designation α Scorpii, which is Latinisation of names, Latinised to Alpha Scorpii. Often referred to as "the heart of the scorpion", Antares is flanked by ...

system. The most well known Llaran is their ruler, Emperor Sayyar.

Lunarians

The Lunarians of Planet Prime are a race of yellow-skinned humanoids who lived in a hollow world complete with an artificial sun, inside of Earth's moon

Luna Luna commonly refers to: * Earth's Moon, named "Luna" in Latin, Spanish and other languages * Luna (goddess) In Sabine and ancient Roman religion and myth, Luna is the divine embodiment of the Moon (Latin ''Lūna'' ). She is often presented as t ...

. The Lunarians intended to wipe out humanity to expand their empire using their "molecular disruption technology" and "cephalic inhibitors". They are ruled by a government called the Diode, led by Primor-Trena and the Secundus-Ormang. Lunarian molecular disruption weaponry operates in the same spectrum as " red sun radiation" and can theoretically kill Superman. Like Kryptonians, the Lunarians can absorb solar radiation to become superhumanly powered. The Lunarians were forcibly exiled to an artificial planetoid (generation ship), and banished from the Solar System by Superman. The status of their former home inside the hollow Moon is unknown.

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Macrolatts

The Macrolatts are a tyrant race that enslaved the Zarolatts.

Maltusians

The Maltusians were the progenitors of three of the galaxy's oldest alien societies, the Oans, the Zamarons, and the Controllers. It was on Maltus that the Guard-Power later wielded by the Oans was first discovered.

Manhawks

The Manhawks are one of the subject races of the Thanagarian Empire; they are large

hawk Hawks are birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. They are very widely distributed and are found on all continents, except Antarctica. The subfamily Accipitrinae includes goshawks, sparrowhawks, sharp-shinned hawks, and others. This ...

-like avians who wear humanoid masks. Their nameless pre-conquest homeworld is located in the Aptilia

solar system The Solar SystemCapitalization of the name varies. The International Astronomical Union, the authoritative body regarding astronomical nomenclature, specifies capitalizing the names of all individual astronomical objects but uses mixed "Sola ...

, a distinction they share with the Lizarkons.

Manhunters

The Manhunters are sentient berserker androids, originally created as a force for peace by the Oans until they went rogue. The Manhunters were the prototype for a later group of more controllable robotic enforcers created by the Guardians; these machines were known as the "Fists of the Guardians".

Margoi

The Margoi are orange-skinned aliens with forehead crests and blue eyes. The Margoi are at war with the Aloi over a device known as the "Grayl". The Margoi are represented by Nemmul.

Martians

The

Martian Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, has appeared as a setting in works of fiction since at least the mid-1600s. Trends in the planet's portrayal have largely been influenced by advances in planetary science. It became the most popular celes ...

s are the native humanoid species of the planet

Mars Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is also known as the "Red Planet", because of its orange-red appearance. Mars is a desert-like rocky planet with a tenuous carbon dioxide () atmosphere. At the average surface level the atmosph ...

, known for their incredible psychic powers and shapeshifting abilities. They are split among the different ethnic/racial divisions: * The Burning Martians were once the most dominant Martians on Mars where they possess pyrokinesis. * The Green Martians are a race of Martians that were thought to have been wiped out by a holocaust. They are represented on Earth by the

Martian Manhunter The Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz) is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in the story "The Manhunter from Mars" in ''Detective Comics ...

and Ma'alefa'ak. * The Kriglo Martians are a six-legged race of Martians who once fought Flash. * The Red Martians * The

White Martians The White Martians are one of four fictional extraterrestrial races native to Mars in the DC Comics' shared universe. White Martians, also known as Pale Martians, appear in the DC Comics, comics of the DC Universe, chiefly ''Justice League, JLA'' ...

(aka "Pole Dwellers") are led by the warlord Commander Blanx. * The Yellow Martians were once used by the Duke of Deception alongside the Plutonians and the Saturnians to invade Earth.

Martians in other media

* The Green Martians appear in ''

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''. * The Green, Red, White, and Yellow Martians appear in '' Young Justice''. These versions possess a distinct

caste system A caste is a fixed social group into which an individual is born within a particular system of social stratification: a caste system. Within such a system, individuals are expected to marry exclusively within the same caste (endogamy), foll ...

: Green Martians are the majority, while White Martians are a minority and the Red Martians are royalty. Additionally, Yellow Martians are not a natural subspecies and instead consist of regular Martians who permanently changed their color to yellow in the process of becoming priests. * The Green and White Martians appear in ''

Supergirl Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original, current, and most well known Supergirl is Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Kara Zor-El, the cousin of superhero Superman. Th ...

''.

Metans

The Metans are natives of the Meta-Zone who can pass through the Zero-Zone using M-Vests to access Earth. Meta is the home of Rac Shade, also known as

Shade, the Changing Man Shade, the Changing Man is a comic book character created by Steve Ditko for DC Comics in 1977. The character was Shade, the Changing Man (Vertigo), later adapted by Peter Milligan and Chris Bachalo in one of the first Vertigo Comics, Vertigo ...

.

Monguls

The Monguls are the unnamed alien race of technologically advanced, religious fanatics from which the tyrant Mongul was exiled. Mongul was deposed during a revolution led by an ancient mystic known as the Arkymandryte; he fled the theological coup with a small trusted crew whom he later killed.

