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Fatality
Fatality as depicted in Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins #1 (July 1998). Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceGreen Lantern (vol. 3) #83 (February 1997)
Created byRon Marz
In-story information
Alter egoYrra Cynril
Team affiliationsNew Guardians
Star Sapphires
Secret Society of Super Villains
Injustice League
Sinestro Corps
AbilitiesSkilled martial artist and weapons master.
Formerly: Sinestro corpsmen
Wears a yellow power ring
Star Sapphire corpsmen
Wears a violet power ring

Fatality (Yrra Cynril) is a supervillain in the DC Comics universe.[1] She was created by Ron Marz and first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #83 in February 1997.

Publication history

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After debuting in a three-part storyline in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #83-85 (February–April 1997), the character returned for many additional appearances.[2] She joined the title team in Green Lantern: New Guardians #1 (September 2011).

Fictional character biography

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The eldest child of the planet Xanshi's ruling family, Yrra Cynril was sent off-world to be educated by the Warlords of Okaara.[3] Xanshi is destroyed due to a miscalculation by Green Lantern John Stewart,[4] making Yrra her world's sole survivor. Learning of Xanshi's fate, she leaves Okaara and dedicates herself to becoming the deadliest warrior in the entire universe. Remaining ignorant of Stewart's identity, she swears vengeance on all Green Lanterns.[1]

Fatality as Star Sapphire

When the Green Lantern Corps is rendered powerless, Fatality views the last Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, as her ultimate prize. Their conflict takes them from Earth to a desolate planetoid, where during combat she discovers Stewart was to blame for Xanshi's destruction. Fatality seemingly perishes in the battle, though no body (save a severed arm) is recovered.[5]

Fatality later appears on Earth, having acquired a prosthetic arm and a yellow power ring from Qward. She again fights Kyle Rayner, who convinces her to remove the yellow ring. However, the ring explodes and teleports away after being removed, destroying Fatality's remaining arm.[6]

Fatality later became a member of the Earth-based Secret Society of Super Villains. She is employed as a guard at a torture facility for superhumans under the directorship of the Crime Doctor. While in battle, she loses an ear to Vandal Savage's daughter, Scandal, one of the doctor's escaping victims.[7]

Fatality appears as a member of the new Injustice League, with a new Sinestro Corps yellow power ring.[1] Later, she is captured by the Zamarons and experimented upon, and became the Star Sapphire of Sector 1313.[8] Influenced by the violet light of love, she is now set on forgiving her nemesis, John Stewart, for whom she claims to have romantic feelings. She finds Stewart on Okaara fighting Larfleeze and encourages him to forgive himself, having overcome her survivor guilt.[9]

Fatality represents the Star Sapphires in the title Green Lantern: New Guardians, serving as a provisional member of a makeshift 'team' consisting of one representative from each of the seven Corps.[10] Having learned of Larfleeze's role in banishing the Archangel Invictus into another dimension, Fatality returns to Zamaron to recharge, where the Zamarons tell her that someone in this universe must have created the opportunity for Invictus to return.[11]

When Fatality learns the Reach has invaded the Blue Lantern homeworld, she immediately rushes to aid the Blue Lanterns. She then helps the fragments of Mogo bring themselves back to life after Stewart was forced to destroy Mogo during Krona's temporary takeover of the Corps.[12] Following the villainous First Lantern being destroyed and the unemotional Guardians killed off by Sinestro, Fatality begins a relationship with Stewart.[13]

After the Durlan invasion, it is revealed that a Durlan secretly impersonated Fatality throughout the last few months. After permanently gaining the powers of a Daxamite, the Durlan destroys her Star Sapphire ring. John Stewart defeats the imposter and searches for the real Fatality.[14] When Stewart locates and reunites with her, Fatality attacks him, furious at her transformation into a Star Sapphire and Stewart not noticing that she had been replaced. After Stewart refuses to fight, Fatality leaves, telling Stewart that he and the Star Sapphires are her enemies.[15]

Powers and abilities

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Fatality possesses superhuman physical abilities and is an expert in various forms of combat and the use of many weapons. Additionally, she has wielded yellow and violet power rings at various points in time.[16][17][18]

Other versions

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In a possible future, the Book of Oa shows that Yrra would one day marry John Stewart.[19]

In other media

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  • A six-inch toy of Fatality as Star Sapphire was included as part of a four-pack in the "Blackest Night" toyline in 2010.
  • Fatality appears in DC Universe Online.

