Green Lantern #5 (1961)

Green Lantern #5 (1961) takes us on a wild ride through the skies above Coast City. The story begins with Green Lantern flying over the city when his power ring suddenly disappears, leaving him powerless. The story then takes us back to a party where Hector Hammond, a renowned scientist, is in attendance. Hammond impresses the guests by showing off his inventions and claims he has made many scientific discoveries that others have not yet found. However, Hal Jordan becomes suspicious of Hammond's abilities when he realizes that Hammond is an expert in chemistry, biology, astronomy, and physics, the same specialties of four scientists who disappeared some time ago.

Hal decides to investigate and charges his power ring in front of Pieface, his friend, and orders him to impersonate him while Hal investigates Hammond's suspicious activities. Meanwhile, Hammond sees Pieface as Green Lantern and becomes intrigued by his attempts to impress Carol, the woman who Hammond himself desires. Hammond visits the four scientists who had been evolved by him to the point that they are as smart as humans will be in thousands of years to come. However, the scientists have found a way to finally escape from Hammond and need Green Lantern's help to escape the barrier they are trapped in.

The story takes an exciting turn when Hammond finds Green Lantern's power ring and gains immense power with it. Hammond battles with Green Lantern and causes chaos and destruction to Coast City. However, Hal Jordan repairs the damage with his ring while Hammond continues to use his newfound power to further his evil plans. Eventually, Hal takes down Hammond, evolves Pieface back into a human, and devolves the scientists that had been hostages.

Green Lantern #5 is an action-packed comic book that showcases the power of the Green Lantern and his heroic abilities. With a captivating storyline and engaging characters, this comic is a must-read for all fans of the superhero genre.