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| Image = Salak.jpg
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| Image = Salaak (New Earth) 004.jpg
 
| RealName = Salakk
 
| RealName = Salakk
| CurrentAlias = Green Lantern
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| CurrentAlias = Green Lantern
| Aliases = Pickle-Head, Pol Manning
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| Aliases = [[Pol Manning]], [[Salaak]]<ref>{{c|Supergirl Vol 7 23}}</ref>, Pickle-Head, Clarissi
 
| Identity = Secret
 
| Identity = Secret
 
| Alignment = Good
 
| Alignment = Good
| Affiliation = [[Green Lantern Corps]], [[Green Lantern Corps of Earth]]
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| Affiliation = [[Green Lantern Corps (New Earth)|Green Lantern Corps]], [[Green Lantern Corps of Earth]], [[Green Lantern Honor Guard]]
| Relatives = [[Iona Vane]] (ex-wife)<br>
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| Sector = 1418
| Universe = New Earth
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| Partner =
 
| Relatives = [[Iona Vane]] (ex-wife)
| BaseOfOperations = Formerly [[Slyggia]], [[Sector 1418]]; [[Earth]], [[Sector 2814]]; Currently [[Oa]]
 
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| Universe = Earth-One; New Earth; Prime Earth
 
| BaseOfOperations = [[Slyggia]], [[Sector 1418]]; [[Earth]], [[Sector 2814]]; [[Oa]]; [[Mogo (Prime Earth)|Mogo]]
   
 
| AlienRace = Slyggian
 
| Gender = Male
 
| Gender = Male
| Heigth = 6'11"
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| Height = 7'6"
 
| Weight = 207 lbs
 
| Weight = 207 lbs
 
| Eyes = White
 
| Eyes = White
 
| Hair = No Hair
 
| Hair = No Hair
 
| UnusualSkinColour = Purple
 
| UnusualSkinColour = Purple
| UnusualFeatures = Elongated skull, thin body frame, four amrs
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| UnusualFeatures =
   
| Citizenship = Slyggian
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| Citizenship =
 
| MaritalStatus = Divorced
 
| MaritalStatus = Divorced
| Occupation = Green Lantern, Keeper of the [[Book of Oa]]
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| Occupation = [[Green Lantern]]
| Education =
 
   
| Origin = Selected by Guardians of Oa to be Green Lantern of [[Sector 1418]]
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| PlaceOfBirth = [[Slyggia]]
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Slyggia]]
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| Creators = Marv Wolfman; Joe Staton
| Creators = Marv Wolfman; Joe Staton
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| First = Green Lantern Vol 2 149
| First = Green Lantern Vol 2 #149
 
   
 
| Quotation =
| HistoryText = A famous pessimist and loner, '''Salakk''' was a creature of protocol and laws. A veteran Green Lantern, he served in many [[Green Lantern Corps|Corps]] campaigns over the years. During the battle with the [[Anti-Monitor]], he protected multiple sectors but found the experience depressing and went to [[Earth]] looking for company amongst his fellow Green Lanterns. He served with the contingent of Green Lanterns assigned to Earth and became good friends with [[Ch'p]] of [[H'lven]]. For a time Salakk lived in the future filling the identity of [[Pol Manning]], as Hal Jordan had before him (and was married to a human woman), but returned to the present day to warn about the destruction of the Corps. However he was too late to stop the execution of [[Sinestro]]. With the destruction of the power battery on [[Oa]], Salakk's ring was made inoperable. He requested transport to H'lven where he was reunited with Ch'p. Salakk served briefly as Ch'p's advisor and friend until the two journeyed to Oa to ask for reinstatement into the Corps. After the reformation of the Corps, Salakk lived on [[Oa]] but was captured by slavers when [[Parallax]] destroyed the [[Guardians of the Universe]]. He was freed by [[Guy Gardner]] and was on Earth for the memorial service to Jordan. With the second reformation of the Corps, Salakk was selected as a senior administrator and the Keeper of the [[Book of Oa]].
 
 
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| QuoteSource =
   
| Powers =
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| HistoryText =
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===Origin===
| Abilities = Superior multi-tasking skills
 
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A famous pessimist and loner, '''Salakk''' was a creature of protocol and laws. A veteran Green Lantern, he served in many [[Green Lantern Corps (New Earth)|Corps]] campaigns over the years.
   
