Auctions: comic books in 'Green Lantern'

Green Lantern (1941 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4764899008

Fall 1941 issue. Cover art by Howard Purcell. Green Lantern: His Personal History, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell; Engineer Alan Scott survives an explosion during a test crossing of a trestle bridge and learns he was saved by the green lantern he carried; The lantern tells how long ago a meteor was formed into a lamp by a Chinese lamp maker and how it protected him from his murderous neighbors; Later the lamp was found by an asylum inmate, who re-formed it into a lantern and was cured of his insanity by the lantern; Now it brings power to Scott, who forms a ring out of part of it and uses his new abilities as Green Lantern. Masquerading Mare!, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell. Article extolling the virtue of will power featuring General George Washington and General Ulysses S. Grant. Disease!! starring Green Lantern, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell. Introducing Bill Finger and Marty Nodell Creators of Green Lantern! Arson in the Slums starring Green Lantern, script by Bill Finger, art by Mart Nodell. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 5 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple, loose at second. Water damage.

Origin and first appearance of Hector Hammond. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Power Ring That Vanished!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hector Hammond captures four scientists and uses a strange meteor to evolve them and then forces them to give him advances in science. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1254285004

Origin and first appearance of Sinestro. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Day 100,000 People Vanished!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In an attempt to capture Green Lantern, Sinestro captures 100,000 people from the town of Valdale; The Guardians warn Green Lantern of Sinestro's plan and Green Lantern travels to Qward to rescue the citizens of Valdale. Wings of Destiny!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern accidentally changes Pieface into a bird while Green Lantern is having a dream. Later Green Lantern has to meet Terga at the airport and stop a hijacking. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 11 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. 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. Trail of the Missing Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal Jordan loses his power ring and it's found by a child. Letter to the editor from comic artist Joe Staton. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 40 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

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 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple, residue.

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) 59 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

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) 62 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4714016006

Cover by Jack Sparling. Steal Small-- Rob Big!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Sid Greene; Green Lantern investigates a series of strange robberies where only worthless items are stolen. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Batman ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 76 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4266328005

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) 89 VF- 7.5

Signed by writer Denny O'Neil and artist Neal Adams (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity.

Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. ...And through Him Save a World..., script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Neal Adams; Green Arrow goes with Green Lantern and Carol Ferris to the Ferris Aircraft plant in Abraham, which has been the target of ecological prankster Isaac; When Isaac accidentally threatens Carol, GL tries to take him into custody, but GA gases him. Reprint back-up story: the Golden Age Green Lantern stars in The Impossible Mr. Paradox! (from the original Green Lantern 38, May 1949), script by John Broome, art by Irwin Hasen; The cancellation of Clay Chalmers' program at Station WXYZ leads Alan Scott to believe Chalmers is the new criminal haunting Gotham City, Mr. Paradox, who attempts to defeat Green Lantern by employing illusions based on scientific paradoxes. Tarzan ad. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 104 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2003770022

"Proof of the Peril." Guest-starring Black Canary. A scientist's rogue experiment wreaks havoc. Meanwhile, Green Lantern buries an apparently dead Itty. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.35.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 150 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4598938003

Double-Sized 52-page giant. 150th Anniversary Issue. "From Qward With Hate." The Guardians tell Green Lantern to leave Earth to serve other planets until he serves penance. The Qwardians, using St'nlli's power, make Hal Jordan serve their cause. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Meanwhile." Carl and Carol Ferris and their pals fight back against the Bloch brothers. Script by Wolfman, art by Staton. Cover by Staton and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 173 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4118978006

1st appearance of Javelin - "Old Friends, New Foes." The Javelin has been hired to take down Ferris Aircraft, and Green Lantern must intervene. The Monitor and Lyla make guest appearances. Script by Len Wein, art by Dave Gibbons. "Progress." A Green Lantern killed in action passes his ring on to a primitive. Script by Joey Cavalieri, art by Gibbons. Cover by Gibbons. Cover price $0.75.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 208N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4553094010

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Newsstand Edition. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, even if some of these men are women, and most of them aren't exactly human! But when they see the enemy, the Green Lantern Corps tackles them, and that includes the Commies! Steve Englehart is the writer, Joe Staton the penciller, and Mark Farmer provides inks. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Staton. Cover price $0.75.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 51D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4732279008

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Changing the Guard!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. A new Emerald Era begins! Hal Jordan has destroyed the Green Lantern Corps, murdered Sinestro, and seemingly absorbed the infinite power of the Corps Battery. Now, there is only one Green Lantern in the whole universe. A neophyte hero with no one around left to teach him how to use his amazing abilities. And he sure could use the help, as a new villain by the name of Ohm arrives on the scene, and the sinister Mongul returns to finish the job he started with Coast City. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 52DCU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4710936011

DC Universe UPC Multi-Pack Edition. "Breaking In!" Part 1 of 2. Superman cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Steve Carr, Jamal Igle, Darryl Banks, and Romeo Tanghal. Kyle continues to try and understand his new found abilities. Meanwhile, the powerhouse Mongul escapes and goes in search of revenge. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (1990 3rd Series DC) 53DCU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4710936012

DC Universe UPC Multi-Pack Edition. "Rematch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Superman. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. The new Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, is not quite ready to tackle a powerhouse like Mongul. Luckily for the neophyte hero, the Man of Steel shows up just in time to lend him a hand and offer some super-hero advice. Cover price $1.50.

Green Lantern (2005 4th Series DC) 25B VF 8.0 Frank 1:10 Variant

Llimited Edition Variant cover by Gary Frank. Sinestro Corps War: Part 11 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis, Ethan Van Sciver & Oclair Albert This is it! The most talked-about storyline of the summer, 'The Sinestro Corps War,' concludes in this double-sized anniversary issue! Why does Sinestro believe he has won? How will Hal Jordan stop his greatest enemy? What is the truth behind the prophecy of 'The Blackest Night'? Where will the end results of this battle take the Green Lantern Corps? What is the bizarre fate of the Anti-Monitor? Why has Earth been assigned so many Green Lanterns? Learn all the secrets! Witness all the battles! Prepare yourself for the startling ending of the greatest epic in the history of Green Lantern! Cover price $4.99.

Green Lantern Civil Corps Special (2024 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4582667014

Written by Jeremy Adams, Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Brad Walker. THE WAR FOR THE FATE OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS STARTS HERE! Lord Premier Thaaros sends a surprising foe to retrieve the Dark Star Ring from John Stewart, which leads to a desperate plan to expose the United Planets as a force of evil. Allies and enemies will join this special issue to launch the Green Lanterns in a direction that will change the DC cosmos forever! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.