All-Star Comics #4

In "For America and Democracy!" from All-Star Comics #4 (1941), the FBI Chief summons the Justice Society of America to confront a growing threat from within: spies, saboteurs, and anti-democratic agitators spreading chaos across the nation. With newspapers under attack, munition plants destroyed, and foreign instructors inciting unrest, the JSA must act—before democracy itself is undermined.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 1]," the Flash races across Michigan and Wisconsin to halt sabotage orchestrated by the Grey Shirts, a shadowy group operating under the command of the elusive Fritz Klaver from Toledo. With time running out, the Scarlet Speedster disrupts their propaganda machine and thwarts a deadly plot to destroy the ship *Liberty*—all while defending the heart of American industry.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 2]," Green Lantern and Irene Miller race to uncover the source of mysterious radio disruptions, only to find themselves trapped aboard a massive dirigible controlled by the enigmatic Baron. With the airship’s jamming machine threatening to silence vital communications, Green Lantern must act fast to rescue Irene and the wounded Krapek before the floating fortress explodes in flames.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 3]," the Spectre races against time to stop a Fifth Columnist sabotage ring in Pittsburgh, uncovering a plot to cripple the war effort. As he thwarts a series of deadly attacks on munitions factories, he’s drawn into a surreal clash of occult forces, where radiant energies assault him—only to be repelled by the power of the Ring of Life.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 4]," Hour-Man, posing as Rex, infiltrates an Oklahoma oil field under threat of sabotage by Captain Erdner. With four guards dead and the Grey Shirts pulling strings, Rex must stay one step ahead—until he activates his powers, revealing the truth behind the attack.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 5]," Dr. Fate is dispatched to New England to uncover sabotage at the Atlantic Seaboard naval yards, deploying his Cloud of Darkness to hunt down evil. He discovers a network of Grey Shirts aboard fishing smacks, confronting them with terrifying creatures from the deep when they refuse to speak—before summoning the FBI and using his crystal to identify their leader, Klaver, warning Sandman and the Flash.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 6]," Sandman—real name Wes Dodds—steps into the fray not with fists, but with conviction, as he rallies a group of disillusioned Grey Shirts in El Paso. When a newspaper editor faces threats for speaking out against dictatorships, Sandman uses his calm resolve to expose the hypocrisy of the recruits’ cause, turning them from potential traitors into defenders of truth.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 7]," the Flying Fury races to California to protect the secret designs of the new Flying Fortress plane from enemy spies. With pilots overcome by a mysterious gas, Hawk steps in to save the day, while Shiera, on her own mission, leaps from a plane—counting on Hawkman to catch her. As the duo works to uncover the source of the gas and expose the spies, the stakes rise in a story that blends aerial daring with quiet, determined heroism.

In "For America and Democracy! [Chapter 8]," Atom races to Tri-State College to stop enemy agents from undermining American ideals through foreign students, thwarting both physical assaults and subterfuge. As the threat evolves—from beatings to organized Grey Shirt provocations—Atom confronts escalating challenges, culminating in a direct showdown with Fritz Klaver in Toledo.

In "For America and Democracy! [Conclusion]," the Justice Society of America races to stop Fritz Klaver from detonating a bomb, facing off against the Grey Shirts as Dr. Fate uses his mystical powers to bring the threat to a standstill. With the danger averted, the team reports to the FBI Chief that their mission is complete.