Green Lantern #74
January 1970 · DC Comics
Condition: VF+ (8.5)
A sharp, late–Silver Age Green Lantern issue featuring dynamic Gil Kane cover and interior art, edited by Julius Schwartz during one of the title’s most visually confident runs. This issue continues the Sinestro/Star Sapphire saga and showcases DC cosmic superhero storytelling right on the edge of its Bronze Age transition.
Key highlights:
Gil Kane cover and pencils, with a powerful, clean-lined composition spotlighting Green Lantern, Sinestro, and Star Sapphire—pure kinetic Kane energy.
Main story “Lost in Space!” written by Mike Friedrich, with inks by Murphy Anderson, delivering a polished, classic DC look.
Sinestro’s manipulation of Carol Ferris / Star Sapphire comes into focus, deepening the emotional and ideological stakes between hero, villain, and tragic anti-hero.
Strong supporting presence from Tom Kalmaku (Pieface) and expanded Kalmaku family appearances, adding personal grounding to the cosmic conflict.
Continues the storyline from the previous issue, making this a key chapter rather than a throwaway standalone.
Packed with period DC house ads, promo pages, and dual Green Lantern Mail Chute letters sections—great late-’60s DC flavor.
Why it matters:
This era of Green Lantern bridges the traditional Silver Age morality plays with more emotionally complex Bronze Age themes. Kane’s art keeps everything sleek and energetic, while Friedrich’s script leans into character tension—especially Sinestro’s obsession and Carol Ferris’s resistance to being used as a weapon.
It’s also a great example of how visually strong DC’s cosmic books were just before the landmark O’Neil/Adams run reshaped the title entirely.
Condition notes:
Very Fine Plus copy with strong gloss, crisp edges, and clean interior pages. Light, minimal wear consistent with careful handling. Excellent eye appeal for a 1970 DC book.
Green Lantern #74
January 1970 · DC Comics
Condition: VF+ (8.5)
A sharp, late–Silver Age Green Lantern issue featuring dynamic Gil Kane cover and interior art, edited by Julius Schwartz during one of the title’s most visually confident runs. This issue continues the Sinestro/Star Sapphire saga and showcases DC cosmic superhero storytelling right on the edge of its Bronze Age transition.
Key highlights:
Gil Kane cover and pencils, with a powerful, clean-lined composition spotlighting Green Lantern, Sinestro, and Star Sapphire—pure kinetic Kane energy.
Main story “Lost in Space!” written by Mike Friedrich, with inks by Murphy Anderson, delivering a polished, classic DC look.
Sinestro’s manipulation of Carol Ferris / Star Sapphire comes into focus, deepening the emotional and ideological stakes between hero, villain, and tragic anti-hero.
Strong supporting presence from Tom Kalmaku (Pieface) and expanded Kalmaku family appearances, adding personal grounding to the cosmic conflict.
Continues the storyline from the previous issue, making this a key chapter rather than a throwaway standalone.
Packed with period DC house ads, promo pages, and dual Green Lantern Mail Chute letters sections—great late-’60s DC flavor.
Why it matters:
This era of Green Lantern bridges the traditional Silver Age morality plays with more emotionally complex Bronze Age themes. Kane’s art keeps everything sleek and energetic, while Friedrich’s script leans into character tension—especially Sinestro’s obsession and Carol Ferris’s resistance to being used as a weapon.
It’s also a great example of how visually strong DC’s cosmic books were just before the landmark O’Neil/Adams run reshaped the title entirely.
Condition notes:
Very Fine Plus copy with strong gloss, crisp edges, and clean interior pages. Light, minimal wear consistent with careful handling. Excellent eye appeal for a 1970 DC book.
