GREEN LANTERN (1941-49) #1
CGC VF: 8.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/15/2012 12:06 PM
$7,700
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origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
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.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.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.
origin of Green Lantern retold; classic cover
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.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.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.