Overview

Sinestro, once a revered Green Lantern, now wields the Yellow Power Ring to enforce order through fear. A master tactician and formidable foe, he commands the Sinestro Corps to instill fear across the universe.

Personality

Sinestro is authoritarian, intelligent, and highly disciplined. He believes that fear is a necessary tool for order and control. His arrogance and self-righteousness often clash with those who champion hope, but his strategic brilliance and unwavering conviction make him a relentless adversary.

Netizen Review

Sinestro is widely recognized as one of DC's most compelling villains. Fans admire his complex motivations and strategic mind, appreciating that he is not purely evil but driven by a twisted sense of justice. Many highlight his visual design and Yellow Lantern powers as iconic elements of the Green Lantern lore.

Famous Quotes

"Fear is power."

— Sinestro

"Order through fear is the only true order."

— Sinestro

"Without fear, there is no respect."

— Sinestro

"I am the mightiest Green Lantern who ever lived... before the Yellow took me."

— Sinestro

Hobbies

Interstellar strategy, Meditation on fear

Biography

Green Lantern Corps Recruitment

Sinestro was chosen as a Green Lantern for his skill and dedication.

Exile from Green Lantern Corps

Due to his authoritarian methods, he was expelled and branded a traitor.

Formation of Sinestro Corps

Harnessing the power of fear, he created his own corps to challenge the Green Lanterns.

Psychological Profile

Traumatic Events

  • Expelled from Green Lantern Corps (Age 40)

    Deep resentment and belief that fear enforces order

Defense Mechanisms

  • Projection
  • Sublimation

Phobias

  • Failure: Loss of control

    Manifestation: Obsessive need to impose fear and order

Cultural Context

Ethnicity
Korugarian
Social Class
Noble
Religious Beliefs
Korugarian spiritual rituals
Language Patterns

Dialect: Formal Korugarian

Catchphrases: Fear is power

Speech Patterns: Highly formal and commanding

Relationship Dynamics

  • Hal Jordan

    Trust
    10%
    Type
    Rival
    • Exile from Green Lantern Corps (Trust -50%)

  • Arkillo

    Trust
    80%
    Type
    Ally
    • Formation of Sinestro Corps (Trust +80%)

Abilities & Powers

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Strategic Genius: Expert in military tactics and cosmic strategy
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Leadership: Able to command and inspire fear in his followers

Notable Relationships

Mentor to?

Thaal Sinestro once mentored Hal Jordan

Rival of?

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps

Ally of?

Arkillo, Lyssa Drak, members of the Sinestro Corps

Images represent character appearances.

FAQ

Who is Sinestro?

Sinestro is a former Green Lantern turned leader of the Sinestro Corps.

What is Sinestro's power?

He wields a Yellow Power Ring fueled by fear, enabling energy constructs and flight.

Is Sinestro a villain?

Yes, he is primarily depicted as a villain but driven by his own sense of order.

Who are Sinestro's enemies?

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps.

What is the Sinestro Corps?

A group of fear-wielding warriors led by Sinestro.

Has Sinestro appeared in movies?

Yes, including the 2011 Green Lantern film and animated adaptations.

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