Crisis on Multiple Earths #4
DC Comics
United States
- Published
- [July] 2006
- Page count
- 172
- Cover price
- 14.99 USD; 19.99 CAD
- Colour
- Colour
- Size
- Modern Age size
- Interior paper
- Newsprint
- Cover stock
- Glossy colour
- Binding
- Saddle-stitched
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/531998
Credits
- Editing
- Bob Greenberger, editor (Senior Editor, Collected Edition)
- Julius Schwartz, editor (Editor, Original Series)
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
(Justice League of America)
Cover, 1 page
Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Justice League of America [Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]]; Justice Society of America (of Earth-2) [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Lightning Lad [Garth Ranzz]; Princess Projectra; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Shadow Lass [Tasmia Mallor]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgna]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Wildfire [Drake Burroughs]; Bulletgirl [Susan Kent]; Bulletman [Jim Barr]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]; Ibis; Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]; Mister Scarlet [Brian Butler]; Pinky; Spy Smasher [Alan Armstrong]; Cary Bates
Credits
- Art
- Alex Ross, painter
- Text
- , letterer
1Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
2Credits
- Writing
- Carl Gafford, scripter
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
3Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- S-2082
- Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Doctor Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Johnny Thunder; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince]; Cary Bates; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- Ernie Chan, line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
- First print
-
Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #123 (October 1975) — "C'mon super-heroes! I'll take you all on--"
Notes
The Batman is the character from "Earth-1". The Robin, Johnny Thunder, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Aquaman, Batman, Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. JSA: Doctor Mid-Nite, Hourman, Johnny Thunder, Robin, Wildcat, and Wonder Woman.
4Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Doctor Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Johnny Thunder; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Thunderbolt; Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Gambler; Huntress; Icicle [Joar Mahkent]; Shade; Sportsmaster; Wizard; Cary Bates; Elliot S! Maggin; Julius Schwartz; Carmine Infantino; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]; Injustice Society of the World
Credits
- Writing
- Cary Bates, scripter (plot, breakdowns)
- Elliot Maggin, dialogue
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- Ben Oda, letterer
Reprint history
- First print
-
Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #123 (October 1975) — Where on Earth Am I?
-
Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #124 (November 1975) — Avenging Ghosts of the Justice Society!
- Also printed
-
Wonder Woman Album (KG Murray, 1976 series) #2 ([January 1977?]) — Where on Earth Am I?
-
DC Retroactive: JLA - The '70s (DC, 2011 series) #1 (September 2011) — Where on Earth am I?
Synopsis
Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin of Earth-Prime find the Cosmic Treadmill the Flash had left there. Bates is transported to Earth-2 where he develops super powers. Maggin follows, but winds up on Earth-1. Accompanied by the JLA, he heads to Earth-2 to rescue his fellow writer. The JLA confronts the Injustice Society, defeating them. They turn out to be the disguised JSA which Bates had captured. It is also revealed that the JSA died when the JLA defeated them.
Notes
The Batman is the character from "Earth-1". Robin, Johnny Thunder, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Aquaman, Batman, Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. JSA: Doctor Mid-Nite, Hourman, Johnny Thunder, Robin, Thunderbolt, Wildcat, and Wonder Woman. Injustice Society of the World: Gambler, Huntress, Icicle, Shade, Sportsmaster, and Wizard.
5Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- S-2105
- Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Doctor Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Johnny Thunder; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince]; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- Ernie Chan, line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
Notes
The Batman is the character from "Earth-1". Robin, Johnny Thunder, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Aquaman, Batman, Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. JSA: Doctor Mid-Nite, Hourman, Johnny Thunder, Robin, Wildcat, and Wonder Woman.
6Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Doctor Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Johnny Thunder; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Thunderbolt; Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Gambler; Huntress; Icicle [Joar Mahkent]; Shade; Sportsmaster; Wizard; Cary Bates; Elliot S! Maggin; Julius Schwartz; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]; Injustice Society of the World
Credits
- Writing
- Cary Bates, scripter
- Elliot Maggin, scripter
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- Ben Oda, letterer
Reprint history
- First print
-
Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #124 (November 1975) — Avenging Ghosts of the Justice Society!
- Also printed
-
Wonder Woman Album (KG Murray, 1976 series) #2 ([January 1977?]) — Where on Earth Am I?
-
DC Retroactive: JLA - The '70s (DC, 2011 series) #1 (September 2011) — Where on Earth am I?
Synopsis
The JLA tried to fill the gap it created on Earth-2, eventually confronting Bates and the Injustice Society. Their confidence is shaken by the memory of what they did to the JSA. The Spectre intervenes, resurrecting the JSA and tipping the balance into the heroes favor. Bates and Maggin are then returned to Earth-Prime.
