The 10 Most Valuable Green Lantern Comics
Green Lantern spans two iconic heroes — the Golden Age Alan Scott and the Silver Age Hal Jordan — and their first appearances are among the most valuable keys in the hobby. From the 1940 debut to the launch of the Silver Age series, the run is a collector cornerstone. Below are the most valuable Green Lantern comics, ranked by current raw Near Mint (9.4) value and refreshed automatically from live market data.
The Golden and Silver Age firsts sit at the very top, followed by the scarce early issues of both series.
| # | Comic | Key / First Appearance | NM Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-American Comics (1939) #16 | Green Lantern | $375,000 |
| 2 | Showcase (1956) #22 | Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Abin Sur, Carol Ferris | $36,000 |
| 3 | Green Lantern (1960) #1 | The Guardians | $9,500 |
| 4 | Green Lantern (1941) #30 | Streak the Wonder Dog | $7,000 |
| 5 | Green Lantern (1941) #10 | Vandal Savage | $4,300 |
| 6 | Green Lantern (1941) #27 | Sky Pirate | $2,650 |
| 7 | Green Lantern (1960) #2 | Pieface, Qward | $2,300 |
| 8 | Green Lantern (1960) #7 | Sinestro | $2,100 |
| 9 | Green Lantern (1960) #5 | Hector Hammond | $1,050 |
| 10 | Green Lantern (1960) #6 | Tomar-Re | $1,025 |
Values are raw Near Mint (9.4) estimates from live market data and change over time. Look up any comic's value.
The most valuable Green Lantern keys
All-American Comics #16 (1940) leads the list — the first appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Showcase #22 (1959), the first Silver Age Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), follows at the top.
The Silver Age series delivers major keys: Green Lantern #1 (1960), the launch of Hal Jordan’s title, and #7 (1961), the first appearance of Sinestro — his greatest foe.
Scarce early issues from both the Golden Age (Green Lantern #10, #27, #30) and the Silver Age (#2, #5, #6) round out the list.
What makes a Green Lantern comic valuable
Green Lantern value is driven by the first appearances of both Alan Scott and Hal Jordan, plus the scarcity of their early issues. Sinestro and the Corps mythology add further keys, and the character’s prominence keeps demand strong.
Condition is decisive. Raw Near Mint (9.4) is the benchmark shown here; professionally graded (CGC) copies of the top keys command large premiums over raw, and for All-American Comics #16 the difference between grades is enormous.
How these values are calculated
The figures here are raw Near Mint (9.4) values derived from recent sales and refreshed automatically — not a fixed annual guide. Click any issue for its full condition-by-grade breakdown, graded (CGC) values, and price history. Values are estimates and the market moves, so treat them as a current snapshot rather than a formal appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable Green Lantern comic?
As of August 2026, All-American Comics (1939) #16 (first appearance of Green Lantern) is the most valuable, with a raw Near Mint value around $375,000.
What is the most valuable Green Lantern comic?
All-American Comics #16 (1940), the first appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott), is the most valuable. Showcase #22 (1959), the first Hal Jordan, is second.
Which comic is the first Hal Jordan Green Lantern?
Showcase #22 (1959) is the first appearance of the Silver Age Green Lantern, Hal Jordan — one of the most valuable Silver Age DC keys.
Which issue is the first Sinestro?
Green Lantern #7 (1961) is the first appearance of Sinestro, Hal Jordan’s greatest enemy.
Are graded (CGC) Green Lantern comics worth more than raw copies?
Almost always, and dramatically for the Golden and Silver Age keys. High-grade survivors are scarce, so CGC-certified copies command large premiums over raw. Click any issue for its graded pricing.
How often do these values update?
Automatically, from live market data — so this list reflects the current market, not a static annual guide.