Green Lantern Co-Starring Green Arrow ##84
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 2
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Neal Adams
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
July 1971
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the legendary Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams run. The story 'Peril in a Promised Land!' features Green Lantern and Green Arrow as they continue their social-commentary-heavy travels across America. It involves a subplot with a cult-like figure and themes regarding manipulation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear including a significant horizontal crease across the center, spine stress marks, color breaking, corner blunting, and visible staining/foxing along the top edge. The cover shows significant gloss loss and handling wear through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded at 2.0: $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Copies in VG/FN (5.0) range sell for approximately $60-$80; lower grade copies like this one typically sell in the $20 range due to the heavy creasing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $30-$50) would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition grade (2.0-3.0). It is better kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a notable depiction of a character resembling Richard Nixon. Part of the influential 'Hard Traveling Heroes' era which revitalized the characters with socially relevant themes. Neal Adams iconic cover and interior art.
Authentication Notes
The 15 cent price point, DC Bullet logo, and specific paper aging are consistent with 1971 DC Comics production. No signs of restoration visible through the bag, but the heavy creasing indicates significant structural handling.