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Issue: Green Lantern #87
Publication Date: December 1971
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Issues: #87 of 205 Issues (373 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [character]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/28/1971
Volume: 12
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (3 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Beware My Power!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Lantern [John Stewart]
First Line: They whipped the Green Lantern-- --Now let 'em try me!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Green Lantern / Green Arrow Collection #[nn] published January 2000
In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #5 published June 2011
In Issue: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #[nn] published October 2012
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Album #2 published October 1976
as Earthquake Beware My Power [Illustration on Cover, Front]p.1 'Beware My Power'
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #2 published September 2004
as Beware My Power! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-1015
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics
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1972 Model 5 Band Portable Radio

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 23 solid state devices
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by Electronics International.
Inside front cover.
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Beware My Power

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Guy Gardner; Guardians of the Universe; Green Lantern [John Stewart] (intro); Jeremiah Clutcher
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Green Lantern / Green Arrow Collection #[nn] published January 2000
In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #5 published June 2011
In Issue: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #[nn] published October 2012
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Album #2 published October 1976
as Beware My Power [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGigant #5/1980 published January 1980
as Jordskjelv [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGigant #5/1980 published July 1980
as Svarta lyktan den nye väktaren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #6 published March 1984
as Beware My Power [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Green Lantern / Green Arrow Collection, Volume Two: More Hard-Traveling Heroes #[nn] published May 1993
as Beware My Power [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #2 published September 2004
as Beware My Power [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: S-990
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics
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Never Finished High School?

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First Line: Now you can get a diploma without going back
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 6 and 7 of the previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 3
Job Number: S-1035
Disclose 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.
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You Can Win a Trip to the Indy 500

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First Line: ...and bring your Dad along, too!
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Pages: 0.5
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Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

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First Line: Own a bowlfull of happiness – instant pets!
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Pages: 0.5
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What Can One Man Do?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Jack Major; Kevin McManus; Dinah Drake Lance [Black Canary]; Bruce Wayne [Batman]; Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Clark Kent [Superman]
Synopsis: 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.
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In Issue: FlagThe Green Lantern / Green Arrow Collection #[nn] published January 2000
In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #5 published June 2011
In Issue: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #[nn] published October 2012
In Content Item: FlagGigant #5/1980 published January 1980
as Hva kan et eneste menneske gjøre? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGigant #5/1980 published July 1980
as Vad kan en enda man göra? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #23 [Direct Sales] published July 1982
as What Can One Man Do? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #6 published March 1984
as What Can One Man Do? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Green Lantern / Green Arrow Collection, Volume Two: More Hard-Traveling Heroes #[nn] published May 1993
as What Can One Man Do? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern / Green Arrow #2 published September 2004
as What Can One Man Do? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Job Number: S-965
Disclose Notes: This is Maggin's first professional script. Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics
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Special Offer for All Superman Fans!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Now you can have your own giant 6 ft x 2 ft Superman Peace Poster in full color, for only $2.00
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: After page 5 of the previous story sequence.
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Seeing Is Believing!

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First Line: A useful, educational, scientific instrument
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a "10-in-1" scope, with compass, telescope, microscope, mirror, and more.
Before page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Smash Up Derby

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First Line: Hey! You guys are smashing up your SSP racers!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Kenner's SSP cars.
Between pages 10 and 11 of the previous story sequence.
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Write advertisers direct.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Full page of novelty and comic book distributor advertisements. Contact S. Schwarz and Co. for advertising sales.
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Earth's First Green Lantern!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Abin Sur; Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]; Larifars (Energy Beings); Balzona (Energy Being)
Synopsis: Hal Jordan explains to Pieface why Abin Sur came to Earth in a spaceship when all Green Lanterns can travel thru space unaided.
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From Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern #16 published October 1962
was Earth's First Green Lantern! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9.67
Job Number: S-1009
Disclose Notes: Recap of how Hal Jordan got his power ring.
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Columbia Bikes Are Right On!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: When it comes to bikes, Columbia has it all!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 6 and 7 of the previous story sequence.
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More for Your Money... and Better

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose 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.
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Now! All Full Scale Battle Games Processed in 48 Hours

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for two games from Helen of Toy.
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Pro-Football Products

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Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: All 26 teams available
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Pages: 0.5
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Write Right Now!

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Write advertisers direct.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Half page of novelty and comic book distributor advertisements. Contact S. Schwarz and Co. for advertising sales.
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Monster Size Monsters

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First Line: Just imagine your friends shock when they walk into your room and see the Monster reaching out...
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Honor House Products.
Top half of page of inside back cover.
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Novelty Advertisements

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Bottom half of page of inside back cover.
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A/FX: Fastest Cars You Can Drive Without a License

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover horizontal advertisement in a vertical format.

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