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Once considered the greatest [[Green Lantern]] in any sector, ''Sinestro'' came to believe that the only way to ensure order in the universe was through the reign of fear. Founding his own Corps on that basis, Sinestro became one of the deadliest threats the Green Lanterns have ever faced. He has clashed frequently with [[Hal Jordan]]; the relationship between the two is a complicated one, a mixture of animosity and respect in equal measure. He uses his [[Qwardian Power Ring |yellow power ring]] to ensure a reign of terror wherever he goes. Throughout his villainous career, he became a member of the [[Legion of Doom]] to plague his arch-nemesis, Hal Jordan, as well as the other [[Justice Leaguers]].
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'''''Sinestro''''' is a [[supervillain]] who uses his [[Qwardian Power Ring |yellow power ring]] to plague his arch-nemesis, [[Hal Jordan]], as well as the other [[Justice League of America|Justice Leaguers]]. He's also a member of the [[Legion of Doom]].
  
 
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==Background Information==
  
==Background Information==
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On the ''parallel-universe'' of [[Earth-One]], Sinestro was the [[Green Lantern Corps| Green Lantern]] of the planet ''Korugar'', however, he abused his powers by using them to enslave his planet becoming a ''dictator''.
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In the [[Known Universes|parallel universe]] of [[Earth-One]], ''Sinestro'' grew up in a very rough neighborhood.<ref>As told in the ''[[Legends of the Superheroes]],'' Episode 2: '[[The Roast]]' (January 25, 1979).</ref> Eventually he becomes one of the greatest [[Intergalactic Space Patrolman]] in the entire [[Green Lantern Corps]]. He was well respected by the [[Guardians of the Universe]]. They appointed him the Green Lantern of the planet [[Korugar]]. However, Sinestro abused his powers and used them to enslave his planet and install himself as ‘dictator.<ref>As revealed in ''Green Lantern, #7'' (July/August 1961).</ref>
   
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Deciding to use his powers for his ‘own gain’ he took a precaution. While the [[Guardians]] on their planet [[Oa]] were cut off from the rest of the galaxy during an Ion Storm,<ref>The Ion Storm was first mentioned in ''Green Lantern, #1'' (July/August 1960).</ref> he stole a [[Green Lantern Ring|ring]] and created a duplicate [[Battery of Power|Lantern]] from the reserve supply and took the items across the vast reaches of space and hid them in [[Sector 2814|another space-sector]] on the planet called Earth. He then encased them in gold, so the Guardians could not trace them. Unbeknownst to Sinestro, at the same time the Ion Storm was occurring, [[Abin Sur]] (this sector’s Green Lantern) was dying and passing his ring onto an [[Hal Jordan|earth-man]]. Sinestro never bothered to return for these items because the Guardains had thrown him out of the [[Green Lantern Corps|Corps]], stripped him of his [[power ring]] and banished him to the planet [[Qward]] in the [[Antimatter Universe]]. And by the time he escaped, he had befriended a race of aliens called the ''Weaponers'' who had created a new [[Qwardian Power Ring|ring]] for him to use.<ref>As revealed in [[Super Friends 10|''SuperFriends, #10'']] (February/March, 1976) and ''Green Lantern, #7'' (July/August 1961).</ref> This ring had ‘yellow energy’ rather than green, and proved to be an effective weapon against the Green Lantern Corps due to their ring's weakness to the color yellow.
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As punishment, the ''[[Guardians of the Universe]]'' stripped him of his membership in the ''[[Green Lantern Corps]]'' and banished him to [[Qward]] in the ''[[antimatter universe]]''. There he befriended a race of aliens called the ''Weaponers'' who made him a [[Qwardian Power Ring |''ring'']] like the one he wore as a [[Intergalactic Space Patrolman|''Green Lantern'']], which projected a ''yellow beam'' instead of green.
  
