The Legion sees sinister machinations unfolding – but who is to blame? The Khunds? Their own allies? Or someone else entirely? This second chapter of the “Earthwar” saga is a strong one, from the creative team of Paul Levitz, James Sherman and Bob McLeod.
READRom is confronted by the ghosts of Starshine and Terminator – but Brandy Clark realizes all is not as it seems. Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema deliver an above-average issue with a hint of intrigue.
READDr. Spektor and his secretary, Lakota Rainflower, head to Transylvania to investigate rumors about a vampire known as Baron Tibor. A promising debut issue from Gold Key and the creative team of Don Glut and Jesse Santos.
READTwo men tend to the last wishes of a deceased occultist who appears to have made a devilish deal. One of three horror-infused tales from creative talent including Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Mike Ploog and others.
READThe Titans break up a mob plot that utilizes children as drug runners – but things take a tragic turn. A superior conclusion to a two-parter from the creative team of Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: Atari Force makes its spinner-rack debut.
READWhen a future glitch disrupts the formation of the Legion, “Anti-Lad” travels back in time to put things right. Cary Bates and Mike Grell offer up a pair of short tales from the 30th century.
READJohn Targitt falls prey to Professor Death’s nerve gas, but ultimately assumes a new identity as the more powerful Man-Stalker. A confusing script undermines a tonal shift that is well served by stylish art from cartoonist Howard Nostrand.
READThe Teen Titans’ effort to rescue Starfire escalates to a star-system-wide war between the Omega Men and the Citadel. Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal deliver another chapter of their galaxy-hopping epic. Bonus: He-Man comes to comics.
READA desperate call from Cyborg’s ex-girlfriend puts the Teen Titans and Brother Blood in each other’s sights. The young heroes face off against more cult-like foes in this story from Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus a bonus insert featuring the introduction of Wolfman and Gene Colan’s Night Force.
READAthena is sucked into a space warp where she encounters a powerful alien who can fulfill her every dream. A fairly generic sci-fi story from Steven Grant and Walter Simonson, with stylish art from Brent Anderson and Klaus Janson.
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