Justice League of America #193 (1981) Vintage Key Comic, 1st Appearance of All-Star Squadron, Real Origin of Red Tornado Unable to duplicate the conditions of the Red Tornado's original creation, T. O. Morrow is intent upon dismantling the android to learn his secret, when Aquaman, who has been searching for Morrow and the abducted Tornado with his fellow Justice League members, discovers the villain's hideaway. Morrow blasts Aquaman with his power-scepter [1], and the Sea King is saved by mere chance, as Green Lantern finds him and brings him to the JLA satellite for treatment. The Justice League finally confronts Morrow en masse, just as he is attacked by the powerful Tornado Tyrant, who bests all the JLA members except Firestorm. Also, introducing the all-new All-Star Squadron in a special 16-page prevue pull-out. Note: - This is the first appearance of the All-Star Squadron. They appear next in All-Star Squadron #1. - The first pages of the story open with a race between the Golden Age versions of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Flash, a reference to the cover of Comic Cavalcade #1; Interestingly, none of the stories contained in that issue referred to that race, only the cover; so it was left to Roy Thomas to imagine the circumstances that would have led to such a race: a charity race on Los Angeles Coliseum. -TV broadcasting is only a few months old in the USA at this point in time. - In this point of time, Dr. Fate isn't wearing his Helmet of Nabu, but an ordinary helmet; he was trying to avoid Nabu's influence, and so Fate's power is greatly reduced here. Comics come newly bagged and boarded and are shipped in industry standard protective mailers. Please inquire if you are looking for a particular comic book or run of books. Some books may be pulled from online availability and/or set aside to send to CGC.
Specifics
- Artist/Writer: George Perez, Gerry Conway
- Character: Aquaman (Arthur Curry), Atom (Al Pratt), Atom (Ray Palmer), Batman (Bruce Wayne), Crimson Avenger, Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson), Doctor Mid-Nite (Doctor Charles McNider), Firebrand (Danette Reilly), Firestorm (Ronnie Raymond), Flash (Barry Allen), Flash (Jay Garrick), Green Lantern (Alan Scott), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Hawkman (Carter Hall), Johnny Quick (Jonathan Chambers), Liberty Belle, Red Tornado, Robotman, Sandman (Wesley Dodds), Shining Knight, Sky Pirate, Solomon Grundy, Spectre (Jim Corrigan), Speedy (Roy Harper), Starman (Theodore Knight), Superman (Clark Kent), Thomas Oscar Morrow, Thunderbolt (Yz), Wildcat (Ted Grant), Wonder Woman (Diana Prince)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Cover Artist: George Perez
- Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
- Features: First Printing, 1st Edition, Boarded, Dust Jacket, First Character Appearance, Key Issue
- Format: Single Issue
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
- Intended Audience: General Audience
- Issue Number: 193
- Language: English
- Publication Year: 1981
- Publisher: DC Comics
- Series Title: Justice League of America
- Story Title: Special All-Star Squadron Preview
- Style: Color
- Superhero Team: Justice League of America, All-Star Squadron
- Tradition: US Comics
- Type: Comic Book
- Unit of Sale: Single Unit
- Universe: DC Universe
- Vintage: Yes