Ch'p
Ch'p is a male extraterrestrial character who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Ch'p was a male inhabitant of the planet H'lven who had participated in the defense of his homeworld from an invasion by the Crabster army of Doctor Ub'x. He was captured and sentenced to death, but one of the Guardians of the Universe came secretly to induct him into the Green Lantern Corps with the Power Ring of his predecessor, who had fallen attempting to stop the invasion. Using the ring, Ch'p was able to defeat Doctor Ub'x and free his world. (Green Lantern Corps v1 #203)
During the Blackest Night, the remains of Ch'p came to be reanimated by a black Power Ring that turned him into a member of the Black Lantern Corps. (Blackest Night v1 #1)
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Ch’p stood no taller than a small child—roughly two feet in height—with the frame of a nimble rodent. His fur was sleek and golden-brown, covering a petite yet muscular torso and limbs. He possessed a bushy tail, rounded ears, and large, expressive dark eyes. He wore the uniform of the Green Lantern Corps—a fitted green and black suit emblazoned with the Corps emblem—and carried the Power Ring on his right paw. Though his stature was small, he projected energy constructs with uncharacteristic confidence, his posture and expression showing determination befitting a seasoned intergalactic protector. (Green Lantern v2 #148)
Ch’p was courageous beyond his size, demonstrating unwavering bravery when defending his homeworld of H’lven from Doctor Ub’x’s invasion. Despite the threat of death, he accepted induction into the Green Lantern Corps with quiet resolve, placing duty and justice above personal fear or doubt. His instincts as a protector were immediate and clear—he took command in rescue efforts and fought relentlessly to drive invaders from his planet. (Green Lantern Corps v1 #203)
Though small in stature, Ch’p displayed surprising confidence and self-respect. While interacting with larger Corps members like Hal Jordan and Kilowog, he maintained courteous camaraderie without deference, proving himself an equal in both ability and honor. He was respected as a peer, not patronized—his humor and warmth complemented his toughness, making him a welcome presence among his colleagues. (Green Lantern v2 #148)
Ch’p’s resilience extended beyond physical bravery—he showed deep emotional strength when coping with loss and identity erasure after Crisis on Infinite Earths. Discovering that history had been altered and loved ones no longer remembered him, he endured the pain and disappointment with dignity, quietly supporting fellow Lanterns through the turmoil—even as he mourned his own disconnected past. (Green Lantern Corps v1 #203)
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Ch'p was created by Paul Kupperberg and Don Newton where he made his first appearance in Green Lantern v2 #148 (January, 1982).
In other media
Television
- In Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Ch'p appeared in the setting of the animated television series in a non-speaking role. When Hal Jordan approached Kilowog to recruit him into his team to investigate the Manhunter threat, the drillmaster had Ch'p test his skills on the veteran Green Lantern. Hal, clearly underestimating his small opponent, was soundly defeated. Later, when Hal and Kilowog attempted to rescue Aya from being dissected, Ch'p removed Aya's AI from her captive body while Hal distracted Green Lantern Chaselon.
Films
- In Green Lantern: First Flight, Ch'p appeared in the setting of the animated film where he was voiced by actor David Lander.
- In Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, Ch'p made a cameo appearance in the setting of the animated film
Video games
- In Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, Ch'p appeared in the setting of the video game.
Appearances
- Green Lantern v2: (1982)
- Blackest Night v1: (2009)
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