Black Hand

Black Hand

Character

William Hand

Description

Black Hand, real name William Hand, is a supervillain in the Green Lantern universe known for his connection to death and darkness. He originally gained attention as a criminal using a device that drained energy from Green Lanterns, later becoming an embodiment of death itself as the Black Lantern. William comes from a wealthy family but rejected their values, developing a fascination with mortality that shaped his villainous identity. His abilities include siphoning life energy and wielding necrotic powers tied to the Black Lantern Corps.

Character Details

Real Name

William Hand

Hero Name

Black Hand

Publisher

DC Comics

Powers

Flight, Stamina, Intellect, Healing, Unarmed Combat, Gadgets, Necromancy, Escape Artist, Tracking, Siphon Lifeforce, Sense Death, Marksmanship, Power Item, Death Touch, Cosmic Awareness, Stealth

Gender

Male

Aliases

William Hand, The Black Hand, Black Hand, The Black Lantern, Black Lantern, The Black Incarnate, Indigo Lantern, Wilbur Palm

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