The Spectre: The Partner, Chapter 2: Meta-Human Crime
by Dave Barnowski Return to chapter list It was the middle of the month, some two months after April Catrella was made Jim Corrigan’s partner, that they caught their third homicide. In Gotham City, the Homicide squad handled all of the high-profile and multiple homicides not committed by super-villains. It also handled other homicides as . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .The Spectre: The Partner, Chapter 1: The Way of Justice
by Dave Barnowski Return to chapter list “JAMES CORRIGAN. “JAMES CORRIGAN.” Jim Corrigan rolled over in bed at the sound of his name, dimly aware that someone was calling him. “JAMES CORRIGAN!” Corrigan awoke with a start to find himself floating in a sea of endless white. It had no top nor bottom, nor any . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter
by Dan Swanson 
In the aftermath of Vic Valor’s last adventure, reporter Lily DeLuna has an adventure of her own while investigating political corruption in Opal City! Her witnessing a fateful meeting between crime lord Boss Neuertski and City Councilman John Ross puts her life in danger, which is made even worse when she finds that her own editor has sold her out to the Mob! Can Lily discover the true identity of the long-retired Starman and enlist his help in learning the secrets of Xenon’s power rod before mobsters can silence her for good? Guest starring Captain Triumph and Starwoman, and featuring the return of the Reverse Golden Age Flash, the Rival!
Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 15: Falling Star
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Back at the Ross home, Captain Triumph had finally decided that it was stupid to let the bad guys attack first. These guys all had potions that would let them move as fast as the Flash, and while super-speedsters couldn’t harm him, he didn’t have super-speed himself. So it . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 14: Speedster Hoods
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Doris Knight had arrived early, brimming with energy. She was always surprised at the difference in reaction between her and Ted; a little exercise left him worn out, while she was always bright and peppy. She was able to sneak into the conference room through an open window. . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 13: The Press Conference
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Ted and Doris Knight were trying to sleep after another night of training with Lily DeLuna. But for Doris, at least, sleep wouldn’t come. Finally, she gave up. Her woman’s intuition kept prodding at her, and she had learned a long time ago to trust it. Sometimes there . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 12: The Assignment
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list As Dr. Edward Clariss had realized, and the Rival seemed to have forgotten, Nails McGoon, although only poorly educated, was quite intelligent and very observant. Although Clariss tried to keep his personality change secret, Nails noticed enough changes in him to realize that he was no longer the same . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 11: The Scientist
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Nails McGoon was a little nervous when he walked into the fancy Opal City restaurant Boss Neuertski used as a front for his operation. Much to his relief, he was welcomed back. Unsurprisingly, he was reinstated at the lowest rank, and he would have to work his way . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 10: The Prisoner
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Sylvester McGoon was lucky to be alive, and he knew it. For several years after the war, he had been the right-hand man to Boss Neuertski, boss of the largest criminal enterprise in Opal City… until he had broken one of the Boss’ rules. Most guys that broke those . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 9: The Costume
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list It was going to be the news conference to end all news conferences, or, at least, that’s how Lily DeLuna saw it. It certainly was going to be the biggest news event in her life, up until now. Tomorrow’s announcement of awarding the airport contract wouldn’t be that big . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 8: The Councilman
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list When Lily DeLuna woke up around noon the next day, she was very sore, having aches in places that she didn’t even know she had. All the twisting and turning involved in flying was new to her. But it was a good kind of sore; she was quite proud . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 7: Dogfight
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list From the journal of Lily DeLuna: Doris was stooping on me like a hawk on a field mouse! That might be a pretty good tactic to use against a mouse, but not on me. In fact, I’d noticed that neither Doris nor Ted was really good at this . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 6: Training Maneuvers
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list In her brief glimpse of the kiss, Lily DeLuna hadn’t had time to notice many details. She had been expecting Starman, of course, but she had no idea the she was also going to encounter Starwoman. “Oh, my! Doris, you’re a super-hero, too? I’ve never even heard of . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 5: The Power Rod
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list While Ted Knight worked in his laboratory, Doris Knight showed Lily DeLuna around the observatory — Ted’s office, the reception room, a small, efficient apartment, Ted’s laboratory, the darkroom, a storage room, and the actual telescope room. They didn’t actually go into the lab, as Doris knew Ted would not . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: 1949: Lily DeLuna, Investigative Reporter, Chapter 4: The Observatory
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list For some reason, Doris Knight had been restless all day, and when her husband Ted Knight headed out to his private observatory that evening, she came along. She knew how to operate all the equipment, and occasionally enjoyed helping Ted make his observations. As they headed out of town . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .