Captain Atom
“War-Day”
Volume 1, Issue 24, Holiday 1988
Released November 8, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00
Guide Price: $2.50 (as of 2003)
Writers: Cary Bates, Greg Weisman
Inker: Romeo Tanghal
Colorist: Shelley Eiber
Letterer: Carrie Spiegle
Assistant Editor: Dan Raspler
Editor: Denny O'Neil
Cover Artists: Pat Broderick, Bob Smith
Heroes: Black Canary II, Blue Beetle II, Booster Gold, Flash III, Green Lantern II, Mister Miracle
Villain: Hawkman II
Setting: Earth Command Center, DCU, USA, 20th-century
Cover Description: Captain Atom stands arms akimbo before many of the DC Universe's finest heroes, who salute him. Front row (from left to right): Batman, Superman, Flash, Wonder Woman; second row: Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm; third row: Starman, Firehawk, Major Force, Booster Gold, Robotman; fourth row: Animal Man, Aquaman, Blue Beetle, Mister Miracle, Black Lightning, Power Girl; fifth row: Hal Jordan, Mr. Bones, Zatana, Hourman, Rocket Red, Wildcat, Brainwave, Obsidian; sixth row: Dr. Midnight.
Brief Synopsis: Captain Atom undertakes a dangerous space mission against the alien alliance despite reservations by the Earth leaders.
Booster Gold's role in this story:
Cameo (Booster Gold makes a minor appearance)
Costume Worn: MARK I power-suit
Issue Notes: The events in this story take place after Justice League International #22, as indicated by the assembled crowd of heroes on the last panel.
Page 22, panel 4
Booster Gold appears with other Justice Leaguers assembled in "The Womb," America's military headquarters for the war against the invading aliens. Blue Beetle II, Booster Gold, Mister Miracle, Green Lantern II, and the Flash III are all staring at Black Canary II. This is Canary's first interaction with the Justice League since she withdrew from active duty in Justice League International #19. This is the first time that Booster has seen her in her classic fishnet costume. This panel closely precedes the briefing shown in Invasion! Book Two.
Boosterrific Review: Unlike the typical ancillary crossover tie-ins, this issue is very closely tied to the events of the Invasion mini-series despite its throw-away story. Useful for fans of the character or completists, but not exactly a must-read comic book.
Boosterrific Rating: Tarnished.
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