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Cover: Gil Kane & Joe Giella

The Green Lantern Chronicles #1

Jun 2009 · DC · 14.99 USD; 16.99 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 13 stories
SOS Green Lantern!
6 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (introduction, origin)Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (introduction)
Secret of the Flaming Spear!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol Ferris (introduction)Willard Ferris (introduction)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] (introduction, villain)Carol FerrisDr. Phillips
The Secret of the Black Museum!
13 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Moster (villain, spy)Carol Ferris
The Creature That Couldn't Die!
12 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol Ferriscosmic-ray creature (villain)
The Planet of Doomed Men
15 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (origin recap)The Guardians of the Universe (introduction for all)Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (flashback)CaloriansThe Dryg (villain)

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.

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

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.

The Secret of the Golden Thunderbolts!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol FerrisAnti-Matter Universe Qward [Telle-TegTelle-Teg's FriendsThe WeaponersWeaponer KramenThunderbolt Destroyers] (introduction, villains)

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.

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

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.

The Amazing Theft of the Power Lamp!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Carol FerrisPieface [Thomas Kalmaku]Qward Spy Drik (villain)Qward Spy Chomin (villain)Qward Vekos Squadron (villain)Qwardian Chieftains (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 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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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)

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