Cover: Ross Andru & Eric Shanower

Action Comics Weekly #642

Mar 1989 · DC · 1.50 USD; 1.85 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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In "Where There Is a Will... Chapter I: The Decision," Green Lantern confronts a crisis of purpose when he chooses to pursue a dangerous theft of nuclear materials over his own struggles. With his ring behaving unpredictably, his mission takes a deadly turn after a break-in at a military compound leaves him mortally wounded. As he lies dying, he channels a final burst of green energy in search of a worthy successor. Written by Elliot S. Maggin and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with inks by Art Thibert and colors by Glenn Whitmore, the issue’s haunting tone is matched by Ross Andru’s striking cover and Eric Shanower’s dynamic inks.

Contains 4 stories

Where There Is a Will... Chapter I: The Decision

4 pp · Superhero

In the final moments of his life, Abin Sur calls upon Clark Kent to inherit the Green Lantern mantle—though, bound by Guardian law, Clark cannot accept due to not being a native of the planet. With quiet resolve, Abin shares visions of other worthy candidates, and Clark, thinking beyond himself, points to Hal Jordan as a possible successor.

Chapter II: The Decline

8 pp · Superhero

Major William Easterly

In "Chapter II: The Decline" from Action Comics Weekly #642, Green Lantern pushes through personal turmoil to investigate a theft of fissionable nuclear material, only to find his ring malfunctioning in ways he can't explain. When a military compound becomes his next stop, a single gunshot from a Major leaves him dying—yet even in death, his will burns on, sending out a pulse of green energy in search of a new wielder.

Chapter III: The Summoning

15 pp · Superhero

The First Officera priesta terrorist (possessed by Deadman)Rufus (a Dakotah Indian)a hostage negotiator

In "Chapter III: The Summoning," Hal Jordan's spirit, stranded outside time and space, calls his successors to his side as he faces the end. With the weight of legacy on his shoulders, he prepares to pass the mantle—only for Abin Sur's spirit, Clark Kent, and Deadman to intervene, urging him to fight for his life.

Chapter IV: The Restoration

11 pp · Superhero

a terrorist (possessed by Deadman)the First Officerthe hostage negotiatorthe priestRufus

In "Chapter IV: The Restoration," the successors are sent back to their rightful moments, each carrying a lingering spark of Green Lantern energy that subtly shifts their immediate circumstances. With the corrupt Major captured and Hal’s mission winding down, Clark and Deadman find themselves drawn into a quiet, lingering conversation about the nature of existence—just as the echoes of their journey begin to fade.