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Issue: Green Lantern #119
Publication Date: August 1979
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Issues: #119 of 205 Issues (373 Printings)
Title:
Variant: DC
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/22/1979
Volume: 17
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893051508
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #168.
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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
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 2 times as Content Items in other Issues.
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The Gravity Connection

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Andy Vorpal
First Line: He's missing my rope arrow, Lantern -- You've got to save him!
Synopsis: Andy Vorpal falls from a building under construction.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-123
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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We Wear Spot-bilt Just Like O.J.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Spot-bilt shoes
Character(s): O. J. Simpson
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for shoes from Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
On inside front cover.
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The Gravity Connection!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Kari Limbo; Dinah Drake Lance [Black Canary]; Guy Gardner (photo cameo); Karsh'Klesh voyagers; Andy Vorpal; Mrs. Vorpal
Synopsis: Green Lantern accidentally activates an anti-gravity artifact that Kari Limbo has and reunites it with the Karsh'Klesh, thus saving them from crashing onto Saturn. Just before he uses it, Green Arrow uses the artifact to save Andy Vorpal from falling off a building.
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In Content Item: FlagGrüne Leuchte #8/1980 published August 1980
as Höllensuche [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGrüne Leuchte #8/1980 published August 1980
as Das Gesetz der Schwerkraft! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: J-5999
Disclose Notes: Green Arrow and Green Lantern split into parallel, separate adventures. References Guy Gardner as missing. Dinah Lance does not appear in Black Canary costume.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Yipes
First Line: Hey kids, have as much fun in Fruit Stripe Land as you do chewing Fruit Stripe Gum.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for gum from Life Savers, Inc. Includes a "find the objects in a picture" activity.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Two Big Hits

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hostess snacks from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Try These for Size!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Jonah Hex and Other Western Tales #1 and Best of DC #1, both on sale June 7th.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Pete Rose Batting Practice
Character(s): Pete Rose
First Line: Hey Pete!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic form for batting practice equipment from Turco Manufacturing Company.
On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Get Into The War --

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for All-Out War #1, with cover shown, on sale June 7th.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Pick Up Sticks.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top half of third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On bottom half of third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Supershirts!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Heroes World
Character(s): The Riddler; Supergirl; Batman; Robin; Clark Kent; Superman; The Joker; Batgirl; The Penguin; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Catwoman; Aquaman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for t-shirts and beach towels with DC comics characters.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Remote Controlled Car with Light

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Digital Marketing
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for model Lamborghini Contach car.
On first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Because You Demanded It!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Superman #338, with cover shown, on sale May 24th.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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$10,000 Reward!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Coin Values Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for coin buying guidebook.
On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, comics, detective kit, superhero jewelry, stamps, Centuri model rockets, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-287
Disclose Notes: Letters from George Sullivan, Ralph Abernathy, Jim Feinberger, and Randy McGuire, with an illustration.
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Volume 79, Issue 23 - Week of May 21, 1979

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Gunnar; Sarge; Green Lantern; Green Arrow
Synopsis: Information on upcoming DC comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon. The Hembeck cartoon has Green Lantern carrying a will, because his ring is will-powered.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: P-323
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Enter The Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pencil credits from: http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2005/11/10/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-24/ .
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
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Shhh Don't Let Lois Lane Find Out You're a Friend of Superman

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for die-cast metal toy vehicles.
On inside back cover.
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Action! Power! Accuracy!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Johnny Unitas
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Daisy 840 BB gun from Daisy subsidiary of Walter Kidde & Company.
On back cover.

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