On his way to find the Fantastic Four, Rom eliminates Dire Wraiths and runs afoul of the Heroes for Hire. A not-ready-for-prime-time team-up tale from the creative team of Mary Jo Duffy, Greg LaRocque and Ricardo Villamonte.
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The Justice Society disbands and new superheroine Firebrand joins the All-Star Squadron on a mission to Mexico. A labor of love – albeit one missing some magic – from the team of Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Jerry Ordway.
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When Godwulf transports Deathlok back in time, the cyborg soldier finds himself clashing with Devil-Slayer and battling demons. A confusing hodgepodge of an issue from David Anthony Kraft, Rich Buckler and friends.
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Jonah Hex saves a young girl from a gang of robbers before disappearing in a flash. An odd, ignominious series finale for one of the more-surprising successes of the Bronze era. From the creative team of Michael Fleisher and Gray Morrow.
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Superboy discovers he wasn’t the only survivor to escape from Krypton when he tangles with Yango the Super-Ape. Plus, the Legion of Super-Heroes finds a new home. From creative talent including Frank Robbins, Bob Brown, Murphy Anderson and others.
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The Legion converges on Earth to free the planet from the Dark Circle – only to discover a greater foe! The “Earth War” saga continues to falter with this penultimate chapter from Paul Levitz, Joe Staton and Joe Giella.
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Separated into two (or maybe three?) forms, a cloned Luther Manning starts chronicling the adventures of Deathlok. A pair of confusing stories from Rich Buckler and Keith Pollard wrap up the character’s run in Astonishing Tales.
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Samson and friends encounter survivors living in the ruins of the N’Yark Macy’s who worship pre-disaster Givingthanks Day Parade balloons. Goofy, post-apocalyptic fun from the creative team of Arnold Drake and Jack Abel.
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Can an overmatched barbarian free the village from the sorcerous thrall of evil Queen Shalastra? The first of four sub-professional tales, all displaying some degree of promise. Featuring work by Ian Carr, Michael Grace, Gary Wray, Ron Fortier and Gary Kato.
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When the relocation of ancient statues puts the Immortals of Cy-Tor at risk, the aliens are forced into action against Batman, Robin and Superman. A snoozy story from Bob Haney has its moments, but bland art from Curt Swan and Al Milgrom doesn’t help this dated affair.
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