Monitors

The Monitors are a group of ancient cosmic beings from a vast alien civilization who ruled the

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for billions of years.

Monks

The Monks are a race of

rodent Rodents (from Latin , 'to gnaw') are mammals of the Order (biology), order Rodentia ( ), which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and Mandible, lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal specie ...

-like aliens from the planet H'lven. Ch'p and Bd'g of the Green Lantern Corps are Monks.

Mosteelers

The Mosteelers of Mosteel are one of four technologically advanced and constantly at war spacefaring races native to the

Antares Antares is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius. It has the Bayer designation α Scorpii, which is Latinisation of names, Latinised to Alpha Scorpii. Often referred to as "the heart of the scorpion", Antares is flanked by ...

system. The most well known Mosteeler is their ruler, the metal-skinned Kromm. The Mosteelers are not robots, but their metabolism appears to have deposited ferrous metals directly into their protective

chitin Chitin (carbon, C8hydrogen, H13oxygen, O5nitrogen, N)n ( ) is a long-chain polymer of N-Acetylglucosamine, ''N''-acetylglucosamine, an amide derivative of glucose. Chitin is the second most abundant polysaccharide in nature (behind only cell ...

ous exoskeletons.

Muscarian

The Muscarian are a race of small, sentient, vaguely humanoid fungi. Amanita of the Green Lantern Corps is a member of this race.

Mygorg

The Mygorg are a brutish green-skinned race which has enslaved the human population of the planet Pytharia, including that planet's ruling elite the Lightning Lords. Pytharia is the extradimensional home of the swordswoman known as Starfire.As seen in ''Starfire'' #6 (July 1977).

Myrmitons

The Myrmitons are the blue-skinned rulers of the Myrmiton Star Empire; they attempted a secret invasion of Earth which was foiled by

Green Lantern Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...

and the Flash.

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N'crons

The N'crons of N'cron are a race of tentacled aliens who resemble H.P. Lovecraft's depiction of

Cthulhu Cthulhu is a fictional cosmic entity created by writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was introduced in his short story "The Call of Cthulhu", published by the American pulp magazine ''Weird Tales'' in 1928. Considered a Great Old One within the pantheon ...

. Grullug Garkush of N'cron is a member of the Dark Circle.

Naltorians

The Naltorians are humans from the colony Naltor who possess the metahuman ability of

precognition Precognition (from the Latin 'before', and 'acquiring knowledge') is the purported psychic phenomenon of seeing, or otherwise becoming directly aware of, events in the future. There is no accepted scientific evidence that precognition is a ...

.

Nura Nal Dream Girl (Nura Nal) is a superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. She was created by writer Edmond Hamilton and artist John Forte, and first appear ...

(Dream Girl) and Mysa Nal ( White Witch) of Naltor are members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, while Norak Kun is a member of the Dark Circle.

Naktosian

The Naktosians are a race of grey skinned humanoids from the planet Naktos. They live their lives according to a strict set of laws. They are represented by deceased Green Lanterns Ghrelk and Varix.

New Gods

The New Gods are a virtually immortal race of deified humanoids originating from a plane of existence known as the Fourth World and centered on the conflicting planets of

New Genesis The New Gods are a fictional extraterrestrial race appearing in the eponymous comic book series published by DC Comics, as well as selected other DC titles. Created and designed by Jack Kirby, they first appeared in February 1971 in ''New Gods'' ...

and

Apokolips Apokolips is a fictional planet that appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The planet is ruled by Darkseid, established in Jack Kirby's Fourth World series, and is integral to many stories in the DC Universe. Apokolips is co ...

. The two warring factions are led by the benign Highfather and the ruthless

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respectively. In addition to each planet possessing their own sophisticated technology unique to the two cultures, the New Gods almost innately exhibit super strength and durability. Some may have influence over domains of power such as emotion or energies like the Alpha Effect or Omega Beams.

Noc'Sagians

The Noc'Sagians are a race of beings with enormous heads that comprise most of their body mass. They have three legs to help support this great cranium, and their arms emerge from the sides of their face. They are represented by deceased Green Lanterns Gallius Zed and Cundiff Cood, as well as a new unnamed Noc'Sagian Green Lantern.

Null-Oids

The Null-Oids represented by Null-O are artificial beings made of neither matter nor energy. Null-O was sent from the distant future by advanced humans.

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Oans

The Oans are a Maltusian descended race, cousins of similar offshoot races such as the Zamarons and Controllers. They are also known as the "

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".

Obsidian Folk

The Obsidian Folk are one of two races native to Stoneworld; they are obsidian-skinned, hairless, tribal humanoids. Kworri of the Obsidian Folk later became a Green Lantern.As seen in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 3) #20 (January 1992).

Octi-Apes

The Octi-Apes are a race of sentient aliens that resemble six-armed

gorilla Gorillas are primarily herbivorous, terrestrial great apes that inhabit the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The genus ''Gorilla'' is divided into two species: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and either four or five su ...

s. They are represented by Kar-Han who was temporarily stranded on Earth.

Okaarans

The Okaarans of Okaara are the second oldest race in the Vega star system. The Warlords of Okaara studied and perfected all forms of combat to protect the once peaceful Okaarans from the Psions.

