All-Star Squadron, #4 Direct
Published: December 1981
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The Justice Society of America vs. the All-Star Squadron
Storyline
The heroes battle each other.
Characters
- All-Star Squadron [Liberty Belle
- Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
- Robotman [Robert Crane]]
- Justice Society of America [Superman (Earth-2)
- Spectre [Jim Corrigan (Earth-2)]
- Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
- Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt
- Dr. Fate
- Wonder Woman (Earth-2)
- Atom [Al Pratt]
- Hawkman [Carter Hall]
- Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]]
Credits
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Challenge #8860
Story Notes
Ad for model building toy set. On inside front cover.
Day of the Dragon King!
Storyline
Both the Justice Society and the All-Star Squadron head to Pearl Harbor. After surveying the damage, most of the heroes leave intending to destroy the Japanese fleet. On the way, those most vulnerable to magic come under the influence of the Holy Grail, in the possession of Tojo. Just as the Spear of Destiny gives Hitler control over the heroes in Europe, the Grail puts the heroes under the control of Japan. As the controlled heroes fight those still free, Dr. Fate pursues Hawkman outside the reach of the Grail, comes to his senses, and sends the Winged Wonder to lure the others to safety.
Characters
- All-Star Squadron [Robotman
- Liberty Belle
- Johnny Quick
- Shining Knight
- Plastic Man (flashback)]
- Phantom Lady (flashback)]
- Danette Reilly (does not appear as Firebrand)
- Justice Society of America [Superman (Earth-2)
- Batman (Earth-2)
- Robin (Earth-2)
- Wonder Woman (Earth-2)
- Spectre [Jim Corrigan (Earth-2)]
- Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson
- Nabu]
- Johnny Thunder
- Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt
- Hawkman [Carter Hall]
- Sandman [Wesley Dodds]
- Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]
- Atom [Al Pratt]
- Green Lantern [Alan Scott]]
- Dragon King (intro, villain)
- Slugger Dunn
- Rod Reilly (does not appear as Firebrand)
- Adolf Hitler (flashback)
- Tojo (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Jerry Ordway
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Story continues from All-Star Squadron #3; story continues in part in All-Star Squadron #5. References All-Star Comics #9 and DC Special #29. Presented in three chapters: Chapter One is "Day of the Dragon King!" (5 pages), Chapter Two is "Aftermath of Infamy!" (8 pages), Chapter Three is "What Price Vengeance?" (14 pages).
The Magic in Gum Is Bubble Yum
Story Notes
Ad for bubble gum. Between pages 4-5 of story.
Amaze Your Friends with My Willy Wonka Magic Card Trick Kit!
Characters
- Willy Wonka
Story Notes
Ad for candies from Sunmark Inc. including Skrunch, Oompas, Bottle Caps, Wacky Wafers, and Tart n Tinys. Between pages 9-10 of story.
Penguins on Parade
Storyline
The Gotham City police use Hostess Fruit Pies to distract the Penguin from completing a museum heist.
Characters
- The Penguin
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Ad in comic format for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company. On first page between pages 19-20 of story. Page is glossy, like the covers.
Toon Time
Characters
- Kwicky Koala
- Trollkins
- Bugs Bunny
- Daffy Duck
- Wile E. Coyote
- Beep Beep
- Popeye
- Brutus
- Wimpy
- Olive Oyl
- Swee' Pea
- The Jeep
- Blackstar
- Tarzan
- The Lone Ranger
- Tonto
- Tom
- Jerry
- Fat Albert
- The Cosby Kids
- Zorro
Story Notes
Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on CBS network. On second and third pages between pages 19-20 of story. Pages are glossy, like the covers.
Buy Three Snap Tite Kits and We'll Send You $1.50
Story Notes
Ad for Snap Tite brand model kits. On fourth page between pages 19-20 of story. Page is glossy, like the covers.
NBC Super Star Saturday Pow!
Characters
- Fred Flintstone
- Barney Rubble
- Dino
- The Smurfs
- Gargamel
- Captain Marvel
- Space Ghost
- The Heculoids
- Astro
- Space Mutts
- Teen Force
- Hero High students
- Spider-Man
- Iceman
- Fire-Star
- Daffy Duck
- Speedy Gonzalez
- Rocky
- Bullwinkle
Story Notes
Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on NBC network. Between pages 18-19 of story.
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for martial arts training, comics, tropical fish, games, and more. Ad is usually titled "Write Right Now!" but title does not appear in this issue. On top of page between pages 23-24 of story.
"We are looking for a few good boys and girls..."
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On bottom of page between pages 23-24 of story.
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Letters from Junior Kerns, Albert Feichenbach, Mike Dennier, Paul Blaze, Dan Coakley, Dean Rollings, and Mark Lagasse. Includes letters reviewing the All-Star Squadron story in Justice League of America #193.
"You can win!"
Story Notes
Ad for slot racing sets and contest from Tyco. On inside back cover.
"First there were fast 111's you like to race..."
Story Notes
Ad for Fast 111 model building kits and racing models from MPC division of Fundimensions. On back cover.