The Anti-Monitor ends up being this insanely powerful and equally insanely evil cosmic being who controls something called the Antimatter Universe. Major Force | Javelin | You're not messing with me?" The Anti-Monitor appeared as the main antagonist of the Arrowverse's 2019-2020 crossover event, Crisis on Infinite Earths that adapted the comic book of the same name. So I had a heavy workload as well. Brainiac | Kobra | Created by Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Jerry Ordway, Mobius, aka The Anti-Monitor, made his first appearance in 1985's Crisis on Infinite Earths #2. Red Lantern Corps | Catalyst | So it keeps that foot on the gas and accelerates the story, steamrolling right into when the "Crisis" starts. Crucifer | You know, who knows if it's coming, but I'm looking forward to it.". He first appeared in Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 (although he remained in shadow until Crisis on Infinite Earths #5), and was destroyed in Crisis on Infinite Earths #12, only to return after a long absence in Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1 (2007). The Anti-Monitor's shriveled and glowing form crashed on an unknown planet. Merlyn | Below, EW reveals an exclusive first look at LaMonica Garrett as the Anti-Monitor, the big bad of the Arrowverse’s forthcoming “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” With his White Walker-ish visage, the Anti-Monitor looks like the embodiment of multiversal death and thus the opposite of his benevolent counterpart, the Monitor, also played by Garrett. General Eiling | It just reminds you of the "Crisis" that's looming and it reminds the audience that "Crisis" is looming, but it also reminds the characters. Morrow | However, this was foiled and the tower was destroyed. Even though we haven’t seen him yet, the threat that the Anti-Monitor poses to the Arrowverse started to be felt this week. I'm like, "No, no, why would I?" Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Eventually, Darkseid and the forces of Apokolips were lured to Earth where the Anti-Monitor launched his attack. Anti-Monitor was the third main antagonist of the Justice League series, the first being Darkseid and the second being Vandal Savage. In a recent episode of Arrow, we found out the Monitor has been secretly working with Lyla Michaels. The exact consequences have been rewritten over the years; originally, it was the unleashing of evil itself in the universe; later, it was assumed to be the creation of the evil antimatter universe of Qward. General Zod | Likewise, he is the second main antagonist of the Green Lantern series, the first being Sinestro. Ultimately, Dove, because of her connection to the White Light of Creation, is shot by Bevodian of the Sinestro Corps into the Anti-Monitor's eye. Penguin | But aesthetically, it's cut directly from the page. Imperiex | | Atrocitus | Mister Mind | Mad Hatter | In comics, both the Monitor and the Anti-Monitor were created at the beginning of existence with the Monitor being created on the moon of Oa and the Anti-Monitor on the moon of Qward. He's well-known for Marvel fans and DC fans as just one of the biggest bads that ever walked this planet so when they told me that, I kind of got a little misty-eyed. would be taking on the role of the Anti-Monitor as well. Catwoman | And he's like, "You know you're playing it, right?" Clock King | Big Barda | He also hinted at the "history" between the Monitor and Lyla Michaels, compared the conclusion of the event to comic books and more. Kal-L and Superboy-Prime were willing to resign themselves to their final fates, when Alexander Luthor, using his power to open dimensions, revealed that he had created a "paradise dimension", and he used it to prevent the Lois Lane Kent of Earth-Two from being erased from existence when the post-Crisis universe was formed, as he foresaw how events would unfold and refused to allow Superman to have to deal with such a terrible loss. Eclipso | Cybogirl | Goldface | Speaking of the comics, Crisis On Infinite Earths kicked off when both the Monitor and Anti-Monitor were woken by experients made by Pariah (played by Tom Cavanagh in the crossover). But it's like these two do mirror each other and playing both of them, it was a trip. There's stuff coming up... that's really gonna make him question his relationship with the Monitor and you can only imagine what's going to happen the next time they see each other, like anger, but that's what makes it fun. With that came a lot of who the Anti-Monitor was and what he wanted. Amazo | Ohm | Star Sapphire | Magpie | Shrapnel | So we're gonna start shooting today at 5:30, 6 o'clock. The Anti-Monitor pursued the Lanterns for a short while, long enough for Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and the other Lanterns to learn of his return. Cadre | Injustice League | Key | It makes you carry yourself a little different. Black Lantern Corps | I think, if I had a list of five things to play in the Arrowverse, what I'm doing now would be in the top three. If you could choose any other dream character to play, who would it be? After the winter hiatus, the crossover will conclude on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in Arrow at 8 p.m. ET/PT and in DC's Legends of Tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Despite his extremely limited exposure (he only appeared in the Crisis on Infinite Earths mini-series, a single issue of Wonder Woman, and Flash #149-150), the Anti-Monitor was responsible for one of the most profound changes in the entire history of DC Comics, the DC Universe, and all of