Origin

Roland Gardner is the father of Mace (Gerald), Guy Gardner and Gloria Gardner. He is an abusive and alcoholic father. He holdsgreat pride in being a Balitmore Police officer although he is currently retired. His dream was for all his children to follow in his footsteps. This was always a source of contention with Guy.

Major Story Arcs

New 52: In the New 52 Roland is known as Ebenezer Gardner. It is unknown if Roland and Ebenezer are the same person. In other words one of the names could be a middle name.

Rebirth

Quest for Hope

For more information see: Quest for Hope

While Guy is fighting Arkillo on the Planet Heep, he keeps having flashbacks to when his father, Roland, used to beat him. This gave Guy the push he needed to fight back and beat Arkillo.

Dark Stars Rising

For more information see: Darkstars Rising

Roland has join AA coming to terms with the fact that he was abusive to his son Guy. Once a week he goes to the Green, his favorite bar and stands outside to prove he still has the strength not to drink.

On one of these rainy nights, Guy, in Darkstar Armor, crashes next to him. Guy has come for Justice for the beatings that Roland gave him as a child and doesn't want to hear his father's excuses. Roland has none and excepts Guy's punishment of death, but Arkillo shows up to stop Guy.