Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1Green Lantern’s villains are vast and varied, spanning the cosmos, but one of them just underwent a massive change by being grantedJustice Leaguemembership.Star Sapphireis finally ready to take the next step as a hero after learning what it takes to be one, completing her evolution from Green Lantern villain to one of his most reliable allies, and she’ll soon make DC history by joining the Justice League’s biggest roster yet.
InGreen Lantern Civil Corps Special#1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Jeremy Adams, Salvador Larroca, Luis Guerrero, and Dave Sharpe, the Green Lanterns of Sector 2814 gather to formulate a plan and put an end toLord Premier Thaaros' tyranny. Hal Jordan explains to his fellow Corpsmen that the last time he tried to make a stand against Thaaros, his life was saved byCarol Ferris, his on-and-off love interest. Carol then transforms into Star Sapphire and declares,“I guess I’m a superhero now.”
Star Sapphire has come a long wayover the years, from trying to kill Green Lantern to fighting by his side on the universe’s behalf.She’s officially been recognized as a superhero here,and it won’t be long before this former supervillain stands with the Justice League.
It’s Official: Star Sapphire Is a Superhero Alongside Green Lantern
Panels fromGreen Lantern#15 by Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Dave Sharpe
Carol Ferris' relationship with her Star Sapphire persona is about as unstable as her fickle love affair with Hal Jordan. As recently asGreen Lantern#1 by Jeremy Adams and Xermánico, Carol had sworn off using her Star Sapphire powers and resigned herself to an ordinary life as the owner of Ferris Aircraft. Then, everything changes whenGreen Lantern returns to Earthand fills her with a longing for the extraordinary. She calls off her marriage with Nathan Broome -unknowingly turning him into a “Sorrow Lantern”- andequips her Star Sapphire ring, flying to Green Lantern’s rescue in his time of need.
Carol Ferris became Star Sapphire again inGreen Lantern#12 by Jeremy Adams and Xermánico, available now from DC Comics.
Of course, Carol becoming Star Sapphire again isn’t enough for her to fully commit to the path of a hero. She expresses doubts, untilthe events of theAbsolute Powercrossover event separate her from Green Lantern and lead her to the Justice Society of America. Watching the JSA lay their lives on the line and combat Amanda Waller’s forces, despite being powerless,inspires Star Sapphire to follow in their brave footsteps. Carol tells Hal as much after their heartfelt reunion inGreen Lantern#15, and now she’s working with the Green Lanterns to take down Thaaros and save the world.
Who Is Star Sapphire? A History of Green Lantern’s Classic Enemy
Carol Ferris' First Appearance as Star Sapphire: 1962’sGreen Lantern#16 by John Broome, Gil Kane, Joe Giella, and Gaspar Saladino
As heroic as Star Sapphire has become, that wasn’t always the case for this Green Lantern foe.Carol Ferris first became Star Sapphireafter getting kidnapped by Zamarons, an all-female race who value love above all else. They chose her as their queen and used a star sapphire gemstone to transform her into one of their own.Star Sapphire became an evil alternate persona for Carolas she tried to win Hal Jordan’s heart at any cost.Members of the Star Sapphire Corpsare powered by love, so Carol’s complicated feelings for Hal fueled her, making her a formidable opponent for Green Lantern.
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With time,Carol learned to control her Star Sapphire formso she could have agency while using its might. This control also led to her role becoming less overtly villainous. She overcame her obsession with Hal and became an official member of the Star Sapphire Corps, one of manyLantern Corps powered by the Emotional Spectrum. Since then, she’s fought by Green Lantern’s side when circumstances call for it, such as duringBlackest Nightby Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. Still, Star Sapphire never considered herself a hero before, and she’s certainly never been recognized by the Justice League as one.
Star Sapphire Will Join the New Justice League
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Star Sapphire is set to make her Justice League debut in the upcomingJustice League Unlimitedseries by Waid and Mora. She’s featured in the massive roster alongside iconic heroes such asSuperman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. It’s surprising to see one of Green Lantern’s classic enemies on a team that’s reserved only for the greatest heroes of the DC Universe, and it shows just how far Carol has come since her days as a destructive force of evil.
Follow Star Sapphire’s Justice League journey whenJustice League Unlimited#1 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora releases on November 27th, 2024!
As Star Sapphire prepares to join the Justice League, her battle alongside Green Lantern rages on. Lord Premier Thaaros has pulled out all the stops to retain his dominion over the United Planets, evengiving Mogo the power of a Red Lanternas a last resort, and it’s up to Green Lantern and his allies to thwart his schemes. Carol’s dark past is in the rearview mirror now that she’s fighting on the side of good withGreen Lantern, and there’s no doubt thatStar Sapphirewill prove invaluable to theJustice Leaguewhen they welcome her into their ranks.
Green Lantern Civil Corps Special#1is available now from DC Comics.
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name given to multiple enforcers of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower, and create unique spectral objects to face off against their enemies. Though some Green Lanterns have assisted with the Justice League, they primarily belong to the Green Lantern Corps.
