All-Star Squadron, #52 Direct
Published: December 1985
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"Can even the power of Shazam withstand the Anti-Monitor's shadow things?"
Storyline
A streak of black lightning strikes Captain Marvel.
Characters
- Billy Batson ( Universe)
- Captain Marvel ( Universe)
- Johnny Chambers ( Universe)
- Green Lantern ( Universe)
- Carter Hall ( Universe)
- Hawkman ( Universe)
- Johnny Quick ( Universe)
- Libby Lawrence ( Universe)
- Liberty Belle ( Universe)
- Alan Scott ( Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Arvell Jones
- Inks: Mike Machlan
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Cover penciller and inker credits confirmed by Arvell Jones. The original cover art was inked/signed by inker Mike Machlan. Additional inking enhancement was done by Dick Giordano in production before the book was published. Special Crisis Cross-over banner.
Not for Sunday Drivers!
Story Notes
Ad for model cars. On inside front cover.
From Fear to Eternity!
"His name, ladies and gents, is Captain Marvel --"
Storyline
The Crisis continues to hit Earth-2 as Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, and Green Lantern (Alan Scott) are tossed over into Earth-S, as the Crisis begins to also hit it. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) helps them defeat the shadow demons attacking, and Liberty Belle and Johnny Quick honeymoon after their marriage back on Earth-2. The 3 Squadroners return to their world via The Rock of Eternity with the wizard Shazam's help, but Cap stays behind as he's not to know about the multiverse yet at the time.
Characters
- Billy Batson ( Universe)
- Captain Marvel ( Universe)
- Johnny Chambers ( Universe)
- Green Lantern ( Universe)
- Johnny Quick ( Universe)
- Libby Lawrence ( Universe)
- Liberty Belle ( Universe)
- Alan Scott ( Universe)
- Shazam ( Universe)
- shadow demons
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script: Dann Thomas
- Pencils: Arvell Jones
- Inks: Alfredo Alcala
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters:
Story Notes
Crisis Cross-over. Story continued from previous issue; story continues in next issue. References All-Star Squadron #36, #37, All-American Comics #16, and Crisis on Infinite Earths #3.
The A-Maze-Ing Oreo! Chocolate Sandwich Cookie
Story Notes
Ad for Oreo cookies from Nabisco, in form of a maze. Between pages 4-5 of first story.
Newtons Fruit Chewy Mix-Up!
Story Notes
Ad for four flavors of Newtons cookies from Nabisco. Between pages 10-11 of first story.
1985-1986 NBC Saturday Mornings (1)
Characters
- Mr. T
- Spider-Man
- Iceman
- Firestar
- Smurfs [Papa Smurf
- Smurfette
- Sassette]
- Snorks
- Gummi Bears
- Alvin
- Simon
- Theodore
- Punky Brewster
- Brandon
- Kidd Video
Story Notes
Ad for Saturday morning cartoons on NBC. Between pages 14-15 of first story.
Glow in the Dark Posters
Story Notes
Ad for posters and Neon Lace shoe laces.
"Shanghaied into Hyperspace!" Interlude One
"For centuries, in our own cluttered corner..."
Storyline
As a result of the anti-matter destruction of the Crisis opening up dimensional warps, Hawkman lands on an other-dimensional Saturn and helps the ruling families avoid a civil war.
Characters
- Carter Hall ( Universe)
- Hawkman ( Universe)
- Aka
- Ysult
- Hora
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Script: Sheldon Moldoff
- Pencils: Krzysztof Garula
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Krzysztof Garula
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: David Cody Weiss
Story Notes
JSA in HyperSpace Chapter 1 - with Hawkman. References All-Star Squadron #50. Reference to E. R. Burroughs' Barsoom novel, John Carter of Mars. An adaptation of a chapter from the Justice Society of America story from All-Star Comics #13 by Fox and Sheldon Moldoff. Dellinges's art, however, utilizes the Golden Age drawings of Joe Kubert from other stories, not the story from All-Star Comics #13.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for body building, comic books, martial arts training, stamps, electronic bugs, novelties, and more. Print Advertising Representatives, Inc. agent. Between pages 6-7 of second story.
Storyline
Roy attempts to explain an apparent error in the story in More Fun Comics #66, reprinted in Detective Comics #439.
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
Story Notes
Letters from Michael Burkhalter and Bill Farrand. Includes very small house ad for the next issue of Infinity, Inc. by Todd McFarlane.
The Best...Keeps Getting Better!
Featuring DC Comics
Characters
- Teen Titans [Raven
- Wonder Girl
- Cyborg
- Nightwing
- Starfire
- Jericho
- Changeling]
Credits
- Pencils:
Story Notes
House ad for The Teen Titans.
In This Crazy World, We All Need a Friend Like...'Mazing Man"
Featuring DC Comics
Characters
- 'Mazing Man
- Denton
- K.P.
- Guido
- Brenda
- Eddie
Credits
- Pencils: Stephen DeStefano
- Inks: Karl Kesel
Story Notes
House ad for 'Mazing Man comics, on sale October 10, 1985.
DC's Deluxe Books
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for the DC comics printed on deluxe paper (Legion of Super-Heroes, The Outsiders, Infinity Inc., The Omega Men, Vigilante, The New Teen Titans).
Kids Just Want to Have Fun!
Join the Mask Team and Discover the Illusion.
Characters
- MASK [Rhino
- Switchblade
- Thunder Hawk
- Condor
- Jackhammer
- Gator
- Piranha]
Story Notes
Ad for MASK toys from Kenner division of CPG Products Corp. On back cover.