Guy Gardner (character)

Guy Darrin Gardner is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by John Broome and Gil Kane, and first appeared in Green Lantern #59 (March 1968). He is one of the characters known as Green Lantern, usually in association with the Green Lantern Corps, of which he is a member. The character has also been a member of the superhero team, the Justice League.

Cosplayer playing the character.

Fictional character biography

Guy Gardner was born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Roland and Peggy Gardner. His father was an abusive alcoholic, and frequently beat the young Guy while idolizing his older brother Mace. Mace eventually became a cop. After years of taking beatings and trying to impress his parents, Guy finally gave up.

Powers and abilities

Guy Gardner has past training as a criminal and football player. Guy wields a Green Lantern ring, allowing to create construct by his sheer will. During his time as Warrior, Guy's Vuldarian DNA gave him a formidable set of powers: superhuman strength, shapeshifting, organic weapon production (the ability to grow weapons from your body), energy projection and absorption, and a regenerative healing process.

In other media

Guy Gardner has been played by Matthew Settle in the television pilot Justice League of America. He will be played by Nathan Fillon in the upcoming movie Superman (2025), set in the DC Universe.