All-Star Squadron, #19 Direct
Published: March 1983
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The Return of the Justice Society!
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
- Pencils: Jerry Ordway
- Inks: Jerry Ordway
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
"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!
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
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Jerry Ordway
- Inks: Jerry Ordway
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: John Costanza
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
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.
"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 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 Notes
Ad for Dungeons & Dragons games. Between pages 8-9 of story.
Amazing Flavors!
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!
Characters
- Sgt. Rock
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Ad for posable action figure. Letters credit from Todd Klein. On second page between pages 17-18 of story.
Write Right Now!
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.
Credits
- Script: Dick Giordano
Story Notes
Information about upcoming comics and other information from DC. On second page between pages 21-22 of story.
Storyline
Information on future All-Star Squadron comics and an autobiography of Jerry Ordway.
Characters
- Jerry Ordway
Credits
- Script: Jerry Ordway
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Jerry Ordway
- Inks: Jerry Ordway
Story Notes
No letters this issue.
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 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 Notes
Ad for M Network video games from Mattel. On back cover.