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Hal Jordan First Appearance

Start with the debut, then follow the early-issue trail that built the legend.

Fortress isolates the debut question behind searches like "first appearance of Hal Jordan", then shows the surrounding early books so collectors can distinguish the main debut issue from the wider key cluster.

CHARACTER PROFILEALL KEY ISSUES
Showcase #22
PRIMARY DEBUT BOOK
2
EARLY ISSUES TRACKED
31
CURRENT BUZZ SCORE
Featured First Appearance
Showcase #22 cover
First Appearance1959DCSilver Age
First appearance and origin of Hal Jordan as Green Lantern.
EARLIEST TRACKED APPEARANCE
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CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY
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Why This Page Matters

Collectors rarely stop at the phrase "first appearance." They also want to know the early supporting books, whether the debut is a cameo or full appearance, and how the surrounding issues compare. This page is designed for that exact research path.

Use the cards below to compare early appearance candidates, then open the broader key issue cluster when you want the full collector view.

EARLY APPEARANCES
1
Showcase #22 cover
Debut Candidate1959DCSilver Age
First appearance and origin of Hal Jordan as Green Lantern.
2
Green Lantern #1 cover
1960DCSilver Age
First Green Lantern solo title for Hal Jordan.
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