Green Lantern Co-Starring Green Arrow #No. 87
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 2
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Neal Adams
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
January 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (25¢ Price Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A landmark Bronze Age issue featuring the first appearance and origin of John Stewart, who is selected by the Guardians of the Universe to be Hal Jordan's backup Green Lantern. Stewart is DC's first Black superhero to carry a title's mantle. Story titled 'Beware My Power!'. Also includes a backup story featuring Green Arrow.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and minor color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting at the top right. Minor edge wear along the bottom. Some faint surface scuffing visible on the white areas of the cover. Minor tanning apparent on the edges of the pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $450; Graded (7.0): $550 - $650; NM (9.4+) copies can exceed $2,500.
Recent Sales
Solid mid-grade copies (6.0-7.5) have recently trended between $400 and $700 depending on eye appeal. High-grade (9.0+) copies remain a blue-chip Bronze Age investment with upward trajectory.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. Despite the issues, this is a major key. A professional clean and press could potentially bump this to a 7.5 or 8.0, significantly increasing market liquidly and value.
Notable Features
First Appearance of John Stewart (Green Lantern). Major Bronze Age key. Neal Adams iconic cover art. Features the 'Bigger and Better' 48-page format.
Authentication Notes
The 25-cent price point and logo placement are consistent with the 1972 original. Authentic paper aging and ink saturation levels for the era are observed.