Green Lantern (1960)
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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
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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
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Second issue of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up
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Second issue of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up
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Third issue of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up by Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams
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Third issue of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow team-up by Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams
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1st appearance of Medusa, physical appearance
Previous appearances of Medusa have been ethereal, Medusa-like characters or written far differently than her mythological origins
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1st appearance of Medusa, physical appearance
Previous appearances of Medusa have been ethereal, Medusa-like characters or written far differently than her mythological origins
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Green Lantern reveals his identity as Hal Jordan to Carol Ferris
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Green Lantern reveals his identity as Hal Jordan to Carol Ferris
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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
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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
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Classic story featuring Green Arrow's sidekick, Speedy's heroin addiction
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Classic story featuring Green Arrow's sidekick, Speedy's heroin addiction
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1st appearance of Green Lantern, John Stewart
[October 2024 - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in the Lanterns]
2nd appearance of Green Lantern, Guy Gardner
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1st appearance of Green Lantern, John Stewart
[October 2024 - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in the Lanterns]
2nd appearance of Green Lantern, Guy Gardner
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Classic cover art by Neal Adams
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1st appearance of Saarek, a member of the Green Lantern Corps who has the ability to communicate with the dead
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1st appearance of Saarek, a member of the Green Lantern Corps who has the ability to communicate with the dead
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First use of the iconic 'bullet' DC logo on a Green Lantern cover
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First use of the iconic 'bullet' DC logo on a Green Lantern cover
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First mention of Starheart, the sentient embodiment of the Green Flame of the lantern
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First mention of Starheart, the sentient embodiment of the Green Flame of the lantern
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Origin of Green Lantern retold
Origin of Starheart
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Guy Gardner stands in for Hal Jordan as Earth's Green Lantern
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Guy Gardner stands in for Hal Jordan as Earth's Green Lantern
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Final team-up between Green Lantern and Green Arrow
Title reverts back to Green Lantern
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Final team-up between Green Lantern and Green Arrow
Title reverts back to Green Lantern
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