All-Star Squadron, #19 Newsstand

Published: March 1983

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All-Star Squadron #19

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Issue Contents:
The Return of the Justice Society!
1 page superhero
Storyline

Brain Wave gloats as the Justice Society is held in stasis.

Characters
  • Justice Society of America [JSA
  • Johnny Thunder (Earth-2)
  • Dr. Mid-Nite
  • Sandman [Wesley Dodds]
  • Starman [Ted Knight]
  • Hawkman [Carter Hall]
  • Dr. Fate
  • Atom [Al Pratt]
  • Wonder Woman (Earth-2)]
  • All-Star Squadron [Liberty Belle
  • Steel [Hank Heywood]
  • Robotman [Robert Crane]
  • Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
  • Firebrand [Danette Reilly]
  • Tarantula]
  • Brain Wave (villain)
Credits
Story 1 1 page superhero

"I'll blow this town to smithereens--"

Storyline

Spider-Man struggles to win his own video game as the Green Goblin taunts him.

Characters
  • Green Goblin
  • Spider-Man
Story Notes

Ad in comic format for *Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge* from Parker Brothers. On inside front cover.

Death, Considered as a State of Mind!
Story 2 23 pages superhero
Storyline

The All-Star Squadron break into the New York World's Fairgrounds only to find eight missing members of the Justice Society captured by the Brain Wave.

Characters
  • Justice Society of America [Justice Battalion of America
  • JSA
  • Johnny Thunder (Earth-2)
  • Dr. Mid-Nite
  • Sandman [Wesley Dodds]
  • Starman [Ted Knight]
  • Hawkman [Carter Hall]
  • Dr. Fate
  • Atom [Al Pratt]
  • Wonder Woman (Earth-2)
  • Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt (flashback)
  • Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (flashback)]
  • All-Star Squadron [Liberty Belle
  • Steel [Hank Heywood]
  • Robotman [Robert Crane]
  • Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
  • Firebrand [Danette Reilly]
  • Tarantula]
  • Brain Wave (villain)
  • Elektro
Story Notes

Story continues from the previous issue; continues in the next issue. Special thanks given to Flo Steinberg and Danette Thomas for their research on the New York World's Fair. Trylon and Perisphere from the New York World's Fair introduced in this feature, later become All-Star Squadron Headquarters.

Behind the Candy Counter
Story 3 1 page humor
Storyline

A small boy and a store clerk decide that Bubble Yum means Yumm!

Story Notes

Ad in comic format for bubble gum from Nabisco Brands, Inc. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.

Story 4 1 page

"We are looking for a few good boys and girls..."

Story Notes

Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On top of second page between pages 4-5 of story.

Comic Book Conventions
Story 5 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for comic book conventions in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Boston. On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story. Art is noted as copyright 1982, Marvel Comics.

The Adventure Is Yours
Story 6 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Dungeons & Dragons games. Between pages 8-9 of story.

Amazing Flavors!
Story 7 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for candies, with a word-finding puzzle. On first page between pages 17-18 of story.

Sgt. Rock Is on the Move in 83!
Story 8 1 page
Characters
  • Sgt. Rock
Credits
Story Notes

Ad for posable action figure. Letters credit from Todd Klein. On second page between pages 17-18 of story.

Write Right Now!
Story 9 1 page
Characters
  • Charles Atlas
Story Notes

Ads in classified format for comic books, martial arts training, body building, games,stickers, high school completion courses, the March of Dimes, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On first page between pages 21-22 of story.

Story 10 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Information about upcoming comics and other information from DC. On second page between pages 21-22 of story.

Story 11 1 page
Storyline

Information on future All-Star Squadron comics and an autobiography of Jerry Ordway.

Characters
  • Jerry Ordway
Credits
Story Notes

No letters this issue.

Story 12 1 page
Story Notes

House ad for DC Comics on sale in January 1983.

Don't Be Surprised if You Find a Full Size Atari Video Game inside This Box.
Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Magnum P.I. Ferrari model car and a chance to wind an Atari video arcade game. On inside back cover.

Amazing New Life Forms Are Taking Over Atari!
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for M Network video games from Mattel. On back cover.