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16 Fictional Characters That Would Thrive As Green Lanterns Or Other Colors

By:: Erik Barnes; Andres Diplotti

October 10, 2022

16 Fictional Characters That Would Thrive As Green Lanterns Or Other Colors — Warner Bros. Pictures, NBC

When Geoff Johns decided to expand the Green Lantern lore and introduce other colors of Lanterns to the DC Universe, no one could predict the popularity of the other Lanterns and their respective corps over a decade later. Nowadays, Lanterns of all colors of the rainbow spectrum are immortalized on TV shows, video games, action figures, t-shirts, and of course, other comic books.

One fun thing that has sprung from it is wondering what other characters from other areas of pop culture would be recruited on specific Lantern Corps. What characters are blinded by rage like Atrocitus? Which ones are as greedy and full of envy as Larfleeze? Who is so full of love that they’d be given the title of Star Sapphire?

Let the debate begin! Here are some characters from various TV shows, movies, video games, and other comics that would thrive within a certain Lantern Corps based on their personality.

18 Wolverine

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Wolverine from X-Men RED LANTERN CORPS Wolverine is known for going blind with rage, justified or not. His anger-fueled killing sprees mixed with a Red Lantern ring can only increase his body count. CRACKED.COM — More: Marvel
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17 SpongeBob SquarePants

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps SpongeBob SquarePants BLUE LANTERN CORPS A genuine beacon of positivity, SpongeBob fits the bill of a messenger and proprietor of hope, the driving force of the Blue Lanterns. I'm ready isn't just an annoying mantra, but a battle cry. CRACKED.COM — More: Encyclopedia SpongeBobia
Image Credit: Nickelodeon

16 Waymond Wang

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Waymond Wang from Everything Everywhere All At Once INDIGO TRIBE While several of the Indigo Tribe members are criminals working toward redemption, Waymond can be one of the members that is pure of heart. Empathy and kindness are how he fights, the same motivating factors within the Indigo Tribe. CRACKED.COM — More: Pop Culture Detective/YouTube
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15 Westley

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Westley from The Princess Bride STAR SAPPHIRES His true love for Buttercup not only motivated him to become the Dread Pirate Roberts, but brought him back from the dead as well. Westley not being recruited as a Star Sapphire is inconceivable! CRACKED.COM — More: Princess Bride Wiki
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14 Scorpion

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Scorpion from Mortal Kombat RED LANTERN CORPS This revenge-fueled ninja master was recruited out of Hell to participate in Mortal Kombat, to then realize that he was deceived. All this piles so much anger upon anger that Scorp would easily exchange his yellow gear for red armor. CRACKED.COM — More: Mortal Kombat Wiki
Image Credit: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

13 Samwise Gamgee

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings BLUE LANTERN CORPS Sam provides hope and encouragement while Frodo carries the burden of the One Ring, and literally picks him up. Without Sam's promise to Frodo and dedication to the Fellowship's cause, Sauron would have surely won. CRACKED.COM — More: The Lord of the Rings Wiki
Image Credit: New Line Cinema

12 Jin Sakai

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima SINESTRO CORPS Jin sees fear as his ultimate weapon, as he essentially invents the concept of sneaky battle tactics and assassination. The only question is whether he would allow his mastery of fear overtake him beyond his noble goals. CRACKED.COM — More: Ghost of Tsushima Wiki
Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment

11 Rock Lee

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Rock Lee from Naruto GREEN LANTERN CORPS A ninja that has no genjutsu or ninjutsu abilities still overcomes his limitations through hard work, dedication, and willpower to become a top-class martial artist, which fits the Green Lantern mold. (Also, he wears plenty of green to begin with.) CRACKED.COM — More: Narutopedia
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10 Daniel Plainview

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood ORANGE LANTERN CORPS Plainview will go to extreme lengths to obtain wealth and property, using his son to gain sympathy as he builds his empire, sucking oil and milkshakes dry. Не personifies the light of avarice so much that most of the film is in an orangish hue. CRACKED.COM — More: Villains Wiki
Image Credit: Paramount Pictures

9 Pennywise

More: Stephen King Wiki
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8 Optimus Prime

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Optimus Prime from Transformers WHITE LANTERN CORPS Optimus is a born leader, driven to ensure the right of freedom of all sentient beings and battle until all are one, and has risen from the dead. There's room for a White Lantern ring alongside the Matrix of Leadership within him. CRACKED.COM — More: Transformers Wiki
Image Credit: Paramount Pictures

7 Michael

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Michael from The Good Place INDIGO TRIBE The Indigo Tribe's ranks include evil beings stricken with empathy that aim for redemption, and there's no prime candidate like Michael, a demon that yearns to learn more about humanity, empathy, and ethics. CRACKED.COM — More: The Good Place Wiki
Image Credit: NBC

6 Jason Voorhees

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th BLACK LANTERN CORPS Being an undead creature that brings death to others and has the ability to rise again makes Jason a prime candidate for the Black Lantern Corps. CRACKED.COM — More: Friday the 13th Wiki
Image Credit: New Line Cinema

5 Hsien-Ko

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Hsien-Ko from Darkstalkers BLACK LANTERN CORPS She's an undead spirit/vampire that would ultimately serve the darkness well, even in her heroic pursuits. Plus, the Black Lanterns could use more bubbly dark humor in their ranks. CRACKED.COM — More: Ultimate Pop Culture Wiki
Image Credit: Capcom

4 Garnet

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Garnet from Steven Universe STAR SAPPHIRES Star Sapphires are motivated by love, and Garnet is a relationship turned into a fused entity. It'd be very likely for this Crystal Gem to be recruited and have a violet stone connected to her person. CRACKED.COM — More: Steven Universe Wiki
Image Credit: Cartoon Network

3 Danhausen

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Danhausen from All Elite Wrestling ORANGE LANTERN CORPS This pro wrestler is purely motivated by greed to collect human teeth, action figures, and monies. He's also obsessed with obtaining a blimp. A perfect Orange Lantern candidate. CRACKED.COM — More: Daily DDT
Image Credit: Tabercil/Wiki Commons

2 Death

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Death from The Sandman WHITE LANTERN CORPS On the surface, it feels like Death should be a Black Lantern, but given that she meets everyone at their birth, has a respect for mortality as a limitation and a gift, and can literally deny death whenever she wants, her personality ironically makes her more of a champion for the White Lantern Corps. CRACKED.COM — More: Sandman Wiki
Image Credit: Netflix

1 Cyclops

Characters that would thrive on a Lantern Corps Cyclops from X-Men GREEN LANTERN CORPS Being a man of iron will that overcomes so many obstacles (and his mostly Lawful alignment) makes Scott Summers a good candidate for a green ring accessory to go with his ruby quartz visor. CRACKED.COM — More: Marvel Database
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