Okaarans in other media

The Warlords of Okaara appear in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "When OMAC Attacks!".

Olys

The Olys are alien invaders of numerous star systems.

Omegons

The Omegons of Omegon are a race of purple-skinned, four-armed humanoids with a hybrid feudal/technological culture. The murdered hero "Voltro the Champion" was born on Omegon.As seen in ''Action Comics'' #444 (February 1975).

Omerons

The Omerons hail from the planet Omeron orbiting the star-sun Antares. Discovered by a human farmer named Howard Melville who piloted a crashed Omeron ship back to its homeworld.As seen in ''Mystery in Space'' #53 (August 1959).

Ophidians

The Ophidians are a secret mystic race.

Orandans

The Orandans of Orando are possibly descendants of the ''Homo magi'' of Earth. Princess Projectra is an Orandan. In post-'' Zero Hour'' continuity, the Orandos are large, snake-like aliens, with

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being their representative.

Orinocas

The Orinocas are a race of telepathic warrior women who inhabit the "Mirror World", a fourth-dimensional universe also inhabited by the Duomalians. The first person from Earth to discover the Mirror World was Giovanni Zatara, but it was Samuel Scudder, the original

Mirror Master Mirror Master is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a recurring foe of the Flash (comics), Flash with considerable technical expertise and skills involving the use of mirrors. Three ...

, who discovered the Orinocans.

Overlords

The Overlords are a cybernetic lunar race.

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Parademons

The Parademons are a race of alien shocktroopers commanded by

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. An artificially enhanced pseudo-race devoted to

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, Parademons serve as both labor as well as an elite guard for the planet of Apokolips. Created and trained by

DeSaad DeSaad (also spelled Desaad) is a supervillain, appearing in books published by DC Comics. He is one of the followers of Darkseid from the planet Apokolips in Fourth World (comics), Jack Kirby's Fourth World meta-series. As DeSaad serves as Darks ...

- often by torturing and reconditioning captured victims - Parademons typically act in Legions with strength in numbers, and they are often accompanied by gigantic dogs called Hounds. In the comic ''

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'', Parademons are dispatched by

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to attack the villains that were dumped onto their training camp. They killed

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, Brutale, General Immortus, and Solomon Grundy, the last of whom turned up alive in later comic issues. Most of them were killed when

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self-destructed the teleportation device. One joined the Secret Six during ''

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''. In the ''

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'' (a 2011 reboot of the DC Comics universe), the Parademons are used to attack Earth, first seen encountering both

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and

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in

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. It is revealed in new continuum that the Parademon hordes are either remolded lifeforms or processed corpses that Darkseid and his Elite have harvested from the various worlds and realities they've conquered. The ''New 52'' era Red Tornado of

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discovered that 'K'li, a former Tamaranean Fury of Darkseid, was creating a special class of ''Berserker Parademons'' from the remodeled remains of dead or kidnapped humans, repurposing them through the usage of nightmarish Apokoliptian technologies.

Parademons in other media

* The Parademons appear in '' The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians'', voiced by

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. * The Parademons appear in '' Superman: The Animated Series''. * The Parademons appear in ''

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''. * The Parademons appear in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold''. * The Parademons appear in '' DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High'' with one individual named Perry voiced by

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. * The Parademons appear in '' Justice League Action''. * The Parademons appear in '' Young Justice''. * The Parademons appear in ''

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''. * A holographic Parademon appears in the ''

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'' episode "The Machine Who Would Be Empire". * The Parademons appear in '' Kite Man: Hell Yeah!''. * The Parademons appear in the films set in the

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, voiced by Gary A. Hecker: ** In '' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'', they appear in Bruce Wayne's vision/nightmare of a post-apocalyptic Earth resembling

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. ** In ''

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'', they appear under the command of Steppenwolf, are shown to be attracted to fear, and can transform their victims into other Parademons. After Justice League separates Mother Boxes, Parademons sense the fear in Steppenwolf and they take him to Apokolips via the Boom Tube. *** In ''

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'', a director's cut version of the film, Parademons are not motivated by fear, but by their fanatical loyalty to Steppenwolf and Darkseid, in addition to their ability to smell the Mother Boxes and kidnapping those who were in contact with them regarding their location. * The Parademons appear in '' Superman/Batman: Apocalypse''. * The Parademons appear in '' Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox''. * The Parademons appear in the films set in the DC Animated Movie Universe: ** The Parademons appear in '' Justice League: War'', voiced by

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. 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. ** The Parademons appear in '' Reign of the Supermen''. ** The Parademons appear in '' Wonder Woman: Bloodlines''. ** In '' Justice League Dark: Apokolips War'', the DNA samples of the Parademons were fused with Doomsday to create the "Paradooms". * The Parademons appear in '' Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League''. * Parademons appear in '' Superman: The Game''. * The Parademons appear in '' Justice League Heroes''. * The Parademons appear in ''

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''. * The Parademons appear as character summons in '' Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure''. * The Parademons appear in '' Injustice 2''. * Parademons appear in '' Lego DC Super-Villains'', voiced by Elias Toufexis.

Peganans

The Peganans are a fish-like race which tried to invade Earth in the 25th century. The name of the species is a possible textual reference to ''

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'', by Lord Dunsany.