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Fatality, whose real name is Yrra Cynril, is a fictional and occasional anti-heroine in the DC Comics universe, renowned as the arch-nemesis of the John Stewart. As the sole survivor of the planet Xanshi—a world inadvertently destroyed by John Stewart's hubris during his early days as a rookie Lantern—she adopted the moniker Fatality to embody her relentless quest for vengeance against the entire . Hailing from the Xanshians, a humanoid alien race endowed with innate superhuman abilities like perceiving structural and biological weak points, Fatality honed her warrior skills on Okaara before embarking on a galaxy-spanning hunt that brought her to and pitted her against multiple Lanterns. Initially armed with advanced alien technology and an anti-Oan weapon designed to counter Green Lantern power rings, Fatality established herself as a formidable adversary, often clashing with John Stewart over his role in her planet's doom. Her motivations evolved through complex storylines, transforming her from a pure into a nuanced figure capable of uneasy alliances; for instance, she has fought alongside Stewart against existential threats like the Third Army during the "Rise of the Third Army" event. This redemption arc deepened when she was inducted into the Star Sapphire Corps, wielding a violet power ring fueled by the emotional spectrum of love, which ultimately reformed her vengeful outlook and positioned her as a protector influenced by compassion. In the 2025 Green Lantern Corps series, Fatality returns as a central , confronting John Stewart amid themes of retribution and redemption, where he offers her a path to true atonement. Fatality's character arc highlights themes of guilt, redemption, and interstellar justice within the Green Lantern mythos, making her a pivotal figure in tales exploring the Corps' moral complexities and the consequences of its members' actions. Her appearances span various Green Lantern series, including , , and Red Lanterns, where she confronts not only Lanterns but also broader cosmic perils, solidifying her role as a bridge between antagonism and heroism.

Publication and development

Creation

Fatality, whose real name is Yrra Cynril, was created by writer and artist Banks for DC Comics. She made her debut in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #83 (February 1997), marking her introduction as a key antagonist in the series. This issue, part of the "Retribution" storyline, featured the character during the early years of Kyle Rayner's tenure as the primary . The character was designed as a fierce alien warrior from the planet Xanshi, embodying themes of vengeance and cultural displacement central to the Green Lantern mythos, with her initial appearance emphasizing her role as a relentless foe to the Corps.

Publication history

Fatality first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #83 in February 1997, created by writer and artist Darryl Banks, where she was introduced as a vengeful antagonist targeting the new Green Lantern for the destruction of her homeworld Xanshi. Her debut storyline spanned issues #83-85, establishing her as a skilled warrior trained on Okaara who sought to eradicate all Green Lanterns, driven by a core motivation of revenge stemming from Xanshi's destruction. Following her initial three-issue arc, Fatality made sporadic appearances as a recurring foe in Green Lantern (vol. 3), including battles against in issues such as #104 (2000) and #137 (2001), solidifying her role as a persistent threat within the Green Lantern mythos. After a period of relative inactivity during the early 2000s, Fatality's character evolved significantly during the crossover event in 2008, where she received a yellow power ring from the Weaponers of Qward and joined the as a recruit in Green Lantern (vol. 4) #21-25, allying temporarily with against the . Post-event, she was captured by the Zamarons and transformed into a Star Sapphire, debuting in this role in Green Lantern (vol. 4) #36 (2009), marking her shift from pure villainy toward redemption through the violet light of love. This led to a temporary alliance with the Star Sapphires in Green Lantern (vol. 4) #40-50 (2009-2010), where she aided in defending the emotional spectrum while grappling with her lingering hatred for Green Lanterns. Fatality's publication saw a revival in the New 52 era, joining Kyle Rayner's provisional team in : New Guardians #1-12 (2011-2012) as the Star Sapphire representative, participating in cosmic threats like the battle against the entity . She continued appearing in Lantern Corps-related titles, including a confrontation with the Red Lanterns in Red Lanterns #11 (2012), where as a Star Sapphire she clashed with amid the corps' internal crisis. Publication gaps occurred during the mid-2010s, but she had appearances in titles like #23 (2013). Post-Infinite Crisis (2005-2006) events integrated her into the unified New Earth continuity. As of November 2025, Fatality has had no major roles in 2024-2025 publications, reflecting a lull in her appearances amid broader storyline shifts.

