Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) (New 52)

*"Walker, I'm not afraid to go down fighting, but dying here today will accomplish nothing. Look, there's an old saying back on Earth, 'Where there is life, there is hope.' You feel me?"*

## **Summary**

In the New 52 DC Comics series, **Kyle Rayner's** portrayal as a **Green Lantern** and later as the **White Lantern** marks a significant evolution in his character. An artist by nature, Kyle's imaginative and empathetic approach makes him a standout member of the Green Lantern Corps. His journey from a Green Lantern to the White Lantern is a central theme, reflecting his growth, mastery of the emotional spectrum, and the weight of responsibility that comes with immense power. Kyle's powers as a Green Lantern stem from his ring, which channels the green light of willpower, enabling him to create any construct he imagines. His artistic creativity enhances the complexity and effectiveness of these constructs. His character arc takes a remarkable turn when he becomes the only Lantern to master all seven colors of the emotional spectrum, culminating in his transformation into the White Lantern. This extraordinary achievement grants him powers beyond those of typical Lanterns, including the ability to resurrect the dead, manipulate life, and exhibit unparalleled strength against cosmic threats. Kyle's relationships with others, particularly within the Green Lantern Corps, are a mix of camaraderie, rivalry, and mentorship. His bond with other Lanterns like Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner, as well as his romantic involvement with Carol Ferris, add layers to his character, often affecting his decisions and actions as a Lantern. As a White Lantern, Kyle faces unique challenges, navigating the complexities of his newfound abilities while maintaining his humanity and sense of justice. During his time in "Green Lantern: New Guardians," Kyle's story takes on a new dimension. This series focuses on his role as a bridge between the various Lantern Corps, bringing together members from each spectrum to form a team. His leadership and diplomatic skills are put to the test as he works to unite these diverse and often conflicting personalities for a greater cause. Key storylines involve confronting intergalactic threats and delving into the mysteries of the emotional spectrum. His time as a White Lantern is particularly significant, showcasing his struggles and triumphs in wielding powers that are both a blessing and a burden. This period is crucial in defining Kyle Rayner as a character who embodies hope, resilience, and the endless potential of the emotional spectrum.

## **Green Lantern**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Physically breaks apart the crystal construct Fatality forms around him.

#### Constructs

* Creates a bunch of men to stop a crane from crashing into a street after the supports explode.
* Rips up some steel breams and hits Arkillo with them, attaching one to some train tracks to electrocute him.
* Kyle and Glomulus are able to rip open the entrance of a dyson sphere.
* Drops a cruise ship on Invictus to try to get him to back off his team.
* Destroys part of a building with a fly swatter.
* Traps a Lantern hunter in a large bullet.
* The New Guardians manage to restrain Larfleeze.

#### Energy Blasts

* Blasts away one of the Guardians of the Universe.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Tanks getting hit with a machine construct from Salaak.
* Falls from orbit hard enough to land with a blast that sends Reach members flying.

#### Piercing

* Takes getting shot in the back with a Green Lantern Power shot.

#### Energy

* Multiple Reach warships blasting a shield he makes destroy it but he is fine.
* Tanks getting blasted by Invictus' chest blast despite it blowing away his armor, the chest blast capable of blowing up planets.

#### Constructs

* Creates a muzzle for Bleez to block her Napalm Breath.
* Blocks energy blasts from Reach warships.
* Multiple Reach warships blasting a shield he makes destroy it but he is fine.
* Blocks Bleez from attacking Munk by making a bubble around him.
* Blocks a blast from Larfleeze with a shield.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Redirects a napalm breath blast from Bleez and beats Arkillo in a short fight.

#### Travel

* Flies from Earth to Oa in the center of the universe in a short time.

### **Misc:**

#### Power Ring

* Immediately after getting the ring, he is capable of flight and creating constructs.
* Creates a pipe to redirect a napalm breath blast from Bleez.
* Scans Blue Beetle, learning of the Scarab and the origins of it.
* Gives Kyle updates on the situation from Oa.

#### Emotional Conduit

* Was personally sought after by Ganthet as a Green Lantern candidate.
* Rings from every Corps seek him as a member.

## **Pseudo-White Lantern**

### **Output:**

#### Energy Blasts

* Blasts away the Guardians as they try to apprehend him.

### **Defense:**

#### Constructs

* Blocks construct attacks from the Guardians.

### **Misc:**

#### Emotional Conduit

* Wields all but a Black Lantern ring at once to become a pseudo-White Lantern.