Green Lantern , #87

Published: December 1971-January 1972

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Issue Contents:
Beware My Power!

Story Featuring Green Lantern

"They whipped the Green Lantern-- --Now let 'em try me!"

Credits
Beware My Power

Story Featuring Green Lantern

Storyline

When Guy Gardner is injured, the Guardians of the Universe instruct Hal Jordan to train another back-up, but John Stewart has different ideas about how to be a Lantern. When an attempt is seemingly made on the life of racist politician Jeremiah Clutcher, John Stewart figures out that the attack was faked and part of a cynical plot to get Clutcher elected president.

What Can One Man Do?

Story Featuring Green Arrow

Storyline

After Green Arrow witnesses the death of a young boy in a riot, he decides that he might be able to do more for his city as its mayor.

Story Notes

This is Maggin's first professional script. The splash page (page 2) is shot directly from Neal Adams's pencils as he handed it in too late for inking. (Source: Man of Two Worlds by Julius Schwartz and Brian M. Thomsen, page 128).

Earth's First Green Lantern!

Story Featuring Green Lantern

Storyline

Hal Jordan explains to Pieface why Abin Sur came to Earth in a spaceship when all Green Lanterns can travel thru space unaided.

Story Notes

Some sources have incorrectly credited the inking to Joe Giella, but Murphy Anderson inks confirmed by Bob Bailey, Bob Hughes, David Bachman, and Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Recap of how Hal Jordan got his power ring.

Letter Column Featuring Green Lantern's Mail Chute

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Story Notes

Letters of comment from readers John Workman, Bill Hoppe, Jr., Paul Emrath, Steve Gollery, Juan Cole, Shirley A. Gorman, Eric Shratter, Joe Morffi, L. A. Blank, Jr., and Dave Nuttycombe.

More for Your Money... and Better

Story Featuring The Flash

Credits
Story Notes

House ad for The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #211, on sale October 26. On the bottom of page 10 of the previous story sequence.

A/FX: Fastest Cars You Can Drive Without a License
Story Notes

Back cover horizontal advertisement in a vertical format.

Novelty Advertisements
Story Notes

Bottom half of page of inside back cover.

Monster Size Monsters

"Just imagine your friends shock when they walk into your room and see the Monster reaching out..."

Story Notes

Sold by Honor House Products. Top half of page of inside back cover.

Write Right Now!

"Write advertisers direct."

Story Notes

Half page of novelty and comic book distributor advertisements. Contact S. Schwarz and Co. for advertising sales.

Pro-Football Products

"All 26 teams available"

Now! All Full Scale Battle Games Processed in 48 Hours
Story Notes

Ad for two games from Helen of Toy.

Columbia Bikes Are Right On!

"When it comes to bikes, Columbia has it all!"

Story Notes

Between pages 6 and 7 of the previous story sequence.

Write Right Now!

"Write advertisers direct."

Story Notes

Full page of novelty and comic book distributor advertisements. Contact S. Schwarz and Co. for advertising sales.

Smash Up Derby

"Hey! You guys are smashing up your SSP racers!"

Story Notes

Ad for Kenner's SSP cars. Between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story sequence.

Seeing Is Believing!

"A useful, educational, scientific instrument"

Story Notes

Ad for a "10-in-1" scope, with compass, telescope, microscope, mirror, and more. Before page 6 of the previous story sequence.

Special Offer for All Superman Fans!

"Now you can have your own giant 6 ft x 2 ft Superman Peace Poster in full color, for only $2.00"

Story Notes

After page 5 of the previous story sequence.

Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

"Own a bowlfull of happiness – instant pets!"

You Can Win a Trip to the Indy 500

"...and bring your Dad along, too!"

Never Finished High School?

"Now you can get a diploma without going back"

Story Notes

Between pages 6 and 7 of the previous story sequence.

1972 Model 5 Band Portable Radio

"23 solid state devices"

Story Notes

Sold by Electronics International. Inside front cover.