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Green Lantern#28
Cover: Alex Toth

Green Lantern #28

Oct 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Fool Comes to Town”

In "The Fool Comes to Town," a 1947 Green Lantern issue, a mysterious criminal named Knodar arrives in the modern world, convinced his talents will finally be recognized. When Alan Scott hears a radio broadcast warning of a Green Lantern in danger, he’s stunned to see the hero crash through his window—lifeless. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Irwin Hasen, with a striking cover by Alex Toth, this issue blends pulp intrigue with the early mystique of the Green Lantern mythos.

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writer John Broome · artist, inker Irwin Hasen · cover Alex Toth

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artist, inker Irwin Hasen
cover pencils, inks Alex Toth

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Knodar comes to the 20th century where he believes his talents as a criminal will be appreciated. That evening, Alan Scott, while listening to the radio, is startled to see Green Lantern come crashing through his apartment window---dead!

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