Tomar-Tu is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily in association with the Green Lantern Corps. He is a member of an extraterrestrial race called Xudarians, and is the son and successor of Green Lantern Corps officer Tomar-Re. He first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #5 (October 1990), and was created by writer Gerard Jones and artist Pat Broderick.

Fictional character biography

Early years

Tomar-Tu is born on the Mosaic World, a composite planet created by rogue Guardian Appa Ali Apsa. After helping the Green Lanterns defeat Apsa, Tomar returns to the Mosaic World and attempts to promote peace among its factions. After the conflict ends, Tomar and Kreon are chosen to become Green Lanterns.

Green Lantern of Sector 2813

As a rookie Lantern, Tomar is trained by Kilowog, who often tells him tales of past Green Lanterns. His first recorded mission has him battle Eclipso, who has possessed Hal Jordan. Tomar's later missions as Green Lantern include a fight against Entropy. Despite not believing in the cause he was fighting for, he still stands by and protects his fellow Lanterns. Yet in another mission, he was called to the planet Maltus to aid Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps against the Triarch. On the Guardians' homeworld, the Green Lanterns fight alternately against and alongside L.E.G.I.O.N. and the Darkstars.

Emerald Twilight and beyond

In Emerald Twilight, Jordan seemingly kills Tomar-Tu after becoming Parallax. However, he is later discovered to be alive, having been captured by the Manhunters and harboring a grudge against Jordan. He was returned to active duty soon afterward and was seen with the other Lost Lanterns before the Sinestro Corps attacked. He is then seen again aiding the Lost Lanterns in rescuing Ion from Qward. He then joins Jordan and Graf in rescuing John Stewart and Guy Gardner. Following the Sinestro Corps War, Tomar-Tu testifies against Laira after she kills Amon Sur.

Blackest Night

In Blackest Night, Tomar and the "Lost Lanterns" travel to Ysmault, the base of the Red Lantern Corps, to recover Laira's corpse. However, she is revived as a Black Lantern.

DC Rebirth

Tomar-Tu is later imprisoned for killing the Xudarian murderer Romat-Ru and joins the Darkstars.

In other media