Notes
The Batman is the character from "Earth-1". The Robin, Johnny Thunder, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Aquaman, Batman, Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. JSA: Doctor Mid-Nite, Hourman, Johnny Thunder, Robin, Spectre, Thunderbolt, Wildcat, and Wonder Woman. Injustice Society of the World: Gambler, Huntress, Icicle, Shade, Sportsmaster, and Wizard.
7Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Bulletgirl [Susan Kent]; Bulletman [Jim Barr]; King Kull
Credits
- Art
- Ernie Chan, line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
- Original
- Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #135 (October 1976)
Notes
The Green Arrow and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1". The Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Green Arrow, Hawkman, and Superman. JSA: Batman, Green Lantern, Flash, Robin, and Wonder Woman.
8Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hawkgirl [Shayera Thal]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Johnny Thunder; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Thunderbolt; Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince]; Bulletgirl [Susan Kent]; Bulletman [Jim Barr]; Ibis; Mercury; Mister Scarlet [Brian Butler]; Pinky; Shazam; Spy Smasher [Alan Armstrong]; Taia; Blockbuster [Mark Desmond]; Ibac; King Kull; Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]; Queen Clea; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]
Credits
- Writing
- E. Nelson Bridwell, plotter
- Marty Pasko, scripter [as Martin Pasko]
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- Ben Oda, letterer
Reprint history
- Original
- Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #135 (October 1976)
Synopsis
King Kull invades the Rock of Eternity, immobilizing all of its inhabitants save Mercury. Shazam dispatched the messenger god to collect members of the JLA, the JSA and heroes native to Earth-S to oppose Kull. The heroes split up to tackle separate aspects of Kull's plan. First Superman, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, and Spy Smasher confront Queen Clea, Penguin, Blockbuster and Ibac on Earth-2's Atlantis.
Notes
The Green Arrow, Penguin, and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1". The Batman, Johnny Thunder, Robin, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Hawkman, and Superman. JSA: Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Johnny Thunder, Robin, Thunderbolt, and Wonder Woman.
9Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Doctor Light [Arthur Light]; Joker; Shade
Credits
- Art
- Ernie Chan, penciller
- Frank Giacoia, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
- Original
- Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #136 (November 1976)
Notes
The Batman, Joker, and Robin are the characters from "Earth-2".
10Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Hawkgirl [Shayera Thal]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Johnny Thunder; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Billy Batson [Captain Marvel]; Bulletgirl [Susan Kent]; Bulletman [Jim Barr]; Freddy Freeman [Captain Marvel Jt]; Mary Batson [Mary Marvel]; Mister Scarlet [Brian Butler]; Pinky; Shazam; Doctor Light [Arthur Light]; Joker; King Kull; Shade; Weeper; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]
Credits
- Writing
- E. Nelson Bridwell, plotter
- Marty Pasko, scripter [as Martin Pasko]
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- Ben Oda, letterer
Reprint history
- Original
- Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #136 (November 1976)
Synopsis
On Earth-S Batman, Robin, Mister Scarlet, and Pinky confront the Joker and the Weeper who are committing robberies while minerals and metal come to life. And Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Bulletman, and Bulletgirl confront Doctor Light and the Shade. Johnny Thunder finds the Marvel family in their alter egos.
Notes
The Batman, Johnny Thunder, Joker, and Robin are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Hawkgirl and Hawkman. JSA: Batman, Johnny Thunder, and Robin.
11Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Captain Marvel Jr [Freddy Freeman]; Ibis; Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]; King Kull; Justice League of America [JLA]; Justice Society of America [JSA]
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- Ernie Chan, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
- Original
- Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #137 (December 1976)
Notes
The Superman is the character from "Earth-1". The Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Flash, Green Lantern, and Superman. JSA: Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman.
12Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hawkgirl [Shayera Thal]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Ibis; Johnny Thunder; Thunderbolt; Mercury; Shazam; Brainiac; King Kull; Mister Atom; Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo); Robin [Dick Grayson] (cameo); Wonder Woman [Diana; Diana Prince] (cameo); Bulletgirl [Susan Kent] (cameo); Bulletman [Jim Barr] (cameo); Mister Scarlet [Brian Butler] (cameo); Pinky (cameo); Spy Smasher [Alan Armstrong] (cameo); Justice League of America [JLA] (team); Justice Society of America [JSA] (team)
Credits
- Writing
- E. Nelson Bridwell, plotter
- Marty Pasko, scripter [as Martin Pasko]
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- Ben Oda, letterer
Reprint history
- Original
- Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #137 (December 1976)
Synopsis
The Flashes, Green Lanterns, Ibis and Mercury race to thwart Kull's attack on Earth-1. While the Flashes and Mercury provide damage control, the Lanterns and Ibis confront Brainiac and Mister Atom. Once their task is done they join the other heroes in an assault on the Rock of Eternity. Johnny Thunder unwittingly stands in for Shazam in triggering the transformation of the Marvel Family. They defeat Kull, release the denizens of the Rock, and subdue a Superman deranged by red kryptonite.
