Released September 1971
Green Lantern #85
Key Issue
Synopsis
"Snowbirds Don't Fly" - Green Arrow and Green Lantern start on an investigation that a rich man, Browden, is selling drugs. They come into a couple junkies house, and Green Arrow finds his ward, Roy Harper there, but he assumes Roy is investigating as well. But, later, when Ollie goes into Roy's room he finds Roy shooting up."The Strange Trial of Green Lantern!" - Reprinted from Green Lantern #11
Variants
Synopsis
"Snowbirds Don't Fly" - Green Arrow and Green Lantern start on an investigation that a rich man, Browden, is selling drugs. They come into a couple junkies house, and Green Arrow finds his ward, Roy Harper there, but he assumes Roy is investigating as well. But, later, when Ollie goes into Roy's room he finds Roy shooting up."The Strange Trial of Green Lantern!" - Reprinted from Green Lantern #11
Key Facts
- 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
Details
- Series
- Green Lantern
- Cover Date
- September 1971
- Pages
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- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistNeal Adams
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WriterDennis O'Neil
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Cover ArtistNeal Adams