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"The Doom of the Golden Sun." Evil Star, bent on making Earth's sun go nova, imprisons Green Lantern. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Steve Mitchell. Includes Tales of the Green Lantern Corps story called "The Trial of Arkkis Chummuck: Evidence." Script by Bob Toomey, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Brian Bolland.

"Golden Dawn, Golden Death." Green Lantern faces a new and improved Goldface while searching for the Tattooed Man's killer. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Note: The letters column includes the unused cover art for #145 by George Perez. The published cover by Staton & Mitchell was deemed to be more reflective of the story within the issue.

"Resolutions." Prior to going into space, Green Lantern wraps up a few things on Earth, including rescuing Carl and Carol Ferris, fighting Goldface (who reveals he knows GL's secret identity), and digging up dirt on Ben Bloch. Flash makes guest appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "E"sprit De Corps." The Guardians send a Green Lantern to face a black hole in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup tale. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Carmine Infantino. Cover by Staton and Steve Mitchell.

"Star Cycle." Green Lantern gets in the middle of a trio of tangling races on the world of M'Brai. His challenge is to find out which race to oppose. Plot by Marv Wolfman, script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Paradise World." A female Green Lantern named Jeryll (of Glirell) gets in trouble for using her powers on her peaceful planet. Meanwhile, slavers from Drel attack. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Carmine Infantino. Cover by Staton and Steve Mitchell.

"Rotten to the Corps." Hal "Green Lantern" Jordan discovers that another Green Lantern is taking money for super-hero services rendered. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith. "A Matter of Snow." Medphyl, a Green Lantern that is essentially a plant, battles space pirates on a world that has yellow snow in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Gil Kane.

"There's No Grave Like Home." Green Lantern battles his own asteroid home, and Hector Hammond is the true culprit. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "One Among the Stars" part one. A Green Lantern from Earth named Charles Vicker has a hard time coping with alien life forms. Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella. Cover by Pollard.

"Or Give Me Death" part two. Green Lantern and Dorine Clay attempt to find the power battery before GL's ship can destroy them. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Rick Hoberg. "Green Magic." Green Lantern Hollika Rahn must stop a war between scientists and sorcerers in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Cover by Pollard and Hoberg.

"Green Lantern the Barbarian." Myrwhydden whips up a hallucination for Green Lantern in which he is a barbarian (named Haljor) wielding a "powersword." Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Dan Adkins. "Hero." A tribe of space gypsies needs help from a Green Lantern to avoid the destructive force of anti-matter in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Todd Klein, plot by Klein and Dave Gibbons, art by Gibbons. Cover by Pollard.

"Let Us Prey." While Green Lantern attempts to save a planet in space, the Predator battles the Demolition Crew. Script by Len Wein, art by Dave Gibbons. "Enemy Lines" part one. Hollika Rahn stars in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Todd Klein, art by Gibbons. Cover by Gibbons.

"Day of Disaster." While battling Major Disaster, John Stewart makes him see a bunch of Green Lanterns. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Dave Gibbons, inks by Mark Farmer. "I, Lantern" part two. Yron, Green Lantern of Grenda, dies in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Joey Cavalieri, art by Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Gibbons.

Cover art by Gil Kane. This issue has only three new pages and reprints Green Lantern #59, which was the first appearance of Guy Gardner. "Earth's Other Green Lantern!", script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Dick Giordano (additions), inks by Sid Greene and Dick Giordano (additions); The Guardians show Hal Jordan what would have happened if Guy Gardner had been chosen by Abin Sur as his successor; In that alternate past, Guy travels to the planet Ghera, which Hal never had, and ends a civil war there; But he contracts a yellow plague which kills him and as he dies, he passes the power ring and battery to Hal Jordan; Intrigued, Hal meets and becomes friends with Guy Gardner after the Guardians' presentation is through. "Justice League of America vs the Avengers the Death of a Dream" article; Dick Giordano relates why the expected team-up comic between DC and Marvel will not be published. Super Powers Collection ad. 36 pgs., full color.

"Time Out of Mind." Guy Gardner awakes from his coma, John Stewart, Green Arrow and Black Canary realize that the Predator has messed with their memories, and Hal Jordan goes after the Predator. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. "Inset Trust" part two. The warring factions of Xaos unite against the Spider Guild. Meanwhile, Xax seems helpless in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup tale. Cover by Staton and Patterson.

