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|character_name = Sojourner "Jo" Mullein |
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|caption = Sojourner Mullein as Green Lantern, art by Sanford Greene |
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|publisher = [[DC Comics]] |
|publisher = [[DC Comics]] |
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|debut = ''Far Sector'' #1 |
|debut = ''[[Far Sector]]'' #1 (January 2020) |
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|creators = [[N. K. Jemisin]]<br>Jamal Campbell |
|creators = [[N. K. Jemisin]]<br>Jamal Campbell |
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|full_name = Sojourner Mullein |
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|species = [[Human]] |
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|alliances = [[Green Lantern Corps]]<br/>[[Justice League]] |
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|aliases = [[Green Lantern]] |
|aliases = [[Green Lantern]]<br/>Lantern Mullein |
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* Force field generation |
* Force field generation |
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* Generation of hard-light constructs |
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* Omnilinguasm |
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* Real-time translation of all languages |
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* Space & time travel |
* Space & time travel |
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*Crystalization |
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* Energy twin projection & absorption |
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'''Sojourner "Jo" Mullein''', one of the characters known as '''[[Green Lantern]]''', is a [[superheroine]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. Created by Hugo Award-winning author [[N. K. Jemisin]],<ref name="The Washington Post - November 13, 2019 - 'Far Sector' introduces DC's newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery>{{cite news |last1=Betancourt |first1=David |title='Far Sector' introduces DC's newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/11/13/far-sector-introduces-dcs-newest-green-lantern-an-afro-futuristic-murder-mystery/ |access-date=September 25, 2022 | |
'''Sojourner''' "'''Jo'''" '''Mullein''', one of the characters known as '''[[Green Lantern]]''', is a [[superheroine]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. Created by Hugo Award-winning author [[N. K. Jemisin]],<ref name="The Washington Post - November 13, 2019 - 'Far Sector' introduces DC's newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery">{{cite news |last1=Betancourt |first1=David |title='Far Sector' introduces DC's newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/11/13/far-sector-introduces-dcs-newest-green-lantern-an-afro-futuristic-murder-mystery/ |access-date=September 25, 2022 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=November 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=October 29 |first1=Christian Holub |last2=EDT |first2=2021 at 02:02 PM |title=How N.K. Jemisin's Green Lantern comic taught her to think visually |url=https://ew.com/books/author-interviews/green-lantern-taught-nk-jemisin-to-think-visually/ |access-date=2022-09-26 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> with artwork by Jamal Campbell, she is a member of the [[Green Lantern Corps]]. |
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Her first appearance takes place in the [[DC's Young Animal|Young Animal]] 12-issue comic series ''[[Far Sector]]'', of which she is the main protagonist. |
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== Publication history == |
== Publication history == |
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Sojourner Mullein first appeared in ''Far Sector'' #1, a 12-issue comic series where she starred as the main protagonist. It was published on November 13, 2019 with a cover date of January, 2020. ''Far Sector'' won the 2022 [[Hugo Award]] for "[[Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story|Best Graphic Story or Comic]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2022 |title=2022 Hugo Awards Best Graphic Story or Comic - Far Sector, written by N.K. Jemisin, art by Jamal Campbell (DC) |url=https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2022-hugo-awards/ |website=[[Hugo Awards]]}}</ref> Mullein later begins appearing in mainstream ''Green Lantern'' comics following [[Infinite Frontier]], appearing first in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 6) #2. |
Sojourner Mullein first appeared in ''Far Sector'' #1, a 12-issue comic series where she starred as the main protagonist. It was published on November 13, 2019, with a cover date of January, 2020. ''Far Sector'' won the 2022 [[Hugo Award]] for "[[Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story|Best Graphic Story or Comic]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2022 |title=2022 Hugo Awards Best Graphic Story or Comic - Far Sector, written by N.K. Jemisin, art by Jamal Campbell (DC) |url=https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2022-hugo-awards/ |website=[[Hugo Awards]]}}</ref> Mullein later begins appearing in mainstream ''[[Green Lantern (comic book)|Green Lantern]]'' comics following [[Infinite Frontier]], appearing first in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 6) #2. |
