Book of the Black

A Book of the Black is an ancient tome inscribed in the blood of a corrupted Guardian in preparation for the prophesied doom of the Guardians of the Universe known as the Blackest Night.

One of the seven "Books of Light", the Book of the Black contains written histories and prophecies involving the Blackest Night and the Black Lantern Corps as well as other secrets that the Guardians of the Universe do not wish to be known. Due to this, the Guardians usually keep the book hidden deep within the vaults of Oa.

Involvement

 * The Black Hand chains the Book of the Black to Lyssa Drak after she is corrupted by The Black during the Blackest Day 8-player Operation. Any player caught within the book's area of effect when it appears during the subsequent boss fight will be instantly KO'd.

Trivia

 * The Book of the Black first appeared in Adventure Comics #0.
 * The book is also known as "The Ultimate Facilitator of The Blackest Night".