First appearing in All American 16, the Green Lantern was so popular he got his own title. Artist Howard Purcell's iconic cover is known throughout the comic world because of the black cover and dynamic rendering of our hero fighting an evil doer. The premiere issue showcases a retelling of the origin of the Golden Age Green Lantern.

Includes bios and photos of Bill Finger and Martin Nodell. Moulton Marston photo.

From an original owner collection from upstate New York, this book is just gorgeous. The comic was purchased off the newsstand in 1940 and kept safely for over 70 years. The inks on the cover look like they dried yesterday. The pitch black background contrasts against the bright red and green of GL's costume and his would be assailant. Be the first person in the modern era to own this knockout.

Overstreet 2011 VF 8.0 value =$22,000. CGC census 3 in 8.0; second highest graded.

This copy is from an original owner collection from upstate New York. The octagenarian collector bought all of his prized comics off the newsstand. Relatives of the collector were worried that he had thrown all his comics away years ago. After they recovered the comics it took five years to convince the owner to sell. He finally decided to due to health concerns. It was very important to him that the books find their way into a collection where they will be appreciated.

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