An iconic Green Lantern villain is officially joining the Justice League

Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1Green LanternThe villains are vast and varied, spanning the cosmos, but one of them has just undergone a massive change by being given Justice League Membership. Star Sapphire is finally ready to take the next step as a hero after learning what it takes to be one, complete her evolution from Green Lantern villain to one of his most trusted allies, and she will soon make DC history by joining the Justice League. League's biggest list yet.

in Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Jeremy Adams, Salvador Larroca, Luis Guerrero and Dave Sharpe, the Green Lanterns of Sector 2814 gather to formulate a plan and put an end to Lord Premier Thaaros' tyranny. Hal Jordan explains to his fellow corpsmen that the last time he tried to make a stand against Thaaros, his life was saved by Carol Ferris, his on-and-off love interest. Carol then transforms into Star Sapphire and declares, "I guess I'm a superhero now."

Star Sapphire has come a long way over the years, from trying to kill Green Lantern to fighting by his side on the universe's behalf. She is officially recognized as a superhero here, And it won't be long until the former super-villain stands with the Justice League.

It's official: Star Sapphire is a superhero alongside Green Lantern

Panels of Green Lantern #15 by Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Dave Sharpe

Carol Ferris' relationship with her Star Sapphire persona is about as unstable as her volatile love affair with Hal Jordan. Like recently Green Lantern #1 by Jeremy Adams and Xermánico, Carol has sworn off using her Star Sapphire powers and resigned herself to an ordinary life as the owner of Ferris Aircraft. Then everything changes when Green Lantern returns to Earth and fills her with a longing for the extraordinary. She calls off her marriage to Nathan Broome - unknowingly turning him into a "sorrow lantern" - and Equips her Star Sapphire Ring, flying to Green Lantern's rescue in his time of need.

Of course, Carol becoming Star Sapphire again is not enough for her to fully commit to the path of a hero. She sheds doubts, until the events of the Absolute power Crossover event separates her from Green Lantern and leads her to the Justice Society of America. Watching the JSA put their lives on the line and combat Amanda Waller's forces, despite being powerless, Inspires Star Sapphire to follow in their heroic footsteps. Carol tells Hal how much after their heartwarming reunion Green Lantern #15, and now she's working with the Green Lanterns to take down Thaaros and save the world.

Who is Star Sapphire? A history of Green Lantern's classic enemy

Carol Ferris' first appearance as Star Sapphire: 1962s Green Lantern #16 by John Broome, Gil Kane, Joe Giella and Gaspar Saladino

As brave as Star Sapphire has become, that's not always the case for the Green Lantern foe. Carol Ferris first became Star Sapphire after being kidnapped by Zamarons, an all-female race that values ​​love above all else. They chose her as their queen and used a star sapphire gem to transform her into one of their own. Star Sapphire became an evil alternate persona for Carol How she tried to win Hal Jordan's heart at any cost. Members of the Star Sapphire Corps are powered by love, so Carol's complicated feelings for Hal fueled her, making her a formidable opponent for Green Lantern.

with time, Carol learned to control her star sapphire form So she can have agency while using her power. The control also led to her role becoming less overwhelming. She got over her obsession with Hal and became an official member of the Star Sapphire Corps, one of many Lantern Corps powered by the Emotional Spectrum. Since then, she has fought by Green Lantern's side when circumstances call for it, such as during Black night By Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. Still, Star Sapphire never considered herself a hero before, and she certainly was never recognized by the Justice League as one.

Star Sapphire will join the New Justice League

Green Lantern's first enemy leaves her villainous past behind

Star Sapphire is set to make her Justice League debutt in the upcoming Justice League Unlimited Series by Waid and Mora. She is featured in the massive list alongside iconic heroes such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. It's surprising to see one of Green Lantern's classic enemies on a team reserved only for the DC Universe's greatest heroes, and it shows just how far Carol has come since her days as a destructive force of evil.

As Star Sapphire prepares to join the Justice League, her battle alongside Green Lantern rages on. Lord Premier Tharos has pulled out all the stops to maintain his dominance over the United Planets, even giving Mogo the power of a Red Lantern as a last resort, and it's up to Green Lantern and his allies to thwart his schemes. Carol's dark past is in the rearview mirror now that she's fighting on the side of good with Green LanternAnd there's no doubt that Star Sapphire will prove invaluable to the Justice League When they welcome her into their ranks.

Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1 is available now from DC Comics.