# DC Reboots Black Hand for Green Lantern #40

> DC confirms a new Black Hand villain for Green Lantern #40, using Alexandra DeWitt as Nekron's latest avatar.
- Title: DC Reboots Black Hand for Green Lantern #40 · ScreenRant
- Summary: DC confirms a new Black Hand villain for Green Lantern #40, using Alexandra DeWitt as Nekron's latest avatar. DC's Green Lantern #40 introduces Alexandra…
- Keywords: green lantern, black hand, alexandra dewitt, nekron, kyle rayner, green lantern #40, nebula, entertainment, culture, Reboots, Black, Hand
- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/green-lantern-villain-black-hand
- Author: Shaun Corley
- Published: 2026-10-29T20:31:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dc, green lantern, black hand, alexandra dewitt, nekron, kyle rayner, green lantern #40, nebula, entertainment, culture
## DC Confirms Black Hand Reboot
DC has confirmed it is rebooting a classic Green Lantern villain ahead of a new major storyline.
## Black Hand's Comic History
Black Hand was introduced in the Silver Age of Comics and remained a minor threat until 2009's Blackest Night.
## Blackest Night's Impact
In Blackest Night, Nekron used Black Hand as an emissary to prepare for the demon's invasion of our reality.
## Black Hand's Last Appearance
After Blackest Night, Black Hand was taken into custody by the Indigo Lanterns and last seen during the New 52 era.
## Green Lantern #40 Details
Green Lantern #40, written by Jeremy Adams and drawn by Scott Godlewski and Vasco Georgiev, features a new Black Hand.
## Alexandra DeWitt's Role
Alexandra DeWitt, Kyle Rayner's former girlfriend, is chosen as Black Hand by Nekron after her death.
## Nekron's Manipulation
Nekron uses DeWitt's pain and anger to corrupt her into the Black Hand, weaponizing her resentment toward Kyle Rayner.
## Key takeaway

DC's Green Lantern #40 introduces Alexandra DeWitt as a new Black Hand, manipulated by Nekron to replace Kyle Rayner.