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off white pages; Mod (P): ct, pcs added, tr sls, cvr clnd, reinforced. Mart Nodell on 1st page in pen.
origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
Highest Graded


Green Lantern #1 has the Golden Age hero moving into his own title with the debut of an iconic logo after an impressive run in All American Comics. Howard Purcell's classic cover also features a striking black background and a dynamic rendering of our hero (aka Alan Scott) fighting an evildoer. The premiere issue features co-creators Bill Finger and Marty Nodell's retelling of the origin of the Golden Age star, plus bios and photos of Finger and Nodell (plus William Moulton Marston, here writing an essay on the importance of will power as "Dr. Wm. Moulton Marston").

Green Lantern's solo title would enjoy a successful run from 1941 to 1949, Of course, the character of Green Lantern would be successfully revived in the Silver Age, and the original Green Lantern would be featured in crossover stories featuring the Justice Society of America. This title would still remain the only showcase for the original GL until 2023's Alan Scott: The Green Lantern.

This striking 9.0 copy Green Lantern #1 has undergone moderate professional restoration and sports tremendous eye appeal. That includes a rare opportunity to really appreciate the rich depths of the blacks on Howard Purcell's classic cover, along with all the subtle coloring of our hero's green lantern in the stylized background. This book remains a top Golden Age collectible, with interest in the big-screen versions of both the Golden and Silver Age versions of Green Lantern revived as James Gunn unveils his DC Extended Universe.

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