Pharmans

The Pharmans are a species of blue-skinned humanoids. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Davo Yull.

Pharoids

The Pharoids are the rulers of the Pharon Empire. They hail from the planet Pharos IV.

Poglachians

The Poglachians are a race of alien

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Progeny

The Progeny are a beetle-like race in the Second Galaxy who want to eliminate the creation of Element Lad's race the Kwai.

Prolfs

The Prolfs are a race of diminutive aliens who are immune to the vacuum of space. They are native to the Vega star system.

Promethean Giants

The Promethean Giants are an ancient extraterrestrial race of planet/moon orbital system eclipsing colossi who are either sequestered in their galactic quadrant or trapped in

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Proteans

The Proteans are a race of telepathic shapeshifting pets from an unnamed planet in the Antares system.

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I (deceased) and Proty II (a member of the Legion of Super-Pets) are their representatives.

Psion

The Psions are a race of

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s uplifted by Maltusian proto-Oans from native Maltusian

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s.

Puffballs

The Puffballs are an intergalactic hive of Green Lanterns.

Pumice People

The Pumice People are one of two races native to Stoneworld, they are dark gray-skinned, hairless, tribal humanoids. Aa of the Pumice People later became a Green Lantern.

Pytharians

The Pytharians are a race from the planet Pytharia which is the extradimensional homeworld of the swordswoman known as Starfire. The planet was once ruled by an elite class known as the Lightning Lords, but the human population has been enslaved by aliens known as the Yorg and the Mygorg.

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Qarians

The Qarians of Qaria are aquatic humanoids who closely resemble humans, but have purple

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-like hair and gills on the backs of their necks.

Qinoori Raiders

The Qinoori Raiders are a race of raiders who strip mine planets for resources. Zamba, homeworld of the Darkstar Ferrin Colos was destroyed by them.

Quantum Mechanics

The Quantum Mechanics are a superadvanced alien race.

Qwardians

The Qwardians are natives of the planet

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, the anti-matter universe's equivalent of Oa. They resemble hairless humans with large eyes.

Qwardians in other media

The Qwardians appear in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "Cry Freedom Fighters". They are ruled by a dictator known as the Supreme Chairman (voiced by

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Rannians

The Rannians of Rann are an ancient race of technologically advanced humanoids. They are represented by Alanna, wife of Adam Strange and her father Sardath; formerly located in the Alpha Centauri star system, they are currently located in the Polara star system.

Rannians in other media

* The Rannians appear in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold''. * The Rannians appear in '' Young Justice''. * The Rannians appear in ''

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''. * The Rannians appear in '' Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash''. * The Rannians appear in '' Green Lantern: Beware My Power''.

Red-Moon Gods

The Red-Moon Gods are Atlantean survivors of the city of Challa-Bel-Nalla, then ruled by Lord Daamon (an ancestor of Deimos), formed an alliance with an alien race they called the Red-Moon Gods. These aliens provided the Atlanteans with advanced technology that Travis Morgan, a.k.a. the Warlord, would later discover in New Atlantis.

Reflektorrs

The Reflektorrs are a race of psionic parasites consisting of pure psychic energy; they were discovered feeding on natives of

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.

Reach

The second oldest race in the universe behind the Maltusians, the Reach are an ancient militaristic race who control Space Sector 2. They have an ancient non-aggression pact with the Oans and are the creators of the scarab that through events outside of Reach's control, became bonded to Jaime Reyes, who became the third Blue Beetle.

Reach in other media

* The Reach appear in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold''. * The Reach appear in '' Young Justice'', consisting of an unnamed ambassador (voiced by

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). 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. 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.

Rhoon

The Rhoon come from the planet Rhoon which is split between science and elemental sorcery, with magic users segregated to the Sorcerer's Isle. They are represented by Green Lantern Hollika Rahn.

Rigellians

The Rigellians are a violet-skinned, four-armed amphibian species who fled their own dying world untold years in the future. They were welcomed by humans living on Earth in a time when the sun appeared to have become a

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. A civil war takes place when the Halflings, the hybrid offspring of humans and the Rigellians, overthrow their forefathers.

Roboticans

The Roboticans of Robotica are a machine civilization led by C.O.M.P.U.T.O. native to the 30th century.

Roguians

The Roguians are a shy race from the planet Rogue in the Vega star system. Soon after birth, they learn to produce a natural force shield that hides them even from each other. Elu of the Omega Men is a Roguian.

Rolvacians

The Rolvacians are the presumed name of a mammalian race with orange skin and long ears that engage in seasonal hibernation. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Burkett.

Rulanns

The Rulanns are one of two races from Rojira which resemble

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.

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Sangtee

The Sangtee are members of the single-sex Sangtee Empire, ruled by an Emperor called the "Kreel".

Saturnians

The Red, White, and Yellow

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ians are descended from clones of the Green, White, and Yellow Martians. Fura, a Saturnian warlord from 3000 A.D., appeared in ''Batman'' #26, an enemy of the Batman of 3000 A.D.

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is also a Saturnian.

Savothians

The Savothians are a camel-like humanoid species native to the planet Savoth. They have entertained a long friendship with all members of the Flash Family.

