Black Hand (character)

The Black Hand is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, primarily associated with the Green Lantern mythos. He is a supervillain who serves as a major adversary to Green Lantern Hal Jordan and the other Lantern Corps.

Black Hand's real name is William Hand. He began his criminal career using devices that drained power from Green Lantern power rings, rendering them useless. Over time, his connection to death and entropy deepened, transforming him into a harbinger and personification of the Black Lantern Corps.

His powers stem from his connection to the Black Lantern power battery and ring. This grants him the ability to reanimate the dead as Black Lanterns, fueled by the emotions of others. These Black Lanterns are typically deceased versions of heroes and villains, often used to emotionally torment the living.

Black Hand's connection to death is profound. He possesses the ability to sense death, manipulate the dead, and even influence the life force of living beings. He is often depicted as being fascinated by death and decay, viewing it as the natural order of things.

He played a central role in the "Blackest Night" event, where he was instrumental in the creation and deployment of the Black Lantern Corps across the DC Universe, threatening all life as we know it. His actions led to widespread destruction and numerous resurrections, forcing the various Lantern Corps and other heroes to unite against the undead threat.

Following "Blackest Night," Black Hand's role has evolved, but he remains a significant figure in the DC Universe, particularly in stories dealing with death, resurrection, and the emotional spectrum. His motives are often tied to a morbid fascination with death and a desire to bring about universal entropy.