Supergirl takes center stage as she, Clark Kent and Perry White visit Kent's home town of Smallville.
Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Guice. 36 Pages, Full Color.
Armageddon 2001. Waverider experiences a possible future for Superman, one where the Man of Steel runs for the highest office in "Executive Action." Metron, Kalibak, Aquaman, Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan, John Stewart cameos.
Written by Roger Stern. Pencils by Tom Grummett. Inks by Denis Rodier, Doug Hazlewood, Carlos Garzon & Brad Vancata. Cover by Dave Gibbons.
80-page giant. Cover pencils by John Byrne, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, and Mike Mignola, inks by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Mignola. Alternate Action Comics #600 cover, pencils by John Byrne, inks by George Perez. "Different Worlds!" script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and George Perez (finishes), inks by George Perez; Hermes summons Wonder Woman to Olympus from her romantic meeting with Superman, and the Man of Steel follows, but they arrive in different locations; After Hermes explains to Diana that Olympus has been taken over by Darkseid, the New God toys with the heroes, making them battle, as he discusses with Desaad his plans. "True Love!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Jerry Ordway; Lois is upset that the papers are saying that Superman and Wonder Woman are dating. "Games People Play!" Script by John Byrne, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by John Beatty; Lex threatens to reveal to the public that Maggie is a lesbian; Lex learns that he has kryptonite poisoning. "A Friend in Need!" Script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman goes to Millersburg to answer Jimmy's signal watch, but weakens from kryptonite poisoning. "The Dark Where Madness Lies!" starring Superman and Man-Bat, script by John Byrne, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Mike Mignola. Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1987. Kevin MaguireDave Gibbons, Walt Simonson, and Mike Zeck pin-ups; Art Adams pin-up inks. 84 Pages, Full Color
Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Neal Adams; Once each year Superman and Jimmy Olsen bet their crime-fighting skills against Batman and Robin; But as the two heroes participate in various contests of skill, their respective Revenge Squads try to sabotage their opponents.
Cover pencils by Neal Adams (Batman & Deadman) and Dick Giordano (Wildcat & Creeper), inks by Neal Adams (Batman & Deadman) and Dick Giordano (Wildcat & Creeper).
The Flash and Hawkman battle Gorilla Grodd in "Gorilla My Dreams" (script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood). Reprints: Aquaman and Green Arrow in "The Manhunt on Land" (art by Ramona Fradon and Lee Elias); Superman and Batman star in "The Superman-Batman Split" (script by Cary Bates, art by Neal Adams). Frank Brunner cover.
Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Minerva Menace! Hostess ad starring Captain Marvel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: Introduction starring the Justice Society of America, script by Gardner Fox, art by Irwin Hasen. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: Hawkman starring the Justice Society of America, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: Dr. Mid-Nite starring the Justice Society of America, script by Gardner Fox, art by Stan Aschmeier. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: Johnny Thunder starring the Justice Society of America, script by Gardner Fox, art by Irwin Hasen. Justice For All Includes Children 2 public service announcement starring Superman, art by Neal Adams. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: The Flash, script by Gardner Fox, art by Martin Naydel. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: The Atom, script by Gardner Fox, art by Jon Chester Kozlak. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: Green Lantern, script by Gardner Fox, art by Paul Reinman. The Revenge of Solomon Grundy: Conclusion, script by Gardner Fox, art by Irwin Hasen. The Menace of the Moonman starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye.
Cover art by Ernie Chan. Batman versus Eclipso, script by Bob Haney, art by Win Mortimer; Queen Bee and Eclipso start a crime wave in Gotham City, and frame Batman for the theft of a jewel from the city museum. The Origin of Eclipso!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Lee Elias; Brief origin recap of how Bruce Gordon became Eclipso. Make Yourself a Mask!--Superboy's Workshop activity page. Superboy Meets Superman, script by Otto Binder, art by Curt Swan; Superboy accidentally flies through time to the future where he meets his grown-up self. 48 pgs.
Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Return of the Composite Superman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein
An alien criminal seeking vengeance on Superman and Batman, restores Joe Meach's powers and memory as the Composite Superman. Then There Were None: One by One, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; The tenants of Mrs. Wagner's rooming house are disappearing, until only Billy Batson and Freddy Freeman are left. Then There Were None: Then There Are None starring the Marvel Family, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Then There Were None: Robots Robots Robots starring the Marvel Family, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. 48 pgs.
