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All-Star: 1969: Aquarius Redux

by Dan Swanson, partially adapted from Justice League of America #73-74 by Dennis O’Neil and Dick Dillin
All-Star of Earth-2: The Five Earths Project
After the Earth disappears, a handful of strange visitors from other planets — Kell Orr of Xenon and his twin son and daughter Larre and Kelle, Tharka the Superwoman, and Regor of Uuz — each independently investigate Earth’s disappearance. Yet are they prepared for the cause of Earth’s disappearance, the living star called Aquarius? Having just battled both the JSA and the JLA, Aquarius managed to trick the heroes into believing he was destroyed, when he actually fled into space with Starman’s cosmic rod. But Starman and Green Lantern guess the eons-old villain’s deception and track him into deep space. When the heroes of Earth rendezvous with the super-stars of space, will even their combined powers be enough to stop Aquarius?

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Justice League of America: 1983: When Comes the Conqueror

by Libbylawrence
Justice League of America: The Five Earths Project
Doctor Mist, an ancient mystic with power beyond understanding, appears before the Justice League of America to team them up with the Global Guardians in order to face super-villains acting on behalf of the equally ancient Conqueror! But even as the two teams work together to stop these henchmen from completing their tasks, are the heroes merely being distracted from the Conqueror’s true goals? Meanwhile, Green Arrow confronts Doctor Mist over why the most powerful man on Earth needs agents to do his work!

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Secret Origins: The Global Guardians: 1982: Heroes of the World, Unite!

by Doc Quantum and Martin Maenza, based on Super Friends #7-9 by E. Nelson Bridwell
Secret Origins of Earth-1: The Five Earths Project
When alien twins arrive on Earth warning of a menace from space, super-heroes from all over the world must unite in an effort to save the planet from utter destruction! But can even the combined power of the Justice League of America and the Global Guardians stop twelve super-bombs from destroying the world? Meanwhile, a hopeful young man dreams of being the next big super-hero, but what price will he have to pay? Guest starring the Batmen of All Nations, and introducing Triumph!

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DC Universe: Invasion, Book 3: The Return

by Doc Quantum, Martin Maenza, Immortalwildcat and Starsky Hutch 76
DC Universe: Invasion: The Five Earths Project
A battle on three fronts! Pluto is raided to free the prisoners! Warworld is assaulted by an army of Earth’s heroes and villains! And Oa is stormed by the Green Lantern Corps and the Darkstars, only to find the true organizers of the Invasion! Featuring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe!

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Kong the Untamed: On Silent Wings of Hate

by Libbylawrence, partially adapted from Kong the Untamed #1 by Jack Oleck and Alfredo Alcala
Kong the Untamed: The Five Earths Project
The young Kong and Gurat the beast-man have finally found peace and safety with the Lanktor tribe, riders of the flying lizards! But when the Lanktors fall under the control of an evil enemy, will Kong have to slay an innocent to save not only his life but that of his new friends? Enter once more the primitive world of Kong the Untamed as he must fight for a new home against an undying hatred!

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Swamp Thing: Reversal of Fortune

by Doc Quantum
Swamp Thing: The Five Earths Project
The Swamp Thing has been in space for well over a year now, and he can’t wait to be reunited with his Abby, who likewise awaits his return with much anticipation. But what will happen to them when her comatose husband Matt Cable begins to wake up, and when the Swamp Thing discovers that everything he knows about himself is wrong? Guest starring the Challengers of the Unknown and John Constantine, Hellblazer!

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Birds of Prey: Capital Offense

by Martin Maenza, partially adapted from Booster Gold #8-9 by Dan Jurgens and Mike DeCarlo
Birds of Prey: The Five Earths Project
The criminal organization known as the 1000 want to take over the White House by illegal means — the assassination of the President of the United States! But can three powerful women — Superwoman, Batwoman, and Firehawk, together teamed up as the Birds of Prey — manage to stop a hit man who can look like anyone?

