Controllers (DC Comics)
Fictional extraterrestrial race existing in the DC Universe From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Controllers are a fictional extraterrestrial race existing in the DC Universe. They first appear in Adventure Comics #357 (June 1967), and were created by Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger, and Curt Swan.[1]
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.png) The Controllers, as they appeared in Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps #33 (November 2017), art by Jack Herbert. | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Adventure Comics #357 (June 1967) |
| Created by | Jim Shooter (writer & artist) Mort Weisinger (writer) Curt Swan (artist) |
| Characteristics | |
| Place of origin | Maltus (formerly) |
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Fictional character biography
Pre-Crisis
In their initial appearance, the Controllers originate from another dimension that was ravaged by war and seek to protect the main universe from the same fate.[2] They use their mind-control abilities to prevent intergalactic war, but also create powerful weapons, including the Sun-Eaters, gaseous beings that can devour whole planets and stars; and the Miracle Machine, a device that can turn any thought into reality.[3] In some depictions, the Time Trapper is a renegade Controller.[4][5]
Maltusians
In post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity, the Controllers are part of the Guardians of the Universe before separating from them due to their differing morals. Additionally, they create the Darkstars, an intergalactic peacekeeping force, and experiment on Martyn Van Wyck, transforming him into Effigy.
In Blackest Night, Larfleeze kills several Controllers and assimilates them into the Orange Lantern Corps.[6][7]
DC Rebirth
In the DC Rebirth relaunch, the Controllers are on the brink of extinction, and kidnap the Guardians of the Universe to transform them into Controllers.[8][9][10]
Powers and weapons
Similar to the Guardians of the Universe, the Controllers are immortal and possess psionic powers, including telepathy, telekinesis, and energy manipulation. The Controllers also have vast knowledge, which allows them to create advanced technology and weapons. Their most known weapons are the Sun-Eater, Miracle Machine, and the Darkstar exo-mantle.
In other media
Television
- A Controller appears in the Legion of Super-Heroes two-part episode "Sundown", voiced by David Lodge.
- The Controllers make a cameo appearance in the teaser of the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "When OMAC Attacks!".
Video games
A Controller appears in Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters.
References
External links
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