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Issue: Green Lantern #128
Publication Date: May 1980
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Issues: #128 of 205 Issues (373 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/26/1980
Volume: 18
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893051505
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 24 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor, credited); Jack C. Harris (editor, credited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #177.
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Dick Giordano [as dg] (signed)
Inker(s): Dick Giordano [as dg] (signed)
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hector Hammond
First Line: In brightest day, in blackest night...
Synopsis: Hal Jordan and Hector Hammond engage in a mental battle for control of Hal's power ring.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGrüne Leuchte #1/1981 published January 1981
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-297
Disclose Notes: Colors credits provided by Anthony Tollin.
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You Can Own Both These H-O Scale Sherman Tanks and 30 Combat Marines for Just $2.00

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Model Expo Inc.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers and accessories by Atlantic.
On inside front cover.
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Prologue

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Denny O'Neil (credited)
Penciller(s): Joe Staton (credited)
Inker(s): Joe Staton (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Tom Kalmaku; Carol Ferris; General Fabrikant [Fabian]
Synopsis: A tired Green Lantern rests while telling the story that follows in this issue, and his ring warns him of General Fabrikant.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGrüne Leuchte #1/1981 published January 1981
as Prolog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: J-6446
Disclose Notes: This sequence is framing for the story that fills most of the issue. It has 3 pages before the story and 2 pages after.
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The Green That Got Away!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein (credited)
Penciller(s): Dave Cockrum (credited)
Inker(s): Bob Smith (credited)
Colorist(s): Glynis Wein (credited)
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Lantern
Character(s): Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Ernie; Bert; Hector Hammond
Synopsis: Hector Hammond has been stealing bits of Green Lantern's power, and culminates the attacks by stealing it all and trapping Green Lantern. However, Green Lantern breaks free, recharges, and simply keeps Hammond busy until the stolen power runs out.
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In Content Item: FlagGrüne Leuchte #1/1981 published January 1981
as Als das Grün verschwand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern #177 [Direct Sales] published June 1984
as Interlude! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: J-6345
Disclose Notes: References Green Lantern #101 and #115. Originally intended for Adventure Comics #467 when that series was momentarily going to continue as a dollar comic (see The Comic Reader #170 for the full story).
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Get the Newest Number Yum!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bubble Yum
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum.
On first page between pages 1-2 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Orlando
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sea-Monkeys
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
On second page between pages 1-2 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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An Arrow In Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Green Arrow; Hostess Fruit Pies
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; children
Synopsis: Green Arrow uses special arrows to save a cable car from falling when its cable breaks, and also sends Hostess Fruit Pies to the children inside awaiting rescue.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 5-6 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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10+4+132+95

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Best of DC #5, with cover shown, on sale February 14th.
On first page between pages 5-6 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fruit Stripe Gum
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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Miscellaneous
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 7-8 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On top of second page between pages 7-8 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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This Is the Beginning...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Batman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for the three issue The Untold Legend of the Batman, on sale beginning April 24th.
On bottom of second page between pages 7-8 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On third page between pages 7-8 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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You Don't Know What You're Missing!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Jonah Hex #36, on sale February 14th, and Weird Western Tales #67, on sale February 28th, both with covers shown.
On fourth page between pages 7-8 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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Gumfighting Do's and Don'ts.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, with instructions on how to win a bubble fight.
On first page between pages 9-10 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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A New, Deadly Challenge for the...Legion of Super-Heroes

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes; Dagon the Avenger
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Legion of Super-Heroes #263, with cover shown, on sale February 28th.
On second page between pages 9-10 of "The Green That Got Away!"
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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
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, martial arts training, body building, comics, games, toys, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On top of first page between "The Green That Got Away!" and the completion of the framing sequence.
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The Super-Stars of Comics Are Super-Stars of TV, Too!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Super Friends; Batman; Plastic Man
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: House ad for animated TV shows based on DC Comics characters.
On bottom of first page between "The Green That Got Away!" and the completion of the framing sequence.
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The World's Greatest Super-Heroes

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Justice League of America [Black Canary; Flash; Green Lantern; Wonder Woman; Superman; Hawkman; Batman; The Atom; Green Arrow; Aquaman]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC comics.
On second page between "The Green That Got Away!" and the completion of the framing sequence.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack C. Harris [as JCH] (credited)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Letters by Lantern Light
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Pages: 1
Job Number: L-477
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Alicia Wu, Gilbert Fein, and Tamsyn O'Flynn, with an illustration.
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Rozakis
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): It's the Answer Man!
Synopsis: Trivia answers and other information on DC comics.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Job Number: F-130
Disclose Notes: Part of The DC Feature Page.
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Number 1

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fact File
Character(s): Insect Queen; Metamorpho
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Part of The DC Feature Page.
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lucky Products, Inc.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside back cover.
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[untitled]

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
First Line: Show Them Your Heels
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sports shoes, with signed endorsement.
On back cover.

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