Green Lantern #4

(Summer 1942)

Total War!: Chapter 1: Foemen In the Fog (Table of Contents)

Green Lantern / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Finger

Pencils:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Inks:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Doiby Dickles (in costume); Irene Miller; V: Captain Kortz (I).

Synopsis:

While investigating a mysterious wreck at sea, Alan, Doiby and Irene are picked up by an invading force of the Gestapo [led by Captain Kortz], but Green Lantern saves the day by destroying the Nazi air force before it can strike on land.

Indexer Notes

Writer credit revised by Craig Delich 6-19-08 from Ted Udall to Bill Finger. In this issue, Doiby uses a green signal flare to summon Green Lantern. In this story, G.L. recites an unusual oath: "I shed my light upon dark evil! For evil cannot stand the light of the Green Lantern!" Revised synopsis and some info added by Craig Delich 6-19-08.

none (Table of Contents)

Cicero's Cat / filler / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Al Smith (signed as Bud Fisher)

Pencils:

Al Smith (signed as Bud Fisher)

Inks:

Al Smith (signed as Bud Fisher)

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters:

Cicero's Cat

Indexer Notes

Newspaper strip reprint.

Total War!: Chapter 2: The Den of Doom (Table of Contents)

Green Lantern / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Finger

Pencils:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Inks:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Doiby Dickles; Irene Miller; General Brock; Villains: Captain Kortz, Doctor Zapt.

Synopsis:

In order to learn more fully the details behind Fifth Columnist activities in America, Alan poses as a Nazi spy. Unfortunately, Dopiby decides to pose as the same spy and G.L. must enter the fray, but not before Doiby carelessly reveals the Emerald Crusader's weaknesses to Captain Kortz.

Indexer Notes

Writer credit revised by Craig Delich 6-19-08 from Ted Udall to Bill Finger. Modified synopsis and other info added by Craig Delich 6-19-08.

none (Table of Contents)

Sweet Adeline / filler / 2 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Art Helfant (signed)

Pencils:

Art Helfant (signed)

Inks:

Art Helfant (signed)

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

humor

Characters:

Adeline

Total War! Chapter 3: Green Lantern Enlists (Table of Contents)

Green Lantern / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Finger

Pencils:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Inks:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Doiby Dickles; Irene Miller; General Brock; Lt. Sowers; V: Capt. Kortz.

Synopsis:

Alan and Doiby re-enlist in the U.S. Army, and soon after, Doiby is poisoned by Gestapo agents and is saved by G.L. at the last possible moment. Irene is also kidnapped by Kortz and the Master of Light must track down these culprits as well.

Indexer Notes

Writer credit revised by Craig Delich 6-19-08 from Ted Udall to Bill Finger. Modified synopsis added by Craig Delich 6-19-08.

Spy Signal (Table of Contents)

Hop Harrigan / text story / 2 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

aviation

Characters:

Hop Harrigan

none (Table of Contents)

Cicero's Cat / filler / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]

Pencils:

Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]

Inks:

Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters:

Cicero's cat.

Indexer Notes

Newspaper reprint.

Total War! Chapter 4: Journey's End For Nazis (Table of Contents)

Green Lantern / comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bill Finger

Pencils:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Inks:

Martin Nodell (signed)

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Doiby Dickles; Irene Miller; Lt. Sowers; V: Capt Kortz.

Synopsis:

Over-powered by Kortz's defense against his ring, Green Lantern and Doiby are buried alive in wet cement!

Indexer Notes

Writer credit revised by Craig Delich 6-19-08 from Ted Udall to Bill Finger. Synopsis added by Craig Delich 6-19-08.