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Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 2.2 Abilities 2.3 Weaknesses 3 Paraphernalia 3.1 Equipment 3.2 Weapons 4 Oath 5 See Also 6 Recommended Reading 7 Links and References 7.1 Footnotes

History

Ever since Saarek was a small child, he possessed the ability to telepathically commune with the dead. As an adult, he was chosen to serve in the second iteration of the Green Lantern Corps. Saarek's ability brought him into contact with another GL named Morro - the caretaker of the Green Lantern Crypt on Oa. ^[1]

When an alien threat began slaughtering family members of various Green Lantern rookies, Saarek's expertise was called upon to identify the victims and analyze the situation. After literally bathing in the severed eyeballs of dozens of victims, Saarek determined that the beings responsible were a sub-group of the Sinestro Corps known as the Quintet. ^[2]

Not too long after this, he was commanded by the Scarred Guardian to search and contain the spirit and armor of the Anti-Monitor in a secret solo mission. However, he eventually found Green Lantern Ash, apparently following the same orders, down to the part where he believed he was acting alone. They did not get along, as Saarek channeled the spirit of Ash's beloved to try to soothe him and dissuade him from continuing his destructive vengeance quest.

In the end, both made their way to Ryut and found the spirit of the Anti-Monitor imprisoned within the Black Power Battery, and Saarek collapsed dut to the strain of countless deceased screaming in his ear. Soon after that, they were attacked by a pair of huge rotting hands and both died.^[3] Both were seen in Coast City at the summoning of Nekron, turned into Black Lanterns.^[4]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Necromancy: Possibly a natural ability of his people, Saarek possesses the ability to telepathically commune with the dead. He can also perceive visual impressions of an individual's identity and personality through physical contact with the decedent.

  Abilities

• Indomitable Will: Saarek possesses an indomitable strength of will, which makes him an asset to the Green Lantern Corps.

  Weaknesses

If Saarek overextends his necromantic abilities, he risks rupturing a vessel in his head, causing him to bleed.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Green Lantern Power Battery

Weapons

• Black Lantern Ring
• Green Lantern Ring (formerly)

Oath

Oath unknown.

See Also

• Discuss Saarek (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Saarek (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Saarek (New Earth)
• Images featuring Saarek (New Earth)

Recommended Reading

• Green Lantern Corps (Volume 2)

Links and References

• Saarek at the DCU Guide
  

Footnotes

Green Lantern Corps member This character is or was a member of the Green Lantern Corps, chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to act as their sector's Green Lantern and to protect it from interstellar threats with a Power Ring. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Green Lantern Corps members category."