Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins ##1
DC Comics • Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins Vol. 1
Writer
Ron Marz, Brian Augustyn, and others
Interior Artist
Darryl Banks, Paul Pelletier, and others
Cover Artist
Darryl Banks and Terry Austin
Publication Date
July 1998
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comprehensive guide to the Green Lantern mythos during the late 90s. It features stories regarding Kyle Rayner, Alan Scott, and the legacy of Hal Jordan. Key content includes the 'Tour of Warriors' story and the 'Who was offered the ring before Kyle?' reveal.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Very minor surface scuffing on the dark green inks. Cover appears flat with good gloss and no visible creasing that breaks color.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8.00 depending on shipping. CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $45 range recently. Modern high-supply issue with stable but low value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the likely market value of the comic unless it were a guaranteed 9.9. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes 'Kyle's Sketchbook' and profiles of multiple Green Lanterns. Features the first appearance of several minor supporting characters and provides definitive origins for the 1990s era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s DC glossy cover stock. Modern UPC barcode present. Print registration is sharp. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting; this is an authentic mass-market comic.