Once Upon A Geek

A blog for The Irredeemable Shag … A place for all things geek, focusing primarily on superheroes & science fiction.

Tag: Martin Nodell

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Secret Origin of the Red Lantern – Greatest Hero that Never Was

February 19, 2010February 18, 2010

For those of you following DC Comics and Blackest Night, you may be aware that our first glimpse of a Red Lantern was in 2007.

Golden Age Green Lantern drawing by creator Marty Nodell

February 18, 2010February 17, 2010

Here is an original drawing of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern, by his creator Martin Nodell. Marty created the Green Lantern in 1940

By day, the Irredeemable Shag plays the part of a wealthy industrialist, playboy, and philanthropist. By night, he is a frightening creature that strikes terror into the hearts of criminals!
... or ...
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Tag: Martin Nodell

Secret Origin of the Red Lantern – Greatest Hero that Never Was

Tell the world about ONCE UPON A GEEK:

Golden Age Green Lantern drawing by creator Marty Nodell

Tell the world about ONCE UPON A GEEK: