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Boodikka
Boodikka is a character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, and a member of the Green Lantern Corps. Her name is a play on the ancient British warrior-queen Boudica. Publication historyBoodikka first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 3) #20 and was created by Gerard Jones, Pat Broderick, Romeo Tanghal, Albert De Guzman, and Anthony Tollin.[1] Fictional character biographyBoodikka is a member of the "Bellatrix Bombers" mercenary group who Chaselon recruits to join the reconstituted Green Lantern Corps.[2] Initially, Hal Jordan is dismayed and put off by Boodikka's aggressive attitude. Kilowog is impressed by Boodikka and decides to train her.[3][4][5] Boodikka proves to be a skilled power ring wielder and a worthwhile addition to the Green Lantern Corps. Nevertheless, her problem with authority poses a continuing problem. She is often at odds with Kreon, a former chieftain who is used to discipline and military precision, before they eventually reconcile.[6] At one point, the Green Lantern Corps are summoned to help Jordan battle the Triarch gods. During this time, Boodikka has an affair with Lobo, causing her to abandon the fight.[7] Boodikka eventually becomes a recruiter for the Corps. She encounters Barin, a young soldier of a kindred warrior species who she believes will prove to be an asset to the group. However, Barin is critically injured in his first battle and placed on life support.[8][9] Emerald Twilight and beyondIn Emerald Twilight, Hal Jordan becomes insane and severs Boodikka's right hand.[10] She survives and joins the "Brotherhood of the Cold Flame" with other former Green Lanterns.[11] The Manhunters later work with Hank Henshaw to capture Green Lanterns and use them as energy to upgrade themselves. After being freed, Boodikka is shocked that she no longer has her hand, and appears to remember nothing past battling Jordan.[12][13] She resumes her duties in the Green Lantern Corps, replacing her lost hand with a Lantern construct.[14] Post-Sinestro Corps War Boodikka becomes a member of the Alpha Lanterns, an internal policing force within the Corps, soon after the Sinestro Corps War and the enactment of the Second Law of the Book of Oa. Each Alpha Lantern receives a second power ring and is enhanced with Manhunter technology.[15][16] In Brightest Day, Hank Henshaw controls Boodikka before she eventually regains control.[17] Reign of DoomsdayBoodikka later appears at the remains of New Krypton, where she encounters Batman and Supergirl of the Justice League. Boodikka explains that the Guardians had sent her to survey the ruins as a follow-up to the initial Green Lantern Corps inspection of the planet during World of New Krypton. The heroes are attacked by Doomsday, who injures Boodikka before she can react.[18] However, she is taken to the Justice League Watchtower and begins healing herself.[19] In War of the Green Lanterns, Boodikka and the Alpha Lanterns are killed by Alpha Lantern Varix and buried on Oa.[20] In other mediaTelevision
Film
Video gamesBoodikka appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[22] References
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