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Secret Origins: The Huntress and the Sportsmaster: The Games People Play

by Martin Maenza, partially adapted from DC Super-Stars #10 by Bob Rozakis and Dick Dillin, and Batman Family #7 by Elliot S! Maggin and Curt Swan
Secret Origins of Earth-1: The Five Earths Project
The history and origin of crime’s infamous couple, the Huntress and the Sportsmaster, is finally revealed! But is there too much water under the bridge for the so-called Mr. and Mrs. Menace to continue their relationship? Dr. Harleen Quinzel is determined to find out! Guest starring Batgirl and Robin, and several other big-name super-heroes and super-villains!

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Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis

by Hitman 44077, adapted and expanded from Crisis on Infinite Earths#9-12 by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez
Kid Flash: The Five Earths Project
Wally West retired as Kid Flash months ago after being diagnosed with a terminal disease. The only thing that could bring him out of his retirement now is the Crisis on Infinite Earths! But Kid Flash is in for the shock of his life when he learns what happened to his uncle Barry Allen, the Flash! Witness these never-before-seen insights into the final traumatic days of the Crisis as seen through the eyes of Kid Flash!

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DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War

by Martin Maenza, adapted and expanded from Crisis on Infinite Earths #9-10 by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez
DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War: The Five Earths Project
As the remaining Earths begin to merge together, Brainiac and Lex Luthor of Earth-One have a plan to take them all! With an army of super-villains gathered from all five Earths, they mount a carefully planned invasion of Earth-Four, Earth-S, and Earth-X, swiftly defeating those worlds’ heroes. An army of super-heroes from Earth-One and Earth-Two soon arrive to free the other three Earths, but with the numbers favoring the villains, can the heroes rally to beat the odds? Guest starring the Justice League of America, the Justice Society of America, the New Teen Titans, the Outsiders, Infinity Inc., the Doom Patrol, the Marvel Family, the Freedom Fighters, and the Sentinels of Justice!

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Black Canary and Starman: 1965: Wings and Stars

by JSAGL, with Martin Maenza, partially adapted from The Brave and the Bold #61 and #62 by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson
The Brave and the Bold of Earth-2: The Five Earths Project
The team of Starman and Black Canary in the mid-1960s was a memorable one, but why was it so short-lived? As the second Black Canary recalls her mother’s adventures with the Starman of Earth-Two, she also remembers how close Dinah Drake Lance was with Ted Knight, and how their ill-advised affair shaped their lives for years to come.

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Showcase: The Secret Six: Wanted

by Doc Quantum, partially adapted from Batman Annual #11 by Alan Moore and George Freeman
Showcase of Earth-1: The Five Earths Project
After Gotham City’s costumed criminals were freed during a massive prison break, the Batman and his allies successfully recaptured the worst of his Rogues Gallery. But what to do about the many others still at large when Gotham has even worse problems to deal with? It’s time to send in the new Batwoman (Barbara Gordon) and her Secret Six, that’s what! Featuring Man-Bat, Ragman, Black Orchid, Onyx, and Plastic Man!

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Titans West: Confidants and Robbers

by Martin Maenza
Titans West: The Five Earths Project
How do you stop an enemy that you can’t even touch? Hawk and Dove are about to find out when they face the Untouchables! Plus, Mal is surprised by a visit from his old mentor Mr. Jupiter, who has an intriguing idea to train a new generation of young heroes! Meanwhile, how will a royal wedding overseas affect Titans West?

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The Night Force: The War of Darkness and Light

by Earth Elemental 99, Doc Quantum, JSAGL, and Martin Maenza, partially adapted from Swamp Thing #50 by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben
The Night Force: The Five Earths Project
John Constantine has spent months preparing the Swamp Thing for the war of darkness and light. But as he gathers a group of mystics at Baron Winters’ Georgetown Mansion, can even the combined power of this Night Force prevent the end of existence itself? Guest starring Doctor Occult of Earth-Two, Mento of the Doom Patrol, Sargon the Sorcerer, Zatanna the Magician, Zatara the Magician, and many others!

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Titans West: Beach Blanket Ba-Boom!

by Martin Maenza, partially adapted from Hawk and Dove v2 #5 by Barbara and Karl Kesel and Chris Wozniak
Titans West: The Five Earths Project
There’s a new man on the beach called Sudden Death, and he’s da bomb, baby! Can Hawk and Golden Eagle possibly contain him? Also, Dove overhears something startling on campus, but what could it mean for the future of Titans West! And will the team gain another new member?

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