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Cover: Gil Kane & Joe Giella

Green Lantern Archives #1

Jan 1993 · DC · 39.95 USD; 47.95 USD
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This hardcover volume kicks off DC's Archives series, collecting the earliest adventures of the Silver Age Green Lantern, Hal Jordan. It reprints Showcase #22-24 and Green Lantern (Vol. 2) #1-5, featuring the debut of Hal Jordan, his origin, and his early battles against classic foes like Sinestro and Star Sapphire, with art by Gil Kane and stories by John Broome. A cornerstone for fans of Golden and Silver Age DC history.

"SOS Green Lantern" kicks off with a high-stakes treasure hunt rooted in betrayal and lost legacy, as Tom Kalmakus races to reclaim his father’s share of a buried gold map—only to find himself tangled in a scheme led by the ruthless Duke Danfield. Written by John Broome and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella, and vivid colors by Anthony Tollin, this classic tale blends mystery and heroism, culminating in a shocking revelation that ties Tom to Hal Jordan himself. The cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella captures the tension perfectly, a 1993 collector’s gem with a timeless punch.

Contains 16 stories
SOS Green Lantern
6 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (intro, origin)Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (intro)
Secret of the Flaming Spear!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol Ferris (intro)Willard Ferris (intro)saboteurs (villains)Frank Nichols (Pilot)
Menace of the Runaway Missile!
9.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol FerrisDr. Parris (villain)
Summons from Space!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (brief origin)Carol FerrisA Venusian PterodactylVenusians
The Invisible Destroyer!
11.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]The Phantom Destroyer [aka The Invisible Destroyer] (intro, villain)Carrol FerrisDr. Phillips
The Secret of the Black Museum!
13 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Moster (Villain, Spy)Carrol Ferris
The Creature That Couldn't Die!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carrol Ferriscosmic-ray creature (Villain)
The Planet of Doomed Men
15 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (origin recap)The Guardians of the Universe (intro)Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (flashback)CaloriansThe Dryg (villain)

Hal Jordan faces a haunting echo of himself when the Guardians summon his energy duplicate for the first time. Once returned to Earth, he's swiftly sent to the distant planet Calor, where he must confront the terrifying ape-monster Dryg before the Calorians are lost to doom.

Menace of the Giant Puppet!
10 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]The Puppet Master (intro, villain)Carol FerrisBiffy (small-time crook)

In "Menace of the Giant Puppet!", the Puppet-Master unleashes his Hypno-Ray to control others and wreak havoc, but his scheme hits a snag when he targets Green Lantern—only to find himself outmaneuvered. Meanwhile, Carol Ferris lets her thoughts drift to a future with the hero, unaware of the danger unfolding just beyond her daydreams.

The Secret of the Golden Thunderbolts!
13 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]the Weaponers of Qward, the anti-matter universe (intro, villains)Carol FerrisTelle-TegKramen

In "The Secret of the Golden Thunderbolts!" from Green Lantern Archives #1, Green Lantern ventures into the dangerous anti-matter realm of Qward, where he uncovers a hidden resistance among its few lawful inhabitants. With courage and the power of his ring, he rescues them and seals the rift between worlds—bringing them to safety on Earth.

Riddle of the Frozen Ghost Town!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol FerrisPieface [Thomas Kalmaku] (intro)Jimmy Dawes (flashback)Pieface's father (flashback)Duke Danfield (villain)Weeper and another man working for Duke Danfield

In "Riddle of the Frozen Ghost Town!", Tom Kalmakus teams up with Green Lantern to uncover a long-buried gold mine, racing against Duke Danfield’s gang to piece together a fateful map split decades ago. When the frozen ruins of a forgotten town hold the key to a lost fortune, Hal Jordan’s secret identity becomes the most dangerous clue of all.

The Amazing Theft of the Power Lamp!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol FerrisPieface [Thomas Kalmaku]Weaponers of Qward (villains)Drik (villain)Chomin (villain)
The Leap Year Menace!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern Fan ClubCarol FerrisMrs. Cranston"Chiller-Diller" (villain, a creation of the power-ring)General Willis

When Green Lantern tries to avoid a marriage proposal from Carol Ferris, he uses his power ring to conjure a rampaging menace—only to find himself having to stop it. In this 12-page 1993 tale from *Green Lantern Archives #1*, the hero’s attempt to dodge commitment takes a wild turn, testing his will and the limits of his ring.

The Diabolical Missile from Qward!
13 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Weaponers of Qward (villains)Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]Gnaxos (robot)Kiman (Chief Weaponer) (Villain)

In "The Diabolical Missile from Qward!", Green Lantern faces a deadly threat when a Qwardian missile targets him, trapping Tom Kalmaku in its deadly radiation. Forced to journey into the heart of Qward itself, the hero must race against time to find a cure before the radiation proves fatal.

Secret of Green Lantern's Mask!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol FerrisPieface [Thomas Kalmaku]Woozy (villain)Chip (Villain)

When Carol invites Green Lantern to her party, Hal Jordan shows up instead—only to find a gang of crooks in waiter costumes executing a daring heist under the guise of an imposter Green Lantern. The night unravels a long-held secret, exposing the truth behind the hero’s mask.

The Power Ring That Vanished!
24.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Hector Hammond (intro, villain, origin)Carol FerrisPieface [Thomas Kalmaku]Dr. EvartProfessor PaulsonHortonSue (Friend of Carol's)

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Full credits

artist Gil Kane
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Joe Giella

Reprints

↩ Reprints Showcase #22 (1959), Showcase #23 (1959), Showcase #24 (1960), Green Lantern #1 (1960), Green Lantern #2 (1960), Green Lantern #3 (1960), Green Lantern #4 (1961), Green Lantern #5 (1961)

Reprinted in The Green Lantern Omnibus #1 (2011)

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