Showcase, #102 British
Published: July 1978
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Issue Contents:
Strange Adventures
Characters
- Alanna Strange
- Hawkgirl
- Hawkman (mainstream Universe)
- Katar Hol / Carter Hall (mainstream Universe)
- Shayera Thal / Shiera Hall
- Adam Strange
- Vantors
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Strange Adventures
Storyline
Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Adam Strange land on war-torn Rann and, joining up with Sardath and the Undergrounders, manage to escape their attackers. Alanna is being held captive in Ranagar by the instigator of the war against Rann, Kanjar Ro. By the time Adam and allies rescue Alanna, Kanjar Ro leaves with his fleet to attempt to attack and destroy Thanagar, Katar’s and Shayera’s home world.
Characters
- Alanna Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Green Lantern (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Hawkgirl (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkman (mainstream Universe)
- Katar Hol / Carter Hall (mainstream Universe)
- Shayera Thal / Shiera Hall (mainstream Universe)
- Hyathis of Alstair (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Hal Jordan (mainstream Universe)
- J'Onn J'Onzz (mainstream Universe)
- Kanjar Ro (mainstream Universe)
- Kromm (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Martian Manhunter (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Sardath (mainstream Universe)
- Sayyar of Llarr (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Adam Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Undergrounders (supporting)
- Vantors (antagonist)
- Dust Devils of Rythar (antagonist)
- Kirri of Rann (antagonist)
- Arvese (antagonist)
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Letters credit corrected by Gregg Simpson. Story continues from Showcase (DC, 1977 series) #101; story continues in Showcase (DC, 1977 series) #103.
The Imperiled Sub
Batman’s Strangest Cases!
Characters
Story Notes
House ad for Limited Collectors' Edition (DC, 1972 series) #C-59 ([July] 1978). Between pages 8-9 of story.
Beginning June 1st - The DC Explosion!
The Sound and the Fury
Story Notes
House ad for DC war comics. Between pages of 10-11 story.
Story Notes
Subscription ad for DC’s Direct Currents Newsletter. Between pages of 10-11 story.
First There Was World’s Finest Next There Was The Brave and the Bold
Story Notes
House ad for DC Comics Presents (DC, 1978 series). Between pages 16-17 of story
"The second part of the Power Girl origin features a high degree of imagination."
Story Notes
Letters from: Wallace L. Hopkins, Scott Topping, and Eric Baker.
Outstripping Ourselves
Credits
- Script: Jenette Kahn
Story Notes
Announcement of new “World’s Greatest Heroes†newspaper strip.