GREEN LANTERN ##144
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 2
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
September 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The main story, 'The Return of the Tattooed Man!', features Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) facing off against his long-time rival. It also includes an Adam Strange back-up story titled 'The Silent Stars Go By!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Typical spine stress marks with minor color breaking. Slight corner wear on the top left. The cover shows some minor surface wear and light edge fraying. Colors remain strong but the paper stock for UK variants often shows more tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.6+): $80.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales of mid-grade copies for this issue generally range between $8 and $15. UK variants occasionally command a small premium to specific collectors but generally track with US cents copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental copy. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the current market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features a UK Price Variant (15p) in the top right corner instead of the US cents price. Includes an Adam Strange backup feature. Cover art by Joe Staton and Bruce Patterson.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. The 15p price stamp is a known regional variant for the United Kingdom market. The paper quality and ink saturation appear consistent with 1981 production standards.