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Justice League of America, #110

Published: March-April 1974

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Issue Contents:
The Murder of Santa Claus, 1973!

Story Featuring Justice League

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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.

The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus!

Story Featuring Justice League

"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.

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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]

Story Featuring Justice Society of America

"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.

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The Plight of a Nation! [Part 2]

Story Featuring Justice Society of America

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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.

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The Plight of a Nation! [Part 3]

Story Featuring Justice Society of America

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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.

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Z -- As in Zatanna -- And Zero Hour!

Story Featuring Justice League

"Well, you've seen the Justice League in a new tale, and the Justice Society in a classic adventure!"

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The conclusion of Zatanna's quest to find her father.

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Story across 23 pages in three parts of 9.5, 7.5, and 5 pages.

Justice Society of America
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Anderson is not credited in this issue, but is credited in the letter column in Justice League of America #85.

Batman Is Now Bigger Than Ever!

Story Featuring Batman

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house ad (with order form) for Limited Collectors' Edition (DC, 1972 series) #C-25

Flash! The Biggest News in Comics!

Story Featuring Superman

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house ad (with order form) for Famous First Edition (DC, 1974 series) #1, reprinting Action Comics #1

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The inside front cover contains the table of contents plus the publisher & indicia information.

Letter Column Featuring JLA Mail Room

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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.

"Here is the answer to the JLA Puzzle on page 67"

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solution to crossword puzzle in this issue

JLA Puzzle

"2. ____ Dillin, JLA artist"

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crossword puzzle

Story Featuring Justice League

"Coming in the next super-spectacular issue of Justice League of America"

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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.

Another Adventure with the Ready Rangers

Ad Featuring Aurora Products

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When the Rangers are stranded by a rockslide, they use their Mobile Field Headquarters to set up camp and signal for help.

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Back cover. Ad in comic format for Ready Ranger Mobile Field Headquarters by Aurora.