Cover: George Pérez

Adventure Comics #486

Oct 1981 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP

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“Hell on Earth”

In "Hell on Earth," Marv Wolfman and Don Heck deliver a standout tale where Grockk, son of the Devil, unleashes Firegirl—a volatile creation born from Professor Oxford's experiments—into a world on the brink. With George Pérez’s dynamic cover setting the tone, the story unfolds as the Dial H heroes face a fiery threat, only to find their greatest ally in the very force meant to destroy them. Meanwhile, personal tensions simmer between Vicki, Brad, and Chris, adding emotional weight to the chaos.

writer Marv Wolfman · artist, inker Don Heck · letterer John Costanza · cover George Pérez

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Cast · 2 characters

Chris King Vicki Grant

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writer Marv Wolfman

artist, inker Don Heck

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks George Pérez

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Grockk, son of the Devil, creates Firegirl out of an experiment of Professor Oxford's, and intends to use her to rule the world. However, the Dial H heroes defeat him when Firegirl decides the humans deserve her help. Meanwhile, Vicki and Brad get back together and she refuses to talk to Chris when they are not superheroes.

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