*Biography:
William Hand was sought out by the alien Atrocitus, who believed that hand was the key to bringing about the foretold "Blackest Night" that would destroy his hated enemies, the Green Lantern Corps. When the prophecy came true, Hand was chosen to be the herald of the Death-Entity Nekron, becoming the central figure in the most dangerous crisis Green Lantern ever faced.
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First Appearance: Green Lantern (Vol. 2) #29 (December, 1964)
Real Name: William Hand
Occupation: Conqueror
Base of Operations: Earth
Special Abilities: Rings; Can also drain victim's life-force.
*Source: Back of Package