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Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

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Pages: 1

Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (painting, illustration)

Inker(s): Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (painting, illustration)

Colorist(s): Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (painting, illustration)

Letterer(s): typeset

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Pages: 5

Welcome to Astro City

Story on Interior Page(s)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Samaritan; Thunderhead; Helia; Winged Victory; Marcy Doerr; Ben Pullam; Faithie Pullam; Meg Pullam; Samaritan; Iron Legion; Air Ace (statue); Looney Leo (on sign on restaurant); Silver Agent (statue); Thunderhead; N-Forcer; Cleopatra; Beautie; Winged Victory; Gentleman; Juice; First Family [Astra Furst; Rex; Augustus Furst; Julius Furst; Nick Furst; Natalie Furst] Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Crackerjack; Quarrel; Hanged Man; Otter; Nightingale; Sunbird; Mrs. Damiani; Helia

Synopsis: Ben Pullam wonders if he made the right decision moving his daughters to Astro City, especially when the elemental god Thundercloud declares war on humanity.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Homages in this story include the Fox-Broome University. Ben Pullam's narration mentions the Silversmith and the Brahmin.

Everyday Life

Story on Interior Page(s)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): First Family [Astra Furst; Natalie Furst; Nick Furst; Rex; Augustus Furst; Julius Furst]; Uranium; Nadia; Kaspian; Stanley Tripp; Mister Smartie; Gorilla Swarm; Silver Brain; Anti-Bodies

Synopsis: Astra Furst of the First Family wants to find out what it is to be a normal girl and heads out on her own adventure.

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Pages: 24

Notes: In an interview, Astra mentions Astro City Irregulars Juice, Ruby, and Palmetto. Story continues in the following sequence.

Adventures in Other Worlds

Story on Interior Page(s)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): First Family [Rex; Augustus Furst; Julius Furst; Nick Furst; Natalie Furst; Astra Furst [also as Astrid Ljinders]]; Skrek; Martrice; Leesha; Kaspian; Praetor; Lord Volcanus; Kratorr

Synopsis: The adult members of the First Family search for Astra, while Astra learns something about being a normal girl.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Rex suspects Madame Majestrix has kidnapped Astra. Homages in this story include Bolling Elementary School. Story continues from previous sequence.

Show 'Em All

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Junkman [Mr. Potterstone]; Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Birds of Paradise; Senor Tecnico; Samaritan; M.P.H.; Black Rapier

Synopsis: Junkman enjoys the fruits of his illegal activities, but comes to realize he craves recognition.

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Pages: 24

Serpent's Teeth

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Brass Monkey; Tamra Dixon; Gordon Meadows; Jacinda; Trouble Boys [Roscoe]; Jackson; The Box; Jerome Johnson

Synopsis: Jack-in-the-Box encounters two characters who both claim to have come from the future and to be his yet unborn son.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Homages in this story include Bakerville, Gainesville, and Roth-Toth Automotive & Salvage Co. Story continues in the following sequence.

Father's Day

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Tamra Dixon; The Box; Jackson; Brass Monkey; Roscoe [of the Trouble Boys, becomes the new Jack-in-the-Box]

Synopsis: The Box and Jackson disappear, but Jack-in-the-Box meets yet another person claiming to be his son come back from the future. Because this son has not become twisted due to being his son, Jack-in-the-Box decides that the future is as yet unwritten, and takes steps to ensure he will be able to be a good father to his son.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Story reveals that the current Jack-in-the-Box is the son of the original, who died in 1983 fighting the Underlord. Gary Martin inking credit from original publication. Homages in this story include Finger Street Precinct Station and Veidt Street Art Gallery. Roscoe mentions the Deacon. Story continues from previous sequence.

In the Spotlight

Story on Interior Page(s)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Loony Leo [also as Myth-Master]; Joss Ryerson; Gentleman; Professor Borzoi; Korrga; Lioness Lola; Corliss McBride; Zzardo; Honor Guard [El Hombre; Cleopatra; Silver Agent; Mermaid; Mirage; Hummingbird; N-Forcer]

Synopsis: Looney Leo, a cartoon character accidentally brought to life in 1946, tells his life story in the up-and-down worlds of Hollywood and super-heroics.

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Pages: 24

Notes: Marquee shows an Air Ace serial. Joss Ryerson mentions Starfighter and his former sidekick Quark. Homages in this story include Goldwater Heights.

Snapshots

Text Article on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

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Pages: 12

Notes: Character sketches with explanatory text.

Issue #1 Cover

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Winged Victory; N-Forcer; Cleopatra; First Family [Rex; Julius Furst; Augustus Furst; Natalie Furst; Nick Furst; Astra Furst]; Juice; Gentleman; Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Beautie; Samaritan

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #1 Alternate Cover

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #2 Cover

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Natalie Furst; Nick Furst; Julius Furst; Astra Furst; Rex; Augustus Furst

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #3 Cover

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Astra Furst

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #10 Cover

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Junkman; M.P.H. (on currency); Black Rapier (on currency); Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson] (on currency)

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #11 Cover

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Jackson; The Box; Jerome Johnson

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #12 Cover

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Tamra Dixon

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.

Issue #13 Cover

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Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Loony Leo

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Pages: 2

Notes: Includes cover design sketches on the left hand page, and the finished cover on the right hand page.