{"product_id":"green-lantern-18-2007-vf-nm","title":"Green Lantern # 18 2007 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Lantern #18\u003c\/b\u003e (2007) is a pivotal issue in the post-Infinite Crisis era, serving as a prelude to the \"Sinestro Corps War\" event. Released in May 2007, it is most notable for featuring the first appearances of key Sinestro Corps members and exploring the origins of the Star Sapphire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Storylines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is split into two primary narratives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMystery of the Star Sapphire, Part 1: The alien parasite known as the Star Sapphire seeks a new host, ultimately possessing Hal Jordan's fellow pilot and love interest, Jillian \"Cowgirl\" Pearlman. The story explores why the entity consistently seeks out those close to Hal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTales of the Sinestro Corps: A backup feature titled \"Despotellis Spreads Fear\" introduces Lyssa Drak, the keeper of the Book of Parallax, and the sentient virus Despotellis. It details how Despotellis decimated the population of Sector 119, including its Green Lantern. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue features high-profile creators who shaped the modern Green Lantern mythos:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Geoff Johns (main story) and Dave Gibbons (backup).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Daniel Acuña (main story pencils\/inks\/colors) and Dave Gibbons (backup pencils\/inks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artists: Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters \u0026amp; Debuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: Lyssa Drak, a major figure in the Sinestro Corps.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: Despotellis, the microscopic sentient virus.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTransformation: Jillian \"Cowgirl\" Pearlman becomes a Star Sapphire for the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFeatured: Hal Jordan, Carol Ferris, and Thomas Kalmaku. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934013014116,"sku":"BQ116","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_22_16_44_18_407.jpg?v=1771800364","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/green-lantern-18-2007-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}