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| “ | I almost died fighting alongside the Justice League. I lost one ring... Then I got another. Even though there's already something like four Green Lanterns from Earth. But why? | „ |
| ~ Jessica Cruz |
Jessica Cruz is a major character in the DC Universe, specifically serving as one of the main characters of the Green Lantern franchise.
Originally suffering from agoraphobia, Cruz inherited the ring of the Crime Syndicate's Power Ring until she overcame her fear and joined the Green Lantern Corps. Since her debut in the comics, Cruz has been a member of the Justice League of America, Justice League Odyssey, and the Sinestro Corps.
She was created by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, and first appeared in Justice League Vol 2 #30 in July of 2014.
Overview[]
The sworn protector of Sector 2814, the power ring-bearing Jessica Cruz has conquered her fears and brought renewed honor to the Green Lantern Corps.
On the surface, Jessica Cruz may seem an unlikely candidate for membership in the Green Lantern Corps, and her road to ring wielder was a long and twisted one. But she holds the distinction of being Sector 2814’s first official female representative in the Corps.
The result of a tragic event in her youth, Jessica suffers from crippling anxiety, and, before becoming an official Lantern, was chosen to wear another kind of weapon—the evil Ring of Volthoom. Unlike a Green Lantern Ring, the Ring of Volthoom chose Jessica for succumbing to fear, not overcoming it. Although the ancient ring was at first a corrupting influence and exerted its control over Jessica, she was eventually able to break free and use its powers for good. After an act of self-sacrifice, Jessica was given a Green Lantern Ring and chosen to become a member of the Corps.
Alongside her frequent partner, Simon Baz, Jessica is now one of two Green Lanterns assigned to the planet Earth and the other planets in its sector of space. Although she still has a lot to learn and many personal obstacles to overcome, she’s proven herself as one of the Earth’s most heroic protectors.
Biography[]
Jessica Cruz and her friends are on a hunting trip when they accidentally stumble across two men burying a body. The men brutally murder her friends. Jessica manages to escape but is left traumatized. The Ring of Volthoom, which feeds off fear and had abandoned Power Ring after his death during the Crime Syndicate's incursion to Prime Earth, is able to locate her due to her trauma. Unlike the previous ring bearers, she does not willingly accept the ring but is forced to accept it. The Ring tortures Jessica with physical and psychological pain. The Ring explains that it is using Jessica to attract the being that destroyed Earth-Three to Prime Earth because he is now dying (for reasons not explained) and wants to take the planet with him.
Batman is able to de-power the ring after convincing Jessica to face her fears. Jessica later succumbs to the effects of the Amazo Virus but is soon cured. Hal Jordan returns to Earth to teach Jessica how to control her ring.
When Darkseid's daughter Grail arrives on Prime Earth, she attacks Jessica and uses her ring to open a portal to Earth-Three, allowing the Anti-Monitor to cross over to the Prime Earth. Jessica and the rest of the Justice League are then transported away by Metron. After this, the Justice League decides to free the Crime Syndicate to help in the fight against the Anti-Monitor and Grail. Jessica, Cyborg and Mister Miracle head to the prison and the close proximity to the Syndicate allows the Ring to possess Jessica's mind and body. During the Justice League's confrontation against Grail and Darkseid, Grail manages to separate the Flash from the Black Racer, which immediately begins to pursue the Flash.
Realizing the Racer will not leave the physical plane of existence until it reaps a soul, Jessica convinces Cyborg to tap into the ring's technology and override Volthoom's control over Jessica's body for a few seconds. This allows Jessica to jump between Flash the Black Racer, allowing the incarnation of death to apparently kill her. Jessica survives, and it is revealed that the Black Racer killed Volthoom instead, causing the ring to crumble into dust. Immediately afterward, a Green Lantern ring descends at the battlefield and transforms Jessica into a new Green Lantern.
Portrayals[]
Films[]
- In Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High, she was voiced (Her Second Voice Actress) by Cristina Milizia, who also voices Abbey Bominable from Monster High: Adventures of the Ghoul Squad.
- Milizia reprised her voice for the character in DC Super Hero Girls, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis and Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters.
- In Justice League vs. the Fatal Five, she was voiced (Her Third Voice Actress) by Diane Guerrero, who also voices Vestia from Elena of Avalor.
- In DC League of Super-Pets, she was voiced by Dascha Polanco.
Television[]
- In DC Super Hero Girls, she was voiced (Her First Voice Actress) by Myrna Velasco, who also voices Carla from Elena of Avalor.
- Velasco reprised her voice for the character in Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse.
Trivia[]
- She appears as a playable character in the Injustice mobile game.
External Links[]
- Jessica Cruz on the DC Database Wiki
- Jessica Cruz on the VS Battles Wiki