"Macho." Predator merges with Carol Ferris to form Star Sapphire. Hal Jordan tries to rescue Ferris. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson.

"Dead Ringer." Katma Tui and John Stewart fall in love and battle Replikon. Guy Gardner guest appearance. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson.

Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "4" On Oa, Hal Jordan discovers that he will never be a Green Lantern again (as if!). Guy Gardner becomes the new Green Lantern. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson.

Direct Edition. "Setting Up Shop." Seven villains battle seven Green Lanterns. With this issue, this series is now called the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson.

"The Diabolical Doctor Ub'x." After revealing his true form, Dr. Ub'x takes on Ch'p and the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks Mark Farmer. Cover by Luke and Bruce Patterson.

"Young and Innocent." Baron Tirano appears as seven energy duplicates as the Earth Green Lanterns announce their presence. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Rick Magyar.

"Bad Reputation." The Green Lantern Corps battle Black Hand after holding a press conference. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson.

"In Deep." The Green Lantern Corps battle Black Hand while Hal Jordan and Arisia are trapped in a mine shaft. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson.

Legends Chapter 3. Though they have had a lot on their minds setting up their new lives, Guy Gardner hasn't been far from the thoughts of the GL Corps. And now he's closer than ever, because Guy's back on Earth and itching for a confrontation. Written by Steve Englehart, with art by Joe Staton and Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. See Red!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer; Kilowog fights Guy Gardner to force him out of Russia, but when he discovers the Russians intend to kill John and Katma, Kilowog turns and fights the Rocket Reds instead; Meanwhile, the other Green Lanterns stop launched missles from reaching the US. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Pink Elephants, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer; Guy gets all the Green Lanterns drunk and as a result Kari Limbo discovers Guy no longer lovers her, John Stewart proposes to Katma Tui, and the Green Lanterns fight nightmares from the drunken Salakk. Letter from T. M. Maple. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. For Want of A Male...!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer; Green Lantern battles Star Sapphire and Hector Hamond. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan (layout) and Ian Gibson (finished pencils), inks by Mark Farmer; When Hal Jordan cannot be found, Salaak is pulled to the 58th Century and assumes the identity of Pol Manning to battle the descendants of Dr. Ub'x evolutionary experiments; When Ch'p discovers that U'bx experiments worked his loyalties between his people and the Corps are tested. Letter from comics writer Beau Smith. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan (layout) and Ian Gibson (pencils), inks by Mark Farmer. ...I Am!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Ian Gibson, inks by Mark Farmer; Doctor Ub'x's newly-sentient B'rk's fight the Green Lanterns and earn the use of one planet from the Solarites; Salakk stays in the future with Iona and Ch'p goes back to H'lven as both are written out of the plot. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, ink by Bruce Patterson. Secret Identities!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Ian Gibson, inks by Mark Farmer; The Green Lanterns, except for Hal, decide to see space again, as they haven't been there in awhile; Hal is fired by Mr. Smith but during their confrontation Carl Ferris tries to kill Smith using a jet plane, until stopped by Hal. House ad for new Doom Patrol series, pencils by Steve Lightle, inks by Gary Martin. House ad for Silverblade, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson.

Cover pencils by Bill Willingham, inks by Bruce Patterson. Inside Some Other Skies, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bill Willingham, inks by Mark Farmer; the Corps versus Sinestro continued from the last issue. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Diversions, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer; the Corps battle Myrwhydden and Sinestro; Millenium Week 7 crossover; the Floronic Man, Tom Kalmaku, Gregorio delaVega and Takeo Yakata guest-star; Floronic Man changes his name to Floro. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. The Last Testament of Sinestro!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer; the GL Corps execute Sinestro. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Last Testament of the Green Lantern Corps, script by Steve Englehart, art by Gil Kane; the history of the Guardians. 36 pgs. $0.75.