Fictional portrayal

Biography

Yrra Cynril was born as the eldest daughter of the ruling royal family on the planet Xanshi, a world in Space Sector 1313 inhabited by diverse sentient species. As a young princess, she was sent off-world to Okaara for advanced training in hand-to-hand combat and weaponry under the Warlords, where she honed her skills as a warrior despite initial resistance to their rigorous methods, ultimately extending her studies by an additional year. While away, Cynril learned of the catastrophic destruction of Xanshi, caused unintentionally by Green Lantern John Stewart's miscalculation during an attempt to avert a planetary bomb planted by an external threat; the incident left her as the planet's sole survivor and filled her with profound grief and rage toward the Green Lantern Corps. Devastated by the loss of her and family, Cynril adopted the mantle of Fatality, equipping herself with advanced alien weaponry and relying on her innate ability to detect structural weaknesses—and embarking on a relentless quest for vengeance against all Green Lanterns, whom she held collectively responsible. She systematically hunted and eliminated several Corps members across the galaxy before confronting , the then-solo active Green Lantern, in multiple brutal encounters, including ambushes in deep space and on where she severed his connection to his power battery. In one fierce battle, Fatality lost her left arm to Rayner's constructs but replaced it with a cybernetic prosthetic enhanced for combat, continuing her pursuit even after clashing with other heroes like . Over time, Fatality's path diverged from pure vengeance as she became entangled with various interstellar factions; she briefly allied with the Controllers' Corps experiment and later wielded a power ring as a member of the during their war against the Green Lanterns, using fear-based constructs to assault . Captured and taken to the Zamaron, she was transformed by the violet light of love, joining the Star Sapphires as a Violet Lantern and experiencing a temporary that led her to forgive John Stewart and develop romantic feelings for him. Her key relationships remained marked by antagonism toward and John Stewart—evolving into uneasy alliances during crises like the , where she fought Black Lanterns resurrecting Xanshi alongside Stewart and —while forming bonds with the and Star Sapphires, including redemption arcs tied to her love for a fallen Lantern. In the post-New 52 continuity, Fatality continued as a complex anti-heroine, joining the team in their quest across the universe and pursuing a deeper relationship with John Stewart, though her inherent rage occasionally resurfaced in conflicts with other Lanterns, including clashes involving during broader Corps upheavals.

Powers and abilities

Fatality possesses expert warrior training from the of Okaara, granting her mastery in melee combat, advanced piloting of spacecraft, and strategic tactics developed through rigorous discipline on her homeworld of Xanshi. This preparation enables her to engage in prolonged battles, outlasting opponents by exploiting their endurance limits, such as depleting a Green Lantern's ring charge over 24 hours. Her signature weapon is a or , designed for armor-piercing strikes and capable of disrupting energy-based defenses like constructs through precise, high-velocity attacks. In combat, this weapon has demonstrated effectiveness against advanced robotic foes. While not inherently venomous in standard depictions, Fatality's fighting style incorporates tactical strikes that can immobilize energy-reliant adversaries by targeting vulnerabilities. Fatality has acquired multiple power rings across her confrontations with the . The Violet Lantern ring, associated with the emotional spectrum of , allows her to create energy constructs inspired by emotional bonds, facilitate flight, generate protective auras with organic, feathered designs, and even perform interstellar teleportation when fueled by sufficient emotional intensity. These rings amplify her combat versatility but require strong emotional states to function optimally. As a Xanshian, Fatality exhibits enhanced including sufficient to overpower human-level threats, exceptional to withstand blasts and physical trauma, accelerated from injuries, though she often relies on cybernetic enhancements or ring-based propulsion for aerial mobility. Her also includes the to detect shatterpoints, allowing her to identify and exploit structural or physiological weaknesses in opponents and objects for devastating strikes. Despite these advantages, Fatality's abilities have notable limitations. Power rings are susceptible to countermeasures based on willpower, such as constructs that can overpower emotional spectra, and their efficacy wanes without the corresponding emotion. Her , while potent against or armored targets, proves less effective against purely physical or non-energy-based foes lacking exploitable weaknesses. Additionally, her cybernetic prosthetics, stemming from severe injuries like the loss of limbs in battles, limit regenerative potential and add vulnerabilities if damaged, as Xanshian genetics hinder natural limb regrowth.

Alternate depictions

Other versions

Fatality has limited appearances in alternate DC Comics continuities, with her character primarily tied to the main New Earth/Prime Earth canon. No major variants, such as in Earth-Two, Amalgam Universe, Flashpoint, or , have been depicted. Her core traits as a Xanshian seeking vengeance or redemption remain consistent where she appears in crossover events.

In other media

Fatality has not appeared in animated adaptations, with no recorded role in series such as Green Lantern: The Animated Series (2011–2013). In video games, Fatality appears as a non-playable character in DC Universe Online (2011–present), where she is involved in Green Lantern-related storylines and events. She is absent from other major DC titles, such as Injustice 2 (2017), which includes Thanagarian elements without her involvement. She receives only minor or no mentions in DC prose novels and has no live-action portrayals as of November 2025. Adaptations in broader media tend to focus on core Lantern characters, omitting Fatality's specific arcs.
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