Ranx the Sentient City
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Ranx the Sentient City is a fictional character
, a supervillain
in the DC Comics
universe
. It first appeared in the short story "Tygers", written by Alan Moore
and illustrated by Kevin O'Neill
, in Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 (1986).
Ranx first appeared in Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 (1986) in a prophecy told to Abin Sur
by Qull of the Five Inversions, one of the demons sealed in the tombworld of Ysmault, former base of the magically-based Empire of Tears. The demon promised Sur to answer three questions, free of charge. The third question involved the end of the Green Lantern Corps. The prophecy stated that, during a battle with the unbound Empire of Tears, Ranx would detonate a blink-bomb in the center of Mogo
, killing the sentient planet and ending the Green Lantern Corps
once and for all.
Ranx appears in present times, where it faces off against Guy Gardner
and the Lantern Chthos-Chthas Chthatis who are in pursuit of one of the Children of the White Lobe. According to Chthos-Chthas Chthais, Ranx was once a bustling port, until it allowed itself to become a center for crime and vice. The Green Lantern Corps shut it down and trade routes diverted elsewhere. As a result, only drifters and fugitives inhabited Ranx, causing the city to develop a deep-seated grudge against Green Lanterns. The city interferes with their investigation until Gardner threatens to destroy its central processor. When Guy and Chthos-Chthas Chthatis cornered the fugitive, she unleashed a powerful "Blink Bomb", causing Ranx to void its digestive system, expelling the Lanterns into space and humilating Ranx greatly.
Ranx later returns, allied with the Sinestro Corps
, apparently under the promise of revenge against Gardner. Increased in size many times, it is at the frontline of the Sinestro Corps' attack on Mogo
. Many Green Lanterns take the fight into the interior of Ranx. Chthos-Chthas Chthatis is targeted and slain at the particular urging of Ranx, who still remembers the assistance he gave Gardner. Ranx is destroyed by Sodam Yat
at the end of the Battle of Mogo, shortly after the Green Lanterns are authorised to use lethal force: Sodam destroys Ranx's power core, obliterating it.
As a member of the Sinestro Corps, it used a yellow power ring fueled by fear, and capable of forming constructs out of yellow energy.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, a supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
in the DC Comics
DC Comics
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universe
DC Universe
The DC Universe is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. The fictional characters Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are well-known superheroes from this universe. Note that in context, "DC Universe" is usually used to refer to the main DC continuity...
. It first appeared in the short story "Tygers", written by Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
and illustrated by Kevin O'Neill
Kevin O'Neill (comics)
Kevin O'Neill is an English comic book illustrator best known as the co-creator of Nemesis the Warlock, Marshal Law , and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen .-Early career:...
, in Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 (1986).
Fictional character biography
Its origins are unknown; according to folklore Ranx is as old as the stars.Ranx first appeared in Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 (1986) in a prophecy told to Abin Sur
Abin Sur
Abin Sur is a fictional character and a superhero from the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Showcase #22 : "SOS Green Lantern". He was a member of the Green Lantern Corps and is best known as the predecessor of Green Lantern Hal Jordan, whom Abin Sur's power ring chose as his replacement...
by Qull of the Five Inversions, one of the demons sealed in the tombworld of Ysmault, former base of the magically-based Empire of Tears. The demon promised Sur to answer three questions, free of charge. The third question involved the end of the Green Lantern Corps. The prophecy stated that, during a battle with the unbound Empire of Tears, Ranx would detonate a blink-bomb in the center of Mogo
Mogo
Mogo is a fictional character and planet in the DC Universe, a member of the Green Lantern Corps. It first appeared in Green Lantern vol. 2 #188 , in a story titled "Mogo Doesn't Socialize." Mogo was created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons....
, killing the sentient planet and ending the Green Lantern Corps
Green Lantern Corps
The Green Lantern Corps is the name of a fictional intergalactic military/police force appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians, a race of immortals residing on the planet Oa...
once and for all.
Ranx appears in present times, where it faces off against Guy Gardner
Guy Gardner (comics)
Guy Gardner is a fictional character, a comic book superhero published by DC Comics. He is a core member of the Green Lantern family of characters, and for a time was also a significant member of the Justice League family of characters.He was created by John Broome and Gil Kane in Green Lantern...
and the Lantern Chthos-Chthas Chthatis who are in pursuit of one of the Children of the White Lobe. According to Chthos-Chthas Chthais, Ranx was once a bustling port, until it allowed itself to become a center for crime and vice. The Green Lantern Corps shut it down and trade routes diverted elsewhere. As a result, only drifters and fugitives inhabited Ranx, causing the city to develop a deep-seated grudge against Green Lanterns. The city interferes with their investigation until Gardner threatens to destroy its central processor. When Guy and Chthos-Chthas Chthatis cornered the fugitive, she unleashed a powerful "Blink Bomb", causing Ranx to void its digestive system, expelling the Lanterns into space and humilating Ranx greatly.
Ranx later returns, allied with the Sinestro Corps
Sinestro Corps
The Sinestro Corps is a group of fictional characters, a villainous analogue to the Green Lantern Corps in the DC Universe. It is led by the supervillain Thaal Sinestro.-Before the Corps:...
, apparently under the promise of revenge against Gardner. Increased in size many times, it is at the frontline of the Sinestro Corps' attack on Mogo
Mogo
Mogo is a fictional character and planet in the DC Universe, a member of the Green Lantern Corps. It first appeared in Green Lantern vol. 2 #188 , in a story titled "Mogo Doesn't Socialize." Mogo was created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons....
. Many Green Lanterns take the fight into the interior of Ranx. Chthos-Chthas Chthatis is targeted and slain at the particular urging of Ranx, who still remembers the assistance he gave Gardner. Ranx is destroyed by Sodam Yat
Sodam Yat
Sodam Yat is a fictional character, an extraterrestrial superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 , and was created by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill...
at the end of the Battle of Mogo, shortly after the Green Lanterns are authorised to use lethal force: Sodam destroys Ranx's power core, obliterating it.
Powers and abilities
Circuitry running across and through each quadrant of the city enables Ranx to observe and act upon anything in its vicinity. Ranx can control gravitational forces in virtually any area, and control the very ground itself. Data feeds connect to a command center with a central processing unit, perhaps a quasi-organic brain.As a member of the Sinestro Corps, it used a yellow power ring fueled by fear, and capable of forming constructs out of yellow energy.
Video games
- Ranx the Sentient City appears as a villain in the Wii version of Green Lantern: Rise of the ManhuntersGreen Lantern: Rise of the ManhuntersGreen Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is the first video game based on DC Comics' Green Lantern. The game is also a tie-in to the film Green Lantern, which opened in theaters on June 17, 2011. The game features 3D visuals, not just on the Nintendo 3DS but also on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360...
.