All-Star Comics
#68
(September-October 1977)
- Volume
- 13
- Price
- 0.35 USD
- Pages
- 36
- Indicia Frequency
- bi-monthly
- On-sale Date
- 1977-06-28
- Publisher's Age Guidelines
- Approved by the Comics Code Authority
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- DC Comics Inc.
- Brand
-
DC [bullet]
- Barcode
- 0709893041710
- Printer
- Printed in U.S.A.
- Editing
- Joe Orlando (credited) (managing editor)
Issue Notes
Divided We Stand
Justice Society of America / cover / 1 page
- Pencils
- Al Milgrom (signed as Milgrom)
- Inks
- Jack Abel (signed as Abel)
- Colors
- Tatjana Wood
- Letters
- Gaspar Saladino; ?
- Job Number
- C-510
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Justice Society of America [Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson; Nabu]; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Power Girl; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset); Wildcat [Ted Grant] (inset)]; Psycho-Pirate (villain)
- Synopsis
- Green Lantern repels an attack by the other JSA members.
- Reprints
-
in Justice Society (DC, 2006 series) #2 ([April] 2007) - in Showcase Presents: All-Star Comics (DC, 2011 series) #1 ([November] 2011)
- in All-Star Comics: Only Legends Live Forever (DC, 2019 series) ([December] 2019)
-
Hostess Brings You 2 Delicious All-Star Snacks:
Hostess / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for Hostess Twinkies and Cup Cakes from ITT Continental Baking Company. Three baseball cards are shown: Tim Palmer, Joe Morgan, and Reggie Jackson.
On inside front cover.
Divided We Stand!
Justice Society of America / comic story / 17 pages
- Script
- Paul Levitz (credited)
- Pencils
- Joe Staton (credited)
- Inks
- Bob Layton (credited)
- Colors
- Elizabeth Safian (credited as Liz Berube)
- Letters
- Ben Oda
- Job Number
- J-4715
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Justice Society of America [Power Girl; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson; Nabu]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Hourman [Rex Tyler] (cameo)]; Robin [Dick Grayson] (Earth-2, cameo); Batman [Commissioner Bruce Wayne] (Earth-2, cameo); Psycho-Pirate [Roger Hayden](villain); Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo)
- Synopsis
- The Psycho Pirate still has Green Lantern under his spell and later enchants the Flash as the rest of the JSA try to stop him at his Earth-1 hidden headquarters. He is defeated by Wildcat's punch, who was unaffected by his fear gaze. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne plans to arrest the JSA as he calls in for some heavy backup while the JSAers are still on Earth-1 in the JLA satellite.
- Reprints
-
in Flash (Arédit-Artima, 1970 series) #40 (décembre 1978) - in Justice Society (DC, 2006 series) #2 ([April] 2007)
- in Showcase Presents: All-Star Comics (DC, 2011 series) #1 ([November] 2011)
- in All-Star Comics: Only Legends Live Forever (DC, 2019 series) ([December] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
References Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #56 and All-Star Comics (DC, 1976 series) #64. Story continued in part from previous issue; story continues in part in Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #147-148, as well as in the next issue.
Super Prizes
Youth Opportunity Sales Club / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
Write Right Now!
advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, high school rings, body building, toys, stamps, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
The Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy.
Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns / advertisement / 1 page
- Characters
- Johnny Unitas; Ken Unitas
Indexer Notes
Ad for b*b guns from Daisy division of Victor Comptometer Corporation, with testimonial.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.
Slim Jim / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for meat snacks.
On top of second page between pages 8-9 of story.
[no title indexed]
Fun Factory / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
On bottom of second page between pages 8-9 of story.
Amazing Air Breathing Crazy Crabs
Crazy Crabs / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for tiny crabs from Transcience Corporation.
On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
The Great Superman Movie Contest
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Characters
- Superman
Indexer Notes
House ad for contest related to the upcoming Superman movie.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
Super Bodybuilding Course
Universal Bodybuilding / advertisement / 1 page
- Characters
- Morrie Mitchell
Indexer Notes
Ad for body building course with testimonials.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
At Last! The Thrilling Return of Mister Miracle
promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page
- Script
- ?
