Author: Gardner Fox
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401272711
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Perhaps the most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959. A re-envisioning of the original crime-fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott), created by John Broome in the 1940s, this new Green Lantern was a science fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters, wealthy sociopaths out to steal his power ring...and the efforts of his lady love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s. GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOLUME 1 collects the adventures of Hal Jordan as he takes on the responsibility of the ring and the lantern for the first time in SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9.Perhaps the most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959. A re-envisioning of the original crime-fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott), created by John Broome in the 1940s, this new Green Lantern was a science fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters, wealthy sociopaths out to steal his power ring...and the efforts of his lady love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s. GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOLUME 1 collects the adventures of Hal Jordan as he takes on the responsibility of the ring and the lantern for the first time in SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9.
Green Lantern: The Silver Age Vol. 1
Author: Gardner Fox
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401272711
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Perhaps the most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959. A re-envisioning of the original crime-fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott), created by John Broome in the 1940s, this new Green Lantern was a science fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters, wealthy sociopaths out to steal his power ring...and the efforts of his lady love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s. GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOLUME 1 collects the adventures of Hal Jordan as he takes on the responsibility of the ring and the lantern for the first time in SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9.Perhaps the most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959. A re-envisioning of the original crime-fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott), created by John Broome in the 1940s, this new Green Lantern was a science fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters, wealthy sociopaths out to steal his power ring...and the efforts of his lady love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s. GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOLUME 1 collects the adventures of Hal Jordan as he takes on the responsibility of the ring and the lantern for the first time in SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401272711
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Perhaps the most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959. A re-envisioning of the original crime-fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott), created by John Broome in the 1940s, this new Green Lantern was a science fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters, wealthy sociopaths out to steal his power ring...and the efforts of his lady love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s. GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOLUME 1 collects the adventures of Hal Jordan as he takes on the responsibility of the ring and the lantern for the first time in SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9.Perhaps the most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959. A re-envisioning of the original crime-fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott), created by John Broome in the 1940s, this new Green Lantern was a science fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters, wealthy sociopaths out to steal his power ring...and the efforts of his lady love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s. GREEN LANTERN: THE SILVER AGE VOLUME 1 collects the adventures of Hal Jordan as he takes on the responsibility of the ring and the lantern for the first time in SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-9.
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Vol. 4: Fracture
Author: Robert Venditti
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401283721
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
New leader of the Sinestro Corps, Soranik Natu, daughter of Sinestro, has seen to it that her brethren set aside their murderous ways for a new mission: to police the universe alongside the Green Lanterns! Against all odds, this unlikely partnership seems to be working. Even Lanterns who recently wanted to murder each other with their bare hands—like Guy Gardner and Arkillo—are now working side by side. But the fragile alliance is sitting atop a powder keg...and all it will take is one spark to ignite it. When it comes to light that a Green Lantern has murdered a member of the Sinestro Corps in cold blood, will the fragile alliance hold? Or will the Sinestro Corps return to the ways of their former leader...and destroy the Green Lanterns in their wake? The DC Rebirth story of the Green Lantern Corps continues with Green Lantern artist Ethan Van Sciver returning to the Corps, along with creators Robert Venditti and Rafa Sandoval, for an explosive story that will leave heroes changed forever in HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 4: FRACTURE. Colletcts HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #22-29.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401283721
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
New leader of the Sinestro Corps, Soranik Natu, daughter of Sinestro, has seen to it that her brethren set aside their murderous ways for a new mission: to police the universe alongside the Green Lanterns! Against all odds, this unlikely partnership seems to be working. Even Lanterns who recently wanted to murder each other with their bare hands—like Guy Gardner and Arkillo—are now working side by side. But the fragile alliance is sitting atop a powder keg...and all it will take is one spark to ignite it. When it comes to light that a Green Lantern has murdered a member of the Sinestro Corps in cold blood, will the fragile alliance hold? Or will the Sinestro Corps return to the ways of their former leader...and destroy the Green Lanterns in their wake? The DC Rebirth story of the Green Lantern Corps continues with Green Lantern artist Ethan Van Sciver returning to the Corps, along with creators Robert Venditti and Rafa Sandoval, for an explosive story that will leave heroes changed forever in HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 4: FRACTURE. Colletcts HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #22-29.
Showcase (1956-1978) #22
Author: John Broome
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The very first appearance of one of DC's greatest heroes, Hal Jordan! Test pilot Hal Jordan traces a downed aircraft to the Southwest desert, where he finds the dying alien being, Abin Sur, one of the Green Lantern Corps, whose ring chooses Hal to be Earth's new Green Lantern! Plus, “THE SECRET OF THE FLAMING SPEAR!” and “THE MENACE OF THE RUNAWAY MISSLE!”
