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Green Lantern #22, Cover

Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , Murphy Anderson (Inker)

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Title:	Green Lantern #22, Cover
Artist:	Gil Kane (Penciller)
Artist:	Murphy Anderson (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,274
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	37
Added to Site:	4/14/2012
Comic Art Archive:	Green Lantern Issue: 22 Page: cover View

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Interestingly, when we talk about the cut off between the Golden Age and the Silver Age, it�s really the DC side of the house that sets the standard. The Marvel discussions are usually �pre-hero�, and then we�re talking Bronze Age versus Silver Age. Most people think it�s pretty clear, since Marvel created a mostly new group of heroes, while DC continued on with their big 3 of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, and then simply took the names of some of the Golden Age characters and recast them for a new generation. I think that�s selling DC woefully short.

Most agree that the Silver Age of comics started with the appearance of the Flash in Showcase #4 in 1956. The next �big� creation was Green Lantern. The Silver Age Green Lantern first appeared in �Showcase� #22 in 1959. Showcase was a try out book for new characters at DC. While it seems odd to think of Green Lantern as a new character, in 1959, that�s exactly what he was. The Silver Age Green Lantern, brought to life by writer John Broome, penciller Gil Kane, and inker Joe Giella (later with Murphy Anderson taking over inking chores), had almost nothing in common with his predecessor. I�m not sure that most people realize that issue #1 of Green Lantern was really the fourth issue, and that Showcase #22 was the issue with his origin introducing Abin Sur, Carol Ferris, the weakness to yellow, and the as yet unseen Guardians of the Galaxy.

John Broome was a popular writer in the Golden Age of comics, working on Green Lantern, the Flash, and the Justice Society of America. Later, in the Silver Age, he helped create among others, the Phantom Stranger and the Elongated Man with Carmine Infantino, and the Atomic Knights with Murphy Anderson. After the creation of the Silver Age Flash (by Julius Schwartz, Robert Kanigher, and Carmine Infantino), John was the first scripter of the Flash books. He went on to create many of Flash�s rogues gallery of villains. Later, again with Schwartz, the DC Editor in Chief at that time, and Gil Kane, he helped create the Green Lantern.

Gil Kane was born in 1920 as Eli Katz and grew into one of the most prolific comic artists of the 60�s, 70�s and 80�s. Although he later went on to Marvel to handle the Amazing Spider-man and just about every character they could throw at him, he was forever known as a leader in the Silver Age, gaining most of his fame with DC�s Green Lantern and The Atom. I could go on and on about all of these legends, but this is an OA messaging board, so I�ll move quickly to the art.

There was recently a message string asking where did all of those Silver Age covers go? Well, I can�t tell you about all of them.

But, I can tell you where the cover to Green Lantern #22 by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson is� It�s here

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Foggy Bottom
Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator

Posted on 4/14/2012

You win.

Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

Posted on 4/14/2012

Classic.

Greg Starr
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/14/2012

Wow, what an amazing Green Lantern cover !

Will Gabri-El
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/14/2012

Quite nice and yes, not a ton of these sitting around.

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/15/2012

Now we know where it is...but...how? Color me green with envy..pun intended. A brilliant cover.

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/15/2012

Best find at C2E2 this year! Congrats!!

J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/15/2012

Love the inks by Anderson!!!! Another stellar pick up Ron. Congrats again!!!!

Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003

Posted on 4/15/2012

Clean, classic, concise. A Rare pleasure. Love the cityscape.

Bill C
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/15/2012

Congrats! This is one of my favorite SA Green Lantern covers. Absolutely beautiful

Crees Tyler
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/15/2012

Another amazing addition to your collection !!! I love it ! Congrats Ron

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/15/2012

DC: Where Legends Live!!!! An amazing cover, my friend, and an equally amazing description!!! A terrific example of why DC stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Marvel. Congratulations, Ron!!!

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 4/15/2012

wowowowowowowow

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator

Posted on 4/15/2012

Now that is a cover. What a terrific find. Congratulations.

Imran A
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/15/2012

Amazing, great to see Silver Age covers

The AvengersFan
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/15/2012

I was always a Marvel guy as a kid but of course I knew who the DC guys were also. I think the Green Lantern was always my favorite DC guy because the origen story was very Sci-Fi and the ring was just such a cool weapon. Thanks for sharing this really cool cover!

- Artemaria
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/15/2012

From somewhat humble beginnings, it seems like it would be pretty nice strolling down the halls of Chez Sonnenthal these days. From Marvel to DC, from the silver age to the present, you have really great representative pieces of essentially every great major character. This being just one of many spectacular examples. Assuming your eyes are open as you wander from the kitchen to the living room, you can't help but notice the influence Gil Kane had on Frank Miller, even from this early Gil Kane example. That curved back that GL sports here was very common in many DD scenes where he is running across the rooftops. Which just goes to show how great comic art spans generations. And if you had any doubt, you have to look no further than what's here. Congratulations on another great piece my friend.

I D
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/15/2012

Prime example from a terrific artistic team.

Eric DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/15/2012

Each time you update your gallery with another one of these classic Silve Age masterpieces (along with your wonderfully informative descriptions), it almost seems like you are taking it upon yourself to not only preserve, but also educate us all on the incredible history of this great medium. God bless you.

Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/15/2012

Definitely one of the very best pieces of comic art on this entire website....nuff' said... (ooopppss---wrong publisher!)

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator

Posted on 4/15/2012

Another wonderful addition to a museum quality collection!!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/15/2012

Just another comment from one more pretender to your throne. You've updated your gallery with some amazing things over the last few years - this may be my favorite. Humbling.

Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/16/2012

Awesome! Congrats, Ron!

j sly
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/16/2012

So cool! Classic cover!

Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008

Posted on 4/16/2012

I am stunned and very happy for you! An amazing pick-up!!!

Dan P
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/16/2012

Yet another great piece. I love your collection, it really gives this place some class!

Romain Verlier
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/20/2012

Like Dan said !!!! Awesome !!!

DW A
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/27/2012

Super piece of history, it is wonderful that pieces like this have survived

Marvelman Excelsior
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/27/2012

What a beauty! Classic A+ Kane!

Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/29/2012

Gil Kane's depiction of his signature character is another reason to love the silver age. A great cover. Cheers! N.

FRED's Collection
Member Since 2003

Posted on 8/2/2012

A jaw-smashingly AWESOME cover!!!

D Sugar
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/14/2012

What a classic from a great artist, I always loved Kane's work. Excellent write-up and Congrats on another superb addition to your collection.

Robert Altamura
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/13/2014

I can't believe I haven't commented on this terrific cover. It is so good and your description is just spot on. WOW.

Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/4/2015

Ron, this is a breathtaking DC cover! historic, indeed! I guess these days I'm at my sweet spot of collecting - I try to find and unearth Bronze Age art that resonates with me, with nostalgia first and foremost! Getting show pieces went out the window years ago for me! But this DC gem cover must look so sweet on your wall, indeed! You have incredible taste and you have built a stellar collection over the years!

Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/21/2017

This is a fantastic cover! It's such a great image and it's tr perfect cover. It makes you want to read the issue and is great to hang on the wall. Thanks for sharing it Ron.

Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012

Posted on 5/12/2017

Utterly incredible. Wow.

Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/27/2020

Ron, what a fantastic collection you have! Silver Age DC is my favorite in the comics world. And, what a rare and beautiful example you present here. Congrats is an understatement....

Robert Binkley
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/10/2023

Very Cool Cover !

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