Lanterns: Is DC and Max’s Green Lantern Series Bringing Nekron to Life?

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Lanterns: Is DC and Max's Green Lantern Series Bringing Nekron to Life?

Key Takeaways

  • DCU is planning to bring Nekron, a significant DC Universe character, to life in upcoming Lanterns series.
  • Nekron is a powerful being associated with the Green Lantern Corps and has faced heroes and villains.
  • Adapting the Blackest Night storyline involving Nekron could introduce terrifying elements to the DCU.

As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the prospect of Nekron gracing our screens in the upcoming Lanterns series is nothing short of exhilarating!

In the upcoming year, the DC Universe (DCU) is planning to debut projects such as “Superman” and “Creature Commandos”. Kicking off this universe on both the big and small screens will be the first chapter of “Gods and Monsters”, which promises to animate some of the comic book company’s cherished characters. One project that has been in development recently is “Lanterns”, a Max original series focusing on Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. In this series, Kyle Chandler portrays the experienced lantern, Hal, while John, the new recruit, navigates an Earth-bound mystery akin to “True Detective”. Given the ominous tone of the storyline, might the DCU breathe life into Nekron, the embodiment of Death itself?

In a potential twist for the upcoming “Lanterns” series, the formidable entity known as Nekron, hailing from the realm of the deceased, has been a substantial figure in the DC Comics universe. His encounters with the Green Lantern Corps and other characters, both heroes and villains, have been notable. Given his cosmic abilities that border on the divine, and his role in the early tales of the DC Universe as a god-like and monstrous entity, Nekron could make an ideal adversary for the Green Lanterns. Thus, is it possible that the DC Universe will soon breathe life into this potent foe?

Nekron in the Comics, EXPLAINED

Known as the embodiment of Death and ruler of the realm beyond Hell, Nekron is a strong leader who found a way to enter our world when Krona, an Oan banished from Oa, transformed into living energy and created a rift in the fabric of space-time. Nekron passed through this cosmic tear and gathered power from the souls and spirits of his domain to launch attacks on the universe. However, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps quickly thwarted this being, marking the start of their ongoing conflict with the interstellar peacekeepers.

In the storyline, Nekron reappears to confront a host of heroes such as Captain Atom, Doctor Fate, Green Lantern (Kyle Rainer), and Wonder Woman. However, it’s the Green Lantern Corps who would ultimately become his most formidable adversary. The climax of his tale unfolded during the spine-tingling crossover event between Green Lantern and DC comics titled “Blackest Night“, where the Black Lanterns made their ominous debut.

It was discovered that Nekron was the avatar of darkness, created in the nothingness that existed before the birth of the universe and the antithesis of the White Light. Using the villain known as Black Hand as his connection to Earth, Nekron launched a massive attack, resurrecting several dead heroes and villains using Black Lantern rings to become his army, as well as transforming heroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Superboy and others into Black Lanterns as well. Nekron launched a massive attack on the Life Entity, hoping its destruction would lead to the death of the entire universe and return it to the state of nothingness it was born. However, Nekron was stopped when Sinestro, of all people, bonded with the Life Entity, fighting back Nekron and his darkness.

In time, the protagonists uncover the sinister link between the Black Hand and Nekron. By vanquishing the Black Hand, they can drive Nekron back to the Realm of the Undead, thereby ending the horrific event known as the ‘Blackest Night’. Subsequently, in the sequel, ‘Brightest Day’, Nekron makes another attempt at resurfacing, this time by polluting Swamp Thing. However, he is swiftly expelled by Earth’s elemental champions. Since then, Nekron has kept a low profile, reappearing sporadically in tales where heroes strive to harness the power of the Black Lanterns to counteract the malevolent energy entity known as Volthoom.

Nekron in the DCU

Considering the theme of the first chapter of the DCU is Gods and Monsters, and the inspiration that the acclaimed series True Detective has on the upcoming Lanterns series, an Earth-bound murder mystery-style season that sees Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigating a mysterious and dark energy source like Nekron, would be amazing. An adaptation of Blackest Night would be even better, introducing dead heroes and villains to become Black Lanterns so that Hal and John can stop. Rumors that the upcoming Superman film will be set in a time when heroes have already long existed in the DCU would allow heroes such as the Justice Society of America and others to possibly have a legacy, one that would allow a villain like Nekron to use them for his purposes.

In case ‘Blackest Night’ is brought to life on screen, Nekron and his earthly emissary Black Hand might serve as the main adversaries throughout the season. Initially, Black Hand would appear as the antagonist that the Green Lanterns pursue. As the story unfolds, Nekron would be unveiled as the primary menace they confront. The eerie visuals often linked to Nekron align perfectly with the supernatural aspects of DCU’s initial tale, and the Black Lanterns would present both a chilling threat and an ideal contrast to the Green Lantern Corps’ light. Moreover, this adaptation would appropriately introduce the emotional spectrum that has long been connected to the Green Lantern lore. Potential casting news might hint at Nekron’s influence, but only the passage of time will reveal the truth.

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2024-10-04 17:03