Kreon
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{{Infobox comics character
| image = Kreon.jpg
| caption =Kreon as depicted in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #34 (December 1992). Art by M. D. Bright.
| character_name = Kreon
| publisher =DC Comics
| debut = Green Lantern (vol. 3) #22 (March 1992)
| creators = Gerard Jones (writer)
Pat Broderick (artist)
| alter_ego =
| full_name = Kreon
| species = Teban
| homeworld = Tebis
| alliances = Green Lantern Corps
Black Lantern Corps
| aliases =
| supports=
| powers = Green and Black Lantern power rings
}}
Kreon is a fictional character featured in comic books published by DC Comics, primarily in association with the Green Lantern Corps. 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.Green Lantern (vol. 3) #22 (March 1992)Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #3 (December 1992){{Cite web |last=Glennon |first=Christopher |date=April 24, 2023 |title=10 Green Lanterns Too Controversial For A DCU Adaptation |url=https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-dcu-adaptation-most-controversial/ |access-date=June 4, 2025 |website=CBR |language=en}} He recruits Star Sapphire, who kills over a dozen men before being subdued. Kreon is shunned by his fellow Chieftains, but Hal Jordan sees potential in him and recruits him into the Green Lantern Corps.Green Lantern (vol. 3) #24 (May 1992)
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.Green Lantern: Mosaic #6 (November 1992)
Kreon is among several Lanterns kidnapped by the Manhunters. He is killed battling them, after which Boodikka inherits his ring.Green Lantern (vol. 4) #13 (August 2006) Kreon has remained dead since, but was temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night.Blackest Night #1 (July 2009)
In other media
Kreon appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 2, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=October 26, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}