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The very first appearance of one of DC's greatest heroes, Hal Jordan! Test pilot Hal Jordan traces a downed aircraft to the Southwest desert, where he finds the dying alien being, Abin Sur, one of the Green Lantern Corps, whose ring chooses Hal to be Earth's new Green Lantern! Plus, “THE SECRET OF THE FLAMING SPEAR!” and “THE MENACE OF THE RUNAWAY MISSLE!”
JSA: the Golden Age (New Edition)
Author: James A. Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781779526014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Critically acclaimed author James Robinson's book JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE is printed in a new edition! Presenting the thought-provoking alternate comic book-history tale of the Justice Society of America in a new edition. The JSA, the heroes of WWII, find themselves face to face with a new kind of oppression in "McCarthy Era" America! Some of the greatest heroes of the 1940s, including the original Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman and Starman, among others, return in this epic tale. The story follows their postwar adventures as they battle evil in a world they fear may no longer need them. And as their importance wanes, a new hero, Dynaman, rallies the nation behind a fascist agenda... Collects JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE #1-4.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781779526014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Critically acclaimed author James Robinson's book JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE is printed in a new edition! Presenting the thought-provoking alternate comic book-history tale of the Justice Society of America in a new edition. The JSA, the heroes of WWII, find themselves face to face with a new kind of oppression in "McCarthy Era" America! Some of the greatest heroes of the 1940s, including the original Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman and Starman, among others, return in this epic tale. The story follows their postwar adventures as they battle evil in a world they fear may no longer need them. And as their importance wanes, a new hero, Dynaman, rallies the nation behind a fascist agenda... Collects JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE #1-4.
Justice League of America: The Silver Age Vol. 4
Author: Gardner Fox
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401280625
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
THE WORLDÕS GREATEST HEROES! Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Aquaman! The Martian Manhunter! Green Arrow! The Atom! Hawkman! As individuals, their names are legend. Together, they are even greater than the sum of their parts. They are the Justice League of America, and they stand for truth, justice and the American way! Since they were first commissioned by renowned DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz in 1960, the Justice League has thrilled audiences across the globe in tales that span time and space. Now, for the first time, all of their original Silver Age adventures are available in an all-new series of trade paperback editions! This fourth volume of Justice League Of America: The Silver Age collects the famed super-teamÕs exploits from Justice League Of America #31-41, and includes the classic tales ÒRiddle of the Runaway Room,Ó ÒEarth Without a Justice LeagueÓ and ÒCrisis on Earth-A.Ó
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401280625
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
THE WORLDÕS GREATEST HEROES! Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Aquaman! The Martian Manhunter! Green Arrow! The Atom! Hawkman! As individuals, their names are legend. Together, they are even greater than the sum of their parts. They are the Justice League of America, and they stand for truth, justice and the American way! Since they were first commissioned by renowned DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz in 1960, the Justice League has thrilled audiences across the globe in tales that span time and space. Now, for the first time, all of their original Silver Age adventures are available in an all-new series of trade paperback editions! This fourth volume of Justice League Of America: The Silver Age collects the famed super-teamÕs exploits from Justice League Of America #31-41, and includes the classic tales ÒRiddle of the Runaway Room,Ó ÒEarth Without a Justice LeagueÓ and ÒCrisis on Earth-A.Ó
Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1
Author: Jerry Siegel
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401267521
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401267521
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!
The Green Lantern Archives
Author: John Broome
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781563897139
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reprints issues 14-21 (1962-1963) of Green Lantern.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781563897139
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reprints issues 14-21 (1962-1963) of Green Lantern.
The Silver Age of DC Comics, 1956-1970
Author: Paul Levitz
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783836535762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Collects original comic book artwork that depicts the 1950s science fiction rebirth of DC Comics' most significant characters, a time that "rebooted" the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, and was the impetus for the Batman television series.
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783836535762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Collects original comic book artwork that depicts the 1950s science fiction rebirth of DC Comics' most significant characters, a time that "rebooted" the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, and was the impetus for the Batman television series.
Green Lantern: the Silver Age Vol. 3
Author: Various
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401278472
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of DC's greatest superheroes, Green Lantern, stars in this new trade paperback collection. These are the tales that established Hal Jordan as the greatest member of the intergalactic peacekeeping force known as the Green Lantern Corps. These stories explore the power of Green Lantern's ring as he faces the evil of Sonar, Star Sapphire, Black Hand, Dr. Light and others.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401278472
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of DC's greatest superheroes, Green Lantern, stars in this new trade paperback collection. These are the tales that established Hal Jordan as the greatest member of the intergalactic peacekeeping force known as the Green Lantern Corps. These stories explore the power of Green Lantern's ring as he faces the evil of Sonar, Star Sapphire, Black Hand, Dr. Light and others.
Green Lantern and Philosophy
Author: Jane Dryden
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118003292
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011 The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time. Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer? Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118003292
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011 The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time. Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer? Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.