   
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When the entire population of ''Valedale Tennessee'' suddenly vanishes, the ''[[Guardians]]'' summon [[Hal Jordan]] the ''Green Lantern of [[Earth]]'' and tell him of ''Sinestro''.<ref>The ''[[Silver Age]]'' (pre-crisis / [[Earth-One]]) continuity of Sinestro's origin is significantly different than the ''[[Modern Age]]'' (post-crisis / [[New Earth]]) continuity. In the ''Silver-Age continuity'', he was still a ''former'' Green Lantern, but he wouldn't meet [[Hal Jordan]] until after going renegade, and they would become instant arch-enemies. Sinestro being Hal's mentor was a retcon established in the mini-series, ''Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn'' (December 1989 - May 1990).</ref> Hal flies to the next city which is targeted by Sinestro and makes them all invisible; so only he is transported to Qward. There he battles the ''Qwardian Weaponers''.<ref>The ''Weaponers'' of Qward are a society of smiths and engineers that comprise a large population of the native Qwardian race.</ref> He surrenders when Sinestero promises to return the people of Valedale. In doing so, Hal is ''encased in a yellow bubble'', until they believe his [[power ring |ring]] is out of power. However, when they release Hal they are shocked to find he still has power in his ring and amazingly defeats them all.
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When the entire population of ''Valedale Tennessee'' suddenly vanishes, the ''[[Guardians]]'' summon [[Hal Jordan]]’s astral-form, the ''Green Lantern of [[Earth]]'' and tell him of the renegade Green Lantern, ''Sinestro''.<ref>The ''[[Silver Age]]'' (pre-crisis / [[Earth-One]]) continuity of Sinestro's origin is significantly different than the ''[[Modern Age]]'' (post-crisis / [[New Earth]]) continuity. In the ''Silver-Age continuity'', he was still a ''former'' Green Lantern, but he wouldn't meet [[Hal Jordan]] until after going renegade, and they would become instant arch-enemies. Sinestro being Hal's mentor was a retcon established in the mini-series, ''Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn'' (December 1989 - May 1990).</ref> They warn that Sinestro has formed an alliance with the Weaponers of Qward to finally defeat the Green Lantern. Hal flies to the next city which is targeted by Sinestro and makes them all invisible, so only he is transported to Qward. There he battles the ''Qwardian Weaponers''.<ref>The ''Weaponers'' of Qward are a society of smiths and engineers that comprise a large population of the native Qwardian race.</ref> Hal decides to surrender himself in exchange for the safe return of the people of Valedale. Hal is then ''encased in a yellow bubble.'' While trapped in the bubble, Hal uses his ring to move the carbon dioxide particles he exhaled to speed up a clock's hands, fooling Sinestro into thinking that the charge in Hal’s [[power ring|ring]] had expired. However, when they release Hal they are shocked to find he still has power in his ring and amazingly defeats them all with minutes to spare. He then imprisons ''Sinestro'' in a force bubble of his own before returning to Earth.<ref>As revealed in ''Green Lantern, #7'' (July/August 1961).</ref>
   
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Sinestro eventually joins the [[Legion of Doom]] and time and time again tries to get revenge on [[Green Lantern]] and destroy him and the rest of the [[Justice League]].<ref>As revealed in [[Season 3]] (1978) of the [[SuperFriends TV Show]].</ref>
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He then imprisons ''Sinestro'' in a force bubble of his own before returning to Earth.<ref>Continuity from the [[Silver Age]] version of the character.</ref>
  
   
   
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[[Image:SinestroGypsy.jpg|Sinestro disguised as a gypsy.<ref>As seen in the ''[[Legends of the Superheroes]],'' Episode 1: '[[The Challenge]]' (January 18, 1979).</ref>|thumb]]
 
==Powers and Abilities==
 
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===Powers===
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* '''Indomitable Will'''
  
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* '''Fear Attunement:''' Sinestro has an innate understanding of the fears of others, even without access to his ring. He also seems to have some form of mental link with his corps members which possibly is attributed to his understanding of others fears as well.
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* '''Intimidation'''
  
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===Abilities===
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* '''Hand-to-Hand Combat'''
  
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* '''[[Will Power|Indomitable Will]]'''
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* '''[[Intimidation]]'''
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* '''[[Hand-to-Hand Combat]] (basic)'''
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* '''[[Genius Level Intellect]]'''
   
   
 
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Mortality
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===Equipment===
 
* '''[[Qwardian Power Ring]]'''
  
* '''[[Qwardian Power Ring]]'''
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** [[Energy Construct Creation]]
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** [[Force Field]]
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** [[Flight]]
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* Sinestro's first appearance was in ''Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #7'' (August, 1961)<ref>Go to [http://dc.wikia.com ''DC Database''] for more on [http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Vol_2_7 ''Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #7''] (August, 1961).</ref>
  
* Sinestro's first appearance was in ''Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #7'' (August, 1961)<ref>Go to [http://dc.wikia.com ''DC Database''] for more on [http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Vol_2_7 ''Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #7''] (August, 1961).</ref>
 
* Sinestro was created by John Broome and Gil Kane.
  
* Sinestro was created by John Broome and Gil Kane.
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Legion of Doom Team Member

Sinestro
Sinestro2
Information
AKA: Green Lantern
Species: Korugaran
Homeworld: Korugar
Universe: Earth-1A
Base: Hall of Doom
Affiliations: League of Evil
Legion of Doom
former member of the
Green Lantern Corps
Rogue of: Green Lantern
Weaponry: Yellow Power Ring
Voiced/Played: Vic Perrin (1st 3 episodes)
Don Messick
Sinestro Gallery
Using the ring

Once considered the greatest Green Lantern in any sector, Sinestro came to believe that the only way to ensure order in the universe was through the reign of fear. Founding his own Corps on that basis, Sinestro became one of the deadliest threats the Green Lanterns have ever faced. He has clashed frequently with Hal Jordan; the relationship between the two is a complicated one, a mixture of animosity and respect in equal measure. He uses his yellow power ring to ensure a reign of terror wherever he goes. Throughout his villainous career, he became a member of the Legion of Doom to plague his arch-nemesis, Hal Jordan, as well as the other Justice Leaguers.

