Green Lantern #38 - The Condiment King Returns!

Green Lantern #38 - Cover A Eddy Barrows

FEATURING THE RETURN OF CONDIMENT KING

Released: August 26, 2026

Creative Team:

• Writer: Jeremy Adams
• Artist: Xermanico
• Cover Artist: Eddy Barrows

CONDIMENT KING: CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY

Real Name: Unknown (Condiment King is his criminal moniker)

First Appearance: Batman: The Animated Series (1992) - Episode "Condiment King"

Character Origins:

Condiment King emerged from Gotham City's criminal underworld as one of Batman's most bizarrely creative villains. Originally a failed actor and restaurateur obsessed with condiments, he weaponized his culinary obsession into a criminal enterprise, transforming everyday condiments into weapons of chaos. His transformation into Condiment King represented the absurdist side of Gotham's rogue gallery—equal parts comedic and genuinely dangerous.

Personality & Methods:

Condiment King is unpredictable and flamboyant, operating with theatrical flair. He uses mustard gas, ketchup bombs, relish traps, and other condiment-based weapons with surprising ingenuity. His crimes often target restaurants, food establishments, and anyone connected to the culinary world. Despite his seemingly humorous nature, Condiment King proves repeatedly that underestimating him is a dangerous mistake. He combines obsessive attention to detail with chaotic unpredictability, making him an erratic but genuinely threatening adversary.

Batman: The Animated Series Legacy:

In the acclaimed animated series, Condiment King became a cult favorite—a character that balanced Gotham's darker elements with its campy villains. His episodes showcased him as someone whose dedication to his condiment-based schemes rivaled more traditional supervillains, proving that danger comes in unexpected packages. The show established him as a recurring threat who refused to be taken lightly despite his unusual methods. Fans embraced the character as emblematic of BTAS's unique ability to make obscure or silly concepts genuinely entertaining.

Evolution to DC Comics Canon:

From his BTAS roots, Condiment King has expanded into wider DC Comics continuity, crossing over from Gotham's street-level crime into unexpected encounters with the broader DC Universe. His appearance in Green Lantern #38 represents a major evolution—bringing a street-level Gotham villain into cosmic scope, forcing Condiment King to compete on a galactic stage. This crossover explores what happens when Gotham's most unpredictable criminal ventures beyond his familiar territory.

Story Highlights:

• Condiment King makes his cosmic debut in the Green Lantern universe
• Kyle Rayner confronts an unexpected threat in a deadly fast-food rivalry across Los Angeles
• Hal Jordan pursues a mysterious objective tied to the Guardians of the Universe
• Deep exploration of what the Guardians are concealing
• An unlikely collision between street-level villainy and cosmic stakes
• Condiment King's schemes clash with intergalactic power
• 32 pages of action, intrigue, and condiment-powered chaos

What's Inside:

• Condiment King unleashed in a new context — bridging DC's street-level and cosmic worlds
• Character-driven storytelling by acclaimed writer Jeremy Adams
• Xermanico's dynamic interior art bringing the unexpected clash to life
• Eddy Barrows' striking cover composition showcasing Condiment King's presence
• The evolution of a Batman: The Animated Series fan-favorite into wider DC mythology

Product Details:

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Page Count: 32
• UPC: 76194138023003811
• Series: Green Lantern (2023) - Ongoing
• Special: Condiment King Character Appearance

Perfect for: Condiment King fans, Green Lantern collectors, Batman: The Animated Series enthusiasts, DC fans seeking unexpected crossovers, and anyone following the ongoing Green Lantern saga with surprising twists.