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Creation & Design

Alan Scott was created during the Golden Age of Comics and was the first Green Lantern, introduced in 1940. His character was designed to embody the ideals of heroism and justice.

Early Years

Initially, Alan Scott fought against various villains and supernatural threats, establishing himself as a prominent hero in the DC Universe.

Character Development

Over the years, Alan Scott has evolved from a traditional superhero to a more complex character, dealing with personal struggles and societal issues, while still embodying the spirit of heroism.

Cultural Reception

Alan Scott has been well-received as a pioneering character in comic book history, representing early superhero ideals.

Character Details

Real Name:
Alan Scott
First Appearance:
All-American Comics #16
Aliases:
Green Lantern, Sentinel
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Justice League, Green Lantern Corps
Abilities:
Power Ring, Flight, Energy Manipulation, Enhanced Strength
Equipment:
Power Ring, Green Lantern Battery
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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All-American Comics #16
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-American Comics #16
 
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1st appearance and origin of Green Lantern, Alan Scott

All-American Comics #17
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-American Comics #17
 
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2nd appearance of Green Lantern, Alan Scott

All-Star Comics #2
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-Star Comics #2
 
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3rd appearance of Green Lantern, Alan Scott

All-American Comics #18
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-American Comics #18
 
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4th appearance of Green Lantern, Alan Scott

All-Star Comics #3
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-Star Comics #3
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman

3rd appearance of the Atom

All-Star Comics #4
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Star Comics #4
 
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2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America

Green Lantern #1
DC ⋅ 1941
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Green Lantern #1
 
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Origin of Green Lantern, Alan Scott retold

Green Lantern #2
DC ⋅ 1941
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Green Lantern #2
 
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Early Golden Age issue of Green Lantern, Alan Scott

All-American Comics #35
DC ⋅ 1942
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All-American Comics #35
 
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Doiby Dickles learns the Green Lantern's identity

Green Lantern #3
DC ⋅ 1942
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Green Lantern #3
 
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World War II cover art by Martin Nodell featuring Nazis

Green Lantern #4
DC ⋅ 1942
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Green Lantern joins the army

Green Lantern #9
DC ⋅ 1943
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Green Lantern, Alan Scott, first uses the phrase: in brightest day, in darkest night - no evil shall escape my sight - let those who worship evil's might - beware my power, Green Lantern's light

All-Flash #14
DC ⋅ 1944
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All-Flash #14
 
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Green Lantern crossover in All-Flash title

All-American Comics #89
DC ⋅ 1947
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1st appearance of Harlequin, Molly Mayne, wife of the Golden Age Green Lantern

All-American Comics #90
DC ⋅ 1947
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1st appearance and origin of Icicle, Joar Mahkent

All-Star Comics #57
DC ⋅ 1951
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Final appearance of Dr. Mid-Nite, The Flash and Green Lantern in the Golden Age

Flash #129
DC ⋅ 1962
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Flash #129
 
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First team-up of the Golden Flash, Jay Garrick and the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen

1st appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott in the Silver Age

1st team appearance of the Justice Society of America in the Silver Age

Showcase #55
DC ⋅ 1965
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Showcase #55
 
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1st appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern in the Silver age

1st appearance of Solomon Grundy in the Silver Age

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

Origin of Starheart

Showcase '95 #1
DC ⋅ 1995
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Showcase '95 #1
 
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1st appearance of Sentinel, Alan Scott

Earth 2 #1
DC ⋅ 2012
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Green Lantern, Alan Scott re-introduced as a gay man, revealed in issue #2, becomes Green Lantern in issue #3

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