Scissormen

The Scissormen are metafictional characters who inhabit an alien world called Orqwith. The Scissormen are clothed in red and black, and have featureless faces apparently covered in the same material. They speak in a seemingly random series of words when they talk, resembling

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poetry, created by cutting up text and rearranging its constituent words in a random order. Morrison got these suggestions from his word processor's spell check feature. They are shaped like men with large scissors for hands. When struck hard enough, they are defeated and seem to leave behind nothing but cloth. They were destroyed along with Orqwith when the story was destroyed by a contradiction revealed in the solution to a variation on a traditional riddle.

Scissormen in other media

The Scissormen appear in the fourth season of ''

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''. These versions were created by reality manipulator Wally Sage and serve the Cult of

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. They and Sage are killed after Immortus manifests himself in the physical plane.

Scyllans

The Scyllans are the presumed name of a sentient race from the planet Scylla. They are spindly and thin, and are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Laham.

Sh'strians

An alien race of tiny humanoids from the planet Sh'str. Shortly before their planet was destroyed when their sun exploded in a supernova, a selected few arrived on Earth through a portal connecting the two planets. Realizing how gigantic humans were in comparison, they settled down in a duplicate of Kandor inside Superman's

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.

Shwarians

The Shwarians are a human colony that resides on the plant Shwar. Fire Lad of the Legion of Substitute Heroes is a known Shwarian.''Adventure Comics'' #306. DC Comics.

Sklarians

The Sklarians from the planet Sklar are a yellow-skinned humanoid race. They are represented by the Sklarian Raiders and Kono of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Slaggites

The Slaggites (also known as Spitroids) from the planet Slagg survived a near-genocide after they rebelled against Citadel rule, represented by Shlagen of the Omega Men.

Slyggians

The Slyggians are the four-armed native sentient race of the planet Slyggia, these intelligent reptillian aliens are represented by Salakk of the Green Lantern Corps and Smythwick of the Sinestro Corps.

Somhaturians

The Somhaturians are a humanoid race from the planet Somhatur who have descended from the humans who were experimented on by the Dominators and are known to be hosts to different colonies of bacterias and viruses. Infectious Lass of the Legion of Substitute Heroes is a known Somhaturian.

Sornaii

The Sornaii are an apparently multiversally aware alien race who seem to serve a role similar to that of the Monitors, but on a lesser scale.

Space Dolphins

The Space Dolphins are alien

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s capable of surviving and navigating in the

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of outer space. Two Space Dolphins have been seen in the company of Lobo.

Spider Guild

The Spider Guild are a race of alien merchants, traders, slavers and conquerors from the Vega star system.As seen in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 2) #167 (August 1983)

Sputans

The Sputans are a sentient race made up of larva and bacteria. Green Lantern Larvox is a Sputan.

Star Conquerors

The Star Conquerors are

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-like aliens that are speculated to be Starro's race.

Statejians

The Statejians are a warlike race of Qualar IV.

Suirpalamians

The Suirpalamians are the presumed name of a species of sentient

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s from the planet Suirpalam. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern B'Shi.

Sumal

The Sumal are an alien race exterminated by the Progeny located in the Progenitor's Galaxy.

Sun-Eaters

The Sun-Eaters are a cloud-like species created by the Controllers to destroy stars by absorbing radiation. Two of them served as antagonists in " The Death of Ferro Lad" and "

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" storylines. Another Sun-Eater was used to weaken and imprison

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".

Sun-Eaters in other media

* A Sun-Eater appears in the '' Legion of Super Heroes'' two-part episode "Sundown". This version was previously created during a war known as the "Great Crisis" before being imprisoned in the Fenton Arms Depot after becoming too powerful to destroy or deactivate. In the present, it is freed by a renegade Controller before being destroyed by the

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. * A young Sun-Eater appears in ''

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'' as a resident of Superman's intergalactic zoo in the

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. * A young Sun-Eater appears in '' Young Justice'' as a guard in Metron's vault. * A Sun-Eater appears in the ''

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'' episode "Pierce the Heavens, Superman!".

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Talokians

There are three known species of Talokians: * The light blue-skinned natives of Talok III are Mikaal Tomas' (Starman) people. * The sapphire blue-skinned natives of Talok IV are Lyssa Drak's people. Lyssa is a member of the Sinestro Corps. * The dark blue-skinned natives of Talok VIII are Tasmia Mallor's (Shadow Lass) people. It is also the homeworld of her brother Grev and her ancestors Lyrissa and Lydea .

Talyns

The Talyns of Talyn are an alien race represented by former Teen Titan Jarras Minion. The Talyns were the creators of the Omegadrone technology later co-opted by Victor Stone (Cyborg).

Tamaraneans

The Tamaraneans of Tamaran are a feline humanoid species native to the Vega star system. They have golden skin, large green cat-like eyes, and long mane-like hair. Like Superman and the residents of Krypton, the Tamaranians are living solar batteries who can store and convert solar radiation. They are represented by Starfire of the Teen Titans and Blackfire.

Tamaraneans in other media

* The Tamaraneans appear in ''

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''. * The Tamaraneans appear in ''

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''. * The Tamaraneans appear in ''

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''.

Tchk-Tchkii

The Tchk-Tchkii are a parasitic insectoid beetle-like race on the verge of extinction. Green Lantern enemy Legion is a gestalt Tchk-Tchkii.

