Green Lantern ##59
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 2
Writer
John Broome
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
March 1968
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (12c cover price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Essential Silver Age key issue featuring the first appearance of Guy Gardner, who later becomes one of Earth's most prominent Green Lanterns. The story 'Earth's Other Green Lantern!' explores an alternate reality or 'what if' scenario where Guy Gardner was chosen by Abin Sur's ring instead of Hal Jordan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good + (CGC 4.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant corner blunting at all edges; light tanning and foxing along the top and right white borders; a small '1/10' date stamp/writing on the left side near the speech bubble; minor surface wear and edge chipping along the left spine; minor color fading in the yellow transition zones.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $250 - $400; Graded (CGC 4.5): $450 - $600
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) have recently sold for over $2,500; mid-grade copies like this one typically fluctuate between $300 and $550 depending on the clarity of the cover and the presence of the stamp.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading despite the '4.5' estimate because this is a major Silver Age key. A professional clean and press might remove some surface dirt and flatten the ticks, potentially bumping the grade to a 5.0 or 5.5, which significantly increases liquidity.
Notable Features
First appearance of Guy Gardner. Iconic Gil Kane cover. Features the classic 12 cent Silver Age price point. Includes the '1/10' distributor or arrival date ink stamp.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC stock. Proper 12c price placement, period-accurate logos, and natural paper aging consistent with late 1960s production.