Green Lantern #163

Green Lantern number 163, published by DC Comics in April 1983, arrived during a transitional period for the title under the creative guidance of writer Todd Klein and artist Carmine Infantino. Part of the long-running second volume of the Green Lantern series, the issue reflects the era's focus on expanding the cosmic scope of Hal Jordan's adventures while navigating the complex interpersonal dynamics of the Green Lantern Corps. The cover art, featuring a distinct visual style characteristic of the early 1980s, highlights the narrative tensions typical of the Bronze Age of comics.

The issue serves as a notable example of the series' mid-eighties aesthetic, which balanced established science fiction tropes with evolving character developments. While not one of the most widely cited milestones in the series' history, the creative team worked within the framework of a burgeoning shared universe to build lore for the galactic peacekeeping force. Like much of the output from this period, it remains a testament to the collaborative craft of DC's veteran bullpen, appreciated by collectors for its role in maintaining the narrative continuity of the Green Lantern mythology.