{"product_id":"green-lantern-1-1990-nm-copy","title":"Green Lantern # 1 1990 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Lantern #1\u003c\/b\u003e (Volume 3, published in 1990) begins the \"Down to Earth\" story arc, focusing on Hal Jordan's mid-life crisis as he struggles to find his place in a world where he feels defined only by his life as a superhero. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMain Plot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue finds Hal Jordan reflecting on his 15 years as a Green Lantern and feeling the need to ground himself as a normal human. He visits the Justice League of America headquarters, where members, including a confrontational Guy Gardner, make it clear they want him to rejoin. However, the experience only convinces Hal that life among superheroes is wearing on him, and he decides to embark on a journey of self-discovery without relying on his ring or powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHal's travels lead him to the quiet town of Hope Springs, West Virginia (previously called Desolation), where he seeks out a woman named Rose Lewis-Hardin, whom he had previously met while in his Green Lantern persona. Hoping to start a simple life, he offers to work on her farm for room and board, befriending her young son, Toby, in the process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeanwhile, John Stewart, another Earth-based Green Lantern, is experiencing a nervous breakdown and profound guilt over his past failure to prevent the destruction of the planet Xanshi. He flies to the ruins of Oa, the Green Lantern Corps' former headquarters, unable to cope with his actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue culminates in a confrontation when Guy Gardner tracks Hal down and provokes him into an arm-wrestling match using their power rings. Rose witnesses the argument and, despite Hal's insistence that he is just a man, believes he can never escape his life as a superhero and asks him to leave. Hal, feeling misunderstood and disheartened, continues his journey, realizing his path to normalcy will be more challenging than anticipated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacters: The story primarily features Hal Jordan, with appearances by Guy Gardner and John Stewart, establishing the status quo for all three Earth Lanterns at the start of the new volume. The character Rose Lewis-Hardin is introduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: The issue was written by Gerard Jones, with art by Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eContext: The story follows the events of the miniseries Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn, which retold Hal Jordan's origin story in the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity. This first issue set the stage for the character development that would eventually lead to the \"Emerald Twilight\" storyline in issue #48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947655184484,"sku":"BQ210","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_09_07_18_007.jpg?v=1772204978","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-lantern-1-1990-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}