Green Lantern 1960 172

After a year of exile in space, Hal Jordan pleads with the Guardians of the Universe and his fellow Corps members to be allowed to return home. Plus, a Metalfinder on a distant planet finds a fallen Green Lantern and attempts to salvage his ring and power battery.

Congressman Bloch has hired the Demolition Crew to destroy Ferris Aircraft, but instead of stopping them, Hal has been summoned for a mission by the Guardians!

While Green Lantern attempts to save a planet in space, the Predator battles the Demolition Crew on Earth. Plus, Hollika Rahn stars in a Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story.

In the aftermath of the battle at Ferris Aircraft, Hal is faced with a life-changing decision: stay with Carol or continue as a Green Lantern. And in the backup tale, Tahrk's father tells Hollika and her friends how he escaped from the Scientists.

A CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS tie-in issue! Harbinger summons John Stewart to join the heroes and villains gathered to avert the Crisis. The Guardians select Guy Gardner over Hal Jordan to be the new Green Lantern.

Green Lantern's comic book series made its debut with this issue that introduced the Guardians of the Universe, the leaders of the Green Lantern Corps, and a mission to 'The Planet of Doomed Men!' Plus: What is the strange secret of the giant marionette that threatens Coast City?

Carol Ferris, Hal Jordan's boss and girlfriend, is transformed into the powerful Star Sapphire when she encounters the immortal Zamarons! They want to make Carol their queen—but first, she must defeat Green Lantern. Plus, Hal Jordan tells a tale of Abin Sur, "Earth's First Green Lantern!"

Star Sapphire relates her origin to Hal Jordan before the Zamarons summon her back to their world--where John Stewart, Katma Tui, and Dalor await.