Green Lantern #24
In "The Shark That Hunted Human Prey!", Green Lantern faces a cosmic mystery when a sentient planet seemingly attacks him—only to reveal a desperate plea for connection. Written by John Broome and brought to life with bold art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Joe Giella, this 1963 classic blends cosmic wonder with quiet empathy, as the hero responds to the planet’s distress with a gesture both inventive and deeply human. The cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson captures the eerie grandeur of the encounter, making this a standout issue in the Silver Age canon.
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A sentient planet summons Green Lantern and appears to attack him while attempting to "talk" to him. Green Lantern then removes an apparently sentient fireball and places it in orbit to cure the planet of both indigestion and loneliness.
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