Cosmic Beings

Guardians of the Universe explained: the comic book history of the oldest living beings in the DC universe

The Guardians of the Universe, the oldest beings in the DC universe and creators of the Green Lantern Corps, are explored for their complex and often negative history. Initially portrayed as benevolent sages, they have evolved into stern, detached, and sometimes cruel figures responsible for significant mistakes and acts of evil, including the creation of the multiverse and the embodiment of fear.