Notes
The Green Arrow and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1". The Batman, Johnny Thunder, Robin, and Wonder Woman are the characters from "Earth-2". JLA: Black Canary, Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Hawkman, and Superman. JSA: Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Johnny Thunder, Robin, Thunderbolt, and Wonder Woman.
13Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- S-2686
- Characters
- Justice League of America [Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (inset); Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Sun Boy [Dirk Morgana]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Wildfire [Drake Burroughs]; Princess Projectra (inset)]; Justice Society of America [Power Girl [Kara Zor-L]; Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset); The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset); Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (inset); Dr. Fate (inset)]; Mordru
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
Notes
The Batman, Green Arrow and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1".
Though Dillin and McLaughlin are not included among the cover artists on the title page, they are artists responsible for this cover, as confirmed from the GCD's index of the original issue and The Comic Reader 145.
14Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Justice League of America [Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]]; Justice Society of America [The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Power Girl [Kara Zor-L]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Lightning Lad [Garth Ranzz]; Shadow Lass [Tasmia Mallor]; Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgana]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Wildfire [Drake Burroughs]; Princess Projectra]; The Demons Three [Abnegazar; Rath; Ghast] (villains); Psycho-Pirate [Roger Hayden] (cameo); Mordru (villain)
Credits
- Writing
- Paul Levitz, scripter
- Marty Pasko, scripter [as Martin Pasko]
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- Anthony Tollin, colourist
- Text
- Milt Snapinn, letterer
Reprint history
- First print
-
Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #147 (October 1977) — Crisis in the 30th Century!
- Also printed
-
Super Adventure Album (KGM, 1976 series) #14 ([January 1980?]) — Crisis in the 30th Century
Synopsis
Mordru, in an attempt to retrieve mystic artifacts from the past, pulls some of the JLA and JSA into the 30th century. He then dispatches teams of them to retrieve the three artifacts from the current locations, following in the footsteps of team of Legionnaires. Mordru uses the artifacts to summon the Demons Three. Gloating over the Demons, he returns the JLA and JSA to the timestream. The Demons defeat Mordru and claim their talismans so that they cannot be bound again.
Notes
The Batman, Green Arrow and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1". The story is broken up into 4 chapters: "Terror of the Time Plunderer!" (14 pages), "Crisis on a Cosmic Quest!" (5 pages), "For What the Bell Tolls..." (6 pages), and "The Final Errand!" (7 pages).
15Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Justice League of America [Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]]; Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Power Girl [Kara Zor-L]]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Wildlife [Drake Burroughs]; Shadow Lass [Tasmia Mallor]; Lightning Lad [Garth Ranzz]]
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- Rich Buckler, penciller
- Jack Abel, inker
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Reprint history
Notes
The Batman and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1".
16Featuring
- Feature
- Justice League of America
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Justice League of America [Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]]; Justice Society of America [The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Power Girl [Kara Zor-L]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Princess Projectra; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgana]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Wildfire [Drake Burroughs]; Lightning Lad [Garth Ranzz]; Shadow Lass [Tasmia Mallor]]; The Demons Three [Abnegazar; Rath; Ghast] (villains); Mordru (villain)
Credits
- Writing
- Paul Levitz, scripter
- Marty Pasko, scripter [as Martin Pasko]
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Colours
- Anthony Tollin, colourist
- Text
- Milt Snapinn, letterer
Reprint history
- First print
-
Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #148 (November 1977) — Crisis in Triplicate!
- Also printed
-
Super Adventure Album (KGM, 1976 series) #14 ([January 1980?]) — Crisis in Triplicate
Synopsis
Having defeated Mordru, the Demons Three destroy the three talismans and dispatch four of the Legionnaires to imprison Mordru. Finding themselves at odds over what to do next, and unable to mystically attack each other, they decide to use the JLA, JSA, and Legion as pawns to decide dominion over the others. This results in the destruction of Abnegazar and Rath and the imprisonment of Ghast.
Notes
The Batman, Green Arrow and Superman are the characters from "Earth-1". The story is broken up into 3 chapters: "Where Have All the Heroes Gone?" (11 pages), "The Battle That Shook the 30th Century!" (15 pages), and "Some Say the World Will End in Fire... Some Say in Ice!" (8 pages).
17Credits
- Writing
- John Wells, author
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
18Featuring
- Genre
- Biography
Credits
- Writing
- , author
- Text
- , typeset
Indicia
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