The Green Lantern Omnibus #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis oversized hardcover collects the earliest adventures of Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern, reprinting his debut in Showcase #22 through Green Lantern #38, along with key backup stories. It covers the foundational tales by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, establishing the cosmic mythology of the Green Lantern Corps and Hal's role as Earth's protector. The volume also includes material from The Flash and other crossovers, presenting a comprehensive look at the character's origins and early rogues gallery.
"SOS Green Lantern" marks a pivotal moment in the Green Lantern mythos, spotlighting a classic tale written by John Broome and brought to life by Gil Kane’s dynamic art, with inks by Joe Giella and letters by Gaspar Saladino. When a long-lost gold mine map resurfaces, it sets off a dangerous chase between Tom Kalmakus and the ruthless Duke Danfield, leading Green Lantern to intervene and ultimately reveal his secret identity to Tom—though not without a fight. The cover, penciled by Gil Kane and inked by Kevin Nowlan, captures the tension of the moment with striking precision.
When the Guardians of the Universe summon Hal Jordan’s energy-duplicate for the first time, they send him on a mission to Calor—a world on the brink—and task him with confronting the monstrous Dryg before it destroys the Calorians. As Hal steps into the role of Green Lantern, he must prove his worth not just as a hero, but as a protector of life beyond Earth.
When a mysterious criminal known as the Puppet-Master unleashes a Hypno-Ray to control others like marionettes, Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] must outwit a foe who turns the city’s citizens into his puppets. As the battle unfolds, Carol Ferris finds herself caught in a daydream of a future with Hal, while a small-time crook named Biffy gets dragged into the chaos.
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] ventures into the dangerous anti-matter realm of Qward, where he encounters the Weaponers of Qward and a handful of their oppressed allies. With the help of Carol Ferris and the enigmatic Telle-Teg, he races to free the few lawful souls trapped in that dark dimension before the portal collapses—before it’s too late.
In a frozen ghost town haunted by buried secrets, Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] races to uncover a long-lost gold mine tied to a decades-old betrayal. When Duke Danfield’s gang targets Tom Kalmaku—whose father once shared the map with Jimmy Dawes—Hal must protect the town’s past while confronting a villain with a personal grudge. As old wounds resurface and hidden truths thaw, one man’s discovery will change everything.
When Hal Jordan tries to dodge a marriage proposal from Carol Ferris, he uses his power ring to conjure a chaotic distraction — a villain called "Chiller-Diller" who runs amok across the city. As the Green Lantern Fan Club watches in disbelief and General Willis scrambles to contain the chaos, Hal must confront the very menace he created, even as Mrs. Cranston and Carol herself begin to question the real source of the trouble.
When a diabolical missile from Qward threatens to destroy him, Green Lantern must race to save not only himself but also Tom Kalmaku, trapped in the deadly radiation. Forced to journey into the heart of Qward, Hal Jordan faces the Weaponers of Qward, including the ruthless Chief Weaponer Kiman and the menacing robot Gnaxos, in a desperate bid to find a cure before it’s too late.
When Carol Ferris hosts a party and invites Green Lantern, her guest of honor arrives as Hal Jordan instead—only for a pair of crooks in waiter disguises to seize the moment, impersonating the hero in a scheme to steal from the guests. As the deception unfolds, the true secret behind Green Lantern’s mask begins to surface, leaving the night’s events far more dangerous than anyone expected.
In "The World of Living Phantoms!", Hal Jordan teams up with the newly introduced Green Lantern Tomar-Re as they race across the cosmos to quell two crises at once. On the planet Aku, Hal confronts the haunting thought images of a long-extinct alien race, while Tomar-Re battles an alien invasion on his homeworld—where even the air seems alive with danger. With Carol Ferris, Ibr, Kadmun, Pieface, Alyssha, and Cosmo caught in the crossfire, the fate of entire worlds hangs in the balance.
When 100,000 people vanish from Valdale in a single day, Green Lantern is called to Qward to confront Sinestro, who has seized them as part of a larger scheme. With the Guardians of the Universe urging him forward and the Weaponers of Qward watching from the shadows, Hal Jordan must face not only his former ally but the terrifying scale of Sinestro’s ambition—before the fate of the captured citizens is sealed.
When Green Lantern’s dream goes hilariously awry, his pal Pieface ends up with wings—literally. Now, with a bird-brained friend to deal with and a real crisis unfolding at the airport, Hal Jordan must juggle his powers, a chaotic reunion with Terga, and a hijacking that’s anything but routine.