Background Information

In the parallel universe of Earth-One, Sinestro grew up in a very rough neighborhood.[1] Eventually he becomes one of the greatest Intergalactic Space Patrolman in the entire Green Lantern Corps. He was well respected by the Guardians of the Universe. They appointed him the Green Lantern of the planet Korugar. However, Sinestro abused his powers and used them to enslave his planet and install himself as ‘dictator.[2]

Deciding to use his powers for his ‘own gain’ he took a precaution. While the Guardians on their planet Oa were cut off from the rest of the galaxy during an Ion Storm,[3] he stole a ring and created a duplicate Lantern from the reserve supply and took the items across the vast reaches of space and hid them in another space-sector on the planet called Earth. He then encased them in gold, so the Guardians could not trace them. Unbeknownst to Sinestro, at the same time the Ion Storm was occurring, Abin Sur (this sector’s Green Lantern) was dying and passing his ring onto an earth-man. Sinestro never bothered to return for these items because the Guardains had thrown him out of the Corps, stripped him of his power ring and banished him to the planet Qward in the Antimatter Universe. And by the time he escaped, he had befriended a race of aliens called the Weaponers who had created a new ring for him to use.[4] This ring had ‘yellow energy’ rather than green, and proved to be an effective weapon against the Green Lantern Corps due to their ring's weakness to the color yellow.

When the entire population of Valedale Tennessee suddenly vanishes, the Guardians summon Hal Jordan’s astral-form, the Green Lantern of Earth and tell him of the renegade Green Lantern, Sinestro.[5] They warn that Sinestro has formed an alliance with the Weaponers of Qward to finally defeat the Green Lantern. Hal flies to the next city which is targeted by Sinestro and makes them all invisible, so only he is transported to Qward. There he battles the Qwardian Weaponers.[6] Hal decides to surrender himself in exchange for the safe return of the people of Valedale. Hal is then encased in a yellow bubble. While trapped in the bubble, Hal uses his ring to move the carbon dioxide particles he exhaled to speed up a clock's hands, fooling Sinestro into thinking that the charge in Hal’s ring had expired. However, when they release Hal they are shocked to find he still has power in his ring and amazingly defeats them all with minutes to spare. He then imprisons Sinestro in a force bubble of his own before returning to Earth.[7]

Sinestro eventually joins the Legion of Doom and time and time again tries to get revenge on Green Lantern and destroy him and the rest of the Justice League.[8]


SinestroGypsy

Sinestro disguised as a gypsy.[9]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

  • Fear Attunement: Sinestro has an innate understanding of the fears of others, even without access to his ring. He also seems to have some form of mental link with his corps members which possibly is attributed to his understanding of others fears as well.

Abilities


Weaknesses

  • Mortality


Paraphernalia

Equipment


Legion of Doom Team Members

Members of the Legion of Doom

Core Members:
Lex Luthor • Brainiac • Black Manta • Cheetah • Sinestro • Gorilla Grodd • Captain Cold • Scarecrow
Toyman • Solomon Grundy • The Riddler • Giganta • Bizarro

Expanded Team:
Doctor Natas


Episode Appearances


Notes

  • Sinestro's first appearance was in Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #7 (August, 1961)[10]
  • Sinestro was created by John Broome and Gil Kane.


See Also


References

  1. ↑ As told in the Legends of the Superheroes, Episode 2: 'The Roast' (January 25, 1979).
  2. ↑ As revealed in Green Lantern, #7 (July/August 1961).
  3. ↑ The Ion Storm was first mentioned in Green Lantern, #1 (July/August 1960).
  4. ↑ As revealed in SuperFriends, #10 (February/March, 1976) and Green Lantern, #7 (July/August 1961).
  5. ↑ The Silver Age (pre-crisis / Earth-One) continuity of Sinestro's origin is significantly different than the Modern Age (post-crisis / New Earth) continuity. In the Silver-Age continuity, he was still a former Green Lantern, but he wouldn't meet Hal Jordan until after going renegade, and they would become instant arch-enemies. Sinestro being Hal's mentor was a retcon established in the mini-series, Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn (December 1989 - May 1990).
  6. ↑ The Weaponers of Qward are a society of smiths and engineers that comprise a large population of the native Qwardian race.
  7. ↑ As revealed in Green Lantern, #7 (July/August 1961).
  8. ↑ As revealed in Season 3 (1978) of the SuperFriends TV Show.
  9. ↑ As seen in the Legends of the Superheroes, Episode 1: 'The Challenge' (January 18, 1979).
  10. ↑ Go to DC Database for more on Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #7 (August, 1961).
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