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 (12-cent cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A major DC Universe key. This issue features the first appearance and origin of Guy Gardner, who would eventually become one of Earth's most prominent Green Lanterns. The story 'Earth's Other Green Lantern' explores what would have happened if Abin Sur's ring had chosen Guy Gardner instead of Hal Jordan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color break/white scuffing on the bottom left corner near the foot of the fallen character. Notable spine stress and wear along the left edge. Mild corner blunting. General surface wear and foxing/discoloration consistent with age, particularly on the white areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $450; Graded (CGC 4.0): $550 - $700
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 Sales: $400 - $600. Higher grades (9.0+) command significant premiums over $5,000 due to key character status.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading. Even in mid-to-low grade, this is a major Silver Age key. A professional clean and press might bring it up to a 5.0 or 5.5, significantly increasing liquidity and value authentication.
Notable Features
1st Appearance of Guy Gardner; Gil Kane cover art; Silver Age key issue; 12-cent price point.
Authentication Notes
The wear pattern and paper oxidation are consistent with late 1960s DC newsprint. No immediate signs of being a reprint or facsimile; colors show appropriate saturation for the era.