The reintroduction of the Flash and Green Lantern in the early Silver Age soon resulted in the return of another classic DC idea from the 1940s – the superhero team! Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Avengers comics were proving the team books were popular. So DC not only introduced their own super-team (the Justice League of America) but also brought back the group they were patterned on as well through the use of a concept they called the Multiverse!
Episode two of Season Four, where will be discussing these books (and going over quiz answers) will be released on October 21st
Do You Know…
Where Barry Allen first finds his way to Earth-2?
Which old foe tries to exact revenge on the retired JSA members, leading to them reuniting?
Which Golden Age writer who co-created Jay Garrick returned to write Barry Allen Flash comics in the Silver Age?
Which evil super-team the Justice League and the Justice Society join forces to defeat in their first meeting?
What evil Justice League of America doppelgangers have taken control of Earth-3, which they rule as despots?
Answers are revealed in the episode!
Reading List
Below are the books we will be discussing this episode. If you already own these classics, congratulations…Dan is VERY jealous! They have also been reprinted physically numerous times, and if you are subscribed to DC Universe Infinite you can access them through the link below. Each book also has a link to Comics.Org you can refer to for more information about these issues, their stories and the creators who worked on them.
DC Universe Infinite link: https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/lists/9f12522c-8234-4bb2-b8fa-7ce144deeec8
Flash #123 – The Flash of Two Worlds!
https://www.comics.org/issue/16418/
1961. The first Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Flash and the first mention of an Earth-2 where Golden Age heroes live! Barry Allen appears at the Community Center in Central City to perform for kids, and during one of his amazing tricks is mysteriously transported to Keystone City, a place that he recalls that the original Flash once lived. Prepare for the meeting of the Flash of two worlds!
Flash #129 – Double Danger on Earth!
https://www.comics.org/issue/16964/
1962. A comet strikes the sun, endangering Earth-2 with radiation. Meanwhile, Barry and Iris attend a costume party on Earth 1, and the proceeds are stolen by Captain Cold. Two crimes, two Flashes! Jay Garrick and Barry Allen once again join forces as the Flash of Two Worlds!
Flash #137 – Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!
https://www.comics.org/issue/17697/
1963. Vandal Savage tries to exact vengeance on the retired Justice Society, leading Barry to Earth-2 to help Jay free the other JSA members.
Justice League of America #21 and #22 – Crisis on Earth-One! / Crisis on Earth-Two!
https://www.comics.org/issue/17812/
https://www.comics.org/issue/17865/
1963. Crisis on Earth-One! – The Justice League of America meets the Justice Society of America! Both teams must band together to defeat the Crime Champions, as the JSA are reintroduced into the Silver Age!
Crisis on Earth-Two! – In order to successfully capture the Crime Champions, the Justice League and the Justice Society have switched Earths! Can the two teams solve the Crisis of Two Worlds?
Justice League of America #29 and #30 – Crisis on Earth-Three! / The Most Dangerous Earth of All
https://www.comics.org/issue/18536/
https://www.comics.org/issue/18597/
1964. Crisis on Earth-Three! – Bored with life on their Earth as supreme villains, the Crime Syndicate comes to the JLA’s Earth for a new challenge.
The Most Dangerous Earth of All! – The JLA must battle the Crime Syndicate on Earth-2!