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Issue: Green Lantern #56
Publication Date: October 1967
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Issues: #56 of 205 Issues (373 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/24/1967
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Ashez
First Line: I'm fighting blindly -- Because I really am blind!
Synopsis: Green Lantern and Ashez in a fist fight.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #3 published July 2008
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Archives #7 published October 2012
as Green Lantern #56 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Now! Special Offer from Mr. America

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Plasticrete Products, Inc.
Character(s): Val Vasilef [Mr. America]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for barbell and dumbell set, body building course, and tee-shirt.
On inside front cover.
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The Green Lanterns' Fight for Survival!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Broome (credited)
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (credited)
Inker(s): Gil Kane (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Lantern [Tomar-Re]; Green Lantern [Katma Tui]; Green Lantern [Charley Vicker](first in uniform); Green Lantern [Chaselon] (cameo); several unnamed Green Lanterns]; Roger Vicker (cameo flashback); Al Magone; Ashez; Zoraldo; unnamed aliens on Prison Planet; Dalbo (destroyed); a Guardian of the Universe
Synopsis: Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and Tomar-Re are assisted by newly deputized Green Lantern Charley Vicker as they find and disable a fortress of aliens on a prison planet. The aliens are re-imprisoned. The prisoners were lead by earth criminal Al Magone, and were using one of the alien robots as the power source for Mini-Nucleo weapons that neutralize the emerald power and allowed them to kill Green Lanterns across the universe. Charley Vicker is given his own space sector to patrol, but it is not named.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Lantern #3 published July 2008
as The Green Lanterns' Fight for Survival! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern Archives #7 published October 2012
as The Green Lanterns' Fight for Survival! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Across 23 pages, but pages 10 and 23 are half-pages.

Concluded from Green Lantern #55.
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Now You Can Get Tiger Paws Just Like the Big Guys!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Uniroyal Tiger Paw Tires
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bicycle tires branded the same as car tires.
Between pages 6-7 of story.
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From Beyond the Threshold of Life Itself!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, superhero
Feature(s): Deadman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #205 (first Deadman), with cover shown, on sale August 29th.
At bottom of page 10 of story.
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See All the New Saturday's Super Heroes

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): CBS
Character(s): Moby Dick; Tom; Tub; Shazzan; Chuck; Nancy; Kaboobie the Flying Camel; Superman; Aquaman; Aqualad; The Mighty Mightor; Tog the Flying Dragon; The Herculoids [Tundro; Igoo; Zok; Gloop; Gleep]; Tara; Zandor; Dorno; Jonny Quest; Ace Bannon; Bandit
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hanna-Barbera cartoons shown on Saturdays on the CBS network.
After page 14 of the story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Green Lantern's Mail Chute
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters submitted by William F. Garnett, Joseph Arul, Leonard Rosenberg, and Dave Truesdale.
Before page 15 of the story.
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Novelty Parade

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Novelty House
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties. Page background color is yellow.
After page 19 of story.
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Meet Bat-Swami and Super-Seer!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan; Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman with Robin
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Robin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #170 [80 Page Giant #G-40], with cover shown, on sale August 15th.
Before page 20 of story.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed); Ted Sherman (idea)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Cap's Hobby Hints
First Line: I'm going to make a parachute...
Synopsis: A boy makes a parachute to hang with his model airplanes.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Job Number: 6558
Disclose Notes: Hint submitted by Ted Sherman of Livingston, New Jersey.
It is noted that published ideas are awarded $5 and the original art from the feature.
At bottom of last page of the story.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Direct Currents
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: listing of DC comics on sale in late August and early September 1967; includes cover art for Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #355
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Gold Crown / Tank Trap

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Helen of Toy Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for two games, Gold Crown and Tank Trap, with toy figures.
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204 pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers from unknown company.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Be my guest at America's greatest amusement park...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for amusement park, with coupons.
On inside back cover.
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Personal Success Guides

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Personal Success Insitute; Vista Corp.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for self help books.
On inside back cover.
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Thunderbike

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Aurora Model Motoring
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for motorcycle that can be used on HO slot car tracks.
On back cover.

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