{"product_id":"tales-of-the-green-lantern-corps-1-1981-nm","title":"Tales of the Green Lantern Corps #1 1981 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTales of the Green Lantern Corps #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in May 1981, is the first issue of a three-part miniseries that famously expanded the scope of the Green Lantern mythos beyond Earth. It is highly regarded by collectors for introducing the entire 3,600-member Green Lantern Corps together for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, titled \"Challenge!\", begins with an unprecedented emergency call from the Guardians of the Universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Assembly: For the first time in history, all 3,600 Green Lanterns are summoned to Oa to face a threat to the entire universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: The renegade Oan Krona returns and attacks the assembly, causing the Central Power Battery to explode and killing several Lanterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Stakes: With the Guardians missing and their rings down to a final 24-hour charge, the remaining Corps members must find a way to stop Krona before he recreates the Big Bang and destroys all existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Origins: The issue features a retelling of Hal Jordan’s origin and explores the early history of the Guardians and their failed First Manhunters. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNotable Debuts \u0026amp; Creative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArisia Rrab: This issue marks the first appearance of Arisia, a fan-favorite Lantern from Graxos IV.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNekron (Cameo): While his full debut occurs later in the series, the threat of the undead ties into his looming presence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947913199716,"sku":"BQ219","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_09_55_33_067.jpg?v=1772208452","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/tales-of-the-green-lantern-corps-1-1981-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}