Green Lantern #54

Green Lantern number 54, published by DC Comics in 1967, emerged during the late Silver Age of comic books. It serves as a notable chapter in the Hal Jordan series, arriving at a time when the medium was beginning to experiment with more sophisticated character dynamics and cosmic threats. The issue is historically recognized for its inclusion of a story featuring the character Black Hand, who made his debut in this installment, crafted by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane.

The aesthetic of this era was defined by the clean, dynamic lines of the Silver Age, with Kane’s pencils providing the definitive look for the Green Lantern mythos during the sixties. The decision to introduce a new recurring villain reflected the publisher's push to expand the rogues' gallery for the title. As an individual issue, it is primarily sought after by collectors of the series for its status as a character key, marking the first appearance of a figure who would later become a significant antagonist in long-term Green Lantern continuity.