Green Lantern #1 (1941) — Comic Book Value

Green Lantern

What Green Lantern #1 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Green Lantern #1 (1941) value — Ungraded $572 · Grade 6.0 $20,938. Prices updated September 2026.

Series · Green Lantern
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New
$50
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Used
$4,198
4 listings asking
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Value by grade
$572
Ungraded
36.6×
$20,938
Grade 6.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 36.6× raw.

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Expired listings — price reference

Green Lantern #1 9x12 FRAMED Vintage 1941 DC Comics Art Print Poster$29.95Newexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Green Lantern (2005) #41 NM 1:25 Variant Barrows Signed Johns$49.99Brand Newexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Green Lantern #1 CGC 2.5 (R) DC 1941 Movie! Golden Age Key! C9 1 111 cm$7,995expired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
GREEN LANTERN #41 Tape On Spine (1965) 3rd Appearance Star Sapphire Gil Kane Art$22Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
1,000,000 Green Lantern 1941-2012 “You Can Defeat The Fear”$7.99Brand Newexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Green Lantern #1 1941 Vintage DC COMICS Series 11"X14" Poster Print$12.99Newexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the item, grab the Green Lantern Foil for $20. Premium versions like the White Lantern Foil ($98) or Reis Sketch ($30) offer unique editions or artistic variants. Collectors prioritizing rarity or specific aesthetics should pay more for these distinct versions. Casual buyers seeking basic ownership should stick to the cheapest available option.

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Item details

Series
Green Lantern
Publisher
DC
Issue
#1
Key issue
No
Release date
October 1, 1941

Green Lantern #1 (1941) comic value

An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #1 (1941) averages around $572. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20938, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.

What drives the price

Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$572eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$20,938eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$7.99 / $199.99 / $19,99920 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$19,999.00 (median $199.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
The ungraded copy is valued at $1434, whereas the Grade 6.0 version is significantly higher at $20678.
Is Green Lantern #1 a good investment?
Yes, this key comic from the Green Lantern series shows strong market value potential based on its listed prices.
What is the series this comic belongs to?
This comic belongs to the Green Lantern series.

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