The Green Lantern Chronicles #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest Silver Age adventures of Hal Jordan, the test pilot who becomes Earth's Green Lantern after receiving a power ring from a dying alien. It reprints the character's debut in Showcase #22-24 and the first six issues of his solo series, Green Lantern #1-6, showcasing his battles against classic foes like Sinestro and Star Sapphire. These stories, originally published in 1959-1960, establish the cosmic mythology and sci-fi tone that defined the Green Lantern Corps for decades.
"SOS Green Lantern!" kicks off a thrilling mystery in The Green Lantern Chronicles #1 (2009), where Tom Kalmaku's long-buried family secret—tied to a lost gold mine and a stolen map—collides with a dangerous criminal plot led by Duke Danfield. Written by John Broome and brought to life with bold, classic flair by Gil Kane (pencils) and Joe Giella (inks), this issue blends old-school adventure with the enduring power of the Green Lantern ring, culminating in a revelation that ties Tom’s fate to Hal Jordan in a way he never expected. The cover, also by Gil Kane and Joe Giella, captures the tension of the moment with striking precision.
Hal Jordan is called to the Guardians of the Universe, who summon his energy-duplicate for the first time, testing his resolve. After returning to Earth, he’s sent to the distant planet Calor to confront the monstrous Dryg and save its people from extinction.
When a mysterious villain known as the Puppet-Master unleashes a Hypno-Ray to control others like marionettes, chaos erupts—until Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] turns the tables and captures the criminal. Meanwhile, Carol Ferris lets her imagination wander, dreaming of a future with the hero, while a small-time crook named Biffy gets caught in the crossfire of a scheme far bigger than he ever planned.
When Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] uncovers the existence of the anti-matter realm of Qward, he ventures into its dangerous depths to free the few remaining lawful inhabitants. Facing off against the ruthless Weaponers, the Thunderbolt Destroyers, and the enigmatic Telle-Teg and their allies, Hal must navigate a world built on chaos to save those who still cling to order—before the rift between dimensions collapses.
In "Riddle of the Frozen Ghost Town!", Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] races to uncover a long-buried treasure linked to a forgotten gold mine, where a decades-old betrayal still echoes through the snow-laden ruins. With Carol Ferris and a young man named Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku] at his side, Hal must untangle a web of secrets from the past—where a lost map, a reckless gambler, and a ruthless villain named Duke Danfield collide in a frozen frontier of deception.
When Hal Jordan tries to dodge a marriage proposal from Carol Ferris, he uses his power ring to conjure a rampaging villain—“Chiller-Diller”—to throw her off his trail. But when the fake menace starts causing real chaos, Hal must stop it before it’s too late, all while navigating the growing tension with Carol and the unexpected involvement of the Green Lantern Fan Club and General Willis.
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↩ Reprints Showcase #22 (1959), Showcase #23 (1959), Showcase #24 (1960), Green Lantern #1 (1960), Green Lantern #2 (1960), Green Lantern #3 (1960)
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