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War of the Green Lanterns - Triptych Cover to GREEN LANTERN #65, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59, and GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #8 by George Perez

Location: George Perez
Artists: George  Perez (Penciller) ,  George Perez (Inker)

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Location: George Perez
Title: War of the Green Lanterns - Triptych Cover to GREEN LANTERN #65, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #59, and GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #8 by George Perez*
Artist:  George  Perez (Penciller) ,  George Perez (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 12163
Likes on CAF: 1
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 28
Added to Site: 3/29/2011

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George Perez's centerpiece cover to DC's WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS. This triptych cover, which George affectionately described as "101 Damn Lanterns," took him three weeks to complete.

I had the good fortune of picking up this piece in person and spending several hours with George, which was a real thrill. One of the first comic books I read was CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, and the chance to meet him in person fulfilled a childhood dream. The stories are all true: not only is he one of the most influential artists of the last several decades, George is also just about one of the greatest guys I've met in the industry.

As for the cover itself, George first drew the four Earth-bound Green Lanterns who were to be each individual issue's centerpiece, starting with Hal Jordan. George, aided by a GL encyclopedia, then added the other 97 Green Lanterns over the course of the next several weeks.

As for the piece itself, it's a virtual Who's Who of the current GL universe even as it testifies to George's skill at fitting in a number of diverse characters into a defined space. Each character is distinctly defined, even as the fog of war makes it difficult to discern friend from foe.

Many thanks to my good friend Spencer Beck, who has been so instrumental in not just obtaining this beauty, but also in helping me meet my collecting goals over the last several years.

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Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/29/2011

OH! MY! GOD!
Dan Gintis Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/29/2011

Whoa! That's one of the awesomest things I've seen in quite some time.
Malvin V Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/29/2011

This is classic Perez, lots of character, detail and action. Congrats on this most awesome of pieces
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/30/2011

Grail grail grail....are you kidding with this?!?! Love the massive amount of characters, action, and acres of art on this. I don't think there is one blank square inch on this piece. Maybe best Perez piece ever? Outstanding.
Brian Peck Member Since 2003
Posted On 3/30/2011

It's um... It's Green! 101 one ways to draw a Green Lantern. Anyone else would go blind doing that, but not George. Congrats!
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/30/2011

This is insane! Huge congrats.
DW A Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/30/2011

Beautiful piece
Patrick  Brooks Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/30/2011

SWEET MOSES!!!!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/30/2011

Can't find the words to describe... except WOW !!! Thanks for sharing that instant classic !
carlos lising Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/30/2011

Utterly unbelievable. Congratulations on an incredible pickup!!!! :D
robert frey Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/30/2011

insane! (:
aric shapiro Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/30/2011

Only GP could draw something like this!!!
Y M Member Since 2003
Posted On 3/30/2011

Ed, are you kidding me? Guess you don't need the Bolland GL Corps cover any more so I'll gladly take it back ;-)
Edward Acle Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/30/2011

Y M wrote:
" Ed, are you kidding me? Guess you don't need the Bolland GL Corps cover any more so I'll gladly take it back ;-)  "
That's funny, Yoram--I thought of the Bolland piece when I first saw this one. It's almost like a fight broke out while they were all on a roadtrip--maybe half of them wanted McDonald's while the other half demanded Chick-fil-A?
Kimberly Smith Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/30/2011

Wow, that's a lotta Lanterns... Who knew you could fit so much 'awesome' in one image. Very cool.
JONATHAN MANKUTA Member Since 2005
Posted On 3/30/2011

George has so much talent that it simply seeps out of his pores...this piece is amazing...huge congrats!
Greg  C. Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/30/2011

I've got a fever, and the only prescription is MORE GREEN LANTERN! Huge congrats!
Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/31/2011

This is one of the most incredible cover pieces ever done by George! No one does that many characters quite like him! Congrats on this truly EPIC score!
Dean Abraham Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/31/2011

stunning, such detail. there is so much to try and take in!!!
Mike K Member Since 2003
Posted On 3/31/2011

Wow... That... That is something just serious... Holy cow...
Mike (aka Off White) White Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/31/2011

Congrats on the covers. George is the man! What an amazing piece!!
Shane Turgeon Member Since 2009
Posted On 3/31/2011

Good lord, that's incredible. And i don't even like GL!
Adam Martin Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/6/2011

That's an amazing piece and a fantastic story. You are very lucky, congrats.
Paul Downey Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/6/2011

That us jaw-droppingly fantastic! George Perez never fails to impress. Congrats!!
Michael Naugle Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/11/2011

I cried only 2 times in my life....when my son was born, and my twins. Damn you, this piece made me cry again for a third time in my life, and I will never forgive you.
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/4/2013

!!! GO GREEN !!! This cover is INSANELY COOL!!!
Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020
Posted On 6/3/2020

Raw. Uncut. Ridiculousness. And if course...GRAIL! I can only imagine the feels that must come when you see this in person. Congrats on the Green Shrine and on meeting Mister Perez. 

Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020
Posted On 6/3/2020

Raw. Uncut. Ridiculousness. And of course...GRAIL! I can only imagine the feels that must come when you see this in person. Congrats on the Green Shrine and on meeting Mister Perez. 

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