DC · Bronze Age · 1972
Green Lantern #87
DC · 1972
Noted for: John Stewart
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What is Green Lantern #87 worth?
The Green Lantern #87 is a DC 1972 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $734 to $3,333. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $2,102.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Green Lantern #87 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of John Stewart, cover-dated December 1971-January 1972, during the celebrated O'Neil and Adams run. Stewart was one of the first African-American superheroes at DC and became the Green Lantern most familiar to a generation through animation.
How to identify it
Green Lantern #87 (volume 2), cover-dated Dec 1971/Jan 1972, which is why sources cite both years. It falls within the O'Neil/Adams Green Lantern/Green Arrow run that began at #76, also in this catalog.
Common mistakes
Confusing John Stewart's debut with Guy Gardner's. Also note the dual cover date leads some listings to file this under 1971 and others under 1972.
Grade considerations
An early-70s book with strong character demand and modest high-grade survival. Spine ticks and tanning are the usual limiters.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 19, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBCS 9 | 1 | $2,687 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 2 | $2,102 | $870 to $3,333 |
| CGC 8.0 | 1 | $795 | N/A |
| CGC 8.5 | 2 | $767 | $734 to $800 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-19. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 8.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CBCS 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Green Lantern #87 value FAQ
What is Green Lantern #87 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $734 to $3,333.
What grade sells most often for Green Lantern #87?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $2,102.
What is the highest median grade for Green Lantern #87?+
CBCS 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $2,687. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Green Lantern #87 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-19. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
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