Double-Cover copy of Green Lantern #1 Hits the Auction Block!

DALLAS, TEXAS: Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in the pages of All-American Comics #16, Green Lantern was a modern-day version of Aladdin, with a magic ring instead of a genii. An instant hit upon his introduction, it wasn't long before the Green Gladiator was awarded his own book.

"As any comic aficionado knows, Green Lantern #1, with its unforgettable Howard Purcell cover, is one of the key books of the Golden Age," said Ed Jaster, Vice-President for Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries. "This was the beginning of a spectacular run for one of the greatest comic characters ever created, a run that has continued unbroken, except for a few years in the 1950s, until the present day."

"The exquisite copy of Green Lantern #1 that we're offering in our upcoming Signature Auction is significant for several reasons," Jaster continued. "First, of course, is its iconic status as the first issue of a long-running and popular title. Second is the fact that, of 36 unrestored copies certified by CGC, there is not a higher graded example in existence. Finally, as if those two points weren't enough, there's the fact that this copy - and only this copy, to the very best of our knowledge - bears an extremely rare double cover. This is a very uncommon binding error in which two covers are accidentally stapled to the book. Double covers even on nondescript issues are considered very rare and collectible. To find one on a book of this magnitude is absolutely unheard of."

"This book will no doubt be one of the stars of our upcoming auction," said Jaster, " as it presents the opportunity for the advanced Golden Age collector to add a truly unique and one-of-a-kind item to his or her collection. The bragging rights that attach to this book are absolutely astronomical."

Green Lantern #1 Double Cover (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages
Estimate: $50,000 & up

Green Lantern #1 Double Cover (DC, 1941) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Cream to off-white pages will be offered in Heritage Auction Galleries' upcoming Comics Signature Auction, to be held August 10 -12, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit www.HeritageAuctions.com/Comics.

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Heritage specializes in rare, high-grade comic books, as well as vintage comic and animation art, illustration art, classic toys, movie posters and comics-related collectibles.

Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end comics material, toys, and original art are invited to call Ed Jaster at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 288 or Lon Allen at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 261 to discuss their rare comics and original illustration and comic art. Or visit www.HeritageAuctions.com and click on the "Sell Now" tab. Or simply email Ed Jaster at EdJ@HeritageAuctions.com or Lon Allen at LonA@HeritageAuctions.com.

Music and Hollywood memorabilia collectors should contact Doug Norwine at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 452 or email DougN@HeritageAuctions.com.

Movie poster consignors please call Grey Smith at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 367 or email GreySm@HeritageAuctions.com.

To reserve your copy of a catalog for any upcoming Heritage auction, please contact Nicole Jewell, c/o Heritage Auction Galleries, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75219, or call 1-800-872-6467, ext. 272.