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Issue: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps #1
Publication Date: May 1981
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Issues: #1 of 3 Issues (9 Printings)
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Variant: Direct
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 13 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Dick Giordano (credited)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Newsprint
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Miniseries
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The Challenge

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Brian Bolland [as Bolland] (credited)
Inker(s): Brian Bolland [as Bolland] (credited)
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino; Todd Klein (series logo design)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Tales of the Green Lantern Corps
Character(s): Guardians of the Universe; Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Lantern [Katma Tui]; Green Lantern [Tomar Re]; Green Lantern [Xax]; Green Lantern [Chaselon]; unnamed Green Lanterns]
Synopsis: The Corps stands with their rings defiantly raise in the air.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-554
Disclose Notes: Colors credit confirmed by Anthony Tollin. Logo design credit from http://kleinletters.com/.
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Free 1981 Catalog 1600 Novelties

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnson Smith Co.
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On inside front cover.
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Challenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike W. Barr (plot, credited); Len Wein (script, credited)
Penciller(s): Joe Staton (credited)
Inker(s): Frank McLaughlin (credited)
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin (credited)
Letterer(s): John Costanza (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Tales of the Green Lantern Corps
Character(s): Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Lantern [Arisia] (introduction); Green Lantern [Katma Tui]; Green Lantern [Arkkis Chummuck]; Green Lantern [Xax]; Green Lantern [Charlie Vicker]; Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (flashback); Green Lantern [Eddore of Tront]; Green Lantern [K'ryssma]; Green Lantern [Apros]; Green Lantern [Tomar-Re]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (flashback); Green Lantern [Malet Dasim]; Green Lantern [Gk'd]; Green Lantern [Stel]; Green Lantern [K'ryssma]; Green Lantern [Medphyll]; Green Lantern [Skryd]; Green Lantern [Brokk]; Green Lantern [Spak-Drom] (dies); Green Lantern [Chaselon]; unnamed Green Lanterns]; Guardians of the Universe; Krona; Carol Ferris (flashback); Thomas Kalmaku (flashback); Green Arrow (flashback); Star Sapphire (flashback); The Shark (flashback); Sinestro (flashback); Hector Hammond (flashback); Manhunters (flashback); Oans (flashback)
Synopsis: The Guardians assemble all 3600 Green Lanterns on Oa to fight an attack by Krona. Krona's attack kills many.
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Pages: 25
Job Number: J-7252
Disclose Notes: One dead Green Lantern looks exactly like Ch'p, who has not yet been introduced to any Green Lantern stories. Perhaps it was Ch'p's predecessor in the same space sector. Narrative provides flashback to Hal Jordan's beginning as a Green Lantern, several previous battles of the Guardians and others with Krona, and the Guardians' creation of the Manhunters.
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Now the Number Yum Taste Is Even Yummier.

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bubble Yum
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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For a World of Fun...Grow Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

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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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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Hearts of Darkness

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman; Hostess Cup Cakes
Character(s): Batman; Robin; Commissioner James Gordon; The Midnight Ladies
Synopsis: The Midnight Ladies steal only dark things, so Batman distracts them with chocolaty Hostess Cupcakes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes from Continental Baking Company, told in comic strip format.
Between pages 8-9 of story.
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We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
Top of page between pages 13-14 of story.
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Strong Arms Make All the Difference!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mike Marvel
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building book.
Bottom of page between pages 13-14 of story.
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$ave Money: Subscribe Now!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Todd Klein
Penciller(s): Todd Klein (layout); Dick Giordano
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Batman; Commissioner James Gordon; Carol Fein
Synopsis: Batman asks DC Comics' Carol Fein to solve the problem of low newsstand supply of DC Comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Credits from Klein.
Between pages 17-18 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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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, toys and novelties, comics, body building, martial arts training, the March of Dimes, and more.
Between pages 21-22 of story.
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Corps Conflicts
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Job Number: L-725
Disclose Notes: History of the Green Lantern Corps' battles that have involved Earth. References Green Lantern #55-56 and #125-127.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts.
On inside back cover.
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First Edition Collector Series

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Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Donruss Baseball Cards
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for 1981 series baseball cards, showing Mike Schmidt and George Brett cards.
On back cover.

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