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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Satan sends Corrupta to Greenwich Village in a sneaky effort to capture his sister Devilina’s soul. Atlas (Seaboard) apes Warren’s B&W-magazine style with this C-list collection stories from the likes of Ric Estrada, John Albano, Frank Thorne and others.
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When the Human Torch and Toro disappear in Switzerland, the Invaders’ investigation brings them face to fist with Frankenstein. This story from Don Glut and Chic Stone is OK, but it had the potential to be something more.
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Tara and Morgan escape a carnivorous dinosaur but soon find themselves captured as breeding stock for a dying alien race. Mike Grell’s story is a bit of a mess – but not compared to Vince Colletta’s inking.
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