When Hitler adds Germanic valkyries to his invasion plans, U.S superheroes band together to form the Justice Society of America. An excellent, done-in-one origin story from the All-Star Comics team of Paul Levitz, Joe Staton and Bob Layton.
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Four Legionnaires attempt to free their teammates from Mordru – with the fate of the Earth at stake. The “Earth War” comes to a less-than-spectacular conclusion in this final chapter from Paul Levitz, Joe Staton and Murphy Anderson.
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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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With the Legion spread thin, the Earth falls before the Khund invasion as the Dark Circle’s involvement is revealed. Artist Joe Staton joins Paul Levitz for a less-satisfying middle chapter of the “Earth War” saga.
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When the Earth is hurled out of its orbit at light speed, “60 sensational super-stars” team to save the day. Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz do a fine job with the story, but it’s the art of Joe Staton that makes this issue something special.
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This Charlton house magazine from Bob Layton’s CPL/Gang Publications features The Question by Roger Stern, Michael Uslan and Alex Toth, and Doomsday +1 from John Byrne. If only Charlton’s regular lineup was that good!
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Bad science and other silliness undermine what should have been a promising superhero anthology. Only the Neal Adams cover and some above-average Batman art from Michael (Nasser) Netzer save this one from being a total stinker.
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Batman teams with a down-on-his-luck Plastic Man to crack a tobacco-smuggling ring and return a Christmas display to Gotham. This holiday outing from Bob Haney, Joe Staton and Jim Aparo is a mixed bag, but ultimately quite enjoyable.
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An interesting assortment of DC B-listers – Doctor Fate, the New God’s Lightray, and Black Canary – get the secret-origin treatment. While lacking a little drama, this issue features an interesting mix of artists, led by pencilers Joe Staton, Don Newton and Mike Vosburg.
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A team of heroes for hire led by former Treasury agent Eric Redd rescue their wealthy, new next-door neighbors. The uncredited lead feature is just OK, but the Mike Mauser back-up by Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton is a treat.
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