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===[[Green Lantern Corps]]===
| Strength =
 
 
During the battle with the [[Anti-Monitor]], he protected multiple sectors but found the experience depressing and went to [[Earth]] looking for company among his fellow Green Lanterns. He served with the contingent of Green Lanterns assigned to Earth and became good friends with [[Ch'p (New Earth)|Ch'p]] of [[H'lven]]. For a time Salakk lived in the future filling the identity of [[Pol Manning]], as [[Hal Jordan (New Earth)|Hal Jordan]] had before him (and was married to a human woman), but returned to the present day to warn about the destruction of the Corps. However, he was too late to stop the execution of [[Thaal Sinestro (New Earth)|Sinestro]]. With the destruction of the power battery on [[Oa]], Salakk's ring was made inoperable. He requested transport to H'lven where he was reunited with Ch'p. Salakk served briefly as Ch'p's adviser and friend until the two journeyed to Oa to ask for reinstatement into the Corps. After the reformation of the Corps, Salakk lived on Oa but was captured by slavers when [[Parallax (New Earth)|Parallax]] destroyed the [[Guardians of the Universe (New Earth)|Guardians of the Universe]]. He was freed by [[Guy Gardner (New Earth)|Guy Gardner]] and was on Earth for the memorial service to Jordan.
| Weaknesses =
 
   
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With the second reformation of the Corps, Salakk was selected as a senior administrator and the Keeper of the [[Book of Oa]]. As Protocol Lantern, Salakk is at the top of the chain of command if the Guardians are ever out of commission.<ref>{{c|Green Lantern Corps Vol 2 40}}</ref>
| Equipment = [[Green Lantern Power Battery]], access to [[Book of Oa]]
 
| Transportation = Uses Power Ring to fly and travel through space
 
| Weapons = [[Green Lantern Ring]]
 
   
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===The New 52===
| Notes =
 
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{{Post-Flashpoint}}
* Salakk's name is often mis-spelled as "[[Salaak]]", but in his early appearances, his name was consistently spelled Salakk.
 
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Like most Green Lanterns, Salakk was largely unchanged in The New 52; he remained a Lantern in good standing throughout the Rise of the Third Army and Wrath of the First Lantern. When he became suspicious about the Guardians, he learned of their plans to create the [[Third Army]] and was imprisoned by them.<ref>{{c|Green Lantern Corps Vol 3 15}}</ref> He was rescued by [[Kilowog (New Earth)|Kilowog]] and [[Guy Gardner (Prime Earth)|Guy]] upon the conclusion of that crisis.<ref>{{c|Green Lantern Corps Vol 3 20}}</ref>
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After the death of the Guardians, Salakk stepped down as Protocol Lantern, blaming himself (as did many other Lanterns) for not seeing the Guardians' betrayal, although he remained with the Corps as a member of the [[Green Lantern Honor Guard]].<ref>{{c|Green Lantern Vol 5 21}}</ref><ref>{{c|Green Lantern Corps Vol 3 21}}</ref>
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| Powers =
 
| Abilities =
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* {{Genius Level Intellect}}: Highly intelligent and makes calculated decisions rather than allowing sentimentality to get in the way. He is also quite adept at multitasking since his increased cranium and brain size allow for greater tasking processes brought by his four arms.
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* {{Indomitable Will}}
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* {{Multilingualism}}: In addition to his native language, Salakk can speak English (with a notable accent) and has a basic understanding of H'lvenite without the universal translator in his ring.<ref>{{c|Green Lantern: The Lost Army Vol 1 4}}</ref>
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| Strengths =
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| Weaknesses =
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| Equipment =
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* '''[[Book of Oa]]'''
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* '''[[Green Lantern Power Battery]]'''
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| Transportation =
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| Weapons =
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* '''[[Green Lantern Ring]]'''
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** {{Energy Construct Creation|equip=yes}}
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*** {{Force Field|equip=yes}}
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** {{Energy Projection|equip=yes}}
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** {{Flight|equip=yes}}
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| Notes = {{Multicont Earth-One}}
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
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* Salakk is pessimistic and always sees the downside of a mission.
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* Salakk is meticulous to a fault, currently his charge requires him to be aware of what every Green Lantern is doing.
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* Many Green Lanterns don't enjoy being within Salakk's direct sight, they assume he will sell them to the Guardians if there is even a hint of disobedience.
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* His ring creations are precise, with nothing wasted on over-imagining them.
 
