*DC: This classic issue is from the Manhattan Collection – see above. ‘Stop! This is the new Green Lantern co-starring Green Arrow!’ So proclaimed the 76th issue of the Emerald Gladiator’s Silver Age series, this milestone from 1970 being widely regarded as the comic that started the Bronze Age. With sales falling as GL’s traditional sci-fi adventures began to look a bit dated, editor Julius Schwartz turned to the creative team of Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams to add Green Arrow to the title and re-invigorate the series. And that’s just what they did, bringing in contemporary ‘relevant’ storylines dealing in issues such as drugs, racism, pollution, and modern life in 1970s USA – not that we’re significantly better off these days…. The fame of their run extends to this day, and it is avidly collected, but it all began here in #76, as Social Justice Warrior Green Arrow (himself only newly made over by O’Neil and Adams in Brave & Bold #85) confronts GL with the issues arising on Earth while Green Lantern’s off among the stars. This Manhattan copy is quite glorious, with glossy vibrant colours (predominantly green – duh!). Tight flat staples, square with near white pages. Only the most minimal signs of wear at the very edge of the spine prevent an even higher grading. High resolution images are available on request. 
PICTURED: GREEN LANTERN #76 VF+ £600