 Like the other members of the Black Lantern Corps, Johns wanted to take a different approach in his portrayal of Black Hand.Whereas other villains may have a particular motivation, Hand is meant to be depicted as a character who is clearly insane and whose presence makes others uncomfortable.In "Blackest Night" #2, multiple black power rings attempt to reanimate the body of Don Hall, only to be prevented from disturbing his grave by an invisible barrier.