Green Lantern #24
In "The Shark That Hunted Human Prey!", Green Lantern faces a cosmic mystery when a sentient planet seemingly attacks him—only to reveal a desperate plea for connection. Written by John Broome and brought to life with bold art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Joe Giella, this 1963 classic blends cosmic wonder with quiet empathy, as the hero responds to the planet’s distress with a gesture both inventive and deeply human. The cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson captures the eerie grandeur of the encounter, making this a standout issue in the Silver Age canon.
In "The Strange World Named Green Lantern!", Green Lantern faces a planet that speaks through attack, its alien consciousness struggling to communicate. When the planet's distress manifests as a fiery, sentient ball, the hero makes a bold move—lifting it into orbit to heal both the world and its lonely, ailing mind.
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Reprinted in Rymdmannen #2/1964 (1964), Groene Lantaarn Classics #2715 (1971), The Best of DC #10 (1981), Grüne Leuchte #2/1982 (1982), Green Lantern Archives #4 (2002), Showcase Presents: Green Lantern #2 (2007), The Green Lantern Omnibus #2 (2012), Green Lantern: The Silver Age Omnibus #1 (2017), Green Lantern: The Silver Age #3 (2018), DC Finest: Green Lantern: The Defeat of Green Lantern #[nn] (2025), Top Comics Die Grüne Laterne #109
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