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Issue: All-Star Squadron #4
Publication Date: December 1981
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Issues: #4 of 67 Issues (189 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Sales
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/01/1981
Volume: 1
Pages: 40
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: £0.20 GBP
$0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Len Wein (editor, credited); Mike W. Barr (associate editor, credited)
Disclose Notes: On sale date from the publication date reported to the U.S. Copyright Office found in the Public Catalog, Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) online (http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First) retrieved 15 August 2015. Registration date: 21 May 1984. Copyright registration number: TX0001369721.
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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
Format Notes:  
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The Justice Society of America vs. the All-Star Squadron

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (signed)
Inker(s): Dick Giordano (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): All-Star Squadron
Character(s): All-Star Squadron [Liberty Belle; Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]; Robotman [Robert Crane]]; Justice Society of America [Superman (Earth-2); Spectre [Jim Corrigan (Earth-2)]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt; Dr. Fate; Wonder Woman (Earth-2); Atom [Al Pratt]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]]
Synopsis: The heroes battle each other.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagL'Escadron des Etoiles #2 published July 1982
as Le Jour du Dragon [Illustration on Cover, Front]Modifiée [Edited]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: All-Star Squadron #1 published June 2012
as All-Star Squadron #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-747
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Challenge #8860

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lego Expert Builder Series
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for model building toy set.
On inside front cover.
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Day of the Dragon King!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas (credited)
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (credited)
Inker(s): Jerry Ordway (credited)
Colorist(s): Carl Gafford (credited)
Letterer(s): John Costanza (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): All-Star Squadron
Character(s): All-Star Squadron [Robotman; Liberty Belle; Johnny Quick; Shining Knight; Plastic Man (flashback)]; Phantom Lady (flashback)]; Danette Reilly (does not appear as Firebrand); Justice Society of America [Superman (Earth-2); Batman (Earth-2); Robin (Earth-2); Wonder Woman (Earth-2); Spectre [Jim Corrigan (Earth-2)]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson; Nabu]; Johnny Thunder; Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Atom [Al Pratt]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]]; Dragon King (intro, villain); Slugger Dunn; Rod Reilly (does not appear as Firebrand); Adolf Hitler (flashback); Tojo (flashback)
Synopsis: Both the Justice Society and the All-Star Squadron head to Pearl Harbor. After surveying the damage, most of the heroes leave intending to destroy the Japanese fleet. On the way, those most vulnerable to magic come under the influence of the Holy Grail, in the possession of Tojo. Just as the Spear of Destiny gives Hitler control over the heroes in Europe, the Grail puts the heroes under the control of Japan. As the controlled heroes fight those still free, Dr. Fate pursues Hawkman outside the reach of the Grail, comes to his senses, and sends the Winged Wonder to lure the others to safety.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: All-Star Squadron #1 published June 2012
as Day of the Dragon King! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 27
Job Number: J-7355
Disclose Notes: Story continues from All-Star Squadron #3; story continues in part in All-Star Squadron #5. References All-Star Comics #9 and DC Special #29.

Presented in three chapters: Chapter One is "Day of the Dragon King!" (5 pages), Chapter Two is "Aftermath of Infamy!" (8 pages), Chapter Three is "What Price Vengeance?" (14 pages).
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The Magic in Gum Is Bubble Yum

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bubble Yum
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for bubble gum.
Between pages 4-5 of story.
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Amaze Your Friends with My Willy Wonka Magic Card Trick Kit!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Willy Wonka's candies
Character(s): Willy Wonka
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for candies from Sunmark Inc. including Skrunch, Oompas, Bottle Caps, Wacky Wafers, and Tart n Tinys.
Between pages 9-10 of story.
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Penguins on Parade

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Penguin; Hostess Fruit Pies
Character(s): The Penguin
Synopsis: The Gotham City police use Hostess Fruit Pies to distract the Penguin from completing a museum heist.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 19-20 of story.
Page is glossy, like the covers.
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Toon Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): CBS
Character(s): Kwicky Koala; Trollkins; Bugs Bunny; Daffy Duck; Wile E. Coyote; Beep Beep; Popeye; Brutus; Wimpy; Olive Oyl; Swee' Pea; The Jeep; Blackstar; Tarzan; The Lone Ranger; Tonto; Tom; Jerry; Fat Albert; The Cosby Kids; Zorro
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on CBS network.
On second and third pages between pages 19-20 of story.
Pages are glossy, like the covers.
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Buy Three Snap Tite Kits and We'll Send You $1.50

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram Models, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Snap Tite brand model kits.
On fourth page between pages 19-20 of story.
Page is glossy, like the covers.
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NBC Super Star Saturday Pow!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): NBC TV Network
Character(s): Fred Flintstone; Barney Rubble; Dino; The Smurfs; Gargamel; Captain Marvel; Space Ghost; The Heculoids; Astro; Space Mutts; Teen Force; Hero High students; Spider-Man; Iceman; Fire-Star; Daffy Duck; Speedy Gonzalez; Rocky; Bullwinkle
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on NBC network.
Between pages 18-19 of story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for martial arts training, comics, tropical fish, games, and more. Ad is usually titled "Write Right Now!" but title does not appear in this issue.
On top of page between pages 23-24 of story.
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We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On bottom of page between pages 23-24 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas [as R. T.] (credited)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): All-Star Comments
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-892
Disclose Notes: Letters from Junior Kerns, Albert Feichenbach, Mike Dennier, Paul Blaze, Dan Coakley, Dean Rollings, and Mark Lagasse. Includes letters reviewing the All-Star Squadron story in Justice League of America #193.
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You Can win!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tyco
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for slot racing sets and contest from Tyco.
On inside back cover.
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First There Were Fast 111's You Like to Race...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MPC
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Fast 111 model building kits and racing models from MPC division of Fundimensions.
On back cover.

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