A red tunic and boots. Green pants. A purple cape and domino mask. A brown belt. And gold gladiator-style sandals...worn on top of his boots. Just what the hell was Alan Scott thinking when he designed his Green Lantern costume?
Ah, so bizarre that it will never be forgotten. Mission accomplished Alan Scott, mission accomplished.
(Above badly-scanned images are from All-American #16, 1940. Art by Martin Nodell.)
J. Caleb Mozzocco is a freelance writer and long time comics blogger based in Ohio. His upcoming book of giant monster movie reviews, GIANT MONSTER MOVIES: 100 YEARS OF BIG-SCREEN BEHEMOTHS, will be available from McFarland in 2026.
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