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== Fictional character biography == |
== Fictional character biography == |
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=== Infinite Frontier === |
=== Infinite Frontier === |
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Following [[Infinite Frontier]], Mullein began appearing in mainstream ''Green Lantern'' comics, becoming a main Green Lantern alongside [[Hal Jordan]], [[John Stewart (character)|John Stewart]], [[List of Green Lanterns|etc.]] |
Following [[Infinite Frontier]], Mullein began appearing in mainstream ''[[Green Lantern (comic book)|Green Lantern]]'' comics, becoming a main Green Lantern alongside [[Hal Jordan]], [[John Stewart (character)|John Stewart]], [[List of Green Lanterns|etc.]] |
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== Powers and abilities == |
== Powers and abilities == |
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== Other versions == |
== Other versions == |
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The teen version of Jo made a cameo appearance the ''[[DC Super Hero Girls (TV series)|DC Super Hero Girls]]'' episode, "#CruzControl. |
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== Collected editions == |
== Collected editions == |
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 15 January 2024
Sojourner "Jo" Mullein | |
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Sojourner Mullein as Green Lantern, art by Sanford Greene | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Far Sector #1 (January 2020) |
Created by | N. K. Jemisin Jamal Campbell |
In-story information | |
Full name | Sojourner Mullein |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | Green Lantern Corps Justice League |
Notable aliases | Green Lantern Lantern Mullein |
Abilities | Use of power ring grants:
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Sojourner "Jo" Mullein, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Hugo Award-winning author N. K. Jemisin,[1][2] with artwork by Jamal Campbell, she is a member of the Green Lantern Corps.
Her first appearance takes place in the Young Animal 12-issue comic series Far Sector, of which she is the main protagonist.
Publication history
[edit]Sojourner Mullein first appeared in Far Sector #1, a 12-issue comic series where she starred as the main protagonist. It was published on November 13, 2019, with a cover date of January, 2020. Far Sector won the 2022 Hugo Award for "Best Graphic Story or Comic".[3] Mullein later begins appearing in mainstream Green Lantern comics following Infinite Frontier, appearing first in Green Lantern (vol. 6) #2.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Jo Mullein was raised a child of divorce in New York City. After witnessing the 9/11 attacks, Jo was inspired to make a difference in the world, graduating valedictorian in her high school and joining the United States Army, and later the New York City Police Department. During her police career, she witnessed her partner beat a suspect nearly to death. Before being able to turn him in she was suddenly fired after being tagged in a Black Lives Matter Facebook post. After being fired, Jo was approached by a Guardian of the Universe, who issued her a Power ring and a challenge: "One year to make a difference."
Infinite Frontier
[edit]Following Infinite Frontier, Mullein began appearing in mainstream Green Lantern comics, becoming a main Green Lantern alongside Hal Jordan, John Stewart, etc.
Powers and abilities
[edit]Other versions
[edit]In the possible future of Future State, Sojourner Mullein was the leader of the Justice League.[4]
In other media
[edit]The teen version of Jo made a cameo appearance the DC Super Hero Girls episode, "#CruzControl.
Collected editions
[edit]Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
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Far Sector | Far Sector #1-12 | October 9, 2021 | ISBN 978-1779512055 |
References
[edit]- ^ Betancourt, David (November 13, 2019). "'Far Sector' introduces DC's newest Green Lantern in an Afro-futuristic murder mystery". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ October 29, Christian Holub; EDT, 2021 at 02:02 PM. "How N.K. Jemisin's Green Lantern comic taught her to think visually". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "2022 Hugo Awards Best Graphic Story or Comic - Far Sector, written by N.K. Jemisin, art by Jamal Campbell (DC)". Hugo Awards. September 4, 2022.
- ^ Future State: Justice League #1 (March 2021)
- Comics characters introduced in 2019
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- DC Comics American superheroes
- DC Comics female superheroes
- DC Comics LGBT superheroes
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- Fictional bisexual women
- Green Lantern Corps officers
- Fictional United States Army personnel
- Fictional New York City Police Department officers
- Female soldier and warrior characters in comics