Green Lantern / Green Arrow #1

Oct 1983 · DC · 2.00 USD; 2.50 CAD

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"Green Lantern / Green Arrow #1" (1983) kicks off a powerful collaboration between two iconic heroes, as Green Arrow introduces Green Lantern to the harsh realities of urban poverty through the plight of tenement dwellers exploited by slumlord Jubal Slade. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated with intense precision by Neal Adams—both on pencils and inks—this issue sets a socially conscious tone, exploring justice beyond the cosmic scale. The Guardians of the Universe intervene when Green Lantern takes matters into his own hands, but their response leads to a surprising decision: a representative will join the duo on a journey to uncover the deeper injustices across America. The cover by Neal Adams captures the tension and resolve of the moment, a striking visual that mirrors the story’s grounded urgency.

Contains 2 stories

No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!

21.84 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Jubal SladeJubal Slade's thugsGuardians of the Universe [Old Timerunnamed others]Jeremy TineMartin Luther King, Jr. (image)Robert Kennedy (image)Mike

In "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!", Green Lantern is forced to confront the limits of his power and justice when Green Arrow exposes him to the harsh realities of urban poverty through the plight of slum residents under the exploitative Jubal Slade. After being reprimanded by the Guardians of the Universe for breaking their code, GL defies orders to gather proof of Slade’s crimes—only to find himself drawn into a broader mission when Green Arrow insists that systemic injustice across America has gone unnoticed by the Corps. The Guardians, recognizing a deeper failure, send a representative to join the duo on a journey meant to open their eyes to the world beyond their own.

Journey to Desolation!

23 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Guardians of the Universe [Old-Timerunnamed others]JacobSlapper SoamesJohnny WaldenBlack Canary (cameopreview panel for following issue)

In "Journey to Desolation!" from Green Lantern / Green Arrow #1 (1983), Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer arrive in the oppressive company town of Desolation, where the defiant singer Johnny Walden threatens the reign of boss Slapper Soames. As the townspeople rally behind Walden’s songs of hope, Green Lantern’s ring power is unexpectedly diminished—leaving him to fight with only his will and the courage of the people.