Technis

The Technis are a technologically savvy race who transformed

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into Cyberion.

Technosapiens

The Technosapiens are a cybernetic parasite race which infects many different alien races.

Teiresiae

The Teiresiae are a race of shapeshifters who inhabit a land called Mother-Time.

Tellurians

The Tellurians of Telluria are blue-skinned

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-like aliens with red gems in their foreheads. The gems in their foreheads enable them to fire mind bolts. They are technologically advanced and are represented by the brothers Farlund and Karmault.

Terrorforms

The Terrorforms are a highly evolved telepathically synchronized race of beings who grant lower races superpowers.

Thanagarians

The Thanagarians of Thanagar are an ancient humanoid star empire orbiting the star

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. The Thanagarian Empire has contracted greatly since the days of the height of its power, but their descendants' many subject races still reside on the imperial homeworld. Gravity-defying wing harnesses made of an exotic material known as "Nth Metal" allow the Thanagarian elite, military and law enforcement to experience a unique form of powered flight. The Katar Hol version of

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,

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,

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, and Fel Andar are known Thanagarians.

Thanagarians in other media

* Thanagarians appear in the ''

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'' three-part series finale "Starcrossed", with Shayera Hol (voiced by Maria Canals-Barrera), her fiancé Hro Talak (voiced by Victor Rivers), Paran Dul (voiced by

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), and Kragger (voiced by

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) as notable members. 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. 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. 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. 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. This version of the species are at war with the Gordanians. * Thanagarians appear in the ''

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'' episode "Hunter's Moon". * Thanagarians appear in the '' Legion of Super Heroes'' two-part finale "Dark Victory". ** Thanagarians appear in '' Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century'' #17. * An original Thanagarian named Dee appears in '' Naomi'', portrayed by Alexander Wraith. He works at a local tattoo shop and befriends the titular Naomi McDuffie. * A Thanagarian armada makes a cameo appearance in '' DC Showcase: Adam Strange''. * Thanagarians appear in '' Green Lantern: Beware My Power''. * Thanagar and a holographic Thanagarian appear in the ''

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'' episode "The Machine Who Would Be Empire".

Thanagarian Snare Beasts

The Thanagarian Snare Beasts are giant spider-like aliens from the planet Thanagar. They were originally created for

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's unproduced film '' Superman Lives'', which would have had Superman (portrayed by

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) fight one, as requested by producer Jon Peters. However,

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asked Smith to change its name to not refer to it as a spider. Though the film was ultimately cancelled, the concept was referenced in the 2023 film ''

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'' where an alternate universe version of Superman (portrayed by Cage) fights a Thanagarian Snare Beast.

Tharrians

The Tharrians are humans from the colony Tharr who possess the metahuman ability of cold manipulation.

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of the Legion of Super-Heroes is their representative.

Tharrians in other media

'' Justice League Adventures'' features a Tharrian named General Eklu who operates as Polar Lord. He is the leader of the Cold Warriors, which consist of Mr. Freeze,

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,

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, Killer Frost, Minister Blizzard, Cryonic Man, and Snowman.

Thermoids

The Thermoids are former natives of

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's moons, who later moved to the rings of

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. They and the Icoids originated outside the Solar System.

Thorons

The Thorons of Thoron are a race of technologically advanced humanoids who hail from the same solar neighborhood as the Kryptonians, and possess similar abilities. They are represented by Halk Kar, a Thoron who once believed that he was Superman's brother.

Throneworlders

The Throneworlders are a race of humanoids who hail from Throneworld, a planet formerly known as Kranaltine. Throneworld is the home of Prince Gavyn, the hero known as Starman.

Thronnians

The Thronnians are a race of humanoids from the planet Thronn. Energiman, Magicko, Strong Girl, and Golden Blade are the Honor Team of Thronn.

Thythen

The Thythen are invaders of the planet Vonn and survivors of the planet

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. They are warmongers who inhabit distant solar systems and use robotic chargers, gigantic robotic beings to help them invade other worlds.

Titanians

The Titanians are humans from a colony on

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who possess the metahuman ability of

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.

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and Esper Lass are Titanians.

Toomians

The Toomians are humanoids with wolf-like features. They are endangered because they are hunted for their valuable hides. Barreer Wot of the Green Lantern Corps is a Toomian.

Tormocks

The Tormocks are a race of humanoid, primitive spacefaring warriors dedicated to the destruction of the Vuldarians. They are metamorphs who can change their shape and fuse with their armor or other inorganic properties to remake them into bio-mechanical apparatuses.''Guy Gardner: Warrior'' #0 (October 1994)

Tribunes

The Tribunes of Gallo are a race alleged to be even older than the

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. They formed the Galactic Tribunal, an organization devoted to studying the immutable laws of creation, and dedicated to judging and punishing those who violate those laws. Led by Tribunal-Prime, with enforcers called the Tribunal Guardsmen.

Trogkian Mammoths

The Trogkian Mammoths are giant

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-like creatures whose stampedes terrorized the primitive world of Trogk. Moose of the Sinestro Corps is one of these creatures.

