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All-Star Squadron, #20 Direct

Published: April 1983

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All-Star Squadron #20

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero

"Green Lantern wins the war -- but at what price?"

Storyline

Green Lantern stands amid the ruins of a Japanese city he has destroyed.

Characters
  • Justice Society of America [JSA
  • Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
  • Wonder Woman (Earth-2, inset)
  • Dr. Fate (inset)
  • Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)]
  • All-Star Squadron [Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
  • Liberty Belle
  • Robotman [Robert Crane]] (inset)
Credits
A Golden Opportunity to Get Free MPC Kits Is Here.
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for model kits, with tokens toward free kits. On inside front cover.

...For the Dark Things Cannot Stand the Light...!
Story 2 23 pages superhero
Storyline

The All-Star Squadron fails to free the captive Justice Society and all face death. But Green Lantern is able to defeat the mental projections of Brain Wave, freeing everyone.

Characters
  • All-Star Squadron [Tarantula
  • Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]
  • Firebrand [Danette Reilly]
  • Steel [Hank Heywood]
  • Robotman [Robert Crane]
  • Liberty Belle]
  • Justice Society of America [JSA
  • Johnny Thunder (Earth-2)
  • Sandman [Wesley Dodds]
  • Hawkman [Carter Hall]
  • Starman [Ted Knight]
  • Atom [Al Pratt]
  • Wonder Woman (Earth-2)
  • Dr. Mid-Nite
  • Dr. Fate
  • Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (flashback)
  • Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt (flashback)
  • Batman (Earth-2, flashback)
  • Robin (Earth-2, flashback)
  • Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback)
  • Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
  • Superman (Earth-2, flashback)]
  • Brain Wave [Dr. Henry King] (villain, origin)
  • Sir Lancelot (illusion)
  • Attila (illusion)
  • Kulak (flashback)
  • Joker (flashback)
  • Doiby Dickles (flashback)
  • Professor Able [Dr. Elba] (flashback)
  • Lex Luthor (flashback)
  • Robin (flashback)
Credits
Story Notes

Story continued from previous issue. Spotlight on Green Lantern. References All-Star Comics #2, #8, #15, Superman #17, Batman #11, All-Flash #4, Green Lantern #4, and All-Star Squadron #17.

The Adventure Is Yours
Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Dungeons & Dragons games. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.

Story 4 1 page

"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.

Announcing an Astonishingly Beautiful New Series of Comic Books for the Collector of the Best!

Featuring DC Comics; Sea Gate Distributors

Story 5 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

House ad for DC's Masterworks Series comics, with two covers shown. On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story.

Behind the Candy Counter
Story 6 1 page humor
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. Between pages 8-9 of story.

Write Right Now!
Story 7 1 page
Characters
  • Charles Atlas
Story Notes

Ads in classified format for comic books, body building, Arcade Action magazine, hair growth, the March of Dimes, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On first page between pages 17-18 of story.

Now They'll Save You Money!

Featuring DC Comics

Story 8 1 page
Characters
  • Superman
  • Justice League of America
  • Captain Carrot
Story Notes

House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. On second page between pages 18-19 of story.

Bob - This is Hot News! (1)

Featuring DC Comics

Story 9 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

House ad for new Omega Men comic, in form of memo from Dick Giordano. On first page between pages 21-22 of story.

Story 10 1 page
Storyline

Information about upcoming comics and other information from DC. On second page between pages 21-22 of story.

Characters
  • Brooke Shields (photo)
Credits
  • Script:
Story 11 2 pages
Credits
Story Notes

Includes letters reviewing All-Star Squadron #14 and #15 from T. M. Ahorn, Kevin Pratt, Mike Sopp, and Anthony Cardno. Also corrections from the editors, of errors in All-Star Squadron #14, #15, and Justice League of America #207, #209.

Story 12 1 page
Story Notes

House ad for DC Comics on sale in January 1983.

Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story 13 1 page
Characters
  • Captain O
Story Notes

Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts. On inside back cover.

Amazing New Life Forms Are Taking Over Atari!
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for M Network video games from Mattel. On back cover.