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Cover: Irwin Hasen

Green Lantern #26

Jun 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD
📊 ~69,944 copies sold its debut month
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In "The Scourge of the Seas!", Green Lantern races to contain the flooding aftermath of the Coreville Levees' collapse, confronting the enigmatic Dr. Aqua—a scientific mastermind whose twisted genius turns the waters against the city. Written by Alfred Bester and brought to life by Howard Purcell’s dynamic art, this 1947 classic blends pulp adventure with early superhero spectacle. The cover by Irwin Hasen captures the stormy tension of the moment, a striking visual that echoes the story’s urgent tone.

Contains 3 stories
The Scourge of the Seas!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby DicklesMr. Pelham (villain)

Green Lantern dives into the mystery of ten missing whalers, drawn to the eerie silence of the open sea where something monstrous is stirring beneath the waves. With no clues but the wreckage and the cold dread of the crew, the Guardian of the Universe must unravel the truth behind the Scourge of the Seas.

The Flood Maker!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby DicklesDr. Aqua (villain)

In "The Flood Maker!", Green Lantern races against time to contain the catastrophic breach of the Coreville Levees, confronting the enigmatic Dr. Aqua—a brilliant but ruthless scientist whose mastery of water and physical prowess fuels a dangerous scheme. With the town drowning and the stakes rising, the hero must outthink a foe who turns nature itself into a weapon.

The Song That Spelled Out Disaster
13 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby DicklesVillains: AntonMaestro GaniniManuel Murto

In "The Song That Spelled Out Disaster," the struggling Gotham City Opera Company pins its hopes on a new star to save its finances—unintentionally spotlighting Doiby, whose voice holds a power far beyond mere talent. As the spotlight finds him, the performance becomes a mystery no one can predict.

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Raw (Good) $203
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $9,414*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $3,866*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $2,683*
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $1,906
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $1,469*
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CGC 7.5 · 6 in census $1,098
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $980*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $822*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $711*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $589
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $568*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $421
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $375*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $333*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $269*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $229*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $174
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $116*
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Full credits

artist, inker Howard Purcell
cover pencils, inks Irwin Hasen

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