Qward
Qward is a planet that features in DC Comics.
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History
Pre-Crisis
Qward was a world in the Anti-Matter Universe, the counterpart of Oa. The native species there was of incredible technological advancement in the ways of war- the so-called Weaponers of Qward were known across the multiverse. Before the Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Anti-Monitor ruled Qward, using its Weaponers and Thunderers- the elite of whom he made into Shadow Demons- as his troops.
A Qwardian refugee named Telle-Teg sought asylum in the positive-matter universe to escape the tyrannical Weaponers of Qward. Telle-Teg, pursued by a Weaponer, encountered Hal Jordan, who agreed to help, only for Telle-Teg to sacrifice himself to save Hal from a yellow energy blast, as the Green Lantern ring was ineffective against yellow at that time. Motivated, Hal Jordan followed the trail back to Qward, defeated Weaponers, freed other rebel Qwardians, and brought them back to the positive-matter universe to an uninhabited asteroid, sealing the doorway after one Qwardian warned him that the Weaponers intended to capture Green Lanterns. (Green Lantern v2 #2) By this point, the planet served as the headquarters for the exiled villain Sinestro. Having been banished to the anti-matter universe by the Guardians, Sinestro united a group of the tyrannical Weaponers of Qward and forced them to fashion a powerful power ring that functioned identically to a Green Lantern's, but utilized the yellow impurity that rendered the Green Lantern rings ineffective. The events in this issue established Qward as the operational base for Sinestro, who began to wage a war of vengeance against the Green Lantern Corps and Hal Jordan, using the world's resources to build his own yellow power battery and army of Qwardian allies to attack the positive-matter universe. This appearance was pivotal in cementing Qward's long-standing role as the 'anti-Oa' and the source of the Green Lanterns' greatest fear-powered nemesis. (Green Lantern v2 #9) Qward later came under siege by the Weaponers, who had developed new and powerful yellow energy weapons to finally conquer the positive-matter universe. Qwardian General Fabrikant, a midget-sized tactical genius who disguised himself as a human child and infiltrated the private life of Hal Jordan on Earth. Fabrikant's mission was to understand and defeat the Green Lantern, attempting to gather intelligence for the impending invasion. He was discovered by Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, who thwarted his insidious plans of conquest. (Green Lantern v2 #11)
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
In reformed Multiverse, Qward remained the same, save that there was no Anti-Monitor. Certain highly advanced species- such as the Oans- banished criminals guilty of the worst possible crimes to Qward. This world has also produced several super-villains in the post-Crisis universe, including the Qwardian Crime Syndicate and the Conglomerate.
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
In an effort to stop Perpetua, the Justice League alongside Alpheus the World Forger travelled to Qward to seek out the Anti-Monitor but once there they were ambushed by the Legion of Doom. (Justice League v4 28)
Overview
In appearance, Qward was a barren, rock-strewn world in the Antimatter Universe, a dimension described as one where evil was inherent. The planet's surface was a rugged, rock-strewn landscape devoid of vibrant color or natural flora, defined by jagged, stark stone formations. (Green Lantern v2 #2) It was situated in Sector Omega-97. (JLA v1 #108)
A number of locations on Qward included:
- Qward City : home of the citadel of the Weaponers. (Green Lantern v2 #4)
- Krama Dhu : citadel city where the Thunder Fortress Prime was situated. (JLA v1 #108)
- Q'Edion : situated at Pakaita Province and located at forty t-units from Krama Dhu. (JLA v1 #108)
- Q'Ar-Dien : an ancient fortress where the Hall of Commandeers was located. (JLA v1 #109)
The core of the planet was noted for being frozen and filled with ice. (Superman v4 #30)
Inhabitants
- Sinestro :
- Irik Roval :
- Varnathon :
- Weaponer :
Notes
- Qward was created by John Broome and Gil Kane where it made its first appearance in Green Lantern v2 #2 (October, 1960).
In other media
Television
- In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Qward appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "Cry Freedom Fighters!". It was ruled by a dictator called the Supreme Chairman of Qward.
Films
- In Green Lantern: First Flight, Qward appeared in the setting of the animated film. This version was said to be a planet located in Sector 324 in the positive-matter universe. However, the Qwardians were said to be inhabitants of another dimension and simply manifested on this world to deal with their clients.
Appearances
- Green Lantern v2: (1960)
- JLA v1:
- Justice League v4:
