Green Lantern Co-Starring Green Arrow ##116
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 2
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk and Dave Hunt
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
May 1979
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (denoted by the barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) team up in 'The Quest for the Question Mark!'. The story features the search for a missing scientist and involves the villainous Mastermind.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks (ticks) that do not appear to break color significantly. Slight corner softening on the top right. Minor surface wear visible under light. Overall excellent gloss and centering.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded 9.0+: $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies typically range from $25 to $45. 9.8 graded copies have reached upwards of $250+.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if aiming for a 9.6 or 9.8. This copy looks to be around a 9.0, which may not yield a high profit margin after grading fees. A professional press could potentially bump this to a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC issue. Notable for the iconic O'Neil/Saviuk era storytelling. Contains a barcode (Direct Edition), which was becoming more common in 1979.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 DC publication. Paper aging is consistent with the era, and the print registration and ink density match standard production from that period.