Trombusans

The Trombusans of Trombus are a race of humanoid aliens technologically and societally on par with Earth. Trombus is protected by the Hyper-Family, a group of humanoid aliens with Kryptonian-like abilities which they gained under a "red sun". The Hyper-Family are the only survivors of a nameless Krypton-like world. They are Hyperman, Hyperwoman, Hyperboy (Kirk Quentin), and Klypso the Hyperdog.

Trontians

The Trontians are a race of amorphous

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-like aliens capable of joining into a collective biological mass. They also possess the ability to store large amounts of energy.

Trommites

The Trommite species from the planet Trom who all possess the ability of elemental transmutation. They are notably represented by Element Lad (Jan Arrah) of the Legion of Super-Heroes, who is also the last survivor of the species after they were killed by the space pirate Roxxas for refusing to use their abilities to his advantage. Jan only survived because he was off-world at the time. In post-''

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'' continuity, the Trommites were killed by the alien Horraz under similar circumstances.

Trommites in other media

The Trommites appear in '' Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century'' #14. This version of the species were killed by a series of natural disasters of mysterious origin. However, their ghosts return to convince

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, the only one capable of seeing them, to stop her mother Winema from signing a treaty that would enable businessman Xavier Ro to strip-mine Trom for resources. After she succeeds in doing so, the Trommites are finally able to rest in peace.

Trophy Lords

The Trophy Lords are a technologically advanced race of powerfully built, white-furred, wolf-like humanoids. They appear to be a race of pathological hunters and are represented by Jharaka Bin Dharlok. the Trophy Lord, who encountered Superman.

Tsaurons

The Tsaurons of Tsauron are a race of yellow-scaled reptilian humanoids. Ontiir of Tsauron is a member of the Dark Circle.

Tybaltians

The Tybaltians of Tybalt use Earth as a vacation spot by disguising their citizens as humans. In their natural forms, the Tybaltians are squat green-skinned

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-like creatures with enlarged craniums; they have exhibited physical strength on par with Superman.

Tynolans

The Tynolans are a race of orange-skinned humanoids. An alien deity named "Moxumbra the Star Serpent" had demanded living sacrifices from the Tynolans. The planet was destroyed by the alien entity known as Sraltka.

Tyrraazians

The Tyrrazians are a technologically advanced red-skinned race in the 30th Century who come from the artificial planetoid Tyrraz. The Tyrrazians have a strong physical and cultural resemblance to Khunds. They are represented by Tyr.

Tyreans

The Tyreans are a race of insectoids with long flat bodies and many flipper like legs. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Chogar.

U

Ultas

The Ultas of Ulta appear to have their own version of the metagene. The hero "Trygg the Invincible" exhibited Superman-level strength before his death.

Ungarans

The Ungarans are red-skinned humanoids. They are represented by

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, the former Green Lantern of Sector 2814, and his son Amon Sur, who is now part of the Yellow Lanterns.

Uranians

The Uranians, led by Uvo the warlord of

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, sent a small space armada in a failed attempt to conquer the Earth and steal

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, a radioactive ore which is abundantly present in the outer planets, only to be defeated by

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. The Uranians have advanced technology and use a "decalcifying" ray which petrifies its victims.

Uxorians

The Uxorians are green-scaled

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s from Uxor and are represented by the Green Man, former member of the Omega Men and the Green Lantern Corps.

V

Valeronians

The Valeronians are an extinct race of humanoid aliens due to the destruction of their planet Valeron. Vartox and Ontor are known Valeronians.

Varidians

The entire Varidian race was taken over by Starro. Astrild Storm-Daughter, goddess of her people, voluntarily submitted to Starro.

Varvans

The Varvans are a horned race of red-skinned humanoids from the planet Varva. They are represented by the deceased Green Lantern Ke'Haan.

Venusian Mind Worms

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. When exposed to the rare element suspendium, Mind Worms mutate into evolved forms known as Hyperflies. A Hyperfly is capable of feeding on the potentiality of the

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.

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is a Venusian Mind Worm.

Vimanians

The Vimanians are a humanoid alien race with three eyes and white hair who intended to stripmine the Earth. They brought along a workforce stored as energy matrices in special crystals; scientist Zachary Leight activated these crystals and they reconstituted as a group of heroes calling themselves the

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. The Vimanians were also responsible for creating the human metagene.

Vrangs

The Vrangs are a gray-skinned race of technologically advanced, space-faring warlike humanoids with batwings in place of ears. The Vrangs once tried to conquer the planet Krypton.

Vuldarians

The Vuldarians are a humanoid race of elite warriors with shapeshifting abilities similar to the Durlans. The Vuldarians can fashion their limbs into weapons as well as project internally generated energy into munitions. They also possess super strength and durability, enhanced healing, and flight.

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is a human-Vuldarian hybrid, but had his Vuldarian abilities suppressed.

Vulxans

The Vulxans are a race of orange-skinned silicon-based humanoids who developed advanced teleportation technology. Superboy discovered that

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could protect their planet from deadly radiation.

W

Warworlders

When Warworld was destroyed upon its invasion of Earth with Brainiac, its inhabitants called the Warworlders went to

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. To activate the remaining war machines, they went underground and took control of Metropolis's sewer system.

Warzoons

The Warzoons are a very warlike race that created Warworld. They all died off mysteriously.

Winathians

The Winathians come from the ancient Earth colony Winath. Their representatives are

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and his twin sister Lightning Lass of the Legion of Super-Heroes and their brother

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who all gained their abilities from the lightning beasts of Korbal.

