In the new movie about Superman, not only does the shining hero get a new cinematic appearance. Other heroes also get the chance to show their abilities. Among them is a rather silly guy who has a seemingly powerful ability.
Which hero is it? In the trailers for the new Superman, you can not only see the well-known hero in action, but also other characters. Among them is a member of the Green Lanterns. However, instead of Hal Jordan, it is Guy Gardner, played by Nathan Fillion in the film.
Even in the trailers, it becomes clear that Guy Gardner is not the classic superhero. He seems rather arrogant and even uses his abilities in a clip (via YouTube) to create a giant middle finger. Even in the comics, he is a brash character, but he also has a good side.
In this trailer, you can also see Guy Gardner in action:
The Second Choice
Who is Guy Gardner? Guy Gardner made his first appearance in 1968 in the comic Green Lantern No. 59
. Depending on the universe, he has always been a hothead, whose family or brother worked as police officers. After the alien Abin Sur landed on Earth shortly before his death, he had to find someone worthy to be a Green Lantern. Because Hal Jordan was closer, he was chosen instead of Gardner. Should anything happen to Jordan, Gardner would step in as a replacement.
Later, he still became a Green Lantern. In the New 52 era, Gardner received a ring from the Green Lanterns after proving that he is fearless. Although he had a bad relationship with his family, he risked his life to save his brother. Just before his death, the ring of the Lanterns flew to him.
The Green Lanterns are a type of space police responsible for various sectors. They possess a ring, which is one of the most powerful objects in the DC universe. They can create almost any construct or projectile through willpower. The strength and willpower of the user are relevant to the power of the ring.
Throughout the comics, the rings also displayed additional abilities, which mainly manifested in individual situations. The greatest enemies of the Green Lanterns are the Yellow Lanterns, who derive their power from fear. Gardner, as someone who is quite fearless, fits accordingly with the Green Lanterns.
Throughout the comics, he also joined the Justice League International.
A Loose Cannon, but Still a Hero
What kind of hero is Guy Gardner? Guy Gardner is not a classic hero. He has a loose tongue and does not hesitate to mock villains and other heroes. He resembles characters like Deadpool.
In the trailers for Superman, you can also see how he uses the power of the Lanterns. Sometimes he creates a middle finger or a large hand to slap parts of the army. So you can assume that he does not care about Earth’s institutions. Public opinion seems not to concern him.
Although he is considered an unsympathetic guy by many of his superhero colleagues for acting quite offensively and not liking to listen to authority, he is one of the strongest warriors of the Green Lanterns. He is always determined and has no problem breaking the rules in battle. Despite his personality, he has a sense of heroism and rushes to help when needed.
Although he enjoys causing trouble and likes to use his powers for mockery, his constructs are among the strongest among the Green Lanterns due to his unwavering willpower. Additionally, he is an expert with weapons and in close combat.
How exactly Guy Gardner will be portrayed in the new film universe is still unknown, but the first clips already show that he has not lost his disrespect. However, one of the best Superman stories will probably still have to wait for a cinematic adaptation: One of the most powerful heroes died 32 years ago, and his death remains one of the most important stories of Superman
