Formulating a new plan against Green Lantern, Hector Hammond decides to spy on the hero, and witness him meeting with the Guardians of the Universe. Inspired, Hammond uses his vast mental powers to create a mental duplicate of one of the Guardians of the Universe. To lure Green Lantern into his trap, he has the duplicate Guardian become an attraction at the Coast City Carnival. Seeing the advertisements, Hal goes to the Guardian's booth and where the Guardian challenges Green Lantern to a duel.

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