💚 GREEN LANTERN v3 #48 CGC 9.6 NEWSSTAND (1994) | 1st Appearance of Kyle Rayner

Certification number: 4651172018
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💥 What’s Going On Here?

Emerald Twilight — Part 1: “The Past” kicks off the seismic turn in the Green Lantern mythos. Hal Jordan returns to the ruins of Coast City and tries the unthinkable—using the ring to bring an entire city back. That desperate act lights the path to a brand-new Lantern: Kyle Rayner.

📖 Story Highlights

• Writer: Ron Marz
• Art: Bill Willingham, Robert Campanella & Romeo Tanghal
• Arc: Emerald Twilight (Part 1 of 3)
• Key: 1st appearance of Kyle Rayner
• Edition: Newsstand

🎨 Cover Art Vibes

Towering emerald energy explodes from Hal’s ring as he kneels amid the rubble, skyscrapers framing the blast. The classic logo looms above while the bottom banner declares “The Resurrection of Coast City!” — a dramatic, era-defining image in rich lime, emerald, and deep shadowed greens.

🔑 Why This Book Rules

• 🌟 Major key: debut of Kyle Rayner, future torchbearer of the Corps.
• 📚 Launches the pivotal Emerald Twilight storyline that reshaped GL lore.
• 📰 Newsstand copy from the ’90s — tougher to find sharp.
• 🖼️ Powerful, display-ready cover that screams “turning point.”

📦 Collector’s Notes

A cornerstone for DC key collectors and Green Lantern fans alike. This CGC 9.6 Newsstand marries historical significance with eye-popping shelf appeal — a perfect centerpiece for any modern/’90s DC run.