Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics #1

(1981)

Where No Superman Has Gone Before (Table of Contents)

comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Len Wein

Pencils:

Jim Starlin

Inks:

Romeo Tanghal

Colors:

Jerry Serpe

Letters:

John Costanza

Editing:

Julius Schwartz

Content Information

Characters:

Superman; Supergirl; The Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (guest star); Mongul (flashback); Warworld (flashback); Lois Lane (flashback); Jimmy Olsen (flashback); Steve Lombard (flashback); Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (flashback); Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Jonathan Kent (flashback); The Grim Reaper; God

Synopsis:

When Superman flies after an unconscious Supergirl, he comes close to shattering the golden veil beyond which no living being can trespass. Before he can break that barrier, he is stopped by The Spectre who teaches him lessons about power, limitations, and control.

Reprints:

• from DC Comics Presents (DC, 1978 series) #29 (January 1981)

Indexer Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Whatever Happened to Dr. Mid-Nite? (Table of Contents)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bob Rozakis

Pencils:

Alex Saviuk

Inks:

Joe Giella

Colors:

Jerry Serpe

Letters:

Shelly Leferman

Editing:

Julius Schwartz

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Dr. Mid-Nite; Alvin Miller (villain); Officer Janson; Dr. Gordon Ogilvy; Lieutenant Burke; Senator B. J. Potter; Tim (villain)

Reprints:

• from DC Comics Presents (DC, 1978 series) #29 (January 1981)

Closed Circuit! (Table of Contents)

Batman / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman (plot); Michael Fleisher (dialogue)

Pencils:

Irv Novick

Inks:

Frank McLaughlin

Colors:

Adrienne Roy

Letters:

Ben Oda

Editing:

Paul Levitz

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Guest Star: Talia; Robin; The Electrocutioner (introduction, villain)

Reprints:

• from Batman (DC, 1940 series) #331 (January 1981)

Wolf in the Fold (Table of Contents)

Batman and Commissioner Gordon / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Mike Barr

Pencils:

Don Newton

Inks:

Steve Mitchell

Colors:

Adrienne Roy

Letters:

John Costanza

Editing:

Paul Levitz

Content Information

Characters:

Batman; Commissioner James Gordon

Reprints:

• from Batman (DC, 1940 series) #331 (January 1981)

The Pied Piper's Paradox Peril! (Table of Contents)

Flash / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Gerry Conway

Pencils:

Don Heck

Inks:

Don Heck

Colors:

Gene D'Angelo

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino

Editing:

Len Wein

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Flash [Barry Allen]; Pied Piper

Reprints:

• from The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #293 (January 1981)

The Deadliest Man Alive! (Table of Contents)

comic story / 13 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Gerry Conway

Pencils:

George Perez (breakdowns); Rodin Rodriguez (finished art)

Inks:

Rodin Rodriguez

Colors:

Jerry Serpe

Letters:

Milt Snapinn

Editing:

Len Wein

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Firestorm; Flash [Barry Allen]; the Atomic Skull

Reprints:

• from The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #293 (January 1981)