Originally posted by CadenceV2
Interesting, so you need to build infamous rep across the universe to really be a threat unlike other lanterns who only need their own emotions.
Nah, you don't need it across the universe IMHO - hence the example of a random serial killer. And why Batman was chosen as a good candidate. They both have the ability to inspire great fear - whether it be across the galaxy, or in their home planet, or in their own city. What matters is the quality of fear, I guess, not the quantity.
Of course, when you get to galactic level criminals like Superboy Prime and Mongul, that point of quality vs quantity is moot.