Direct Edition. Emerald Twilight: Part 3 of 3. "The Future!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. Don't miss the most startling conclusion of all. In order to stop a Hal Jordan who has gone mad with grief the Guardians of the Universe have unleashed the diabolical Sinestro, Hal's former mentor and greatest adversary. It's the final showdown - Hal Jordan vs. Sinestro to the death! Plus, the birth of a new hero and a new era in the life of Green Lantern. Things will never be the same again. Includes pin-ups of Green Lantern by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin; Stuart Immonen and Karl Story; Tom Raney; Joe Phillips; Paul Pelletier and Mark Farmer; and Craig Hamilton. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Parallax and 2nd appearance of Kyle Rayner (1st appearance as Green Lantern). 52-page giant

Sinestro Corps War: Part 11 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis, Ethan Van Sciver & Oclair Albert This is it! The most talked-about storyline of the summer, 'The Sinestro Corps War,' concludes in this double-sized anniversary issue! Why does Sinestro believe he has won? How will Hal Jordan stop his greatest enemy? What is the truth behind the prophecy of 'The Blackest Night'? Where will the end results of this battle take the Green Lantern Corps? What is the bizarre fate of the Anti-Monitor? Why has Earth been assigned so many Green Lanterns? Learn all the secrets! Witness all the battles! Prepare yourself for the startling ending of the greatest epic in the history of Green Lantern!

Hal Jordan discovers his newfound power ring has a weakness...and so does the life of a super-hero. Wanted by the police, he dons a mask and finds he is hunted by the alien who killed Abin Sur. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Bright and Klaus Janson.

Trapped in jail, Hal Jordan finds that a powerful alien is looking for him...and as Green Lantern he discovers the secret of the power battery - too late. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Bright and Klaus Janson.

Hal Jordan, as Green Lantern, travels to the planet Oa and is introduced to his personal trainer, Kilowog. The alien still stalks him. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Bright and Klaus Janson.

It's the all-out final battle between the indestructible Legion and the Green Lantern Corps...and the lives of the Guardians of the Universe hang in the balance. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Bright and Klaus Janson.

It's the start of Hal Jordan's training as a Green Lantern...and the Guardians of the Universe have selected Sinestro to be his teacher. But Hal's got a problem. He's serving a 90-day jail sentence by day while fighting alongside Sinestro. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Mark Bright and Romeo Tanghal. Cover pencils by Bright.

Story by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. The story of how Groo got his swords; Groo accidentally introduces monkeys to music; Groo battles a monster reptile for a damsel in distress. Also, behind-the-scenes commentary from creators Evanier and Aragones. The material was intended for Groo the Wanderer (1982 Pacific), but picked up by Eclipse after Pacific went out of business; the series moved on to Marvel next. The Swords of Groo; The Music of Murkos!; Groo the Wanderer. Followed by Groo the Wanderer (1985 Marvel) #1. 48 pages, Full Color.

Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Song of Groo" in which a minstrel relates the tale of how the witless wandering barbarian brings disaster after disaster onto King Kassabist. First page of the story features Groo artist/writer Sergio Aragones introducing Groo. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones.

Direct Edition. Quest for the Shield: Part 1 of 6 - "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Charlie 27 is a fifth generation militia-man and the sole survivor of Earth's Jupiter colony. Martinex, last survivor of Earth's colony on Pluto, can manipulate fire and ice and is the team's reluctant leader. Nikki, last survivor of Earth's Mercury colony, has super human agility and a fiery attitude to match. Major Vance Astro, first Earthman to the stars, is the last survivor of the 20th Century and the master of the mutant power of psychokinesis. Yondu, last son of Earth's only extra-stellar colony, Centauri IV, is a primitive mystic and weapons master. Aleta is the mistress of light. Starhawk, enigmatic mutant from the planet Arcturus, wields the power of light and shares his physical being with Aleta. He is "The One Who Knows." They are seven extraordinary super-beings, all survivors of interstellar war. Now they roam the cosmos of the 31st Century aboard the starship Captain America. Their mission – to safeguard the Milky Way! NOTE: For early adventures with the Guardians check out Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (19662-96) Annual #6, and Avengers: The Korvac Saga HC (2010). Plus, Vance Astro is the future counterpart to the member of the New Warriors and future Avenger Marvel Boy/Justice.

Direct Edition. World of Mutants: Part 2 of 3 - "Tell Them the Overmen are Here!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Jim Lee. The people of Haven are revolting! Meanwhile, the Guardians face off with Rancor, the deadly descendant of Wolverine and her elite bodyguards, the Nine! 32 pages, FC.

