Green Lantern (Vol 2 1960) Issues 101-150
For Green Lantern issues 101-150, the series delved deeper into the cosmic and terrestrial adventures of Green Lantern, primarily Hal Jordan, as he navigated the complexities of being a member of the Green Lantern Corps while dealing with personal dilemmas on Earth. The writing during this period saw contributions from Denny O'Neil and Mike W. Barr, who continued to explore social and ethical issues through compelling narratives. The artwork, handled by artists such as Alex Saviuk, Joe Staton, and Dave Gibbons, played a crucial role in bringing these stories to life, providing rich, detailed visuals that captured the expansive scope of the universe and the intimate human elements of the series. This era is notable for its thoughtful storytelling that balanced action-packed cosmic battles with significant character development, deepening Hal Jordan’s persona and his struggles, thereby enriching the Green Lantern mythos.
Key issues include;
#111 - 1st mention of Starheart
#112 - Origin of Green Lantern retold, Origin Starheart
#116 - Guy Gardner stands in for Hal Jordan as Earths Green Lantern
#122 - Final Green Lantern Green Arrow team-up
#136 - 1st appearance of Citadel
#141 - 1st team appearance of Omega Men (Primus, Kalista, Harpis, Demonia, Broot and Nimbus)
#148 - 1st appearance of Ch p
#149 - 1st appearance of Salaak, Keeper of Records for the Corps
