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All-Star Squadron, #53 Direct

Published: January 1986

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All-Star Squadron #53

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"While the crisis rages-- Superman vs. Mr. Mind's Monster Society!"

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Superman struggles against Ramulus' plants.

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Special Crisis Cross-Over banner.

Grip Roaring Fun
Story 1 1 page
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Ad for The Animal Make-And-Play model kits. On inside front cover.

Worlds in Turmoil
Story 2 23 pages superhero
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The Dummy joins the Monster Society as they fight Superman. Green Lantern, Johnny Quick, and Liberty Belle head home from Earth-S, but the latter two are diverted to the Monitor's satellite in 1985. A number of heroes and villains leave the satellite for Earth-One, where they battle an enraged Red Tornado.

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Crisis cross-over. Story continued from previous issue; story continues in next issue. References New York New York World's Fair Comics (DC, 1939 series) #[1], Leading Comics (DC, 1941 series) #1, All-Star Squadron (DC, 1981 series) #50 and #51, and Crisis on Infinite Earths (DC, 1985 series) #5 (which contains some of the same scenes as this story).

Break into the Big Time
Story 3 1 page
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Between pages 4-5 of story.

Newtons Fruit Chewy Mix-Up!
Story 4 1 page
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Ad for four flavors of Newtons cookies from Nabisco. Between pages 7-8 of story.

Elvira Mistress of the Dark T-shirt
Story 5 1 page
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Ad for t-shirt from SCA. Between pages 9-10 of story.

Spend the Year with DC!
Story 6 1 page superhero
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House ad for 1986 DC Comics wall calendar poster. On first page between pages 12-13 of story.

Glow in the Dark Posters
Story 7 1 page
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Ad for posters and Neon Lace shoe laces. On second page between pages 12-13 of story.

Write Right Now!
Story 8 1 page
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  • Charles Atlas
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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 15-16 of story.

Story 9 0 pages
In This Crazy World, We All Need a Friend Like...'Mazing Man"
Story 10 1 page
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House ad for 'Mazing Man (DC, 1986 series) #1, on sale October 10, 1985. Between pages 21-22 of story.

Story 11 2 pages
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Special Note on how Crisis on Infinite Earths interrupted the current story line. Letters of comment from Mark Ryan, Hurricane Heeran, John Henry Sain, Michael Pickens, Michael J. Morano, and Dale Roberts.

The Adventure Continues!
Story 12 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals; fantasy
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House ad for The Oz-Wonderland Wars (DC, 1986 series) mini-series featuring characters from Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew. On inside back cover.

Win One of 600 Prizes!
Story 13 1 page
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Ad for Starburst Fruit Chews candy from Mars, Inc. On back cover.