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Characteristics
Unusual Features
After renouncing his role as a Guardian of the Universe, Appa adopted more human features, including caucasian colored skin.
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Origin
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Last appearance
You learned that the strife which rends your nation -- your world -- must cease. Sooner or later, humanity must stop hitting... killing... which leads to hatred and bloodshed--! I pray you find the splendor in yourselves... before it is too late.
- -- Appa Ali Apsa
History
Appa Ali Apsa, also known as
Old Timer was one of the immortal
Guardians of the Universe who chose to accompany
Green Lantern and
Green Arrowon their cross-country road trip to examine humanity.
[1] Later, he was killed in battle when he went crazy and tried to kill the other Guardians.
[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Like all Guardians, Appa possessed the ability to channel near limitless power. When severe isolation drove him insane, Appa used his power to terraform Oa into a patchwork planet of alien communities dubbed the "Mosaic World". He was also immortal and had lived for untold millennia prior to his death.
Trivia
- Appa Ali Apsa is card #8 in the Green Lantern customizable card game.
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