DC Special #17
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The World of Living Phantoms!", Hal Jordan answers a double emergency call from Tomar Re, racing between the planet Aku and Tomar Re’s homeworld to confront threats born from the lingering psychic echoes of ancient alien races. Written by John Broome and brought to life by Gil Kane’s dynamic art with Joe Giella’s inks, this 1975 DC Special showcases a rare dual mission for the Green Lantern, blending cosmic mystery with the weight of interstellar duty. The cover, a striking piece by Mike Grell, captures the eerie grandeur of the phantoms at the heart of the story.
In "The World of Living Phantoms!" from DC Special #17 (1975), Hal Jordan answers a desperate call from Tomar Re, who’s facing crises on two distant worlds simultaneously. One planet, Aku, is plagued by rebellious thought images of its ancient alien inhabitants, while Tomar Re’s homeworld battles a full-scale alien invasion. With time and space stretched thin, Hal must act fast—before both worlds fall.
In "The Secret of the Golden Thunderbolts!" from DC Special #17 (1975), Green Lantern ventures into the perilous anti-matter realm of Qward, where he uncovers a hidden resistance among its few remaining lawful inhabitants. With courage and ingenuity, he rescues them and brings them to Earth, sealing the rift between worlds before it can be exploited.
In "World Within the Power Ring!", Hal Jordan finds himself trapped inside the Green Lantern ring, where he must confront the reawakened sorcerer Myrwhydden—once imprisoned by Abin Sur and now wielding restored magic. As the ring's inner world unfolds, Hal faces a battle not just of strength, but of will, in a realm shaped by ancient spells and the ring's own alien technology.
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