Kreon is a fictional character featured in comic books published by

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, primarily in association with the

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. He first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 3) #22 (March 1992).

Fictional character biography

Kreon is a Teban warlord who previously lost an arm and eye in combat and now seeks to end wars rather than start them, in contrast to his militaristic species. He recruits Star Sapphire, who kills over a dozen men before being subdued. Kreon is shunned by his fellow Chieftains, but

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sees potential in him and recruits him into the Green Lantern Corps. Kreon comes into conflict with fellow trainee Boodikka, who he views as barbaric and lacking in discipline. However, the two come to respect one another after John Stewart forces them to face psychic manifestations of their fears. Kreon is among several Lanterns kidnapped by the Manhunters. He is killed battling them, after which Boodikka inherits his ring. Kreon has remained dead since, but was temporarily resurrected as a

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in ''

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''.

In other media

Kreon appears as a character summon in '' Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure''.

References

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