Pol Manning
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Pol Manning was an identity assumed by the fictional comic book
superhero
Hal Jordan
, otherwise known as Green Lantern
. Jordan first assumed the name in Green Lantern (2nd series) #8 (September–October 1961), in the story "The Challenge From 5700 A.D.!" It was written by John Broome
, with pencils by Gil Kane
and inks by Joe Giella
.
in history, Hal Jordan, to their time. An unfortunate side effect of the time travel completely erased Jordan's memory. Vane created the fictitious "Pol Manning" persona and recorded it into Jordan's mind; she even cast herself as his romantic interest. For years, Jordan lived a double life in the 20th and 58th centuries until his mysterious memory lapses caused him to uncover the Solar Council's deception. He returned to the 58th century under his own power, where he discovered that his power ring had accidentally created an evil clone. After Hal defeated his evil doppelgänger
, the clone was implanted with the Pol Manning identity and sent to explore the furthest reaches of the universe.
With Jordan returned to the 20th century, Vane went insane from loneliness until she was reunited with her love Pol Manning. Now facing a threat from sentient "monks"
, the Solar Council once again tried to bring Green Lantern to the 58th century. Unfortunately, Hal Jordan was off Earth at the time, and the scoop brought forward the extraterrestrial
Green Lantern named Salakk
. With no other choice left, the Council implanted the Manning persona in Salakk (and altered Vane's mind to believe Salaak was human). Fellow Green Lantern Ch'p
tracked Salaak to the future and restored his memory. Initially enraged with Vane, Salaak realized she was as much a victim as he, and decided to remain in the 58th century.
Sometime after that, Salaak discovered the ruins of Oa
and returned to the 20th century to discover the cause. Last seen being consumed by entropy during Zero Hour, the current status of the Solar Council and the 58th century is unknown.
Comic book
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superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
Hal Jordan
Hal Jordan
Harold "Hal" Jordan is a DC Comics superhero known as Green Lantern, the first human shown to join the Green Lantern Corps and a founding member of the Justice League of America. Jordan is the second DC Comics character to adopt the Green Lantern moniker...
, otherwise known as Green Lantern
Green Lantern
The Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
. Jordan first assumed the name in Green Lantern (2nd series) #8 (September–October 1961), in the story "The Challenge From 5700 A.D.!" It was written by John Broome
John Broome (writer)
John Broome , who additionally used the pseudonyms John Osgood and Edgar Ray Meritt, was an American comic book writer for DC Comics.-Early life and career:...
, with pencils by Gil Kane
Gil Kane
Eli Katz who worked under the name Gil Kane and in one instance Scott Edward, was a comic book artist whose career spanned the 1940s to 1990s and every major comics company and character.Kane co-created the modern-day versions of the superheroes Green Lantern and the Atom for DC Comics, and...
and inks by Joe Giella
Joe Giella
Joe Giella is an American comic book artist best known as a DC Comics inker during the late 1950s and 1960s period historians and fans call the Silver Age of comic books.-Early life and career:...
.
Fictional character biography
In the late-58th century, the various planets of Earth’s solar system had banded together and formed the Solar Council. When their citizens were threatened by a disaster too great for them to handle, the Solar Council's secretary Iona Vane decided to bring the greatest Green LanternGreen Lantern
The Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
in history, Hal Jordan, to their time. An unfortunate side effect of the time travel completely erased Jordan's memory. Vane created the fictitious "Pol Manning" persona and recorded it into Jordan's mind; she even cast herself as his romantic interest. For years, Jordan lived a double life in the 20th and 58th centuries until his mysterious memory lapses caused him to uncover the Solar Council's deception. He returned to the 58th century under his own power, where he discovered that his power ring had accidentally created an evil clone. After Hal defeated his evil doppelgänger
Doppelgänger
In fiction and folklore, a doppelgänger is a paranormal double of a living person, typically representing evil or misfortune...
, the clone was implanted with the Pol Manning identity and sent to explore the furthest reaches of the universe.
With Jordan returned to the 20th century, Vane went insane from loneliness until she was reunited with her love Pol Manning. Now facing a threat from sentient "monks"
Chipmunk
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, the Solar Council once again tried to bring Green Lantern to the 58th century. Unfortunately, Hal Jordan was off Earth at the time, and the scoop brought forward the extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial life in popular culture
In popular cultures, "extraterrestrials" are life forms — especially intelligent life forms— that are of extraterrestrial origin .-Historical ideas:-Pre-modern:...
Green Lantern named Salakk
Salakk
Salaak is a fictional comic book superhero, an extraterrestrial from the planet Slyggia, and a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps, who appears in DC Comics...
. With no other choice left, the Council implanted the Manning persona in Salakk (and altered Vane's mind to believe Salaak was human). Fellow Green Lantern Ch'p
Ch'p
Ch'p is a fictional character, a member of the Green Lantern Corps in the . Like all H'lvenites, he resembled a somewhat anthropomorphic combination between a squirrel and a chipmunk. He was created by Paul Kupperberg and Don Newton....
tracked Salaak to the future and restored his memory. Initially enraged with Vane, Salaak realized she was as much a victim as he, and decided to remain in the 58th century.
Sometime after that, Salaak discovered the ruins of Oa
Oa
Oa is a fictional planet that lies at the center of the DC Comics universe. Since its inception, Oa has been the planetary citadel of the Guardians of the Universe and the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps...
and returned to the 20th century to discover the cause. Last seen being consumed by entropy during Zero Hour, the current status of the Solar Council and the 58th century is unknown.