| Recommended = {{Green Lantern RR}}
 
| Wikipedia = Salakk
 
| Wikipedia = Salakk
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
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* [https://dcuguide.com/w/Salakk Salakk at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]
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* [https://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/06/07/which-green-lantern-has-enhanced-occular-prowess-and-which-is-a-four-armed-multi-tasker/ Salaak and M'Dahna at the DC Source]
 
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{{GLC Member}}
 
{{GLC Member}}
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[[Category:Aliens]]
 
[[Category:Indomitable Will]]
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[[Category:Multiple Arms]]
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[[Category:Empowered by Equipment]]
 
[[Category:Barbels]]
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[[Category:6 Limbs]]

Revision as of 18:37, 11 April 2019


Origin

A famous pessimist and loner, Salakk was a creature of protocol and laws. A veteran Green Lantern, he served in many Corps campaigns over the years.

Green Lantern Corps

During the battle with the Anti-Monitor, he protected multiple sectors but found the experience depressing and went to Earth looking for company among his fellow Green Lanterns. He served with the contingent of Green Lanterns assigned to Earth and became good friends with Ch'p of H'lven. For a time Salakk lived in the future filling the identity of Pol Manning, as Hal Jordan had before him (and was married to a human woman), but returned to the present day to warn about the destruction of the Corps. However, he was too late to stop the execution of Sinestro. With the destruction of the power battery on Oa, Salakk's ring was made inoperable. He requested transport to H'lven where he was reunited with Ch'p. Salakk served briefly as Ch'p's adviser and friend until the two journeyed to Oa to ask for reinstatement into the Corps. After the reformation of the Corps, Salakk lived on Oa but was captured by slavers when Parallax destroyed the Guardians of the Universe. He was freed by Guy Gardner and was on Earth for the memorial service to Jordan.

With the second reformation of the Corps, Salakk was selected as a senior administrator and the Keeper of the Book of Oa. As Protocol Lantern, Salakk is at the top of the chain of command if the Guardians are ever out of commission.[2]

The New 52

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The New 52
The DC Universe heavily changed its continuity into the DCnU following the events of Flashpoint in 2011. This was part of an effort to make storylines more accessible to newer readers, beginning with the New 52. This new timeline combines elements from the DCU, Vertigo Universe and Wildstorm Universe while drastically changing the origins and histories of characters.

Like most Green Lanterns, Salakk was largely unchanged in The New 52; he remained a Lantern in good standing throughout the Rise of the Third Army and Wrath of the First Lantern. When he became suspicious about the Guardians, he learned of their plans to create the Third Army and was imprisoned by them.[3] He was rescued by Kilowog and Guy upon the conclusion of that crisis.[4]

After the death of the Guardians, Salakk stepped down as Protocol Lantern, blaming himself (as did many other Lanterns) for not seeing the Guardians' betrayal, although he remained with the Corps as a member of the Green Lantern Honor Guard.[5][6]

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Abilities

  • Genius Level Intellect: Highly intelligent and makes calculated decisions rather than allowing sentimentality to get in the way. He is also quite adept at multitasking since his increased cranium and brain size allow for greater tasking processes brought by his four arms.
  • Indomitable Will
  • Multilingualism: In addition to his native language, Salakk can speak English (with a notable accent) and has a basic understanding of H'lvenite without the universal translator in his ring.[7]

Equipment

Weapons


  • Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
  • Salakk is pessimistic and always sees the downside of a mission.
  • Salakk is meticulous to a fault, currently his charge requires him to be aware of what every Green Lantern is doing.
  • Many Green Lanterns don't enjoy being within Salakk's direct sight, they assume he will sell them to the Guardians if there is even a hint of disobedience.
  • His ring creations are precise, with nothing wasted on over-imagining them.

Related

External Links

Footnotes


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Green Lantern Corps member
This character is or was a member of the Green Lantern Corps, chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to act as their sector's Green Lantern and to protect it from interstellar threats with a Power Ring.
This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Green Lantern Corps members category."