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

🏅#5 on the Hot 10

THIS WEEK’S RECORD-BREAKING SALES

[Previous High In Brackets]

8.5 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,325 (+32%)

5.5 sold for $475 vs the average $366 (+30%)

Beyond two big time record-breakers there was also a $20,400 of a 9.6 which surpassed the $17,675 twelve-month average by 15%. This $20k sale was the highest that this grade sold for since 2010 when it sold for $25k and 2009 when it sold for $30k. These 2009/2010 sales are a little suspicious considering the following 7 years sold between $7k and $10k. There are 24 copies in grade 9.6