The original Green Lantern from the Golden Age of comics steps into this tutorial showing how to draw Alan Scott in his classic costume. Alan Scott first appeared in 1940 and differs from Hal Jordan by wielding a magic ring powered by the Starheart rather than the Green Lantern Corps’ power battery. He remains one of DC Comics’ most iconic heroes and a founding member of the Justice Society of America.
Sketching the Original Green Lantern
This guide breaks down into 20 steps, constructing Alan Scott in his floating pose with his flowing cape and the power ring glowing on his finger!
Alan Scott’s Golden Age Costume
- Blonde curly hair visible above the mask
- Purple domino mask covering his eyes
- Red billowing shirt with crescent moon emblem
- Purple cape with green inner lining
- Black belt with rectangular buckle
- Green pants with defined muscle lines
- Red boots with crossed lace details
- Power ring held up on his left hand
Alan Scott’s costume stands apart from the Corps-based Green Lanterns with its red and green color scheme. For the more modern Green Lantern, check out the Hal Jordan flying tutorial. Other Golden Age heroes like The Flash and Hawkman share this comic book style.
Following 20 Steps
The cape construction requires attention to fabric flow. Track your progress with these colors:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Alan Scott: Full Tutorial
Share Your Alan Scott Drawing!
That covers all 20 steps to draw Alan Scott with his magic-powered ring and classic Golden Age costume. The cape folds and crescent moon emblem set his design apart from later Green Lanterns. Drop your comments below and post links to your finished original Lantern artwork!