Sojourner Mullein

Sojourner Mullein in Far Sector v1 #1.

Sojourner Mullein is a female comic superhero who features in DC Comics.

Biography

Green Lantern Mullein in Far Sector v1 #1.

Sojourner Mullein came from a lower class family who struggled to pay for rent despite her parents best efforts, a situation made worst by her father tensions with and mother, which ultimately resulted in a divorce. On 11 September 2001 while Jo was accompanying her father out of the divorce court they witnessed the attack on the World Trade Centre and jumped in to help rescue the survivors and swore to help make a difference in the world. She graduated from high school but while celebrating her diploma her family was harassed by the racist establishment owner, she then got accepted to Princeton University and enlisted in the military to pay for her studies. While deployed overseas she questioned her actions after seeing an injured child and many locals burying their loved ones and quitted the army. She then attended Princeton University for some time before becoming a police officer but witnessed her partner almost beat a suspect to death, she reported him to internal affairs after he got paid leave but was soon fired from the job for being tagged in a BLM post, she then agreed to testify in court against her former partner. While burying her sorrows in drinks Jo was approached by a Guardian who offered her a job. (DC Power: A Celebration v1 #1)

Overview

Personality and attributes

Mullein in Far Sector v1 #2.

In appearance, Sojourner Mullein was a Black woman with a striking and authoritative presence that blended cosmic power with a sharp, modern aesthetic. She possessed a slender yet athletic build, conveying both agility and strength. Her face was framed by hair styled in a high, voluminous afro that added to her commanding silhouette. Her most distinctive feature was her eyewear, a glowing green, wing-like visor that flared out past her temples, replacing the traditional Green Lantern mask. She wore a unique uniform that broke from standard Corps attire, consisting of a high-collared, sleeveless white tunic featuring a bold green lantern emblem on the chest. This was paired with dark, form-fitting trousers and long green gauntlets that reached her biceps. Over her shoulders, she frequently wore a long black trench coat that billowed behind her, giving her the appearance of a futuristic detective or a sovereign protector. (Far Sector v1 #1)

She demonstrated a composed and deeply analytical mindset, approaching her role as a cosmic peacekeeper with the skeptical eye of a seasoned investigator. She carried herself with a dry, pragmatic wit, often reflecting on the absurdity of her situation while remaining focused on the logical nuances of the case at hand. Despite being millions of light-years from Earth, she remained unflappable in the face of alien customs, preferring to observe and gather evidence rather than jumping into reckless action. Her inner monologue revealed a woman who was intellectually restless and somewhat cynical, yet she maintained a firm sense of professional duty and a desire to see justice served in a world that claimed to have moved beyond emotion. This disciplined approach allowed her to navigate the complex political tensions of the City Enduring without losing her own sense of identity or purpose. (Far Sector v1 #1)

Mullein had a profound sense of isolation and a self-aware, outsider perspective that defined her interaction with the City Enduring. She frequently engaged in a cynical internal monologue, reflecting on her status as a lone human deputy in a distant galaxy where she felt more like a political pawn than a traditional hero. This loneliness was tempered by a strong moral compass and an underlying empathy, as she showed a genuine concern for the victims of the city's first murder in five hundred years, despite the coldness of the local authorities. She possessed a challenging attitude toward authority, often questioning the rigid social structures and the 'emotion exploit' that governed the alien citizens. Even while feeling like a stranger in a strange land, she maintained a persistent resilience, refusing to let her status as an 'experiment' diminish her commitment to uncovering the truth behind the city’s brewing unrest. (Far Sector v1 #1)

Powers and abilities

Green Lantern Mullein in Green Lantern Corps v4 #6.

Jo used to be a member of the military and therefore had acquired deep knowledge of military protocols. She had graduated the military academy and served as a police officer for some time before becoming a Green Lantern. (DC Power: A Celebration v1 #1)

Mullein wielded the power of a unique Green Lantern ring that operated differently from the standard models, functioning as a tool for both manifestation and investigation. She utilised the ring to create vivid hard-light constructs, such as a glowing green umbrella to shield herself from the elements or digital-like displays to process complex data. Her abilities extended to flight and the generation of protective force fields, allowing her to navigate the vast, multi-layered environments of the City Enduring with ease. Beyond physical combat, the ring served as a high-tech forensic suite, scanning crime scenes and projecting holographic reconstructions of events to aid her detective work. Crucially, it was established that her ring did not require a traditional power battery for frequent recharging; instead, it self-charged over time, though this came at the cost of a lower overall power output compared to her peers. (Far Sector v1 #1)

Notes

• Green Lantern Sojourner Mullein was created by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell where she made her first appearance in Far Sector v1 #1 (January, 2020).

Alternate Versions

Absolute Sojourner Mullein in Absolute Green Lantern v1 #1.

• In Future State: Justice League v1 #1 (2021), an alternate version of Sojourner Mullein appeared in the possible Future State timeline that existed within a world in the Multiverse.
• In Absolute Green Lantern v1 #1 (2025), an alternate version of Sojourner Mullein appeared in the Absolute Universe that existed within a world in the Multiverse.

In other media

Television

• In DC Super Hero Girls, Sojourner Mullein made a cameo appearance in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "#CruzControl". A teenager version of her came to be enrolled at the Metropolis High School student who supported Jessica Cruz in her campaign for school president.

Appearances

• Far Sector v1: (2020)
• DC Power: A Celebration v1:
• Green Lantern:
• Green Lantern Corps v4:

External Links

• DC Database Entry
• Comicvine Entry
• Wikipedia Entry

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