- Pencils
- Marshall Rogers (signed as Marshall)
- Inks
- Marshall Rogers (signed as Marshall)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- typeset
- Characters
- Mister Miracle; Big Barda; Oberon
Indexer Notes
House ad for Mister Miracle, on sale June 23rd.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
Discount Magic and Jokes
J.A.R. Discounts, Inc. / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
On top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
Reaching New Heights of Intergalactic Excitement!
DC Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
House ad for Star Hunters #1, on sale July 26th, and DC Super-Stars #16, on sale June 30th.
On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
Put a Superfriend on Your Chest!
NCG Merchandise / advertisement / 1 page
- Characters
- Superman; Batman
Indexer Notes
Ad for tee-shirts and towels featuring DC super heroes.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Reward!
Coin Values Co. / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for buying coins.
On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Write Right Now!
advertisement / 0.5 page
- Characters
- Charles Atlas
Indexer Notes
Ads in classified format for comics, x-ray specs, body building, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
At top of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
Every Month!
DC Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
House ad for DC Giant issues Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #231, on sale June 21st, and Justice League of America #146, on sale June 7th.
At bottom of second page between pages 16-17 of story.
[no title indexed]
All Star Comments / letters page / 1 page
- Script
- Joe Orlando ?
- Pencils
- Wally Wood (illustration)
- Inks
- Wally Wood (illustration)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- typeset
- Job Number
- L-729
- Genre
- superhero
Indexer Notes
Letters regarding All-Star #66 from: Michael E. Cerulo, S. Deitch, and Edward B. Via, with an illustration. Editor also notes that Paul Kupperberg wrote pages 13-16 in All-Star Comics #65.
Volume 77 Issue 26 - Week of June 27, 1977
The Answer Man; Daily Planet; Direct Currents / in-house column / 1 page
- Script
- Bob Rozakis
- Pencils
- ?
- Inks
- ?
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- typeset
- Editing
- Bob Rozakis (credited); Anthony Tollin (production, credited)
- Characters
- Mordru; Superman; Batman; Power Girl; Dr. Fate; Legion of Super-Heroes
- Synopsis
- Information on upcoming DC comics.
100 pc. Toy Soldier Set
100 Toy Soldiers / advertisement / 1 page
- Feature Logo
- 100 Pc. Toy Soldier Set
Indexer Notes
Lucky Products ad for toy soldiers.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way!
Olympic Sales / Olympia Sales Cards / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards.
On inside back cover.
Come See Us At Sea World
SeaWorld / advertisement / 1 page
- Characters
- Superman; Batman; Robin; Wonder Woman; Cap'n Kid; Shamu
Indexer Notes
Advertisement for Sea World (all 3 locations). Includes a waterski show starring the DC super-heroes.
On back cover.
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0.
Divided We Stand
Justice Society of America -
1.
Hostess Brings You 2 Delicious All-Star Snacks:
Hostess -
2.
Divided We Stand!
Justice Society of America -
3.
Super Prizes
Youth Opportunity Sales Club -
4.
Write Right Now!
-
5.
The Sport a Boy Grows Up with...Shooting a Daisy.
Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns -
6.
The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.
Slim Jim -
7.
[no title indexed]
Fun Factory -
8.
Amazing Air Breathing Crazy Crabs
Crazy Crabs -
9.
The Great Superman Movie Contest
-
10.
Super Bodybuilding Course
Universal Bodybuilding -
11.
At Last! The Thrilling Return of Mister Miracle
-
12.
Discount Magic and Jokes
J.A.R. Discounts, Inc. -
13.
Reaching New Heights of Intergalactic Excitement!
DC Comics -
14.
Put a Superfriend on Your Chest!
NCG Merchandise -
15.
Reward!
Coin Values Co. -
16.
Write Right Now!
-
17.
Every Month!
DC Comics -
18.
[no title indexed]
All Star Comments -
19.
Volume 77 Issue 26 - Week of June 27, 1977
The Answer Man; Daily Planet; Direct Currents -
20.
100 pc. Toy Soldier Set
100 Toy Soldiers -
21.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way!
Olympic Sales / Olympia Sales Cards -
22.
Come See Us At Sea World
SeaWorld
- Chris Boyko
- Nick Caputo
- john cruz
- CTGarry
- Hector G. Dueñas G.
- Gregory Fischer
- Matthew Head
- Dave Marchand
- Donald Dale Milne
- Mike Nielsen
- Mark Q
- Douglas Sederberg
- Jim Stangas
- Andrew S. Troth
- Jim Van Dore
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