MAJOR PICTO SPOTLIGHT
🔦 Spotlight: Showcase #23 (DC, December 1959)
Key Silver Age Appearance of Green Lantern
A gem from the late Silver Age, Showcase #23 features the second appearance of Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern and Carol Ferris, plus the first-ever appearance of the Invisible Destroyer — making this a must-have for Green Lantern fans and key issue collectors alike.
📖 Issue Highlights
“Summons from Space!” – Green Lantern travels to Venus to help a primitive race under attack by yellow pterodactyl-like creatures.
“The Invisible Destroyer!” – A mental entity escapes from Dr. Phillips’s mind and unleashes chaos on Earth.
Creative Team:
Script: John Broome
Pencils (cover & interior): Gil Kane
Inks: Joe Giella
Format: 36 pages, full color, originally priced at 10¢
🧠 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
Grade: VG (4.0)
Notes: Moderate wear with spine stress and small creases, but still presents well. Solid mid-grade copy with strong color and good structural integrity.