Wingors

The Wingors are a race of winged

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s from the planet Illoral which was conquered by Thanagar.

X

Xan

The Xan are living electromagnetic beings. They thrived in the earliest eras of Krypton.

Xanadorans

The Xanadorans are a humanoid race and home to Star Sapphires member Dela Pharon. Recently she has looked more alien, with darker skin and a more alien-like complexion.

Xanthuans

The Xanthuans are a humanoid species originating from the planet Xanthu. Legion of Super-Heroes members

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and Kid Quantum are Xanthuans.

Xardans

The Xardans of Xarda are an amphibious race of purple-skinned humanoids. The deceased Green Lantern Ares Bandet was a member of this species.

Xenoformers

The Xenoformers from Galaxy X are

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's bizarre meld of the

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and Scoop from ''

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''. Currently a Xenoformer named Metalek is imprisoned in Britain's Basement 101.

Xenusians

The Xenusians were a race of malevolent aliens who spread a mysterious plague that caused the victims to mutate and transforms into new Xenusians. The Xenusians were also responsible for the annihilation of the entire Vexaphon race.

Xudarians

The Xudarians of Xudar are an orange-skinned species of extraterrestrial pseudo-avians; reminiscent of ornithischians. Their most respected representatives are Tomar-Re and his son Tomar-Tu of the Green Lantern Corps.

Y

Yazz

The Yazz are a bird-like alien race represented by the Yazz.

Yorg

The Yorg are a mysterious extradimensional race of living shadows who assisted another alien race known as the Mygorg with enslaving the Pytharians. The Lightning Lords were the ruling elite of Pytharia, home of the swordswoman known as Starfire. The Yorg were also closely allied with a sorceress named Lady Djinn. The Yorg exhibited shadow manipulation abilities similar to those of the

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.

Z

Zambians

The Zambians are a race of humanoid people who had their planet destroyed by Qinoori raiders for minerals. Ferrin Colos joined the

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after seeing his planet's destruction.

Zandrians

The Zandrians of Zandria are a race of would-be world conquerors incapable of harming sentient life.

Zamarons

The Zamarons are a Maltusian-descended race, cousins of similar offshoot races such as the Oans and the Controllers.

Zoans

The Zoans are the Green Lantern Gpaak's race.

Zarolatts

The Zarolatts are an energy race who were enslaved by the tyrannical Macrolatts. The Weird is a member of this race.

Zaroxians

The Zaroxians of Zarox-13 are a race of green-skinned rotund humanoids with advanced polymer science and robotics technology. The alien conqueror known as Garguax is a Zaroxian.

Zeerangans

The Zeerangans are a militaristic race that hail from the planet Zeeranga who attempted to conquer the planet Omeron.

Zilliphi

The Zilliphi are Taa's race.

Zolatams

The Zoltams of Zoltam are an advanced alien society with sound-based technology; they are also able to use sound to power their cities. Zoltams have light yellow skin, wide flat skulls, and pointed ears.

Zumoorians

The Zumoorians of Zumoor are a race of humanoids. The golden energy rays of Zumoor's moon appear to trigger the metagene in humans. Thomas Keith of Earth traveled to Zumoor with his dog Rovo, there he was adopted by Chad and Vela Kazzan and rechristened Zarl Kazzan. Somehow Zarl and his dog Rovo gained metahuman powers equal to a Kryptonian which they used to protect Zumoor.''Superboy'' #85 (December 1960)

Zuunians

The Zuunians are a human colony on the planet Zuun where a mining operation is established. Legionnaire Timber Wolf and his father Mar Londo are known Zuunians.

Zwenians

The Zwenians are humans who inhabit the ancient Earth colony Zwen and developed the ability to transform themselves into static stone forms to deal with the planet's long rotation and long nights. They are represented by the Legion of Substitute Heroes member Stone Boy.

References

External links

List of Alien Races at the DCU Guide

The Great Book of Oa at the Green Lantern Corps Web Page

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Overview

United Planets

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5th Dimensional Imps

5th Dimensional Imps in other media

A

Adaptoids

Aellans

Alien Invaders

Aloi

Alstairans

Anasazi

Andromedans

Angtuans

Anunnake

Anndrann

Appellaxians

Appellaxians in other media

Aipitons

Aquoids

Aranes

Ardenans

Astonians

Azarathians

B

Barrions

Bellatrix Bombers

Bgztlians

Blight

Bloodline Parasites

Braalians

Brain-Parasites of Planet X

Branx

Brylyx

The Bolovax Vikians

Bolovax Vikians in other media

Bugs of New Genesis

C

Cairnians

Calatonians

Canopians

Carggites

Catherix

Changralynians

Chietain

Children of Tanjent

Circadians

Chthalonians

Citadelians

Clementians

Coluans

Coluans in other media

Competalians

Controllers

Council of Overseers

Criq

Cthistosians

Culacaons

C'ythonisians

Czarnians

D

DNAliens

DNAliens in other media

Daxamites

Daxamites in other media

Debstams

Dheronians

Dhorians

Diibs

Djinn

Doda

Dominators

Dokris

Draal

Dromedanians

Dryad

Duomalians

Durlans

Dyrlians

E