Obsidian

The Dark Twin…

The son of Green Lantern of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well. and the villainous Thorn, Todd Rice was given up for adoption shortly after he was born by his mother, who had left Alan’s side when she discovered she was pregnant.

While Todd’s sister was raised by a fairly stable familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €), Todd’s life under an abusive and alcoholic father was less than pleasant.   Upon discovering his powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) and his connection with Jennie-Lynn, his sister, the two of them joined up and met the other children of the JSAAn abbreviation of Justice Society of America and formed Infinity, Inc.

First Appearance

Created By:  Roy Thomas & Jerry Ordway

PowersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.)

Psychic Link  - Obsidian has a psychic link to his twin sister Jade.

Shadow Form  - Obsidian’s chief power is to transform into a being made of shadow which gives him several unique abilities.

• Enhanced Strength  - Obsidian’s strength is much more powerful in shadow form than in his normal human form.
• Hover  - Obsidian can float while in his shadow form.
• IntangibilityThe ability to lessen ones density to the point where the character can pass through solid objects and have solid objects pass through them.  - Obsidian can pass through objects in his shadow form.
• Phobia  - Obsidian can connect with a person’s psyche through that person’s shadows and expose their fears.
• Shadow Control  - Obsidian can control shadows to create more darkness as needed.