Iron Lantern is a fictional character and an Amalgam Comics superhero, whose true debut was in Iron Lantern #1, though his first appearance in the Amalgam universe was in Showcase of Suspense #1. He is a combination of Marvel Comics' Iron Man and DC Comics' Green Lantern. Amalgam Comics was a (more-or-less fictional) American comic book publisher, a collaboration between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters to create new ones (e. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... Kurt Busiek (born September 16, 1960) is an American comic book writer. ... Paul Smith is an American comic book artist, working primarily as a penciller. ... Oa the Living Planet is a character from Amalgam Comics and ally of Iron Lantern. ... The Judgment League Avengers, sometimes referred to as the JLA for short, are an Amalgam Comics superhero team. ... Mariner, sometimes called Aqua-Mariner, is a fictional character and Amalgam Comics superhero, whose true debut was in JLX #1 (1996), though his Amalgam Universe debut was in Marine Mystery #1. ... It has been suggested that the section Exoskeletons in modern and near-future technology from the article Exoskeleton be merged into this article or section. ... A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... Amalgam Comics was a (more-or-less fictional) American comic book publisher, a collaboration between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters to create new ones (e. ... Superman and Batman, two of the most recognizable and iconic superheroes. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ... Iron Man (Tony Stark) is a superhero from Marvel Comics. ... DC Comics (originally called National Periodical Publications or National Periodicals) is one of the largest American companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... Hal Jordan is a DC Comics superhero, the Silver Age Green Lantern, and arguably the most famous hero to bear that name. ...

Character history

Origin

Hal Stark was a millionaire, the founder of Stark Aircraft. He was working on a stationary flight simulator when the device suddenly took off with him in it. Stark discovered that the flight simulator was being drawn to a crashed alien spacecraft, and the flight simulator crashed yards away from it. Stark was badly injured with shards of metal stuck in his chest. Curious to the end, Stark made his way to the alien spacecraft, where he came upon the dying alien Rhomann Sur. The alien died before he could speak with Hal, and Hal realized he was dying as well. With his last efforts, Stark designed a suit of armor out of the alien technology, powered by a battery he found in the wreckage, one which reminded him of a lantern. The suit of armor not only allowed him to survive, but gave him incredible powers, allowing him to create any object he pleased out of a green energy, due to the battery he used being powered by Oa the Living Planet. He battled and defeated the aliens that had shot down Rhomann Sur's spacecraft. Interior Cockpit of a modern Flight Simulator A flight simulator is a system that tries to replicate, or simulate, the experience of flying an aircraft as closely and realistically as possible. ... Rhomann Sur was an Amalgam Comics character, and an agent of Oa the Living Planet. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Stone lantern A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. ... Oa the Living Planet is a character from Amalgam Comics and ally of Iron Lantern. ...

Superhero career

Hal Stark, under the name of the Iron Lantern, became a superhero, fighting against numerous enemies such as Madame Sapphire, Great White, and his greatest foe Mandarinestro, who is behind a series of events that creates Madame Sapphire, who in turn resurrects the Great White android. Hal Stark has also been associated with the Green Guardsman, who once took over for Iron Lantern, and later came back to steal the Iron Lantern's alien battery so he could be a hero again. Other foes that Iron Lantern has faced include Dr. Whiplash and H.E.C.T.O.R.. Madame Sapphire is a supervillain from Amalgam Comics and a foe of Iron Lantern. ... Great White is the name of a DC Comics villain. ... Mandarinestro is an Amalgam Comics supervillain and foe of Iron Lantern, whose appearance for both the Amalgam universe and in reality is in Iron Lantern #1. ... Green Guardsman (AKA: Kyle OBrien) is an Amalgam Comics superhero whose true appearance was Iron Lantern #1, though his appearance in the Amalgam universe was Showcase of Suspense #84. ... Dr. Whiplash is an Amalgam Comics supervillain and foe of Iron Lantern. ... . ...

In Showcase of Suspense #29, Hal traveled into the year 5700. Apparently in this far-off future, there is another Iron Lantern known as Arno Manning, who Hal Stark temporarily took the identity of in his travels. In addition to the Iron Lantern's connections to Arno Manning and the Green Guardsman, Hal Stark is also somehow connected to the Golden Age superhero the Human Lantern in ways that have not yet been revealed. The sixth millennium is a period of time which will begin on January 1 5001 and will end on December 31 6000. ... The Golden Age by Pietro da Cortona. ... The Human Lantern was a member of the All-Star Winners Squadron in the Amalgam Comics universe alongside Super-Soldier during the Golden Age, and was one of the founding members alongside American Belle and The Whiz. ...

Resources

• Iron Lantern #1
• Amalgam Chronology Center
• The Unofficial Guide to the Amalgam Universe
• Who's Who: Handbook of the Amalgam Universe