Hal and Ollie Take A Trip
Review for Green Lantern (1960) 85-A

Comic Book by DC, Sep 01 1971
     
 
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Hal and Ollie Take A Trip

Dennis O'Neil (writer) and Neal Adams (penciler) don't tread lightly when it comes to tackling issues of the day in their run on Green Lantern/Green Arrow. During their time on the title they address the issues of racism, drug use, child abuse, cult followings, and more! Seems simple enough today, but back in the 70's comics had never seen this type of raw expression before in comics.

In this issue, as the cover suggests, our heroes get involved in the war on drugs. Green Arrow gets a taste of his own medicine and Green Lantern keeps on learning that the world has it's dark side. Hal Jordan's drug trip, a one page scene between an Asian-American and an African-American, and the last page make this issue worth your dollar! True to the time, O'Neil even includes some corny dialogue:

"I'll use the installment plan... a leg down and a toe a week!" - Green Arrow

Too bad you can't buy your comics that way. Be sure to check this issue out, it's awesome.

For a late Silver Age comic, this issue is a great read, as is the entire O'Neil/Adams run on the book!
     

yourfriendandy
January 27, 2009

Comments

meangreenninjame
This is THE book that got me reading Green Arrow, and a must read for any comic fan, great review!
The_Valiant_One
These issues are great! I can't afford the originals, but the reprints are great!

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