All-American Comics #16 (1940)

In All-American Comics #16 (1940), readers are taken on a thrilling ride as they discover the first appearance of the Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott. Alan Scott, an engineer, is the sole survivor of a train wreck. As he awakens from the wreckage, his hands hold a mysterious green miner's lantern that changes his life forever. The lantern begins to radiate an intense light, and a voice speaks to Alan, telling him of the "Tales of the Green Lantern."

The story of the lantern takes readers on a journey through China and an insane asylum in America, where the lantern exchanged hands multiple times, bringing both good and bad luck to those in possession of it. The voice from the lantern tells Alan that now is the time for the third prophecy to be fulfilled and for Alan to gain its power.

The voice warns Alan that if he loses faith in himself, he'll lose his power as it's Will-Power. The voice advises Alan to create a ring from the metal, so he always carries the power of the lantern with him. This creates an exciting superhero story full of action and adventure.

As a reader, you'll fly through the skies with Alan, using the ring to phase through walls and deflect bullets. You'll feel the rush of excitement as he confronts Dekker, the man who planned the train wreck. This comic book is full of twists and turns, as Dekker confesses to his crimes before falling dead.

All-American Comics #16 (1940) is the perfect introduction to the Green Lantern and an exciting story that will delight any comic book fan. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the comic book genre's history and the characters that made it great.