GREEN LANTERN (1941-49) #1
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 09/11/2019 1:45 PM
$13,800
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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.
This 6.5 Green Lantern #1 is truly striking. The lantern backdrop and black background really make Alan Scott and his would-be assailant pop into view. With so much green in the color scheme it's a good thing the inks have held up so well as they are not one bit muddied by age or exposure.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN+ (6.5) value = $11,900.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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.
This 6.5 Green Lantern #1 is truly striking. The lantern backdrop and black background really make Alan Scott and his would-be assailant pop into view. With so much green in the color scheme it's a good thing the inks have held up so well as they are not one bit muddied by age or exposure.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN+ (6.5) value = $11,900.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE