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Issue: All-Star Squadron #53
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Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
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Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/24/1985
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893111101
Price: $0.95 CAD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 0 (0 stories, 0 covers)
13 (1 story, 1 cover) from base issue
Editor(s): Roy Thomas (editor, credited); Janice Race (associate editor, credited); Tom Condon (managing editor, credited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from DC Releases #20.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front from base issue
Credits
Mike Clark (signed)
Steve Montano (signed)
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Gaspar Saladino; typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
All-Star Squadron
All-Star Squadron [Superman [Clark Kent] (Earth-2); Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders] (inset); Amazing-Man [Will Everett] (inset); Robotman [Robert Crane] (inset)]; Monster Society of Evil [Mr. Who; Mr. Mind (inset); Nyola; Ramulus]
While the crisis rages-- Superman vs. Mr. Mind's Monster Society!
Superman struggles against Ramulus' plants.
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Special Crisis Cross-over banner.
Grip Roaring Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Monogram Models, Inc.
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Ad for The Animal Make-And-Play model kits.
On inside front cover.
Worlds in Turmoil

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Roy Thomas (credited); Dann Thomas (co-plotter, credited)
Mike Clark (pages 1-17, credited); Arvell Jones (pages 18-23, credited)
Tony DeZuñiga [as DeZuniga] (credited); Vince Colletta [as Colletta] (credited)
Carl Gafford (credited)
David C. Weiss (credited)
Subject Matter
superhero
All-Star Squadron
All-Star Squadron [Superman [Clark Kent] (Earth-2); Winged Victory; Shining Knight [Sir Justin]; Tarantula [John Law]; Sandy the Golden Boy [Sandy Hawkins]; Amazing-Man [Will Everett]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Robotman [Robert Crane]; Dr. Occult; Hawkman [Carter Hall] (flashback); Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (Earth-2, flashback); Atom [Al Pratt] (flashback); Sandman [Wesley Dodds] (flashback); Starman [Ted Knight] (flashback); Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (flashback); Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider] (flashback); Johnny Thunder (Earth-2, cameo); Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt (cameo); Firebrand [Danette Reilly] (flashback); Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]; Liberty Belle [Libby Lawrence]; Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Sargon the Sorcerer [John Sargent] (flashback); Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane] (flashback); Batman [Bruce Wayne] (Earth-2, flashback); The Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback); Air Wave [Larry Jordan] (flashback); T.N.T. [Thomas N. Thomas] (flashback); Dan the Dyna-Mite [Dan Dunbar] (flashback); Manhunter [Paul Kirk]; Aquaman (Earth-2, flashback); Zatara (flashback); Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Harlequin [Molly Mayne] (cameo); Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (Earth-2, cameo)]; Monster Society of Evil [Mr. Who; Mr. Mind; Nyola; Ramulus; The Dummy (joins); Oom]; Gernsback; Harbinger (cameo); Captain Marvel [Billy Batson] (image only); Nuklon (cameo); Black Lightning (cameo); Colossal Boy (cameo); Supergirl (cameo); Black Canary (cameo); Geo-Force (cameo); Elongated Man (cameo); Green Lantern [John Stewart] (cameo); Captain Comet (cameo); Power Girl (cameo); Superman (Earth-1, cameo); Martian Manhunter (cameo); Blue Beetle [Ted Kord] (cameo); Katana (cameo); Deathbolt (cameo); Star Sapphire [Carol Ferris] (cameo); Pariah (cameo); Zatanna (cameo); Mon-El (cameo); Ultra Boy (cameo); Jade (cameo); Red Tornado (Earth-1, cameo); Per Degaton (cameo); Brainiac 5 (cameo)
The Dummy joins the Monster Society as they fight Superman. The 3 Squadroners (Green Lantern, Johnny Quick, Liberty Belle) return from Earth-S in time to help out against the Monster Society's attack.
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Crisis Cross-over. Story continued from previous issue; story continues in next issue. References New York World's Fair Comics #1, Leading Comics #1, All-Star Squadron #50-51, and Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 (which contains some of the same scenes as this story).
Break into the Big Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Nabisco candies
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Ad for Charleston Chew!, Sugar Babies, and Sugar Daddy candies.
Between pages 4-5 of story.
Newtons Fruit Chewy Mix-Up!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Nabisco cookies
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Ad for four flavors of Newtons cookies.
Between pages 7-8 of story.
Elvira Mistress of the Dark T-shirt

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Elvira T-shirt
Elvira
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Ad for t-shirt from SCA.
Between pages 9-10 of story.
Spend the Year with DC!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
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George Pérez (signed)
George Pérez (signed)
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typeset
Subject Matter
DC Comics
New Teen Titans [Wonder Girl; Starfire; Changeling; Cyborg; Jericho; Nightwing]
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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

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Subject Matter
Pineapple Kids Club
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Ad for posters and Neon Lace shoe laces.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
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Subject Matter
Charles Atlas
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Ads in classified format for body building, comic books, martial arts training, the American Heart Association, stamps, electronic bugs, novelties, and more. Print Advertising Representatives, Inc. agent.
Between pages 15-16 of story.
In This Crazy World, We All Need a Friend Like...'Mazing Man"

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
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Stephen DeStefano [as DeStefano] (signed)
Karl Kesel [as Kesel] (signed)
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typeset
Subject Matter
DC Comics
'Mazing Man; Denton; K.P.; Guido; Brenda; Eddie
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House ad for 'Mazing Man comics, on sale October 10, 1985.
Between pages 21-22 of story.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Roy Thomas [also as R. T.] (credited)
typeset
Subject Matter
All-Star Squadroom
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L-2200
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!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
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Carol Lay (signed)
Carol Lay (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
Alice in Wonderland; Wizard of Oz; Captain Carrot
Zoo Crew [Fastback; Captain Carrot [Rodney Rabbit]; American Eagle; Yankee Poodle; Rubberduck; Pig-Iron; Alley-Kat-Abra]; Dorothy Gail; Scarecrow; Tin Man; flying monkees; Tweedle Dee; Tweedle Dum; Cheshire Cat; Red Queen
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House ad for comic 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!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Mars, Inc.
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Ad for Starburst Fruit Chews candy.
On back cover.

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