All-Star Squadron, #56 Direct
Published: April 1986
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Special issue: Seven Soldiers of Victory! Plus: Dr. Mid-Nite!
Characters
- Seven Soldiers of Victory [Shining Knight [Sir Justin]
- Vigilante [Greg Sanders]
- Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]
- Stripesy [Pat Dugan]
- Speedy [Roy Harper] (Earth-2)
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (Earth-2)
- Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]]
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Clark
- Inks:
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Special Crisis Cross-over banner. Artwork is an homage to the cover of [gcd_link_story](31188).
Packs of Fun for Everyone!
Story Notes
Ad for candies from Mars, Inc. On inside front cover.
The Sinister Secret of the Sixth Sense!
Storyline
The Seven Soldiers of Victory (aka Law's Legionnaires) face off against the Sense-Master as he recruits 5 special crooks, each with a 'heightened' sense that would allow them to steal 5 special jewels that would power his special army of stone once brought together.
Characters
- Seven Soldiers of Victory [Shining Knight [Sir Justin]
- Winged Victory
- Vigilante [Greg Sanders]
- Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]
- Stripesy [Pat Dugan]
- Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]
- Speedy [Roy Harper] (Earth-2)
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (Earth-2)]
- Billy Gunn
- Wing
- The Sense Master [Dr. Brett] (villain)
- Mickey Gordon (villain)
- Alice Howard
- "Fingers" O'Fallon (villain)
- Don Coty
- The Bloodhound (villain)
- Mr. John Pemberton
- Mrs. Pemberton
- Leo Palate (villain)
- Karl Dennison
- Percival Dennison
- Eagle-Eye Nelson (villain)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Mike Clark
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: David Cody Weiss
Story Notes
Takes place during Crisis. Story adapted from Leading Comics (DC, 1941 series) #4.
Become a Published Author in 6 Easy Steps with the PlayWriter Series
Featuring PlayWriter Series
Story Notes
Ad for word processing software, writing contest, and more from Woodbury Software. On first page between pages 4-5 of first story.
Can a Dead Man Die Again?
Characters
- Deadman
Credits
- Pencils: José Luis García-López
- Inks: José Luis García-López (uncertain)
Story Notes
House advertisement for Deadman (DC, 1986 series) mini-series.
Be Part of the Legend!
Characters
- Batman
- Kalibak
- Firestorm
Credits
- Pencils: José Luis García-López (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for game from Mayfair Games. On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
Secret Origins Revealed!
Characters
- Superman [Kal-L
- Clark Kent]
- Spectre
- Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Flash [Jay Garrick]
- Huntress [Helena Wayne]
- Blue Beetle
- Captain Marvel
- Firestorm
Credits
- Pencils: Jerry Ordway
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Jerry Ordway
Story Notes
House ad for new Secret Origins series. On second page between pages 8-9 of first story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for body building, comic books, stamps, electronics, novelties, and more. Print Advertising Representatives, Inc. agent. Between pages 16-17 of first story.
"Shanghaied into Hyperspace!" Interlude Three
Storyline
Dr. Mid-Night lands on Neptune and saves the creatures there from a plague.
Characters
- Justice Society of America [Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (Earth-2, flashback)
- Hawkman [Carter Hall] (flashback)
- Sandman [Wesley Dodds] (flashback)]
- Neptunians [Hydara]
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Mike Harris
- Inks:
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: David Cody Weiss
Story Notes
The Dr. Mid-Nite Chapter. Story adapted from All-Star Comics (DC, 1940 series) #13, with original art by Stan Asch. Story continues next issue.
Two Fun-Loving Guys
Characters
- Blue Devil
- Firestorm
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Brozowski
- Pencils: Paris Cullins
- Inks: Rick Magyar
- Inks: Gary Martin
Story Notes
House advertisement for crossover storyline between The Fury of Firestorm (DC, 1982 series) #46 and Blue Devil (DC, 1984 series) #23. Between pages 2-3 of second story.
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
Story Notes
Discusses Secret Origins (DC, 1986 series) #1. Shares page with a Statement of Ownership and an advertisement for Infinity, Inc. (DC, 1984 series).
Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Date of Filing: October 1, 1985. Net Press Run: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 195,291. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: 155,207. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 68,398; actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: 79,014. Shares page with a letters column and an advertisement for Infinity, Inc. (DC, 1984 series).
The Masks Are Off --
Characters
- Infinity, Inc. [Nuklon
- Silver Scarab
- Star Spangled Kid
- Jade
- Obsidian
- Northwind
- Fury]
Credits
- Pencils: Todd McFarlane
Story Notes
House ad for Infinity, Inc. series. Shares page with a Statement of Ownership and a letters column.
Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for the Sunshine Sales Club.
Big and Crunchy.
Story Notes
Ad for plastic truck models. On inside back cover.
The Animal
Story Notes
Ad for Make-and-Play model kits. On back cover.