The Green Lantern Corps #201
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 2 (Retitled to Green Lantern Corps with this issue)
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
June 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue where the title officially changes from 'Green Lantern' to 'The Green Lantern Corps'. Features the arrival of multiple Green Lanterns on Earth, including Guy Gardner joining the main cast. The story involves the Lords of the Ultra-Realm.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks, some of which appear to break color. Minor blunting at the upper right and lower left corners. Superficial surface scuffing and light soiling on the white background edges. Slight alignment/production trim issues typical of the era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $45 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies usually sell between $8 and $25 depending on crispness. Graded 9.6 copies have sold for roughly $50-$65.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The potential market value increase is largely offset by grading fees and shipping costs for this specific issue in this condition.
Notable Features
Premiere Issue of the retitled series; Guy Gardner joins the Earth-based Corps; Joe Staton signature (non-witnessed) or printed credit visible on cover; Direct Edition (no barcode).
Authentication Notes
The Joe Staton 'signature' on this specific image appears to be part of the cover art/printing or an unverified aftermarket ink signature; without a witness (CGC Signature Series), it is treated as writing on cover or part of design. Paper stock and printing align with mid-80s DC copper age manufacturing.