Cover: Howard Purcell

Green Lantern #27

Aug 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~67,546 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Freedom of the Skies!", Green Lantern faces a deadly gamble when the Gambler, sentenced to die, bets that he’ll survive the execution night—while Green Lantern and the Warden won’t. With the Gambler’s escape timed to the moment of his execution, the odds seem to favor his survival, especially after he claims to have already killed the Emerald Crusader. Written by Lee Goldsmith and illustrated by Howard Purcell, with inks by Bob Oksner, this 1947 issue features a cover by Howard Purcell that captures the tension of a high-stakes flight from justice.

Contains 3 stories

The Freedom of the Skies!

12 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby DicklesSky Pirate (Intro)J. B. Jasper

In "The Freedom of the Skies!" from Green Lantern #27 (1947), the arrival of the Sky Pirate—robbing from the air itself—forces the Green Lantern to defend the skies from a foe who dares to claim dominion above the world. With no clear ground to stand on, the hero must rise to the challenge, proving that even the heavens have a guardian.

The Lamb Who Cried Wolf!

12 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby DicklesEgbert LambSebastian Wolf (Villain)

In "The Lamb Who Cried Wolf!", a young inventor named Jo finds himself in over his head when his creations—meant to be harmless inventions—start coming to life as dangerous lies that attract Gotham City’s criminal underworld. With no one else to turn to, Jo reaches out to Green Lantern, hoping the hero can help him unravel the mystery behind his impossible inventions before they destroy him.

The Gambler Bets His Life!

13 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Doiby Dicklesthe Gambler (villain, chronologically 3rd appearance)

In "The Gambler Bets His Life!", Jo, a cunning criminal with a flair for the dramatic, makes a chilling wager on his execution night—claiming he’ll survive while Green Lantern and the Warden perish. With the odds stacked against him, he escapes prison, convinced his lethal gamble has paid off, unaware of the true stakes he’s set in motion.