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Creation & Design

The Green Lantern Corps was created as a space police force, with the first Green Lantern, Alan Scott, introduced in 1940. The concept evolved to include a diverse array of characters wielding power rings.

Early Years

Initially, the Green Lantern was a solo hero until the introduction of the Green Lantern Corps in the 1960s, which expanded the mythos to include multiple Lanterns from different planets.

Character Development

Over the decades, the Green Lantern Corps has evolved to include a wide range of characters, each with their own unique stories and challenges, reflecting themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the complexities of intergalactic law enforcement.

Cultural Reception

The Green Lantern Corps has been well-received, with various adaptations in animated series, films, and video games, contributing to its popularity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Green Lantern #1
Aliases:
Green Lanterns
Species:
Various
Gender:
Various
Affiliations:
Justice League, Green Lantern Corps
Abilities:
Power Ring, Flight, Energy Constructs
Equipment:
Power Battery, Green Lantern Ring
Weight:
Varies
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Varies
Hair Color:
Varies

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Green Lantern #1
DC ⋅ 1960
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Green Lantern #1
 
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1st appearance of Oa, the planetary headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps

1st appearance of Puppet Master

1st team appearance of the Guardians of the Universe

Green Lantern #6
DC ⋅ 1961
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Green Lantern #6
 
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1st appearance of Tomar-Re, mentor to Hal Jordan and other Lanterns

Green Lantern #9
DC ⋅ 1961
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Green Lantern #9
 
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1st cover and 2nd appearance of Sinestro

1st appearance of Rori Stroh, Larvox, NautKeLoi, Chaselon, Xax - members of the Green Lantern Corps

1st appearance of Jim Jordan, the younger brother of Hal Jordan

As of November 2023 there exists 351 total graded copies of this issue with 12 graded 8.5 and only 16 graded higher

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It would appear this book is undervalued considering Sinestro is an enduring villain with more live-action potential

As of March 2024 only 8 copies graded higher than 9.0 including seven 9.2s and a lone 9.4, none higher

Green Lantern #11
DC ⋅ 1962
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Green Lantern #11
 
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1st appearance of Stel

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps #1
DC ⋅ 1981
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Tales of the Green Lantern Corps #1
 
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1st appearance of Arisia Rrab, a Green Lantern

Origin of Green Lantern and the Guardians

Green Lantern Corps #206
DC ⋅ 1986
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Green Lantern Corps #206
 
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Title officially changes To Green Lantern Corps from issue #206 through #224

Green Lantern #4
DC ⋅ 2005
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Green Lantern #4
 
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1st appearance of Green Lantern Corps: B'dg, Brokk, Grumb and Lok Neboora

Green Lantern #12
DC ⋅ 2006
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Green Lantern #12
 
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1st appearance of Green Lantern Corps members: Relok Hag, Lashorr

Green Lantern #52
DC ⋅ 2010
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Green Lantern #52
 
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Origin of the Life Entity, how the birth of light in the dark was a violent struggle that cast off stars and planets

Origin of the Earth, the entry point where the Life Entity came into existence

Origin of Ion, the Green Entity of willpower that caused the first living creature in the universe to move on its own

1st cameo appearance and origin of the Entities of the Emotional Spectrum: The Predator (Sapphire), Ophidian (Orange), Adara (Blue), Proselyte (Indigo) and The Butcher (Red)

Green Lantern #0
DC ⋅ 2012
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Green Lantern #0
 
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Origin of Simon Baz, Green Lantern

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