This digital collection covers a pivotal era for the , spanning the mid-1980s . These issues, written primarily by Roy Thomas, bridge the original Golden Age continuity and the massive changes brought about by Crisis on Infinite Earths . Key Storylines & Content
This issue explores the origin of Starman (Ted Knight) through a flashback framing device. Firebrand, Green Lantern, and Hawkman rescue him after he nearly falls to his death, prompting a retelling of his early career and the creation of the gravity rod. All-Star Squadron 041-055 (1984-1986) (digital)...
Issues in this range (around #51) feature the team facing off against the Monster Society of Evil , a classic villain group originally from the Captain Marvel/Shazam mythos. This digital collection covers a pivotal era for
Toward the end of this run (notably #53–55), the series begins to address the effects of the Crisis crossover. Firebrand, Green Lantern, and Hawkman rescue him after
Final issue; tells the "First Case" of the JSA; transition to The Young All-Stars .
The final issue of the regular run features a major flashback story. It depicts the FBI and J. Edgar Hoover enlisting the heroes to stop Nazi saboteur Fritz Klaver, effectively retelling the first meeting of the Justice Society of America (JSA) from All-Star Comics #4. Issue Highlights Key Event / Featured Character #41 Retelling of Starman's origin story. #42–50 Ongoing battles against Axis threats and super-villains. #51 Conflict with the Monster Society of Evil . #55