Sinestro Corps
Despotellis
Fear at the microscopic level.
Despotellis is a microscopic Sinestro Corps member. His threat turns fear of attack into fear of infection, widening the range of what a Lantern enemy can be.
Continuity: Main DC comics continuity; this profile follows the cited era rather than asserting a permanent present-day status.
- Affiliation
- Sinestro Corps
- First appearance
- Green Lantern #18 (2007)
Story history — History and later developments — spoilers
A sentient virus, Despotellis attacks through living hosts. His infection of Mogo corrupts a place the Corps relies on for recovery and psychological support. That story demonstrates why a living planet is vulnerable in ways a fortress is not. His existence does not establish that no shield or defense can ever stop infection.
Reference scope: DC identifies the Mogo infection. The secondary index supplies Green Lantern #18’s backup debut and Despotellis’s biological nature.
Profile reviewed 2026-11-04.