Comic Title: Showcase Presents:All-Star Squadron Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2012
On Sale Date: April 18, 2012 Direct Market Date April 18, 2012
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Direct Market Date April 18, 2012
Source: Previews, #280

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 528
Editor: Robin Wildman

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Vengeance from Valhalla"
Pages: 23

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

Writer: Roy Thomas
Penciller: Adrian Gonzales
Inker: Rick Hoberg
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Eugene D'Angelo

Reprinted From:
All-Star Squadron #18 (1983)

Feature Character(s)

• All-Star Squadron (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #17; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Johnny Quick (last appearance in More Fun Comics #80; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Robotman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #17; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Liberty Belle (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #17; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Commander Steel (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #17; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Firebrand (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #17; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Tarantula (last appearance in Star Spangled Comics #19; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #19)
• Sandman (appears in flashback; last appearance in World's Finest Comics #5; next appearance in Adventure Comics #69)

Villain(s)

• A gang of Nazi saboteurs (appear in flashback; no further appearances)
• Fairy Tales Fenton (last appearance in Adventure Comics #75; no further appearances)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Dian Belmont (dies in flashback; last appearance in World's Finest Comics #5; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Bailey (a WKNY news reporter; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #38)

Flashback Appearance(s)

• Tarantula (last appearance in Secret Origins #7; next appearance in Star Spangled Comics #1)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Justice Society of America (as an image)
• Hawkman (as an image)
• Doctor Fate (as an image)
• Atom (as an image)
• Doctor Mid-Nite (as an image)
• Starman (as an image)
• Wonder Woman (as an image)
• Johnny Thunder (as an image)
• Sandy the Golden Boy (in flashback to Sandman’s past)

Comments:
Tarantula’s origin is revealed in flashback. Though a newspaper places the date as June 22, 1941, it probably took place over the course of several weeks, since Sandman was still wearing his original costume on June 28, 1941, as shown in All-Star Squadron Annual #3.

This story reveals the story behind the Sandman’s change in costume, from gasmask and trenchcoat to yellow and purple spandex.

The Hammer of Thor was last seen in All-Star Comics #3 and appears next in All-Star Squadron #21.

Although not revealed in this story, Fairy Tales Fenton is working for the Ultra-Humanite.

The JSA is reported missing in this story. As revealed in All-Star Squadron #19, they have been kidnapped by the Brain Wave.

This story, which takes place in early February, 1942 continues in part in All-Star Squadron #19.

Synopsis:
During a meeting of the All-Star Squadron to discuss the recent disappearance of the Justice Society members who have joined the military, the Squadron is attacked by Fairy Tales Fenton, an old foe of the Sandman. Fenton wields the Hammer of Thor, previously encountered by Hawkman. The team defeats Fenton with the help of their new ally and member, Tarantula.

Following the battle the All-Star’s rush off to the New York World’s Fair Grounds to answer a morse code challenge issued from within.