As a comic book expert, I am well-versed in the lore and characters that populate the vast universes of comic book publishers. When discussing the Green Lantern and his affiliation with the Avengers, it's crucial to understand the distinction between two major comic book publishers: Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

Green Lantern is a character that is firmly rooted in the DC Comics universe. Created by Martin Nodell and Bill Finger, Green Lantern first appeared in All-American Comics #16, published in July 1940. The character has gone through various incarnations, with the most famous being Hal Jordan, a test pilot who was chosen by a dying alien named Abin Sur to be the new Green Lantern. Hal's role was to protect Earth and the universe from threats using a power ring that could create energy constructs limited only by the user's willpower.

On the other hand, the Avengers are a team of superheroes that are part of the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the Avengers made their debut in The Avengers #1 in September 1963. The team was originally formed by Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, and the Wasp to fight against threats that were too big for any one hero to handle alone. Over the years, the roster of the Avengers has expanded to include a wide array of characters from the Marvel universe.

Given this information, it is clear that Green Lantern is not an Avenger. The Avengers are a team exclusive to Marvel Comics, and Green Lantern is a character exclusive to DC Comics. The two publishers are separate entities, and their characters do not typically cross over into each other's stories, except in special crossover events that are specifically designed for that purpose.

It's also worth noting that the DC Comics universe is home to its own team of heroes that could be considered analogous to the Avengers, and that would be the Justice League. The Justice League, like the Avengers, is a team of superheroes who band together to fight larger threats. Some of its most well-known members include Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, who, as mentioned in the provided reference, are also published by DC Comics and not Marvel.

The reference to Shaquille O'Neal and Tintin in the provided information is a bit of a humorous aside. Shaquille O'Neal, a retired professional basketball player, has indeed made appearances in comic books, but he is not a regular character in the DC universe. Tintin, created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, is a character from a series of comic strips and is also not associated with the Avengers or any American comic book superhero team.

In conclusion, while both the Avengers and the Green Lantern are iconic superhero figures, they belong to separate universes and have no direct affiliation with each other. The Green Lantern is a hero in his own right within the DC Comics universe, and the Avengers are a team of heroes within the Marvel Comics universe. Their paths do not cross in regular continuity, and each has their own rich history and set of stories to explore.

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The adventures of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Shaquille O'Neal are published by DC Comics, so they do not appear in The Avengers. ... Finally, Tintin is not an Avenger; he is Belgian.Apr 26, 2012read more >>