Features:
The Importance of The Teen Sidekick
by Mathew D. Rhys
Reflections on the role sidekicks play in comics
The Power of Icons
written by Frank Esposito art by Yusuf Madhiya
How do iconic characters impact sales? Frank analyzes DC and Marvel sales figures from the 70's and 80's!
DCU Travel Guide
by Mathew D. Rhys
Happy Harbor: A peaceful place!
Enter: Gnarrk
by Kent "Cheeks" Orlando
The only Titan with a more screwy backstory than Donna Troy!
Meet The Prez
by Kent "Cheeks" Orlando
The first teen President of the USA makes his debut!
Teen Trivia Quiz
by Michael Condon and David R. Black
Can you solve it before the bell?
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Fiction:
Illusions
by Sheryl Chaisson
Batman investigates the murder of an associate, but all is not what it seems!
Child Snatcher
by Syl Francis
Nightwing and Batman attempt to capture a child murderer with connections to Nightwing's past. WARNING: Mature Content
Christmas Interlude
by Adrian Tullberg
Who's under the mistletoe at the JLA Christmas Party?
Who was the First Star Rover?
by Chaim Mattis Keller
Origins Challenge: Each member of the Star Rovers thinks they were the first, but who really was?
In Search of Kal
by Bob Meadows
Origins Challenge: What if Jor El was wrong about the destruction of Krypton?
Brainstorm's Corner
by Mathew D. Rhys
Korah: Tales Of Atlantis - A proposal for an epic exploration of the underwater worlds of the DCU!
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Comic
Book Quote of the Month:
Jack Knight : "Now... I call the shots. I'm only letting you tag along because of my Dad."
Star Spangled Kid : "Why are all you old superheroes so cranky?"
Jack Knight : "Old?"
Star Spangled Kid : "You must be at least thirty!"
Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. #0
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Challenges:
Art Challenge
Winter weather art challenge!
Writing Challenge Results
Who will win the Origins challenge?
Art:
Musee de Bivolo
Art by Yusuf Madhiya
Departments:
Bottle City of Candor
by Ye Olde Editor
Letters
by Chaim Mattis Keller
Letters from...
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Columns:
Oracle's Files
by John Wells
Bios on Anti-Lad and Bat-Girl Betty Kane!
The Mount
by Matt "Stars" Morrison
Looking Back
From the Bookshelf
by Nicolas Juzda
Flash: Terminal Velocity was the high point of a good run
Scattershot
by David R. Black
Will Fanzing be remembered 30 years from now? Plus, a list of cover artists!
Back Cover
art by Yusuf Madhiya
A sneak peek of our next issue
Site of the Month
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From the Archives:
The Three S's
Tamaran
Legacy of the Hero
Growing Pains
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