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Creation & Design

Hal Jordan was created by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, debuting in Showcase #22 in 1959. He was designed to be a test pilot who becomes a member of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps.

Early Years

Hal Jordan's early years as Green Lantern involved battling various villains and establishing himself as a key member of the Green Lantern Corps, often facing off against Sinestro, his former mentor turned enemy.

Character Development

Over the years, Hal Jordan has evolved from a simple test pilot to one of the most powerful and complex characters in the DC Universe, grappling with themes of responsibility, redemption, and the nature of heroism.

Cultural Reception

Hal Jordan has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often regarded as one of the definitive Green Lanterns and a key figure in the DC Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hal Jordan
First Appearance:
Showcase #22
Aliases:
Green Lantern, The Greatest Green Lantern
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Green Lantern Corps, Justice League, Justice Society of America
Abilities:
Power Ring, Flight, Energy Constructs, Enhanced Strength
Equipment:
Green Lantern Power Ring, Green Lantern Battery
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Showcase #22
DC ⋅ 1959
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Showcase #22
 
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1st appearance and origin of Hal Jordan as Green Lantern

1st appearance Carol Ferris, later becomes the second Star Sapphire

1st appearance and death of Abin Sur, an alien who gave Hal his ring as he died

First mention of the Green Lantern Corps

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[January 2023 - Hal Jordan and John Stewart will lead a new Green Lantern TV series inspired by True Detective]

Showcase #23
DC ⋅ 1959
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Showcase #23
 
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1st appearance of the Invisible Destroyer

2nd appearance of Green Lantern

2nd appearance of Carol Ferris

Showcase #24
DC ⋅ 1960
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Showcase #24
 
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3rd appearance of Green Lantern

3rd appearance of Carol Ferris

Green Lantern appears next in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #1

Brave and the Bold, The #28
DC ⋅ 1960
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Brave and the Bold, The #28
 
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1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman

1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror

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 #2
DC ⋅ 1960
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Green Lantern #2
 
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1st appearance of Pieface

1st team appearance of the Qwardians, later create the Yellow Power Ring used by Sinestro

1st appearance of the Antimatter Universe

Green Lantern #7
DC ⋅ 1961
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Green Lantern #7
 
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1st appearance and origin of Sinestro, known as the greatest of all Green Lanterns until it was discovered he used the power ring to enslave the sector he was charged to protect

Secret Origins Special #1
DC ⋅ 1961
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Secret Origins Special #1
 
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Reprinted origin stories:

Adam Strange (Showcase #17)

Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)

Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)

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J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)

The Flash (Showcase #4)

Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)

Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)

Green Lantern #13
DC ⋅ 1962
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Green Lantern #13
 
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First meeting of Flash, Barry Allen and Green Lantern, Hal Jordan

Flash #131
DC ⋅ 1962
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Flash #131
 
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First crossover of Green Lantern, Hal Jordan in the Flash title

Green Lantern #16
DC ⋅ 1962
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Green Lantern #16
 
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1st appearance and origin of Star Sapphire, Carol Ferris

Brave and the Bold, The #59
DC ⋅ 1965
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Brave and the Bold, The #59
 
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First team-up of Batman and Green Lantern without the Justice League

1st appearance of the Time Commander

Green Lantern #40
DC ⋅ 1965
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Green Lantern #40
 
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1st appearance of Krona, a major antagonist in the Brightest Day story arc

Origin of the Guardians of the Universe and Infinite Earths concept

Green Lantern #76
DC ⋅ 1970
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Green Lantern #76
 
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1st appearance of Appa Ali Apsa, a Guardian of the Universe

Retitled Green Arrow/Green Lantern

Issue considered by many to mark the end of the comic book Silver Age

Introduction of controversial social themes in comics - Green Lantern is reprimanded by a black man which was an expression of frustration by the creators for the lack of accurately presented black people in comics

Green Lantern #77
DC ⋅ 1970
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Green Lantern #77
 
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Second issue of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up

Green Lantern #83
DC ⋅ 1971
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Green Lantern #83
 
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Green Lantern reveals his identity as Hal Jordan to Carol Ferris

Green Lantern #85
DC ⋅ 1971
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Green Lantern #85
 
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Pioneering story arc that confronted the topic of drug addiction which led to more realistic and relatable stories in comics

Adams and Mr. O'Neil won a Shazam Award in 1971 for 'Best Individual Story' and recognized by NYC mayor, John Lindsay in a letter which was printed in issue #86

Green Lantern #112
DC ⋅ 1979
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Green Lantern #112
 
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Origin of Green Lantern retold

Origin of Starheart

Green Lantern #122
DC ⋅ 1979
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Green Lantern #122
 
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Final team-up between Green Lantern and Green Arrow

Title reverts back to Green Lantern

Green Lantern #181
DC ⋅ 1984
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Hal Jordan quits as Green Lantern

Green Lantern #194
DC ⋅ 1985
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Classic battle Hal Jordan vs Guy Gardner

Green Lantern #50
DC ⋅ 1994
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Green Lantern #50
 
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Death of Sinestro, beaten to death by Hal Jordan

Death of Kilowog, incinerated by Hal Jordan

1st appearance of Hal Jordan as Parallax

1st full appearance of Kyle Rayner

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Kyle Rayner becomes the new Green Lantern

Glow-in-the-dark cover

Green Lantern #81
Special ⋅ DC ⋅ 1996
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Funeral of Hal Jordan

Foil-enhanced cover

Green Lantern #29
DC ⋅ 2008
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Green Lantern #29
 
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Origin of Green Lantern retold

Origin of Atrocitus

Green Lantern #1
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DC ⋅ 2018
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Green Lantern #1
 
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Premiere issue that sees Green Lantern in his role as an intergalactic police officer

1st appearance of an Anti-Matter Lantern, Hal Jordan

1st appearance of new Green Lanterns: Maxim Tox, Trilla-Tru and Floozle Flem, a sentient virus

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