Synopsis
Solomon Grundy's origin is re-told and he is imprisoned in an energy bubble by G.L., but shattered by lightning. His only thought is to find G.L. and kill him. Meanwhile, at JSA HQ, the Lantern stands alone and hears a knock on the door, opens it and explains, "You!" Much later, the other JSA members arrive and discover the HQ ripped apart, with a large muddy footprint on the floor. Johnny turns on the radio, which reports Solomon Grundy is on the loose, seen at various towns. The JSA puts the pieces together, and, leaving Wonder Woman behind to gather news, the rest leave to find Grundy.
Notes
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Scripter Gardner Fox reports writing this story originally for All-Star Comics #36 (August-September 1947). Solomon Grundy's first post-1940's appearance will be in Showcase #55 (March-April 1965), also written by Fox, and its second page is a Murphy Anderson re-drawing of Irwin Hasen's Page B from this issue. That story picks up right where this story leaves off, ignoring Grundy's appearance in Comic Cavalcade #24 (December 1947-January 1948). Roy Thomas later reconciles these two conflicting accounts in All-Star Squadron #3 (November 1981).
We formerly credited in error Gaspar Saladino (who was in service at the time) with the letters on the main story.
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Credits
- Script
- Gardner Fox, Harry Lampert, Jim Robinson, Fred Harman
- Pencils
- Irwin Hasen, Joe Kubert, Stan Asch, Martin Naydel, Chester Kozlak, Paul Reinman, Harry Lampert, Fred Harman
- Inks
- Irwin Hasen, Joe Kubert, Stan Asch, Martin Naydel, Chester Kozlak, Paul Reinman, Harry Lampert, Fred Harman
- Colours
- Jack Adler
- Letters
- Harry Lampert
- Editor
- Sheldon Mayer
Characters
- Hawkman
- Solomon Grundy
- Jay Garrick
- Al Pratt
- Wonder Woman
- Dr. Mid-Nite
- The Atom
- Johnny Thunder
- Cyrus Gold
- Green Lantern
- Carter Hall
- Alan Scott
- The Flash
- Princess Diana
- Charles McNider
- Thunderbolt
- Doiby Dickles
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