Medphyll (New Earth)

Medphyll's body is comprised of vegetative material and as such, he gains nourishment through photosynthesis rather than through the consumption of food stuffs. In place of hair, Medphyll possesses several "mind stalks".

Status

Occupation

Green Lantern; Darkstar

Origin

Chosen among the bravest of his kind, Medphyll was invited to join the intergalactic peacekeeping force - the Green Lantern Corps.

Place of Birth

J586

Creators

John Broome, Gil Kane

First appearance

Last appearance

Green Lantern Vol 2 #11
(March, 1962)

Starman Vol 2 #60
(December, 1999)

In forest dark or glade beferned, no blade of grass shall go unturned. Let those who have the daylight spurned, tread not where this green lamp has burned.

-- Medphyll

History

History of character is unknown.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

All of Medphyll's powers are derived from his equipment and weaponry.

Abilities

Medphyll (New Earth)'s bravery and indomitable willpower proved valuable on many missions, and is the primary reason why he was selected to serve in the Green Lantern Corps.

Weaknesses

In order to prevent members of the Green Lantern Corps from becoming all-powerful, the Guardians of the Universe programmed each power ring with a necessary impurity, which renders them ineffective against anything colored yellow. This yellow impurity is in fact an aspect of the living entity of fear known as Parallax.

Due to his plantlike nature, Medphyll (New Earth) was extremely vulnerable to cold weather. Fortunately, his Green Lantern Ring and Darkstar Exo-Mantle protected him from extreme variances in temperature.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Green Lantern Power Battery: As a Green Lantern, Medphyll (New Earth) was provided with a Power Battery through which he could recharge his Green Lantern ring. The ring needed to be charged at least once every twenty-four hours (or the relevant equivalent to one solar day depending upon whichever star system he was located in at the time).

Darkstar Exo-Mantle: During his time as a member of the Darkstars, Medphyll (New Earth) wore a specially designed battle suit, which provided him with the ability to fly, as well as operate in unfavorable environments. The Exo-Mantle was also equipped with maser technology, which allowed Medphyll (New Earth) to generate blasts of electromagnetic force.

Transportation

Self-powered flight via Green Lantern Ring or Darkstar Exo-Mantle.

Weapons

Green Lantern Ring: Every Green Lantern is provided with a ring, which channels the cosmic “green” energy of the Central Power Battery of Oa. This ring enabled Medphyll (New Earth) to fly, project energy in the form of either waves or blasts, as well as the creation of three-dimensional constructs, which responded to his commands. The complexity of the constructs were limited only by Medphyll (New Earth)’s willpower and imagination.

Oath

"In forest dark or glade beferned, no blade of grass shall go unturned. Let those who have the daylight spurned, tread not where this green lamp has burned."

Trivia

Medphyll's predecessor on J586 was named Jothra.

Medphyll made a cameo appearance on the two-part Justice League episode, "In Blackest Night". In Part II of the episode, he and several other Green Lantern engaged in a bar room brawl with Hawkgirl.

Links and References

Footnotes

"You get right back here and finish this article, young man!"

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