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All-Star Squadron, #51 Newsstand

Published: November 1985

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All-Star Squadron #51

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"Now it begins! The search for the Justice Society of America!"

Storyline

The Monster Society has captured Sandy, Hourman, Dr. Fate, and Hawkgirl.

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Crisis Cross-over banner. Mike Clark credit from the artist via Facebook. Arvell Jones is erroneously credited in The All-Star Companion Vol. 2. Clark is correctly credited in collected edition Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition #1.

Fans Choose DC Comics!

Featuring DC Comics

Story 1 1 page
Characters
  • Dick Giordano
  • Batman
  • Ambush Bug
  • Swamp Thing
  • Teen Titans
Story Notes

House ad for DC Comics citing results of The Comics Buyer's Guide recent poll. On inside front cover.

Monster Society of Evil!
Story 2 22 pages superhero

"In spring, they say, young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts..."

Storyline

Mister Mind convenes a new Monster Society of Evil, including Oom, Mister Who, Nyola, and Ramulus (nee Nightshade, a Sandman villain). The search for the JSA also begins here, as Sandy and Hawkgirl arrive at a damaged JSA headquarters, only to see the Monster Society inside, and wonder what has become of the JSAers, since they only see a captured Dr. Fate and Hourman inside as well. Meanwhile, Liberty Belle, Green Lantern and Johnny Quick are transported to Earth-S.

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Story continued from previous issue; story continues in next issue. References All-Star Comics #3 (1940). Also references Alphonse and Gaston comic strip by Frederick Burr Opper.

The A-Maze-Ing Oreo! Chocolate Sandwich Cookie
Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Oreo cookies from Nabisco, in form of a maze. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.

Story 4 1 page

"Glubgrafutz"

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An alien comments on Reese's.

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Ad for candy from Hershey Foods Corporation. On second page between pages 4-5 of story.

Bonkers! Fruit Candy Bonks You out of This World with a Robot-Watch.
Story 5 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for Bonkers! candies from Nabisco Brands, Inc. Between pages 8-9 of story.

On Videocassette
Story 6 1 page
Characters
  • Transformers
Story Notes

Ad for Transformers cartoon videos from Family Home Entertainment. On top of first page between pages 17-18 of story.

Starfire Is Getting Married...

Featuring DC Comics

Story 7 1 page
Characters
  • Starfire
  • Nightwing
Credits
  • Pencils:
Story Notes

House ad for The New Teen Titans. On bottom of first page between pages 17-18 of story.

Glow in the Dark Posters
Story 8 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for posters and Neon Lace shoe laces. On second page between pages 17-18 of story.

Write Right Now!
Story 9 1 page
Story Notes

Ads in classified format for meteor pieces, comic books, self-defense training, novelties, and more. Print Advertising Representatives, Inc. agent. On first page between pages 21-22 of story.

Story 10 0 pages
Characters
  • Bill Cosby
Story Notes

PSA on the *Write Right Now!* page.

DC Puts Dollars in Your Pocket!

Featuring DC Comics

Story 11 1 page
Story Notes

House ad for subscriptions to DC comics. On second page between pages 21-22 of story.

All Star Comics #13 Cover Recreation (1)
Story 12 1 page superhero
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The Justice Society is looking at rockets in flight.

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This pin-up is a recreation of the cover of All-Star Comics #13. It was intended for the previous issue.

Story 13 2 pages
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Letters from: Adam Burchess, Steve Russell, Dale Roberts and Mark Engblom, with replies from Thomas. Also includes background information on the first appearances of the villain characters of this issue, "A Literary-Historical Perspective" on All-Star Squadron #3 (1940), and small promo for Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe.

Story 14 1 page non-fiction
Credits
Story Notes

Unsigned article on the DC softball team, followed by a "Guest Meanwhile" column by Arnaldo Lopez Jr. on how comic books led him to academic successes. Also includes a DC check list for the week of August 22, 1985. On inside back cover.

Get in on the Action with Power Action!
Story 15 1 page
Characters
  • Superman
  • Lex Luthor
  • Hawkman
  • The Joker
  • Wonder Woman
  • Batman
  • Aquaman
  • The Penguin
  • The Flash
  • Brainiac
  • Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
  • Robin
Story Notes

Ad for poseable figures from Kenner division of CPG Products Corp. On back cover.