Green Lantern
DC · 1941–1949 · 38 issues
About the series
In 1941, DC introduced a new kind of superhero with Green Lantern, a series built around the mystical, ring-wielding Alan Scott. Running for 38 issues through the 1940s, it was defined by the storytelling of Alfred Bester, Robert Kanigher, and Bill Finger, with the vivid art of Martin Nodell and Irwin Hasen bringing the emerald crusader to life. Alongside his quick-witted cabbie sidekick Doiby Dickles and the canine Streak, Alan Scott also faced off against the oddly named Captain Tootsie, reflecting the era's blend of pulp heroics and lighthearted advertising gimmicks. This original Green Lantern remains a cornerstone of DC's Golden Age, establishing the legacy of a hero who would evolve into a cosmic icon.