Green Lantern #149

Green Lantern number 149 was published by DC Comics in February 1982, appearing during a transitional period for the title under the creative guidance of writer Mike W. Barr and artist Keith Pollard. This issue is part of the long-running second volume of the Green Lantern series, which focused on the adventures of Hal Jordan as he balanced his cosmic responsibilities with his life on Earth. The storytelling during this era often leaned into the science-fiction roots of the character, emphasizing the vast scope of the Green Lantern Corps while maintaining the grounded character development established throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The cover art for this issue was provided by Joe Staton, a prominent artist whose association with the DC universe is well-regarded for his clean lines and dynamic character work. Staton, along with his contemporaries, was tasked with maintaining visual consistency for the title while reflecting the evolving aesthetic standards of the bronze age of comics. The issue was received by readers as a reliable entry in a monthly series that was building toward larger, universe-spanning storylines, serving as a functional piece of the ongoing DC narrative that solidified Hal Jordan's legacy as a central figure in the publisher's expanded line of space-themed adventure tales.