Justice League of America, #110
Published: March-April 1974
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Issue Contents:
The Murder of Santa Claus, 1973!
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- The Atom (mainstream Universe)
- The Atom ( Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Black Canary ( Universe)
- Black Canary ( Universe)
- Ralph Dibny (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Mid-Nite ( Universe)
- Dinah Drake ( Universe)
- The Elongated Man (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash ( Universe)
- Jay Garrick ( Universe)
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Green Lantern (mainstream Universe)
- Green Lantern ( Universe)
- Carter Hall ( Universe)
- Hawkman (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkman ( Universe)
- Katar Hol (mainstream Universe)
- Hal Jordan (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Dinah Lance ( Universe)
- Charles McNider ( Universe)
- Ray Palmer (mainstream Universe)
- Al Pratt ( Universe)
- Diana Prince ( Universe)
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Alan Scott ( Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Wonder Woman ( Universe)
- Zatanna the Magician (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. JSA scene on the cover is redrawn from the cover of All-Star Comics #40.
"If you want your parents to get you a Daisy B•B Gun…"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
Story Notes
The inside front cover contains the table of contents plus the publisher and indicia information.
The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus!
"You're right on time, pal--to the second!"
Storyline
The murder of a department store Santa Claus puts the JLA on the tail of the Key and his scheme to kill them.
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- Iris Allen (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe)
- The Atom (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Black Canary ( Universe)
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- Ralph Dibny (mainstream Universe)
- Sue Dibny (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Green Lantern (mainstream Universe)
- Green Lantern (mainstream Universe)
- Hal Jordan (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- The Key (mainstream Universe)
- Dinah Lance ( Universe)
- Mera (mainstream Universe)
- Ray Palmer (mainstream Universe)
- The Phantom Stranger (mainstream Universe)
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- The Red Tornado ( Universe)
- Eric Russell (mainstream Universe)
- Fran Russell (mainstream Universe)
- John Smith ( Universe)
- John Stewart (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Kathy Sutton (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Jean-Marie Borbouse
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Colors credit from Carl Gafford via the GCD Error Tracker. Credits include special thanks to Duffy Vohland.
The Plight of a Nation! [Part 1]
"Crime and violence are the ruthless weapons of lawless gangs that prey upon society."
Storyline
The Crimson Claw Gang has been pulling off daring crimes that baffle the authorities, but when the JSA is contacted by a member of the JJSA wanting to provide information for that gang, he is injured. Investigation by Green Lantern and Black Canary reveal the existence of a junior version of the gang committing petty thefts. Meanwhile the Flash and Hawkman discover the junior gang is playing right into the hands of the adult gang, and interrupt a crime in progress, only to get captured and on the verge of electrocution.
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Emily Benz
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
The Plight of a Nation! [Part 2]
Storyline
In Riversend, Black Canary tells Green Lantern that a big problem exists with kid gangs that needs to be dealt with, so Green Lantern visits a social worker to learn about the causes of juvenile delinquency and why kids like them want to emulate criminal gangs. Meanwhile, Dr. Mid-Nite and Atom enlist the aid of the JJSA to help in the matter and they enlist Don Brent to infiltrate the gang. At the same time, Hawkman and the Flash bring Eddie Brent to justice for their near-murder. And the Junior Claws discover Don Brent is a mole, so they tie him to railroad tracks to try and scare him.
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
The Plight of a Nation! [Part 3]
Storyline
The Flash trails Eddie to the Crimson Claw's HQ, then uses Wonder Woman's mental radio to alert the rest of the JSA to its location while he attempts to keep the gang busy until they arrive. At the same time, the Junior Claws are damaging property to blame it on a rival gang, and an explosion draws authorities while the adult gang commits a crime. But the JSA is on hand to round them up. The JJSA and Julia save Don's life, then duke it out with the Junior Claws. But Wonder Woman steps in with the Magic Sphere to reveal the future of the juveniles, which encourages them to reform.
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Alex Toth
Disneykin Play Characters Are Here!
"colorful... exciting... fun"
Story Notes
Ad for small, hand-painted Disney character figures pictured in photos.
JLA Puzzle
"2. ____ Dillin, JLA artist"
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Crossword puzzle.
Z -- As in Zatanna -- And Zero Hour!
"Well, you've seen the Justice League in a new tale, and the Justice Society in a classic adventure!"
Storyline
The conclusion of Zatanna's quest to find her father.
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Sid Greene
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Story across 23 pages in three parts of 9.5, 7.5, and 5 pages.
"Here is the answer to the JLA Puzzle on page 67"
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Solution to crossword puzzle in this issue.
Justice Society of America
Characters
- The Atom ( Universe)
- Batman ( Universe)
- Black Canary ( Universe)
- Jim Corrigan ( Universe)
- Doctor Fate ( Universe)
- Doctor Mid-Nite ( Universe)
- Wesley Dodds ( Universe)
- The Flash ( Universe)
- Jay Garrick ( Universe)
- Ted Grant ( Universe)
- Richard Grayson ( Universe)
- Green Lantern ( Universe)
- Carter Hall ( Universe)
- Hawkman ( Universe)
- Hourman ( Universe)
- Ma Hunkel ( Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-L ( Universe)
- Ted Knight ( Universe)
- Dinah Drake Lance ( Universe)
- Charles McNider ( Universe)
- Mister Terrific ( Universe)
- Kent Nelson ( Universe)
- Al Pratt ( Universe)
- The Red Tornado ( Universe)
- The Red Tornado ( Universe)
- Robin ( Universe)
- The Sandman ( Universe)
- Alan Scott ( Universe)
- Terry Sloane ( Universe)
- The Spectre ( Universe)
- Starman ( Universe)
- Superman ( Universe)
- Johnny Thunder ( Universe)
- Thunderbolt ( Universe)
- Diana Prince Trevor ( Universe)
- Rex Tyler ( Universe)
- Bruce Wayne ( Universe)
- Wildcat ( Universe)
- Wonder Woman ( Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Story Notes
Anderson is not credited in this issue, but is credited in the letter column in Justice League of America #85.
"Coming in the next super-spectacular issue of Justice League of America"
Story Notes
All-text promo for Justice League of America #111, featuring the JLA vs. the Injustice Gang. "On sale the 1st week in February!" Bottom of page 18 of "Z--as in Zatanna--and Zero Hour!" story.
Flash! The Biggest News in Comics!
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Joe Shuster
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad (with order form) for Famous First Edition (DC, 1974 series) #1, reprinting Action Comics #1.
Batman Is Now Bigger Than Ever!
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams (uncertain)
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad (with order form) for Limited Collectors' Edition (DC, 1972 series) #C-25.
Credits
- Script: Martin Pasko
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Story Notes
Letters from Clint Thomas, Guy H. Lillian III, Michael Sloan, Warren Morrison, Scott Gibson, "The Diabolical Critic", Bob Hobart, Albert Tanner. Replies to letters are by Martin Pasko, who is introduced as DC's first Junior Bullpen trainee, who "occasionally assists" editor Schwartz.
Another Adventure with the Ready Rangers
"We're trapped! Open up the Ready Ranger mobile field pack and set up Ready Ranger headquarters."
Storyline
When the Rangers are stranded by a rockslide, they use their Mobile Field Headquarters to set up camp and signal for help.
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for Ready Ranger Mobile Field Headquarters by Aurora.