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Cover: Bart Sears

Invasion #1

Dec 1988 · DC · 2.95 USD; 4.00 CAD; 1.20 GBP
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In "The Alien Alliance, Chapter One," Earth faces its first direct assault as Australia becomes the initial target of a coordinated alien invasion, with the Tasmanian Devil captured in the chaos. The Spectre is called by the Lords of Order to remain neutral, while Amanda Waller and Max Lord are ordered to restrain their respective teams—just as the invaders issue a chilling ultimatum to the United Nations: surrender all superheroes or face total annihilation. Perry White, unflinching, prints the defiant response on the front page: Earth to Invaders: Drop Dead! Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo, with art by Keith Giffen and Todd McFarlane, and colored by Carl Gafford, the cover by Bart Sears captures the moment of global tension.

Contains 4 stories
The Alien Alliance, Chapter One
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Amos MonroeMoshe LevyCarlotta RiveraFritz KleinDexter FairfaxLucas CarrGreen Lantern [D'Aran Tuu] (death)Green Lantern of Purdaa (death)Green Lantern [Medphyll] (death?)Commander DralAdam StrangeSardathAlanna Strange

In "The Alien Alliance, Chapter One," aliens from multiple worlds unite in response to the growing danger posed by Earth's legion of superheroes, whose powers stem from the mysterious meta-gene. As the Dominator experiments confirm the gene’s origins, the alliance prepares to confront the planet that birthed such a formidable threat.

The Alien Alliance, Chapter Two
20 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Adam StrangeGarryn BekCitadellianOmega Men [TigorrFelicitySchlagenDocGreen ManBrootHarpisRyand'rYndaElu]GarguaxVril Dox

In "The Alien Alliance, Chapter Two," Adam Strange is captured alongside other prisoners of the Spider Guild, destined for the Psions' cruel experiments. As the Omega Men fight a desperate battle in space, fending off Durlan and Khund forces, their struggle threatens to unravel the fragile resistance across the stars.

The Alien Alliance, Chapter 3
21 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Adam StrangeGarryn BekCitadellianOmega Men [TigorrElu]Vril Dox

In "The Alien Alliance, Chapter 3," Adam Strange is moments away from freedom—his Zeta Beam has brought him back to Earth—only to be seized again by a Khund advance squad. As the alien armada looms ever closer, Vril Dox works in secret on a plan to break free, knowing time is running out.

The Alien Alliance, Chapter Four
19 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
SpectreLords of OrderOkaaransTasmanian Devil [Hugh Dawkins]Amanda WallerMaxwell LordMartian Manhunter [J'Onn J'Onzz]Perry WhiteJimmy Olsen

In "The Alien Alliance, Chapter Four," the invasion reaches its grim peak as Australia falls and the Tasmanian Devil is taken. With the Spectre commanded to stand aside and Amanda Waller and Max Lord ordered to hold their teams back, Earth’s fate hangs on a single, defiant message: Perry White proudly prints the UN’s answer on the front page—Earth to Invaders: Drop Dead.

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Raw (VF) $4
CGC 9.8 · 14 in census $63*
CGC 9.6 · 6 in census $30*
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer, artist Keith Giffen
artist, inker Todd McFarlane
colorist Carl Gafford
letterer Gaspar
cover pencils Bart Sears

Reprints

Reprinted in Invasão #1 (1990), Invasion! #[nn] (2008), Invasion! #[nn] (2016)

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