its parallel universes. Star Wars: The High Republic Explained - What Is Lucasfilm's Ambitious Prequel? The Monitor's goal was … Poison Ivy | Red Panzer | Simon Stagg | After being teased during the series premiere of The Flash in 2014 and then confirmed at the end of last year's "Elseworlds" crossover, the comic book story fans have been clamoring for will kick off during tonight's episode of Supergirl. Sinestro | Star Sapphire | He was seemingly experimenting on or torturing the Ion entity previously inhabiting Kyle Rayner. Calculator | Obsidan | Starbreaker | Crumbler | In more modern times, the being known as Pariah performed an experiment similar to the one Krona attempted long ago on a parallel earth. Villains of said Earths, sent to stop Krona from viewing the origins of the universe, failed due to squabbling, allowing Krona to see the hands of the Anti-Monitor and the Spectre struggling for domination, which shattered the current multiverse. Superboy-Prime then returned from the Speed Force wearing what appeared to be select elements of the Anti-Monitor's armor, using it as a yellow sunlight collector. Transformers: Was a Major Character Destroyed Because of an Off-Screen Dispute? “Whenever we do an iconic story line or we do something that reminds us really vividly of one of those books that meant a lot to us, we have a sense of pressure and obligation of ‘Oh wow, we really don’t want to mess this up’ even more so than we usually do. Eclipso | You know, if you're like a high-powered lawyer or banker, if you're trying to find this character with tennis shoes on, you might not find him, but as soon as you put on a suit and that whole feel, it makes you walk a little different. That's why this whole "Crisis" is probably the most challenging thing I did, like shooting-schedule-wise, because it's two hours to get into it, and it's about 20-25 minutes to get out of it. So that fear overrides any kind of other emotion.”, He added: “It’s the closest I ever feel to being a kid again, without a doubt. Superboy-Prime | During his final battle in Crisis on Infinite Earths #12, the Anti-Monitor maintained his power by "feeding on" a nearby star; and when his power was drained and he was reduced to a state of near-death, he absorbed his own antimatter demons to rejuvenate himself. Anti-Justice League | These two beings battled for a million years, unleashing great powers against each other, but to no avail. Cheetah | She picked up her first comic in high school and fell instantly in love with the medium. So, you know, we'll see what happens, but I think the writers are creative, and that's the base of it. Mad Harriet | Joker | Awake and with his army rebuilt, the Anti-Monitor then released a massive antimatter wave, destroying worlds and absorbing their energies in the process allowing him to grow ever more powerful as his destructive path continues on. Eventually, the Anti-Monitor was resurrected during this event. Dominators | Cyborg Superman | He was attacked by Sodam Yat and other members of the Green Lantern Corps, but the tyrant killed the two unnamed beings and severely injured the Daxamite Lantern. All that stuff is out the window and it's just total annihilation. Time Commander | "Anti-Monitor is not obscure. That's what it's all about. Roulette | Abra Kadabra | But you'll know he's around and, when you see him, it'll definitely be felt. At some point, any person would be like, "I don't know if I'm doing the right thing." Warp | The Anti-Monitor was able to counter the vicious attack, permanently scarring the face of Scar. I'm trying to think of characters that haven't made an appearance yet, and I think Val-Zod would be awesome to play in the Arrowverse. Spider Guild | In any event, two beings were created on both the moon of Oa and the moon of Qward. Then, when you have that voice in your ear of the people that are close to you, like a Diggle telling you like, "No, we shouldn't be doing this.". Mirror Master | Sometime after the events of Dark Nights: Metal, it is revealed that the Anti-Monitor is one of the children of Perpetua, and like his brothers, he is to be reincarnated within the Sixth Dimension should he die. Dark Knights | Krona | Weaponers of Qward | Dragon King | Solomon Grundy | And that was my double! I think, with comic books period, it's always open-ended. Penguin. They did more of a New 52 Anti-Monitor, from the Darkseid Wars. When I read the scripts, I'm reading it as the actor, like, "Alright, what's going on? I didn't know! So I had a heavy workload as well. How does the Monitor's relationship with Oliver continue to evolve? Right when you forget about the Monitor, he shows back up, not just on Arrow but all the shows. Manhunters | It's funny because actors would come up to me and they'd be like, "Oh, that suit!" By this time, the Anti-Monitor had quickly conquered Qward, as well as the rest of the Antimatter universe. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Based on the DC Comics title, published by DC Entertainment, this hourlong drama is a modern retelling of the legendary DC Comics character Green Arrow. Darkseid | Harlequin | Anti-Monitor was one of the most formidable foes ever faced by the heroes of the DC Universe (or Multiverse, as it was then and now). Psycho-Pirate | Upon arriving on Prime Earth with the help of Grail, the Anti-Monitor summoned an army of shadow demons and defeated the Justice League that tried to stop him. I.Q. The destroyer of the multiverse has arrived. Doomsday | Shaggy Man | Legion of Doom | He was portrayed by LaMonica Garrett, who also portrayed the Monitor in the same franchise.