Green Lantern #53
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 3
Writer
Ron Marz
Interior Artist
Darryl Banks
Cover Artist
Darryl Banks
Publication Date
July 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the 'Emerald Fallout' storyline. Following the destruction of Coast City and Hal Jordan's transformation into Parallax, Guy Gardner confronts the new Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner. Superman intervenes in the conflict. The story focuses on Kyle Rayner coming to terms with his new role and the legacy of the Green Lantern Corps.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
The book has significant visible wear including a large red price sticker on the cover and handwritten ink on the sticker. There is visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks, blunting on the upper and lower left corners, and a large diagonal crease near the bottom right center area. Scuffing and light staining are visible on the cover surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $2 to $10. Near Mint copies (9.8) sell for approximately $50, though market demand for this specific issue is moderate.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current physical damage, specifically the large adhesive price sticker and the ink markings, would result in a low technical grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for a copy in this condition.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern. Features a battle between Guy Gardner (in his yellow ring/post-GL era) and Kyle Rayner, with Superman guest-starring. DC Universe logo in the bottom left UPC box indicates a Direct Market edition.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic original 1994 printing. The 'DC Universe' logo in the UPC field is standard for DC direct sale books of this era. Print quality and logo placement are consistent with period-accurate DC production.