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| Tomar-Tu | |
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 Tomar-Tu as depicted inGreen Lantern (vol. 3) #49 (February 1994). Art by Fred Haynes (pencils), Dennis Cramer (inks), and Steve Mattsson (colors). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Green Lantern (vol. 3) #5 (October 1990) |
| Created by | Gerard Jones (writer) Pat Broderick (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Tomar-Tu |
| Species | Xudarian |
| Place of origin | Xudar |
| Team affiliations | Green Lantern Corps Darkstars |
| Abilities | Power Ring |
Tomar-Tu is a character appearing in media published byDC Comics, primarily in association with theGreen Lantern Corps. He is a member of an extraterrestrial race calledXudarians, and is the son and successor of Green Lantern Corps officerTomar-Re. He first appeared inGreen Lantern (vol. 3) #5 (October 1990), and was created by writerGerard Jones and artistPat Broderick.
Tomar-Tu was born on Mosaic World, a composite planet created by the renegadeGuardianAppa Ali Apsa by capturing cities from other planets. Tomar-Tu was born in a city stolen from Xudar, the home planet of his hero, the late Green Lantern Tomar-Re. Tomar-Tu later discovers that his idol was also his father.[1]
Tomar-Tu is one of three Xudarians who venture to a neighboring Earth town to seek out allies. However, the humans attack them on sight out of fear. The three are rescued byHal Jordan, who is preparing to confront Apsa.[2] WhenGuy Gardner arrives to assist Jordan, Tomar-Tu gives Jordan the signal necessary for him to create a diversion and tap into the central power battery.[3]
Realizing that return to Xudar was not forthcoming, Tomar-Tu and the Xudarians attempt to promote unity between the races of the Mosaic World. However, one of the human settlements is attacked by a neighboring race known as the Horde. The humans further their anti-alien ideology, leading to further separation of the distinct species on Oa. To prevent further violence,John Stewart separates the Horde from the rest of the Mosaic World with stone walls.[4] However, the walls are soon destroyed and the factions of the Mosaic World go to war with each other. Hal Jordan and several other Lanterns arrive in time to help Stewart separate the warring factions and imprison the instigators of the war.[5]
While the group discusses ways to ensure interdependence between the races, their meeting is interrupted when John Stewart was contacted by Hal Jordan.Star Sapphire was again on the loose and an enraged John leaves to confront her despite Tomar-Tu's efforts to stop him. During the battle, Tomar-Tu andKreon prove their worth and impress Jordan. When the conflict is over, Tomar-Tu and Kreon are selected to become Green Lanterns.[6]
As a rookie Lantern, Tomar-Tu is trained byKilowog, who often tells him stories of great Green Lanterns from the past. His first recorded mission ias to face the villainEclipso, who has possessed Hal Jordan.[7] Tomar-Tu's later missions as Green Lantern include a fight against Entropy. Despite not believing in the cause he is fighting for, he still stands by and protects his fellow Lanterns.[8] Yet in another mission, he is called to the planet Maltus to aid Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps against the Triarch.[9] On the Guardians' homeworld, the Green Lanterns fight alternately against and alongsideL.E.G.I.O.N. and theDarkstars.[10][11]
InEmerald Twilight, Jordan attacks Tomar-Tu after becomingParallax. Hal Jordan swiftly defeats Tomar-Tu, takes his ring, and leaves him for dead.[12] Tomar-Tu is later revealed to have survived, but has been captured by theManhunters and harbors a grudge against Jordan, intending to kill him.[13]
Tomar-Tu is imprisoned for killing Romat-Ru, a Xudarian serial killer. Tomar-Tu explains he felt he could not risk the murderer escaping to kill again. Tomar-Tu expresses regret for his actions, but wonders why the Lanterns allow their prisoners to live. Tomar-Tu's attitude gains the attention of theControllers and the Darkstars. Tomar-Tu willingly joins the Darkstars and escapes, desiring to murder more killers like Romat-Ru.[14][15][16]
