The Guardians of the Universe are the founders and leaders of the interstellar law enforcement agency known as the Green Lantern Corps, which they administer from their home world Oa at the center of the Universe.
The Guardians evolved on the planet Maltus, and were among the first intelligent life forms in the universe. They became scientists and thinkers, experimenting on the worlds around them. Feeling responsible for the destruction of the Multiverse, the evolved Maltusians relocated to the planet Oa (at “the center of the Universe”) and became the Guardians. Their goal was simple: combat evil and create an orderly universe. They acted quickly on that goal.
During this period they slowly evolved into their current appearance, losing about half of their height and having their skulls grow larger. They now act as the leaders of the Green Lantern Corps, an interstellar police force which patrols the universe.
They first appeared in Green Lantern #1 (May 24, 1960), and were created by John Broome and Gil Kane.
SYNOPSIS
Green Lantern’s comic book series made its debut with this issue that introduced the Guardians of the Universe, the leaders of the Green Lantern Corps, and a mission to ‘The Planet of Doomed Men!’ Plus: What is the strange secret of the giant marionette that threatens Coast City?
WRITTEN BY:
John Broome
PENCILS:
Gil Kane
INKS:
Joe Giella
Murphy Anderson
COVER BY:
Gil Kane
Joe Giella
