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Green Lantern (1941 1st Series DC) 21 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Paul Reinman. The Woodman starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; The Emerald Crusader and Doiby investigate a man who built his home entirely of wood, and end up battling a group of crooks anxious to steal the man's treasure. The Good Humor Man starring Green Lantern, script by Henry Kuttner, art by Martin Nodell; Green Lantern faces the dilemma of a man who has hired crooks to make him lose his temper! What Makes Goitrude Go? starring Green Lantern, script by Henry Kuttner, art by Martin Nodell; After being hit by the ray of Green Lantern's power ring, Goitrude suddenly develops a "mind" of her own! Ton o' Fun humor page by Harry Lampert. Out of the Gag Bag humor page by Art Helfant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 2 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret of the Golden Thunderbolts!, script by John Broome pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern learns of the anti-matter universe of Qward. He travels there to rescue the few lawful citizens and brings them to Earth and closes the portal between dimensions. Riddle of the Frozen Ghost Town!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Tom Kalmakus' father and Jimmy Dawes had stumbled on a gold mine and split the map for keeping while Dawes raised money to work it, but Tom's father died and Dawes lost his map while gambling. Duke Danfield won the map half and steals Tom's half to find the gold, but Green Lantern defeats his gang and Tom discovers Hal's secret identity as Green Lantern; Introduction of Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 14 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4713880012

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Man Who Conquered Sound!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern stops in the tiny country of Modora to get a stamp for Pieface's collection but instead learns of Sonar's plans to take over the world. My Brother, Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; When Hal disguises his power ring as his fraternity ring it accidentally gets switched with his brother Jim Jordan's fraternity ring. Letter to the editor from editor E. Nelson Bridwell. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 18 FR/GD 1.5

5" Spine split from bottom. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. World of Perilous Traps!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In their last encounter, Sinestro implanted a telpathic command into Hal Jordan's mind, which causes him to release Sinestro from his imprisonment; Sinestro then transports Hal to Qward for a battle, where Hal tricks him into thinking he no longer has his Green Lantern Ring and then imprisons Sinestro again. Touchdown for Picasso! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Green Lantern Vs. Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane (pencils pages 1-6; layouts pages 7-12) and Mike Sekowsky (pencils pages 7-12) inks by Joe Giella; During a series of distance control tests, Bill Baggett finds Hal Jordans ring and uses it for destruction before Hal overcomes him through willpower and regains the ring. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 40 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4705499013

First appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern in the Silver Age. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret Origin of the Guardians!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Hal Jordan and Alan Scott team up to fight the Guardians oldest adversary... Krona. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement starring Little Pete, art by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 40 GD/VG 3.0

First appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern in the Silver Age. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Secret Origin of the Guardians!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Hal Jordan and Alan Scott team up to fight the Guardians oldest adversary... Krona. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement starring Little Pete, art by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 59 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

1st appearance of Guy Gardner. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Earth's Other Green Lantern!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Guardians use their scientific knowledge to show Hal what would have happened if Guy Gardner had been the first man chosen by Abin Sur to wield the power ring. Supergirl ad. Statement of ownership--average print run 366,000; average paid circulation 199,000. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 63 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0025309011

Cover by Neal Adams. This is the Way... The World... Ends!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Sid Greene; Green Lantern is pulled into the distant past by a mad alien scientist who wants to wipe out Earth's long history of war and suffering by preventing all life from developing in the first place. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. Letter to the editor from comic writer Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 65 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705499024

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. Dry Up-- And Die!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; When Dr. Emerson discovers an alien menace that will absorb all the water on Earth, he mentally reaches out to Green Lantern, trying to control his mind and bring him to solve the problem; When that doesn't work, he creates a duplicate of his former villainous alter-ago, Dr. Polaris, but cannot control that either, now leaving Green Lantern with two major problems. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil toy ad. Superbaby ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 73 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4705499023

Green Lantern matches wits with Star Sapphire in "From Space Ye Came..!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Letter to the editor from comic writer Martin Pasko. Kane cover. Last issue with the original Green Lantern cover logo. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4647922008

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 FN 6.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow begins co-starring in this classic issue, which popularized "relevance" in comics. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Neal Adams. Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade, but when the Guardians of the Universe observe Green Lantern roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Against their orders Green Lantern returns to Earth and collects evidence to put Slade away. In response, the Guardians contact Green Lantern, but Green Arrow argues that there are serious problems across America that have escaped the attention of Green Lantern, the Guardians confer, and decide to send a representative to accompany the two heroes as they go on a journey of discovery. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mike Friedrich and Martin Pasko and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 77 FN 6.0

Signed by Julius Schwartz, and Denny O'Neil (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to Desolation, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring; But even weakened, Green Lantern and Green Arrow are able to free Johnny and turn Soames and his men over to the authorities. Letters to the editor from comic writers Don McGregor and Mike Barr. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 77 VG 4.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. Journey to Desolation, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring; But even weakened, Green Lantern and Green Arrow are able to free Johnny and turn Soames and his men over to the authorities. Letters to the editor from comic writers Don McGregor and Mike Barr. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 85 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2121405003

Giant-size issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. Snowbirds Don't Fly, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; When Oliver is jumped by junkies, he is shocked when one of them shoots him with one of his own arrows; Green Arrow, now teamed with Green Lantern, follows the leads to find the junkies, including the missing Roy Harper, who lets GA assume he has been working undercover; Later, the junkies lead the heroes to an airplane hangar, but help the dealers knock out GL and GA and inject them with drugs. Roy arrives in time to get the messed up duo home; There he tries to explain the attraction of doing drugs, but Green Arrow remains baffled, and is shocked to soon find Roy getting ready to shoot up. The Strange Trial of Green Lantern, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Sinestro tries to mind control Hal Jordan; Hal's behavior gets him called before the Green Lantern Corps. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 87 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4685373010

Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. First appearance of John Stewart in Beware My Power, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When Guy Gardner is injured, the Guardians of the Universe instruct Hal Jordan to train another back-up, but John Stewart has different ideas about how to be a Lantern; When an attempt is seemingly made on the life of racist politician Jeremiah Clutcher, John Stewart figures out that the attack was faked and part of a cynical plot to get Clutcher elected president. What Can One Man Do?, script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; After Green Arrow witnesses the death of a young boy in a riot, he decides that he might be able to do more for his city as its mayor. Reprint back-up story: Earth's First Green Lantern!, (from Green Lantern 16), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Hal Jordan explains to Pieface why Abin Sur came to Earth in a spaceship when all Green Lanterns can travel thru space unaided. The Flash ad. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 129 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4598516022

"The Attack of the Star Sapphire." Carol Ferris (under hypnosis by General Fabrikant) goes as Star Sapphire to kill Green Lantern. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam." Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.40.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 143 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4604678002

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Direct Edition. "Call Him Auron! God of Light! God of Death!" Green Lantern and the Omega Men battle the Citadel. Auron has to decide whether to spare the Gordanians or kill them. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 148N GD+ 2.5

Newsstand Edition. "Beware My Power." Green Lantern, under pressure from the Guardians, reluctantly (at least at first) goes to the aid of the Ungarans (natives of Abin Sur's planet). Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Also includes untitled Tales of the Green Lantern Corps story in which Ch'p must save the Berrith, his people's racial enemies. Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. Cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Cover price $0.60.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 48D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Emerald Twilight: Part 1 of 3. "The Past!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Bill Willingham, Robert Campanella, and Romeo Tanghal. It's the beginning of the end for Hal Jordan. In this seminal chapter in the life of Green Lantern, Hal returns to ground zero and attempts to use his Power Ring to resurrect the devastated Coast City. But what happens if he doesn't have enough power? Don't miss the most unexpected turn in the life of Hal Jordan as DC counts down to a very special 50th issue. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kyle Rayner. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 48D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Emerald Twilight: Part 1 of 3. "The Past!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Bill Willingham, Robert Campanella, and Romeo Tanghal. It's the beginning of the end for Hal Jordan. In this seminal chapter in the life of Green Lantern, Hal returns to ground zero and attempts to use his Power Ring to resurrect the devastated Coast City. But what happens if he doesn't have enough power? Don't miss the most unexpected turn in the life of Hal Jordan as DC counts down to a very special 50th issue. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kyle Rayner. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 48D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Emerald Twilight: Part 1 of 3. "The Past!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Bill Willingham, Robert Campanella, and Romeo Tanghal. It's the beginning of the end for Hal Jordan. In this seminal chapter in the life of Green Lantern, Hal returns to ground zero and attempts to use his Power Ring to resurrect the devastated Coast City. But what happens if he doesn't have enough power? Don't miss the most unexpected turn in the life of Hal Jordan as DC counts down to a very special 50th issue. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kyle Rayner. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 50N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0713916015

Newsstand Edition. Emerald Twilight: Part 3 of 3. "The Future!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. Don't miss the most startling conclusion of all. In order to stop a Hal Jordan who has gone mad with grief the Guardians of the Universe have unleashed the diabolical Sinestro, Hal's former mentor and greatest adversary. It's the final showdown - Hal Jordan vs. Sinestro to the death! Plus, the birth of a new hero and a new era in the life of Green Lantern. Things will never be the same again. Includes pin-ups of Green Lantern by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin; Stuart Immonen and Karl Story; Tom Raney; Joe Phillips; Paul Pelletier and Mark Farmer; and Craig Hamilton. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Parallax and 2nd appearance of Kyle Rayner (1st appearance as Green Lantern). 52-page giant Cover price $2.95.

Green Lantern (2023 9th Series DC) 18F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Li Variant Cover.

Label #4558454005

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeremy Adams. Art by Xermanico. Cover by Lesley Leirix Li. THE GRAND FINALE TO THE CIVIL CORPS EPIC! Thaaros has arrived on Oa, hell-bent on destroying everything in his wake, with only Hal Jordan and the other Lanterns to stop him. Meanwhile, Kyle uncovers the secret of the Source Lantern as Varron moves to gain its power for his own. The Green Lantern universe flies toward a new status quo as our heroes contend with the nefarious forces gathered against them! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Green Lantern The Lost Army (2015) 2B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4715504002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Ben Oliver. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jesus Saiz. John Stewart and a small group of Green Lanterns find themselves lost and far from home! Now, they're going to have to team up with one of their greatest enemies to find a way back where they belong. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

History of the DC Universe HC (1988 DC) 1st Edition 1A-1ST VF- 7.5

Signed by Carmine Infantino, Jerry Robinson, Pat Broderick, Neal Adams, Jim Starlin, Denny O'Neil, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Bernie Wrightson, Roy Thomas, Joe Staton, Bill Sienkiewicz, Klaus Janson, Michael Golden, Irwin Hasen, Paul Levitz, Andy Kubert, Ramona Fradon, Adam Kubert, Alex Saviuk, Joe Kubert, Ernie Chan, Steve Englehart, Sergio Aragones, Art Adams, Matt Wagner, Howard Chaykin, Tony DeZuniga, and Walt Simonson on the inside front cover and first page.
No certification is included.

Includes Gatefold Poster - NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

Cover price $35.00.