All Star Comics Archives #9

In "The Invasion from Fairyland! [Part 1]," Sally Barnes, wrongfully accused of witchcraft after a mysterious dream grants her the "Voice of the Lorelei," finds herself on death row—until the JSA steps in to clear her name. With time running out, the heroes and a secretly watching prisoner named Slicer race to uncover the truth, uncovering a hidden entrance to Fairyland, meeting Rapunzel, battling an ogre, and facing the chilling power of The Lorelei, all before a mysterious Wise Woman offers salvation.

In "The Invasion from Fairyland! Part 2," the JSA races against time to save Sally from the deadly grip of the Lorelei’s curse, tracking the sorceress to the treacherous Dark Castle. With Wonder Woman, Black Canary, and Dr. Mid-Nite navigating enchanted traps—including a cursed doe and a water bucket that turns heroes to toads—they must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

In "The Invasion from Fairyland! Part 3," Johnny, armed with the Wishing Ring, rescues GL and Hawkman from a dragon’s clutches and reunites with the restored Good Fairy, who guides them to the Dark Castle. Inside, the team must navigate Lorelei’s enchanted bucket trap, where GL’s ring helps free Cinderella and others from her spell—only to face Lorelei and Slicer, who turn the JSAers’ bodies inside out. When Wonder Woman steals the wand, Lorelei’s desperate attempt to escape backfires, transforming her into a toad—before she manages to turn five JSAers into animals.

In "The Invasion from Fairyland! Part 4," the Justice Society of America regains their senses as Green Lantern uses his Power Ring to break the spell, only to face a new threat: the Lorelei, who has hijacked the Philosopher's Stone and unleashed chaos upon Gotham City. With Sally’s mysterious connection to the Voice of the Lorelei at the heart of the storm, alliances fracture when Slicer betrays her—turning him into a dog before the JSA secures the villain. As the rift between Earth and Fairyland begins to close, the fate of the captured evil forces hangs in the balance, and Sally’s survival hangs on a single, desperate moment.

In "The Plight of a Nation! [Part 1]," the Justice Society of America faces a puzzling mystery when the Crimson Claw Gang’s bold crimes draw the JSA into a web of deception. When a junior hero from the JJSA tries to deliver crucial intel, he’s injured—sparking a dual investigation by Green Lantern and Black Canary, who uncover a smaller, seemingly harmless gang of young thieves. Meanwhile, the Flash and Hawkman stumble upon a trap set by the adult gang, leading to a tense standoff where they’re nearly electrocuted—just as the real threat begins to unfold.

In "The Plight of a Nation! Part 2," Black Canary alerts Green Lantern to a growing crisis in Riversend, where youth gangs are spiraling out of control. As Dr. Mid-Nite and Atom rally the Junior Justice Society Alliance to intervene, Don Brent is sent undercover to infiltrate the gang—only to be exposed, leaving him trapped on railroad tracks as the Junior Claws close in.

In "The Plight of a Nation! Part 3," The Flash races to the Crimson Claw’s HQ, using Wonder Woman’s mental radio to summon the JSA while holding off the gang, all as the Junior Claws cause chaos and a sudden explosion draws attention. With the JSA closing in and the JJSA stepping in to save Don, the young criminals face off against their mentors—until Wonder Woman intervenes with the Magic Sphere, revealing a future that may change their path.

In "The Case of the Patriotic Crimes! [Part I]," Black Canary rallies what’s left of the JSA after the Liberty Train vanishes and her teammates are captured by the New Injustice Society. Trapped and frozen by the Icicle, she and the Harlequin are taken to the villains’ HQ—only to find the JSA under a hypnotic spell, their memories altered. As the heroes regain their senses, they learn the Society has set their sights on stealing four of America’s most treasured icons. Now, the JSA must reclaim their purpose before the thefts begin.

In "The Case of the Patriotic Crimes! Part II," Hawkman faces off against the Wizard, only to be undone by a sudden snap that leaves him under the villain’s control. As chaos spreads across American landmarks, the Fiddler steals the Freedom Bell, the Huntress commandeers circus elephants to move Plymouth Rock, and the Icicle deploys a ram-jet to carry off the Washington Monument—all while the heroes struggle to break free from mind-altering traps.

In "The Case of the Patriotic Crimes, Part III," Harlequin and Black Canary race to stop the Injustice Society from hijacking the Freedom Train, only to be captured and trapped in a mine beneath Gotham. With the JSA’s legacy hanging in the balance and the crooks using a ram-jet to relocate Gotham Stadium for a twisted public vote, the heroes must overcome mind-erased memories and face their foes in a final showdown. Later, at JSA HQ, Black Canary earns her place among the legends.

In "The Man Who Hated Science! [Part I]," Professor Zodiac stands accused of murder, but his defense takes a bizarre turn when he recounts the tale of Galio, a 15th-century alchemist who mastered the Four Wonders of Alchemy, drank the Elixir of Youth, and vanished into obscurity—only to reappear centuries later, desperate to warn the Justice Society of America. With the JSA now racing to locate the hidden artifacts before Zodiac does, the past and present collide in a mystery rooted in forgotten science and ancient secrets.

In "The Man Who Hated Science, Part II," Professor Zodiac, disguised as The Alchemist, follows a trail from a Gotham Globe headline to the Gotham Terminal, where he collides with the Flash and Hawkman—both chasing the same mystery. As the hunt intensifies, a tragic accident with the Universal Solvent draws in Atom and Dr. Mid-Nite, setting off a tense confrontation where the Alchemist’s cunning puts him one step ahead.

In "The Man Who Hated Science, Part III," the Alchemist races against time and heroes alike, seeking the Top of Perpetual Motion at a high-stakes spinning contest, only to face off against Wonder Woman and Black Canary in a clash of wills and wits. As the Alchemist’s schemes unfold, a professor’s accidental discovery of the Elixir of Youth sets the stage for a deeper mystery, while GL’s pursuit leads to a desperate gambit that freezes the Emerald Crusader’s ring—leaving the fate of the Alchemist’s next move hanging in the balance.

In "The Man Who Hated Science! Part IV," the Justice Society of America awakens bound to the Perpetual Motion Machine, while The Alchemist, unmasked and resolved, returns to Gotham to face justice for the murder of Michaels. As the JSA drinks the youth elixir and breaks free, they arrive just in time to confront Zodiac, who unleashes an alchemo bomb and flees—only to meet his end in a crash.

In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! [Part I]," Boston Globe reporter Benson uncovers a strange pattern behind a string of metal thefts, while the Justice Society of America confronts a shocking mystery when Raymond reveals he was kidnapped by the seemingly real Gold Men—men of pure gold who vanished into thin air after a battle on the Caterpillar ride.

In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! Part II," the Justice Society of America finds themselves trapped in a shimmering, golden dimension after a wild ride on a mysterious Caterpillar attraction. With Hawkman, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Atom confronting a reawakened robot in a bay, and Black Canary and Wonder Woman battling the Men of Gold at Xenca’s National Museum, the JSA must unravel the truth behind the stolen iron and the looming threat of Aurikon’s arrogance—before peace is shattered once more.

In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! Part III," GL and the Flash face off against another Golden Robot at Myrla's estate, only to be overwhelmed by steam from a lake of molten gold. With Myrla captured and the JSA trapped in glass cases at the museum, Raymond must break free from his own inescapable prison—just in time to free the heroes and turn the tide against Aurikon and his golden forces.