"Hal Jordan was an ace test pilot with a reputation for daring and fearlessness. Chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to become Earth's Green Lantern, Jordan became an intergalactic hero who protects Earth from threats, both terrestrial and alien. Armed with a power ring that creates anything its wearer can imagine, the Green Gladiator patrol the skies to confront the unknown." -- page 4 of cover, volume 2.

In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape his sight - former test pilot Hal Jordan is the wearer of the powerful green ring, and fights evil as the Green Lantern

Green Lantern battles evil as a member of the star-spanning Green Lantern Corps. In this collection the Green Lantern and the Green Arrow face issues of the day - such as women's rights, political corruption and religious intolerance - all while battling evil.

Originally published in single magazine form in Showcase (Sparta, Ill.), no. 1 (Mar./Apr. 1956-no. 23 (July/Aug. 1959).

The very first appearance of one of DC's greatest heroes, Hal Jordan! Test pilot Hal Jordan traces a downed aircraft to the Southwest desert, where he finds the dying alien being, Abin Sur, one of the Green Lantern Corps, whose ring chooses Hal to be Earth's new Green Lantern! Plus, “THE SECRET OF THE FLAMING SPEAR!” and “THE MENACE OF THE RUNAWAY MISSLE!”

Written by Jack Miller, Ed Herron, Gardner Fox and Bob Haney Art by JackKirby, George Papp, Mike Sekowsky and Neal Adams Cover by Lee Elias & JerryOrdway The Emerald Archer's Silver Age adventures get the spotlight! Thisvolume reprints stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #250-266, 268-269, THE BRAVE ANDTHE BOLD #50, 71, 85, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, and WORLD'S FINEST #95-140.Along with his sidekick Speedy, see Green Arrow take on all manner of crime inStar City!

Green Lantern battles evil as a member of the star-spanning Green Lantern Corps. In this collection the Green Lantern and the Green Arrow face issues of the day - such as women's rights, political corruption and religious intolerance - all while battling evil.