Walter Sommer
The original “Green Lantern,” Alan Scott, debuted in All-American Comics #16 in July 1940, created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell. Alan Scott’s Green Lantern was distinct from the later iterations tied to the Green Lantern Corps and the intergalactic mythology. His story was rooted in mysticism and personal heroism.
Alan Scott’s powers came from a mystical green flame contained within a meteor that crashed on Earth thousands of years ago. This flame was later forged into a lamp and eventually a ring. The meteor’s energy, tied to the concept of willpower and combating evil, guided its bearers across generations. In 1940, Alan, a railroad engineer, survived a sabotage attempt on a bridge he was working on. The mystical flame appeared to him and instructed him to craft a ring and lantern to harness its power. Using the ring, he could create solid-light constructs, fly, and wield immense strength. However, his ring was ineffective against wood, a vulnerability rooted in the magical origins of his power.
Alan adopted the persona of the Green Lantern to fight crime and corruption, often in standalone adventures set in a grounded, urban environment. He remains a symbol of courage and individuality, embodying the timeless heroism of the Golden Age of comics.
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Symphony: Green Lantern
Composed by Walter Sommer and Tom Libertiny
Performed by Walter Sommer and his Orchestra
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Tom Libertiny
