Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1970: Disaster in the Meadowlands, Chapter 2: The Cavalry
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list The threat of a nuclear explosion had been broadcast over radio and TV, and the population of New York City was in a panic. The Circle Line had ordered all its boats to dock at the nearest pier, but the captain of the particular boat that Tomas Thomas . . .
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by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Tomas Thomas indeed saw the flying heroes, but there was little he could do right away. There was no easy way for him to sneak off the boat in the middle of the river, head to shore, then get back to the hotel and make a quick change . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1970: Disaster in the Meadowlands, Prologue: A Quiet Afternoon
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list The tenth annual convention of the National Association of Licensed Private Investigators, Madison Square Garden, New York City, January, 1970: Todd and Bonnie Drake were returning to their hotel room after a morning awards ceremony. Along with Tomas Thomas, they had received awards for their special contributions to . . .
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by Dan Swanson 
Red Rocket and Tom Atomic battle Wizzo the Wizard, an obscure old foe of Captain Marvel who has a few new tricks up his sleeve that might make him the most powerful sorcerer on Earth, as long as he can maintain control! Meanwhile, Chicago has a new patriotically themed hero called Captain Democracy, but despite his enthusiasm, is he really cut out for the job? And will Bonnie Drake’s efforts to track down the Captain’s secret identity end up leading her down a certain path of her own?
Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Epilogue: Lady Victory
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list When Wizzo the Wizard regained consciousness, he found himself in a prison hospital. Red Rocket had contacted the wizard Shazam for help in making the prison magic-proof, but Shazam hadn’t needed to do very much. A quick magical examination showed that the staff of Volthoom was nearby — . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 22: The Final Battle
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list When they reappeared, Wizzo the Wizard, the throne, and Red Rocket were on the bottom of Lake Michigan — or, more accurately, deep in the layer of slimy muck that covered the bottom of the lake. Rocket’s breathing mask automatically deployed and purged itself, but he still had . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 21: Round Two
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list In the middle of the vast cavern there was a large platform the size of a basketball court, and in the middle of the platform, sitting on top of a truncated pyramid apparently made of skulls, was a majestic throne. On that throne sat Wizzo the Wizard. Sitting . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 20: The Peculiar Storm
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Wizzo the Wizard was, naturally, immune to his own avoidance spell, so he would have no problems remaining inside the Field Museum of Natural History until his task was accomplished. He thought he would use the staff to teleport into the museum, then zap himself and the single . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 19: The Calm Before the Storm
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list The day after the attack on the DuPaul plant, Bonnie Drake showed her husband Todd the front page story of the Tribune. The story noted that a fledgling super-hero named Captain Democracy had aided the police and then vanished. Captain Tony Spinelli of the Homicide Squad was quoted . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 18: Spiritual Encounter
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Only after he had retrieved his shield did Captain Democracy reflect on what had just happened. Once, during the Korean War, he had seen a chopper being landed in a strong wind by an inexperienced pilot. The pilot had been unable to keep the chopper from drifting sideways . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 17: The Cold War Heats Up
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list A short time later, Major General O’Neill made a phone call, and everyone sat back to wait. Within a half an hour, they heard a helicopter. After it had landed in the street, the two spies climbed out and stood near the chopper’s hatch. Ivan told Kristov to . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 16: Rotten Commie Spies
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Bonnie Marlowe Drake was sitting at her desk in the DMT Agency office, contemplating the events of yesterday. She was sure Grant Gardner knew who Captain Democracy was, but Gardner had a valid point — since Captain Democracy had done nothing wrong, why was a detective from Chicago’s . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 15: Democracy in Action
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Ernie Earnest had hoped to do some thinking at work, but someone had other ideas. At about 10:30 A.M., an alarm went off. All DuPaul employees had to know, instantly, the meaning of a half-dozen different alarms, and what to do about them, but this one was easy. . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 14: Wizzo the Magnificent
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Wizzo the Wizard reappeared in a lavishly furnished suite of rooms, surrounded by a half-dozen servants. He could definitely get used to this kind of service. Yet he knew it was an illusion, and he was trapped in it. And the emperor himself also seemed trapped. He wondered . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-S on .Red Rocket & Tom Atomic: 1956: Right and Magic, Chapter 13: Heir of Atlantis
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list As he and Galdor approached the seated emperor, Wizzo the Wizard could sense powerful magic radiating from him. Without a doubt, this Volthoom was the most powerful being he had ever seen by far. Commander Galdor dropped to one knee and bowed his head, and Wizzo’s body followed . . .
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