| Boodikka | |
|---|---|
 Boodikka as depicted inGreen Lantern (vol. 4) #12 (July 2006). Art byIvan Reis. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Green Lantern (vol. 3) #20 (January 1992); as Green Lantern in (vol. 3) #23 (March 1992) |
| Created by | Gerard Jones Pat Broderick Romeo Tanghal Albert De Guzman Anthony Tollin |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Boodikka |
| Species | Bellatrixian |
| Place of origin | Bellatrix |
| Team affiliations | Green Lantern Corps |
| Partnerships | Zale |
| Notable aliases | Alpha Lantern |
| Abilities | Green Lantern Power Ring |
Boodikka is a character appearing incomic books published byDC Comics, and a member of theGreen Lantern Corps. Her name is a play on the ancient British warrior-queenBoudica.
Boodikka first appeared inGreen Lantern (vol. 3) #20 and was created byGerard Jones,Pat Broderick,Romeo Tanghal, Albert De Guzman, and Anthony Tollin.[1]
Boodikka is a member of the "Bellatrix Bombers" mercenary group whoChaselon recruits to join the reconstitutedGreen Lantern Corps.[2] Initially,Hal Jordan is dismayed and put off by Boodikka's aggressive attitude.Kilowog is impressed by Boodikka and decides to train her.[3][4][5]
Boodikka proves to be a skilled power ring wielder and a worthwhile addition to the Green Lantern Corps. Nevertheless, her problem with authority poses a continuing problem. She is often at odds withKreon, a former chieftain who is used to discipline and military precision, before they eventually reconcile.[6]
At one point, the Green Lantern Corps are summoned to help Jordan battle the Triarch gods. During this time, Boodikka has an affair withLobo, causing her to abandon the fight.[7]
Boodikka eventually becomes a recruiter for the Corps. She encounters Barin, a young soldier of a kindred warrior species who she believes will prove to be an asset to the group. However, Barin is critically injured in his first battle and placed on life support.[8][9]
InEmerald Twilight, Hal Jordan becomes insane and severs Boodikka's right hand.[10] She survives and joins the "Brotherhood of the Cold Flame" with other former Green Lanterns.[11]
TheManhunters later work withHank Henshaw to capture Green Lanterns and use them as energy to upgrade themselves. After being freed, Boodikka is shocked that she no longer has her hand, and appears to remember nothing past battling Jordan.[12][13] She resumes her duties in the Green Lantern Corps, replacing her lost hand with a Lantern construct.[14]
Boodikka becomes a member of the Alpha Lanterns, an internal policing force within the Corps, soon after theSinestro Corps War and the enactment of the Second Law of the Book of Oa. Each Alpha Lantern receives a second power ring and is enhanced with Manhunter technology.[15][16] InBrightest Day, Hank Henshaw controls Boodikka before she eventually regains control.[17]
Boodikka later appears at the remains ofNew Krypton, where she encountersBatman andSupergirl of theJustice League. Boodikka explains that the Guardians had sent her to survey the ruins as a follow-up to the initial Green Lantern Corps inspection of the planet duringWorld of New Krypton. The heroes are attacked byDoomsday, who injures Boodikka before she can react.[18] However, she is taken to the Justice League Watchtower and begins healing herself.[19]
InWar of the Green Lanterns, Boodikka and the Alpha Lanterns are killed by Alpha Lantern Varix and buried on Oa.[20]
Boodikka appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[22]
