Origin

Nathan Broome was always a man with great influence. He had connection in both the miliary and the private sector, that was where he met his love, Carol Ferris. Nathan would go with Carol on her meetings and was always there for her, they even got engaged.

Things were going well, that is until Carol's ex, Hal Jordan showed back up. Nathan tried to be friendly with Hal, assuming that things were over between Hal and Carol. Sadly, Nathan was wrong.

One day, Carol came home depressed, and Nathan assumed it was because she lost the military contract. Carol surprises Nathan with suggesting they elope to Las Vegas, and Nathan couldn't be happier. The couple whisk off to city, Nathan not noticing his future bride had something on her mind.

In Vegas, at the "Chapel of Solitude" the pair about to be married by a Superman impersonator, when at the last moment Carol gets cold feet. It turns out she is still in love with Hal and this true love makes her a beacon for the last Star Sapphire Power Ring.

Carrol leaves Nathan at the altar, this causes him great sadness and he is found by the Sorrow Power Ring and becomes Sorrow.

Creation

Nathan was created by Jeremy Adams (W) and Xermanico (A) for their run on the Green Lantern. He was introduced in issue 2 but did not become Sorrow until issue 13. Nathan is supposed to named after Green Lantern creator, John Broome.

Major Story Arcs

Dawn of DC

For more information see: Nice Guys Finish First

Nathan was planning on having an easy flight with Carol to meet with her military contacts and the last thing he or Carol expected was for Carol's ex, Hal Jordan being their private plane's pilot.

Hal was nice and cordial to Nathan but sabotaged the lovers trip, by banking hard and spilling Nate's drink on his shirt causing him to go into the restroom. Then inside, Hal uses his ring to lock the door, leaving Nate trapped the rest of the trip.

Knight Terrors

For more information see: Knight Terrors

Although Nate is never seen it is assumed he falls asleep in the airplane bathroom and doesn't get out until Hal lands the plane safely after waking up.