The Green Lantern Chronicles #1
"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.
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Tom Kalmaku's father and Jimmy Dawes had stumbled on a gold mine and split the map for keeping while Dawes raised money to work it, but Tom's father died and Dawes lost his map while gambling. Duke Danfield won the map half and steals Tom's half to find the gold, but Green Lantern defeats his gang and Tom discovers Hal's secret identity as Green Lantern.
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