In "The Challenge from 5700 A.D.!", Green Lantern Hal Jordan is pulled from the present to face a future Earth under siege by the Zegor warriors, monstrous beings evolved from gila monsters and ruling through the Solarite council. With the help of Raf Tamin, Chairman Dasor, and Iona Vane, Hal must confront the Zegors' terrifying weapon and a gold sea monster before being sent back—only to awaken with no memory of the battle.
Hal Jordan teams up with his brothers Jim and Jack to campaign for Jack’s political run, but when reporter Sue Williams digs into Jim’s past, she starts chasing a rumor that he’s secretly the Green Lantern—putting the whole family in the spotlight, and possibly in danger.
When Dr. Jason Blanding uses his invention to shrink his family to sub-atomic size, Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] finds himself diving into a hidden world where his ring’s energy begins to disrupt the very fabric of existence. With the Blanding family trapped in a realm beyond normal perception, Hal must navigate the dangers of the microscopic while confronting the consequences of science gone too far — all while piecing together the truth behind the man who made it possible.
When Green Lantern is pulled into the future once more, he must step into the role of Pol Manning to uncover the truth behind a coup orchestrated by three generals—General Bassett, General Korning, and General Mi-Vard—while navigating a world where his legacy as a hero has become a weapon. With Iona Vane at his side and the enigmatic Dasor watching from the shadows, Hal Jordan must confront a conflict where loyalty is tested and the line between protector and pawn blurs.
When Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] exceeds the speed of light, he crashes on the extra-dimensional planet of Spectar, where he’s brainwashed by the aliens and sent to Earth to capture the Flash [Barry Allen]. Now caught in a high-stakes game of pursuit and deception, Hal must confront his own mind while the Flash races against time—unaware that the man he’s chasing is no longer himself.
Green Lantern lands in the quiet nation of Modora on a simple errand for Pieface’s stamp collection, only to find the peaceful town buzzing with tension. There, he encounters Sonar—a mysterious new villain whose powers over sound threaten to unravel the world’s harmony.
When Hal Jordan arrives in Rocket City, he’s racing against time and a nearly drained power ring to stop the Rocket Robbers—criminals who’ve timed their heists to coincide with rocket launches. With the help of local tech expert Pieface and the enigmatic Dr. Deaton, Hal must outthink the cunning Springy before the next launch turns into a disaster.
When Zamaron warriors arrive on Earth to crown Carol Ferris their new queen, they transform her into Star Sapphire and set her on a trial by fire—testing her loyalty by forcing her to confront Green Lantern. As Hal Jordan faces the woman he once loved, now wielding the power of the Star Sapphire, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a battle of wills and heart.
In "The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern!", Hal Jordan must outwit a network of spies led by the cunning Ivar Domann, who are after either a new plane or its blueprints. When the operation goes awry, Hal uses a clever ruse to expose the spies’ deception—turning their own surveillance against them—while keeping his secret identity safe.
In "World of Perilous Traps!", Hal Jordan finds himself trapped in a deadly arena on Qward, forced to face Sinestro in a battle of wits and willpower. With his ring's power uncertain and his mind still haunted by Sinestro’s lingering influence, Hal must outthink his foe in a gauntlet of lethal traps—each one testing not just his courage, but the very limits of his resolve.
When Bill Baggett steals Hal Jordan's Green Lantern ring during a test, his reckless use of its power spirals out of control—until Hal must confront not just the destruction, but the test of willpower itself to reclaim it. With Pieface watching in disbelief, the line between hero and threat blurs in a battle of mind and intent.
In "The Man Who Mastered Magnetism!", Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] faces off against Dr. Polaris, a once-idealistic scientist whose obsession with magnetism leads him down a dangerous path. With his powers amplified to unnatural extremes, Polaris unleashes chaos, forcing Hal to confront not just a new villain, but the cost of pushing science too far.
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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), Green Lantern #4 (1961), Green Lantern #5 (1961), Green Lantern #6 (1961), Green Lantern #7 (1961), Green Lantern #8 (1961), Green Lantern #9 (1961), Green Lantern #10 (1962), Green Lantern #11 (1962), Green Lantern #12 (1962), Green Lantern #13 (1962), Green Lantern #14 (1962), Green Lantern #15 (1962), Green Lantern #16 (1962), Green Lantern #17 (1962), Green Lantern #18 (1963), Green Lantern #19 (1963), Green Lantern #20 (1963), Green Lantern #21 (1963), Green Lantern Archives #1 (1993), Green Lantern Gallery #1 (1996)
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