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Super Powers Collection - Green Lantern (Kenner, 1984) Although Green Lantern first appeared in All-American Comics in 1940, it wasn't until he was re-designed as the costumed identity of test pilot Hal Jordan in 1959 that he began wearing the costume we usually saw in the 1980s.  This second version of Green Lantern didn't just fight criminals on earth, he also became involved with the Green Lantern Corps to protect the galaxy from evil.  Green Lantern's power comes from his ring, which can temporarily create anything that the wearer can imagine.  Only those with the strongest will are chosen to be members of the Green Lantern Corps.  The rings are re-charged by lanterns which are given to the bearer along with the ring.  In March of 1960, the first appearance of the Justice League of America included Green Lantern as one of the seven original members (along with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, and The Flash) in issue #28 of The...

1985 Wave 2 Kenner Super Powers Martian Manhunter Martian Manhunter's first appearance was in Detective Comics in November of 1955.  This is considered by some to be the beginning of the Silver Age of comics (although the redesign of The Flash from Showcase #4 in October of 1956 is the more common starting point for the Silver Age).  In March of 1960, the first appearance of the Justice League of America included Martian Manhunter as one of the seven original members (along with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and The Flash) in issue #28 of The Brave and the Bold.  Throughout the Silver Age, Martian Manhunter and his alter ego, Detective John Jones, appeared regularly as the backup story in Detective Comics.  Martian Manhunter was also often a featured character in the Justice League of America comic book.  He appeared in several other DC comic books throughout the years as well.  However, when Kenner released this figure in 198...