Green Lantern

Few characters carry the weight of DC legacy quite like Green Lantern, and this Modern Age incarnation burst onto the scene in 2012's The New 52 FCBD Special Edition #1 under the celebrated creative team of Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, and Joe Prado — a powerhouse lineup that signals just how seriously DC took this debut. Over a span stretching into 2025, this Green Lantern has kept extraordinary company, sharing pages with the likes of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Simon Baz across titles including Batman, Detective Comics, and Justice League of America. That roster of co-stars alone tells you this is a character woven into the heart of DC's universe rather than its margins. With over a decade of appearances and a debut issue carrying genuine key-issue status, this is a Green Lantern worth tracking down for any serious Modern Age collector.