Green Lantern (Jordan)

Green Lantern (Jordan)
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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
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
DC Sep 1959

Showcase #22

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
[January 2023 - Hal Jordan and John Stewart will lead a new Green Lantern TV series inspired by True Detective]
DC Nov 1959

Showcase #23

Showcase #23
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1st appearance of the Invisible Destroyer
2nd appearance of Green Lantern
2nd appearance of Carol Ferris
DC Jan 1960

Showcase #24

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
DC Jul 1960 Vol 2

Green Lantern #1

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
DC Sep 1960 Vol 2

Green Lantern #2

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
DC Jul 1961 Vol 2

Green Lantern #7

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
DC Oct 1961

Secret Origins Special #1

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)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
DC Oct 1965 Vol 2

Green Lantern #40

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
DC Apr 1970 Vol 2

Green Lantern #76

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
DC Sep 1971 Vol 2

Green Lantern #85

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
DC Mar 1994 Vol 3

Green Lantern #50

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
Kyle Rayner becomes the new Green Lantern
Glow-in-the-dark cover
DC Nov 2018 Vol 6

Green Lantern #1

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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