And even though I'd like to learn more about Hal, I know enough to say I'm very proud to carry on the name Green Lantern. Hal made the ultimate sacrifice. I know he'll be remembered as the ultimate hero. Because of Hal Jordan ... we can all celebrate a new dawn. 
Green Lantern (Volume 3) #81 is an issue of the series Green Lantern (Volume 3) with a cover date of December, 1996.
Synopsis for "Funeral for a Hero"
All of the world's superheroes, and even some villains, pay their final respects to Hal Jordan, who sacrificed himself to destroy the Sun-Eater during The Final Night event. They gather at Coast City's barren land in a church designed by Kyle Rayner's ring. John Stewart and Donna Troy arrive in a rented car and quickly reunite with their friends. John meets Guy after so long, and Donna sees Nightwing, introducing him to Kyle.
The funeral starts, but Batman, instead of sitting with the rest of the mourners, stays aside, reluctant about paying respects to someone who became a villain. One by one, Superman, Guy, John, Black Canary, Flash, and Carol Ferris say some words about Hal. Finally, it's time for Kyle to talk, and he says that, even though he barely knew Hal, he will honor his legacy. Kyle dissolves the cathedral and with the help of Alan Scott and Swamp Thing, they grow a garden in the crater left by Coast City's bombing. Upon seeing Hal's emerald statue and hearing Superman's words, Batman says he can find it in his heart to forgive Hal.
Appearing in "Funeral for a Hero"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Donna Troy
- John Stewart
- Superman
- Guy Gardner
- Black Canary
- Flash
- Carol Ferris
- Sentinel
- Swamp Thing
- Thomas Kalmaku
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Alpha Centurion
- Aquaman
- Atom
- Batman
- Big Barda
- Blue Beetle
- Blue Devil
- Booster Gold
- Brik
- Captain Atom
- Captain Marvel
- Captain Marvel Jr.
- Cosmic Boy
- Deadman
- Elongated Man
- Ferro
- Fire
- Firestorm
- Guardian
- Green Arrow
- Huntress
- Impulse
- Jade
- Jesse Quick
- John Constantine
- Katana
- Linda Park
- Lobo
- Martian Manhunter
- Mary Marvel
- Max Mercury
- Mister Miracle
- Nightwing
- Phantom Stranger
- Question
- Ray
- Red Tornado
- Robin
- Salakk
- Saturn Girl
- Starman
- Steel
- Superboy
- Supergirl
- Wildcat
- Wonder Woman
- Oliver Queen (Mentioned only)
- Barry Allen (Mentioned only)
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Synopsis for "Telling Tales"
In the early days of Hal Jordan's Green Lantern career, he's trapped under a hangar wreckage after a battle with the Qwardians, who came to Earth to destroy an experimental plane at Ferris Aircraft. Even though Hal feels defeated, the ring reminds him why he was chosen as the Green Lantern of Earth, and how he is honest and fearless. Remembering his oath, Hal breaks free from the wreckage and faces the Qwardians again, even if he's at the disadvantage against their yellow weapons. Showcasing his resourcefulness, Hal catches up to the Qwardians and defeats them.
Appearing in "Telling Tales"
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Supporting Characters:
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Vehicles:
- Experimental Plane
Synopsis for "S.O.S. Green Lantern!"
This story is reprinted from Showcase #22.
An alien peace officer named Abin Sur of the Green Lantern Corps crash lands in the middle of the California desert. As he lays dying, he commands his power ring to seek out a worthy successor - one who proves to be fearless and strong-willed. Miles away, test pilot Hal Jordan is examining a flight simulator when a corona of green light envelops him, pulling him along with the simulator to the spot of Abin Sur's crashed vessel. Abin Sur tells Hal that the power of the ring selected him to take on the role of the Green Lantern. He gives him the ring, his costume, and a power battery. He instructs him that the ring will obey his every command but is powerless against anything colored yellow. He also tells him that the ring's energy must be charged from the power battery once every twenty-four hours. Hal agrees to accept the responsibility of wielding the ring in the cause of justice, and, with that, Abin Sur passes away. Hal Jordan is now Green Lantern.
Appearing in "S.O.S. Green Lantern!"
Featured Characters:
- Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) (First appearance) (Origin)
Supporting Characters:
- Green Lantern (Abin Sur) (First appearance; dies)
Locations:
Items:
- Green Lantern Ring (First appearance)
- Green Lantern Power Battery (First appearance)
Vehicles:
- Abin Sur's Starship (First appearance)
Notes
- "Funeral for a Hero" is reprinted in The Final Night New Edition.
- Hal Jordan died while destroying the Sun-Eater and restoring the sun in The Final Night #4.
- "Telling Tales" acts as a framing story for "S.O.S. Green Lantern!".
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