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Kroloteans
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceGreen Lantern (vol. 4) #4 (October 2005)
Created byGeoff Johns
Ethan Van Sciver
Characteristics
Place of originKrolotea
Notable membersYellow Lantern Gleen

The Kroloteans are a fictional extraterrestrial race existing in the DC Universe. They first appear in Green Lantern (vol. 4) #4.

Fictional character biography

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Native to the planet Krolotea in Space Sector 2812, the Kroloteans are an insidious species who perform genetic experiments on subjects in an unethical attempt at creating a scientifically advanced race of warriors to sell to the highest bidder. They have no compunctions with manipulating the evolution of other species as part of their experiments, so long as it produced highly destructive "weapons" which they could sell to their clients. They are responsible for the experiments done on Hector Hammond, Black Hand, and Shark.[1]

The Green Lantern Venizz uncovers a Krolotean concentration camp and liberates its prisoners, who were subjected to various experiments. Among the many victims was Tagort, whose body and strength were overgrown due to the Kroloteans' experiments.[2]

After investigating a human who was experimented on by the Kroloteans, Hal Jordan is contacted by Belle Reve, which informs him that Hector Hammond has information on the event. Going to the prison, Jordan bargains with Hammond, who reveals that the Kroloteans gave him and Black Hand their powers.[3]

In the meantime, the Kroloteans had found another test subject in a shark which they genetically engineered and evolved into an anthropomorphic form. This attracts the attention of Hal Jordan, who battles Shark until the Kroloteans capture them both. Jordan thwarts the Kroloteans, who are handed over to Venizz and Tagort to be brought to justice.[4]

The Krolotean Gleen was selected as a member of the Sinestro Corps and assigned to Space Sector 312. Amongst his species, Gleen is considered the cruelest and most twisted. He is killed by Alpha Lantern Varix after trying to break Sinestro out of prison transport.[5]

Powers and weapons

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The Kroloteans are skilled in advanced science and genetic engineering. Using lower lifeforms as their test subjects, they have manipulated the evolution of thousands of species.

In other media

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The Kroloteans appear in Young Justice.[6] This version of the species are skilled thieves who possess horns of varying sizes, which forms a caste system among them.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Johns, Geoff (w), Van Sciver, Ethan (p), Van Sciver, Ethan (i), Baumann, Moose (col). "Alienated" Green Lantern, vol. 4, no. 4 (October 2005). DC Comics.
  2. ^ Johns, Geoff (w), Van Sciver, Ethan; Bianchi, Simone (p), Van Sciver, Ethan (i), Eyring, Nathan; Steigerwald, Peter (col). "Black Sheep" Green Lantern, vol. 4, no. 6 (December 2005). DC Comics.
  3. ^ Johns, Geoff (w), Van Sciver, Ethan (p), Rollins, Prentis (i), Steigerwald, Peter (col). "Feeding Frenzy" Green Lantern, vol. 4, no. 5 (November 2005). DC Comics.
  4. ^ Johns, Geoff (w), Mahnke, Doug (p), Alamy, Christian (i), Mayor, Randy (col). "Tale of the Black Lantern" Green Lantern, vol. 4, no. 43 (September 2009). DC Comics.
  5. ^ Green Lantern Sinestro Corps Special #1 (August 2007)
  6. ^ Phegley, Kiel (January 30, 2013). "Weisman & Vietti Drive Young Justice: Invasion Towards Finale". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Weisman, Greg (October 25, 2012). "Search Ask Greg: Gargoyles: Station Eight". www.s8.org. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
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