The Teen Titans in "To Order is To Destroy" (script by Steve Skeates, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Nick Cardy). Doom Patrol reprint: "The Brotherhood of Evil"
Script by Arnold Drake, art by Bruno Premiani
Challengers of the Unknown in "The Devil's Paradise" (script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Sherman, inks by Jack Abel).
Doom Patrol reprint, "The Terrible Secret of Negative Man" (script by Arnold Drake, art by Bruno Premiani; from Doom patrol # 87). Batman and Robin stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Muse." Rich Buckler cover pencils, inks by Jack Abel.
Challengers of the Unknown in "To Doomsday and Beyond" (script by Steve Skeates, pencils by James Sherman, inks by Jack Abel). Reprints: Green Arrow and Speedy in "The Green Arrow's Last Stand" (script by Dick Wood, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Roz Kirby) and the Doom Patrol in "The Incredible Origin of the Chief" (script by Arnold Drake, art by Bruno Premiani). Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Maltese Cup Cake." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Abel cover inks.
In these tales from the 1980s, Batman splits off from the Justice League of America to form his own super-team known as the Outsiders. Including established heroes Black Lightning and Metamorpho as well as dynamic new heroes Katana, Geo-Force and Halo, the team fought for justice on an international stage.
Near complete set, only #21 is missing. Includes the annual.
Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Heart That Attacked The World!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin and Dick Giordano
Weather Wizard and Sinestro team up against Flash and Green Lantern.
36 Pages, Full Color.
Cover art by Nick Cardy.
Make Way for the Speed-Demons!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Dr. Light impersonates three speed record holders to lure Flash into a trap to trigger a weapon against the Justice League, but Flash figures out the plot in time to defeat Dr. Light; Flash races a car, a boat, and a plane. Doomsday...Minus Ten Minutes!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano; GH=DRO is stranded on Earth and requires emerald energy to power his transporter belt, so he engages Green Lantern to obtain the power.
Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Day I Saved the Life of the Flash, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell
Cary Bates drives into a fog and ends up on Earth-1, having to help the Flash defeat the Trickster. My Enemy... Myself!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern has to rescue six kids and their counselor from a forest fire, but every time he uses his ring he gets angrier and angrier.
36 Pages, Full Color.
Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Giacoia. Golden Glider's Final Fling, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin
Flash loses his costume, then gets it back to battle Golden Glider and Ringmaster.
36 Pages, Full Color.
Cover art by Dick Giordano. Death-Feast, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank Chiaramonte
Barry, the police, and a teenage psychic investigate the death of Iris; Heat Wave and Yorkin guest star.
36 Pages, Full Color.
Carmine Infantino wrap-around cover (with inks by Dick Giordano) for 52-page giant, no ads, double-sized 25th anniversary issue.
Flash-Grams; Fred Hembeck spoofs some classic Flash covers on the inside covers. 1981--A Flash Odyssey, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash wakes up in a hospital where the reality seems to be that he never inherited super power but instead was horribly wounded when lightning struck the cabinet of chemicals to begin his career; Origin of the Flash, Kid Flash, Elongated Man and many of Flash's Rouges Gallery; Most of the story is a recounting of the Flash comic.
First 75-cent issue. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Reverse-Flashback, script by John Broome and Cary Bates (new pages), pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; three pages of new story (by Cary Bates, Carmine Infantino, and Dennis Jensen), and the rest is a reprint of "One Bridegroom Too Many" (by John Broome, Infantino, and Joe Giella) from Flash #165
While awaiting Superman's tie-breaker vote on whether Flash can remain a Justice League member, Barry remembers how Reverse-Flash tried to spoil his wedding to Iris years ago.
36 Pages, Full Color.
Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Beware the Land of Grodd, script by Cary Bates (story) and Joey Cavalieri (script), pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank McLaughlin
Flash battles Gorilla Grodd's minions; Flash pays a visit to an institutionalized Fiona Webb, who has lost her marbles.
Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. Dead Heat, script by Cary Bates (story) and Joey Cavalieri (script), pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank McLaughlin
Flash battles Grodd, and his lawyer wonders where he has been the last few days.
Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mike deCarlo. Flash Freakout, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank McLaughlin
Flash saves the mayor, who is being controlled by Pied Piper, from killing himself; Meanwhile, Flash's new lawyer continues acting like a jerk.
