The Black/Grey - Earth 2: Worlds End (2014)

The embodiment of Entropy and decay, The Grey (also known as the Black) was one of the five spirit beings that oversaw the running of the world. They were at odds with the other spirits, viewing humanity as failure and often leading to their Avatar Grundy clashing with the Green's Jade Warrior Alan Scott (The Green Lantern).

Having failed to destroy the world shortly after Scott was made champion of the Green, the Grey remained silent until Apokolips declared invasion on Earth.


"Drums of War"

The Grey travelled the the Parliament Enclave, where they and the other spirits declared that they would not allow the Furies of Apokolips to destroy the Earth, having sensed their arrival to the planet.

They put aside their differences with each other to forge this alliance, planning to unite the Avatrs together and act as a team.


"Arrival"

Following the death of Famine, the Grey continues their mission to guide the Avatars to each other, witnessing from the Parliament Enclave as both Grundy and Alan Scott are introduced to the Avatar of the White - Alan Scott's deceased lover Samuel Zhao.


"Sacrifice"

Due to their physical connection to their Avatar, the Grey suffered immense pain as Grundy was brutally attacked by the Huntress (who had been made into a Fury by DeSaad) and the other three Furies of Apokolips. Despite this, he was spurred by the Blue to fight through the agony to give their champions more strength.


"Birth"

The Grey remarked that their champions were no match for the Four Furies, declaring that their union had resulted in failure and that the world was doomed. However, the Red reassured them that there was hope that would turn the tide in their favour.


"The Last Gasp"

Following Deathspawn's breach of the Parliament Enclave, the Grey was grievously wounded by the creature, who had torn great gashes into through their belly. The injuries sustained by them were also felt by Grundy.

After Deathspawn broke through the floor and breached the core of the planet, the Green called for herself and Green Lantern to aid the Black.


"Survival"

Realising that Deathspawn was too powerful for them, The Black suggested to Alan that if he combined his abilities with the other Avatars, they may find the strength to bring him down before he can finish terraforming Earth into a power source for Apokolips. Using his power, he sent Lantern back to the planet's surface to enact their counter-strike.

Speaking to the assembled Avatars, they warned them that a larger threat was coming. As the Avatars merged as one, the Black declared that they were one for the first time in history.


"God Flesh" 

As Alan morns over losing Sam once again, absorbing him into his body along with his fellow Avatars, The Black reassures Alan that his lover and the power of every element was his to control.


Appearances:

1. "Drums of War" - First Appearance (of the series)
2. "Arrival"
3. "Sacrifice"
4. "Birth"
5. "The Last Gasp"
6. "Survival"
7. "God Flesh" - Final Appearance