A review from Mike.

Superman and the Spectre
Written by: Lein Wein
Art by: Jim Starlin and Romeo Tanghal
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Jerry Serpe
Editor: Julius Schwartz

Summary: This is continued from the previous issue in which Supergirl punctured WarWorld at super speed and was lost. In this issue Superman decides to try and pick up her trail and speeds faster than anyone has ever traveled. This is why the Spectre appears and stops the man of steel. The Spectre states: “You were traveling far faster than you ever had before my friend, shattering barrier after barrier until only one remained… That golden veil beyond which no living man may trespass.” Spectre showed his power and pretty much swatted Superman like he was a fly for several panels. Eventually Spectre retrieved Supergirl himself and returned her to Superman.

Review: Solid issue but not as good as the last issue. B-

Whatever Happened to Dr. Mid-Nite?
Written by: Bob Rozakis
Art by: Alex Saviuk

Dr. Mid-Nite’s goggles are on the fritz and he has to contact Dr. Gordon Ogilvy to repair them. While on the phone a character that looks a lot like Matt Murdock (named Tim) kills Dr. Gordon Ogilvy for his technology. Dr. Mid-Nite has to solve the mystery and defeat Tim.

Review: An interesting story by slightly above average C+

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“Superman and Supergirl in Warworld”
Written by: Len Wein
Art by: Jim Starlin and Romeo Tanghal
Letter: Ben Oda
Colorist: Jerry Serpe
Editor: Julius Schwartz

2nd Appearance of Mongul; continued from issues 26 where Superman teamed up with Martian Manhunter

Story takes place after Mongul obtains a key for Warworld. Superman and Supergirl follow him into space. Mongul uses Warworlds weapons against them and almost kills them. They come up with a plan to get Mongul to try and control too many of Warworlds resources, which knock him unconscious. Warworld goes on autopilot. Superman distracts Warworld while Supergirl builds up enough speed to reach light speed and punch a whole through the core. Warworld begins to repair itself but Superman then goes onto Warworld to destroy the computers and grab Mongul. Warworld is defeated but Monguls body is nowhere to be found. Supergirl is now missing and Superman must find her.

Grading: Overall a fun issue. Story was continued from a previous issue so there was a little bit of confusion for me. Grade B-

2nd Story “Whatever Happened to Johnny Thunder, Lawman”
Written by: Mike Tiefenbacher
Artist: Gil Kane
Letter: Jasper
Colorist: Anthony Tollin
Editor: Julius Schwartz

DC’s longest running and most durable western character. He appeared in All-American Western 100-126 and All-Star Western 57-119. Raised by a sheriff and a teacher. His mother wanted him to become a school teacher and his father wanted him to become a lawman. Jane Tane decided to do both. He kept a secret identity (would dye his hair) and would become Johnny Thunder. John Tane would remain a school teacher and his mother never knew he was going against her wishes. This also told the story of Madame .44 who was like a Robin Hood in she would stop thieves but take the money they stole for herself. Story opens up with Jeanne Walker (Madame .44) and John Tane (Johnny Thunder) trying to unveil each others secret identities. There is a bank robbery by Silk Black and shooting starts. They both change and defeat Silk Blank and uncover their identities. Johnny Thunder turns her in to his father to get her sentence removed. They marry and have children.

Grading: Great issue and I learned a lot about these characters in such a short amount of pages. Grade A-