Battling Freedom Fighters from Earth X

Before the worlds shattering Crisis on Infinite Earths DC Comics was home to, well, infinite earths and universes.

Uncle Sam and his Freedom Fighters come from one such earth, affectionately called Earth-X. (see Who'sWho profile)

Sam is joined by Phantom Lady, the Ray, Human Bomb, and Condor.

They have traveled to Earth-1 chasing some random no-name villain.

Barging into the United Nations may end up casting them in the role of villain instead. 

These gentlemen aren't very subtle in talking to  

or ogling Wonder Woman. Not smart. 

Cover artist Ernie Chan has Wonder Woman battling the Freedom Fighters high above United Nations Plaza. 

Interior art team Ramona Fradon and Vince Colletta present a personal favorite. 

I enjoy a good hero-vs-hero throw-down, especially when its a cat-fight. But this one may have a decidedly more tragic ending. 

The Freedom Fighters have killed Wonder Woman!? 

Say it ain't say! She can't really be dead. 

C'mon, who's kidding who? 

Like DC is going to kill off Wonder Woman in some C-list title like Freedom Fighters. Even when she died in her own comic she never stayed dead.  

These are the only two issues of Freedom Fighters I have. And honestly that's just because of Wonder Woman's appearance. 

Who's Who profile - 1985 

Phantom Lady, Uncle Sam and the rest of the Freedom Fighters were originally published by Quality Comics. DC kindly acquired them. 

The Multiverse made sense - It explained how all those great classic characters and their adventures happened. Including ones from your own long history. I'm looking at you Justice Society and Earth-2. 

Freedom Fighters #4 and #5, 1976

Writers: Martin Pasko / Bob Rozakis 

Art team: Ramona Fradon and Vince Colletta  

Overstreet Price Guides: '91 $.50/'99 $5.00 

That's Who? Who's Who Thursday - Robin

How many of you are there?

Richard (Dick) Grayson - Earth 2 Pre-Crisis

Richard could theoretically be the original Robin to appear in Detective Comics #38, 1940. Earth 2 was home to the heroes of the Golden Age. Aging gracefully.

Dick Grayson - aka Nightwing

This Dick Grayson stepped out of Batman's shadow. A few times.

Jason Todd - Earth 1 Pre-Crisis

Repeat of Dick Grayson, complete with dead acrobat parents.

Jason Todd - Post-Crisis

Only interesting because you stole the Batmobile's tires

And got killed by the Joker.

Damian Wayne - 52

Oh yeah. You're dead now too.

Sorry Tim Drake, you got left off the list. I don't have a profile for you. Or Stephanie Brown (Spoiler) and Carrie Kelly(DKR).    Yet

Artists: Ken Steacy / Tom Mandrake / Dick Giordano 

It Can't Be! Not You! - Supergirl

Look who is making her DCU Post-Crisis On Infinite Earths appearance.

This Supergirl is full of surprises.

She looks like Lana Lang.

 Calls this man Lex Luthor.

And comes from a world that has almost been completely destroyed by Kryptonians, under the direction of General Zod.

Zod is mostly know for "Kneel before..." in Superman II and being a constant prisoner of the Phantom Zone.

On this Earth he is ruthlessly murdering everyone in his path.

No one is spared.

Sometimes the ultimate punishment is required in dealing with ultimate evil.

Superman - Judge, Jury,

 How the once mighty grovel.

There is a glimmer of hope after all the death and destruction.

Sure, she isn't Kara Zor-El but I enjoyed who this Supergirl became.

In my opinion, Post-Crisis DCU was a really great time to be reading comics. Experiencing the characters all over again, connecting with them. The current 52 DCU is lacking that connection.


Superman # 21 and #22 1988
Writer; John Byrne 
Art Team: John Byrne / John Beatty