Green Lantern Co-Starring Green Arrow ##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
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A major key issue featuring the first appearance and origin of John Stewart, the second backup Green Lantern of Earth and one of DC's first Black superheroes. The story, 'Beware My Power!', introduces Stewart as Hal Jordan's replacement. Also features a backup story 'What Can One Man Do?' starting a new direction for Green Arrow.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks on left edge; corner blunting at the top right; minor edge wear and light yellowing consistent with age; possible small finger crease near the bottom right quadrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $500; Graded CGC 7.0: $600 - $850
Recent Sales
CGC 7.0 copies have recently sold between $650 and $900; raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically fetch $400+ due to the high demand for this key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, highly recommended for grading. This is a crucial Bronze Age key. Professional pressing could potentially improve the grade to a 7.5 or 8.0 by removing non-color-breaking surface indentations, significantly increasing value.
Notable Features
First appearance of John Stewart (Green Lantern); First appearance of Guy Gardner (cameo in backup); notable Neal Adams cover and interior art; 25 cent 'Giant' size issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct DC logo, '48 Pages Only 25c' price banner, and characteristic 1970s interior newsprint paper stock. Printing registration and color saturation are consistent with original 1972 production.