Comic Title: All-Star Squadron #23
Publisher: DC (DC Comics Inc.)
Address: 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: July 1983
On Sale Date: April 28, 1983 Newsstand Date April 28, 1983
Source: Comic Reader, #210

Newsstand Date April 28, 1983
Source: DC Coming Attractions, #77

Newsstand Date April 21, 1983
Source: Amazing Heroes, #23

Shipping Date April 5, 1983
Source: Comic Reader, #210

Shipping Date April 5, 1983
Source: Amazing Heroes, #23

Shipping Date April 5, 1983
Source: Comics Journal, #80

Copyright Date April 5, 1983
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1983
DC publication dates beyond April 1981 listed by the LoC
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Shipping Date April 5, 1983
Source: DC Coming Attractions, #77

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.60
Page Count: 32
Editor: Roy Thomas

Title: "When Fate Thy Measure Takes..."
Pages: 23

Feature(s):
All-Star Squadron (of Earth-2)

Writer: Roy Thomas
Penciller: Jerry Ordway
Inker: Mike Machlan
Letterer: David Cody Weiss
Colorist: Eugene D'Angelo

Feature Character(s)

• All-Star Squadron (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Johnny Quick (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Liberty Belle (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Firebrand (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Robotman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Commander Steel (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Green Lantern (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Superman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Hawkman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #21; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #25)
• Doctor Fate (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #21; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Atom (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #21; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)

Villain(s)

• Ultra-Humanite (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Cyclotron (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Amazing-Man (Will Everett; origin revealed; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• Deathbolt (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)
• The Creepy-Crawlies (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Inza Cramer (last appearance in More Fun Comics #80; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #28)

Other Character(s)

• Elektro the Robot (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #22; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #24)

Flashback Appearance(s)

• Doctor Fate (last appearance in All-Star Squadron Annual #3; next appearance in More Fun Comics #72)
• Inza Cramer (last appearance in All-Star Comics #7; next appearance in More Fun Comics #72)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Nabu (in flashback)
• Sven Nelson (in flashback)

Comments:
Dr. Fate’s origin is recapped in this story. Additional information concerning his use of the half-helmet to avoid possession by Nabu is revealed. He briefly returns to using the full-helmet in this story.

This story, which takes place in early February, 1942 is continued from All-Star Squadron #22 and continues in All-Star Squadron #24.

Synopsis:
Following their failed battle with Ultra and his cronies, the remaining All-Star’s return the the Perisphere to gather information about Ultra’s activities.

Meanwhile, Hawkman, Atom, and Dr. Fate fly to Washington following a battle with Cyclotron. Dr. Fate expresses concern over the disappearance of the Spectre and returns to his Salem Tower with the Atom.

When the heroes arrive at the tower they discover a costumed crook, Amazing-Man, trying to steal Fate’s original helmet. They defeat him and learn that he is a former olympic champion given super-powers by Ultra. Fate dons his original helmet, believing it will allow him to find the Spectre. They then leave the Tower with Amazing-Man in tow.