Antaan and the Manhunters: A Nod to Atrocitus in Lanterns Episode 2
Episode 2 of Lanterns introduces Antaan, who abducts John Stewart and reveals a mission against a hidden Manhunter in Rushville, Nebraska. The Manhunters are a robotic peacekeeping force created by the Guardians of the Universe, long since decommissioned after violent revolt, with some having escaped and blending into other worlds. Antaan's backstory hints at a parallel with Atrocitus, the Red Lantern leader, suggesting potential future ties to DC's Green/Red Lantern mythos, though the showrunner says the show grounds these elements in personal trauma. It's unclear if Atrocitus will appear, but the episode deepens the show's mythos and raises questions about vengeance and identity.