Story by Steve Purcell. Art and wrap around cover by Arthur Adams. A cave in at the toy mine spurs Gumby and Pokey into action in their Dyna-plunge earth borer. Travelling deeper than intended, they meet the Mole People, who ask them to rescue a friend. A friend who just happens to be Santa Claus. The duo must dig deeper, all the way down to….. Heck! Can Gumby and Pokey rescue the big red guy and save Christmas before they melt? 40 pages. Full color.

"My Pad and Welcome to it!" continues the hilarious, highly deranged saga of Neat Stuff's Buddy Bradley, a drinking, smoking, comic book and record collecting slacker who has moved from New Jersey to Seattle and now lives in a filthy little apartment with two friends of questionable repute: a paranoid nerd (George Hamilton) and boorish, self-centered party animal appropriately named "Stinky." The issue also contains "Prisoners of Hate Island," a semi-autobiographical piece that actually stars cartoonist Peter Bagge and Fantagraphics publisher Gary Groth. Written and drawn by Peter Bagge.

Limited (1 for 10) Variant Cover by RYAN OTTLEY. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by GREG CAPULLO, RYAN OTTLEY and TODD McFARLANE. McFARLANE and KIRKMAN'S HAUNT HAS ARRIVED! Daniel Kilgore is dragged into his estranged brother Kurt's secret life of murder and espionage... by his ghost. With no training whatsoever, guided by the spirit of his secret-agent brother, Daniel must now solve his brother's murder and save the world - or die trying! It all starts here, people: Witness the birth of HAUNT! 32 pages, full color.

Collection of nude women curated under the creative direction of Julie Strain. Tour edition cover. 48 pgs, B&W and color illustrations.

The X-Men face an entity that feeds on psychic misery in this 'jam' book originally published to benefit famine relief in Africa. Story by Chris Claremont, Ann Nocenti, Bernie Wrightson, Jim Starlin & Jim Shooter. Script by Stan Lee (4 pages), Ed Bryant (3 pages), Louise Simonson (3 pages), Stephen King (3 pages), Bill Mantlo (2 pages), Alan Moore (3 pages), Ann Nocenti (3 pages), Harlan Ellison (3 pages), Chris Claremont (2 pages), Jo Duffy (2 pages), Mike Baron (2 pages), Denny O'Neil (2 pages), George R.R. Martin (3 pages), Bruce Jones (2 pages), Steve Englehart (2 pages), Jim Shooter (2 pages), Mike Grell (3 pages) & Archie Goodwin (4 pages). Art by John Romita, Jr. & Al Gordon (2 pages), John Buscema & Klaus Janson (2 pages), Brent Anderson & Joe Sinnott (1 page), John Byrne & Terry Austin (3 pages), Brent Anderson & Dan Green (1 page), Bernie Wrightson & Jeff Jones (3 pages), Charles Vess & Jay Muth (2 pages), Brent Anderson & Tom Palmer (1 page), Richard Corben (3 pages), Mike Kaluta & Al Milgrom (3 pages), Frank Miller & Bill Sienkiewicz (3 pages), Brian Bolland & Craig Russell (2 pages), John Bolton (2 pages), Steve Rude & Carl Potts (2 pages), Bret Blevins & Al Williamson (2 pages), Herb Trimpe & Sal Buscema (3 pages), Gray Morrow (2 pages), Paul Gulacy & Bob Layton (2 pages), Alan Weiss & Joe Rubinstein (2 pages), Jackson Guice & Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Howard Chaykin & Walt Simonson (4 pages). Front cover by Arthur Adams. Back cover by Jim Starlin.

First printing. From the book by J.R.R. Tolkein. Adapted by Charles Dixon. Art and cover by David Wenzel. Part 1 of 3. All Bilbo Baggins wants is a quiet life on the Hill. But when the wizard Gandalf shows up with tales of treasure and the dragon Smaug, Bilbo decides there might be more to the world than his little corner. 48 pages. Full color.

Variant Cover by DANIEL ACUNA Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ED MCGUINNESS Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer-but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do!

First Printing. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Who is The Red Hulk? Part II. After last issue's shocking murder, there's evidence on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier that will bring down the killer. So...The Hulk is going after it - and might bring down the Helicarrier instead! The one person standing in the Hulk's path - Iron Man! Also, the return of the LAST person you ever expected to see! Game on!