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''All Star Comics'' is a 1940s comic book series from All-American Publications, one of the earliest companies that merged with National Periodical Publications to form the modern-day DC Comics. With the exception of the first two issues, ''All Star Comics'' primarily told stories about the adventures of the Justice Society of America. The series is notable for its introduction of the Justice Society of America, the first team of superheroes and the introduction of Wonder Woman. While the series cover-logo trademark reads ''All Star Comics'', its copyrighted title as indicated by postal stamp is ''All-Star Comics''. ==Original series== The original concept for ''All Star Comics'' was an anthology title containing the most popular series from the other anthology titles published by both All-American Publications and National Comics.〔Thomas "Seven Years Before the Masthead" ''All-Star Companion'' Volume 1 pp. 13-14〕 ''All Star Comics'' #1 (cover dated Summer 1940) primarily contained superhero stories including All-American's Golden Age Flash, Hawkman, Ultra-Man, National's Hour-Man, the Spectre and the Sandman, the adventure strip "Biff Bronson" and the comedy-adventure "Red, White and Blue." The title premiered with a Summer 1940 cover date.〔 Issue #3 (Winter 1940-1941) depicts the first meeting of the Justice Society, with its members swapping stories of their exploits which were subsequently depicted in the book's array of solo adventures. In addition to the Flash, Hawkman, Hour-Man, the Spectre, and the Sandman were Doctor Fate, from National's ''More Fun Comics'', Green Lantern, and the Atom from All-American's flagship title, ''All-American Comics''. Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "This was obviously a great notion, since it offered readers a lot of headliners for a dime, and also the fun of watching fan favorites interact." The Justice Society was originally a frame story used to present an anthology of solo stories about the individual characters,〔Thomas "The Golden Age of the Justice Society" ''All-Star Companion'' Volume 1 p. 43: "From #3-37, virtually every regular JSAer who appeared in an issue...was spotlighted in solo (one-hero) chapters."〕 with each story handled by a different artist.〔Thomas "The Golden Age of the Justice Society" ''All-Star Companion'' Volume 1 p. 43: "The solo segments were often drawn by artists who handled the same hero in DC/AA's monthly anthologies."〕 The anthology format was dropped in 1947 and replaced with full issue stories featuring the heroes teaming up to fight crime.〔Thomas "The Golden Age of the Justice Society" ''All-Star Companion'' Volume 1 p. 43: "With issue #38 (Dec. 1947-Jan. 1948), a new and more flexible format was introduced."〕 ''All Star Comics 8'' (Jan. 1942) featured the first appearance of Wonder Woman in an eight-page story written by William Moulton Marston under the pen name of "Charles Moulton", with art by H. G. Peter. The insert story was included to test reader interest in the Wonder Woman concept. It generated enough positive fan responses that Wonder Woman would be awarded the lead feature in the ''Sensation Comics'' anthology title starting from issue #1.〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 40: "Wonder Woman...took the lead in ''Sensation Comics'' following a sneak preview in ''All Star Comics'' #8."〕 Wonder Woman would appear in ''All Star Comics'' starting from issue #11 as a member of the Justice Society and as their secretary. All Star Comics #8 also featured Doctor Mid-Nite and Starman joining. Gardner Fox left the series with issue #34 (April–May 1947) with a story that introduced a new super-villain, the Wizard.〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 55: "Gardner Fox penned his last story about the Justice Society of America in this issue. The writer...introduced an ill-tempered illusionist called the Wizard."〕 The Injustice Society first battled the JSA in issue #37 in a tale written by Robert Kanigher.〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 56: "In Robert Kanigher's story...a cabal of villains united as the Injustice Society of the World and took revenge on the JSA's assembled do-gooders."〕 The Black Canary guest starred in issue #38 and joined the team three issues later.〔Wallace "1940s" in Dolan, p. 57: "Black Canary made her first appearance outside of ''Flash Comics'' in a feature by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Alex Toth...By the story's end, Black Canary was considered for JSA membership but wouldn't officially join until ''All Star Comics'' #41."〕 ''All Star Comics'' increased its frequency from a quarterly to a bimonthly publication schedule, and the JSA lasted through #57 (March 1951) — in a story titled "The Mystery of the Vanishing Detectives". Superhero comics slumped in the early 1950s, and ''All Star Comics'' became ''All-Star Western'' from #58-119 (in 1961) with Western heroes replacing the Justice Society.〔Irvine, Alex "1950s" in Dolan, p. 66: "As superhero comics continued to decline in popularity, many of them mutated into Western, crime, and horror titles. The superhero omnibus ''All Star Comics'' was one such series, becoming ''All-Star Western'' as of issue #58."〕 A good amount of artwork from an unpublished ''All Star Comics'' story titled "The Will of William Wilson" survived and was reprinted in various publications from TwoMorrows Publishing. ==Revivals== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「All Star Comics」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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