1930s-1940s
The Blue Beetle: Times Past, 1939: Death Rides on Horseback
by an unknown author, story from The Blue Beetle #1 (Winter 1939-1940)
published June 10, 2009
The hand of a killer hovered over a frightened city, and policemen strode their beats in the shadow of death, until the Blue Beetle took a horseback ride in Central Park!
Action-Hero Team-Up: Blue Beetle and Green Mask: Times Past, 1940: Anno Domino
by Bradley Cobb
published March 9, 2001
The Blue Beetle and the Green Mask battle a hypnotist’s criminal machinations, but can even they withstand Zoltar the Magnificent’s mesmerizing glare? And can Domino the Miracle Boy accomplish what both his hero and his mentor could not?
- Judomaster: Mozambique: Situation Critical, Chapter 1: No Time to Waste (Judomaster and Tiger guest star via flashback in 1944)
- Judomaster: Mozambique: Situation Critical, Chapter 6: Missing in Action (Judomaster and Tiger guest star via flashback in 1945)
1960s
- Shazam’s Squadron of Justice: Times Past, 1984: Assault on Eternity (Madmen and Mick Fleeter guest star via time travel from 1967 to 1984)
- The Paragons: Deus Ex Astra, Book 1, Chapter 3: Wunderkind (Blue Beetle and Peacemaker guest star via flashback in 1967)
The Question: Times Past, 1968: A Dark Night
by Blackwolf247
published August 28, 2003
During a gritty case, the Question meets someone he never expected to meet — a dark figure of the night who shares the same name as a character from a campy TV show, but who has little else in common with that fictional hero! But as the faceless crime-fighter and the Bat-Man from another world take down a group of gangsters, they end up having more in common with each other than they would have thought. Guest starring a member of the Fightin’ Five!
Nightshade: Times Past, 1969: Day of Sorrow
by Andrew Troy Keller
published May 7, 2003
For most people, Mother’s Day is a day of joy, where children of all ages pay honor to their mothers. But for Eve Eden, alias Nightshade, Mother’s Day is a painful reminder of how she lost her mother at a young age. Can Captain Atom bring comfort to this grieving daughter?
1970s
Blue Beetle: Times Past, 1973: The Wedding Planner
by CSyphrett
published July 3, 2002
Lemuel Toadkin had been a wedding planner for over forty years, but despite all his efforts he hasn’t managed to have as quiet a career as he wished. Join him in his reminiscences as he recalls the wedding of Ted Kord (Blue Beetle III) and Tracey Simmons, which was crashed by an unusual group of uninvited guests. Guest starring the Sentinels of Justice as well as a long-missing hero, the golden age Blue Beetle!
1980s
- Sentinels of Justice: The Calm Before the Storm, Chapter 2: Nightshade (Femme Force One, Liberty Belle, Nightshade, and Tyger guest star via flashback in 1980)
Justice Society of America: Times Past, 1982: Crisis on Earth-Four
by Libbylawrence
published April 25, 2001
In this previously untold JLA/JSA crossover story, the heroes of three worlds try to to defeat the mystical threat of three evil rulers of fantasy dimensions — Lorelei of Fairyland, Troll King of Magic Land, and the Incubus of the Land of the Nightshades. But why can’t anyone recall this case? Featuring the Justice Society of America and the Justice League of America! Guest starring the Sentinels of Justice of Earth-Four — Blue Beetle, the Peacemaker, Son of Vulcan, Captain Atom, Nightshade, and the Question — and introducing Tyger and the nuclear villain Major Force!
1985 (July to December)
- DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War, Chapter 4: Earth-Four Got (Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Judomaster, Major Force, Nightshade, Peacemaker, Question, Sentinels of Justice, and Thunderbolt guest star)
- DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War, Chapter 9: A New Ice Age (Lady Quark guest stars)
- DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War, Chapter 11: Executions (Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Liberty Belle, Nightshade, and Sentinels of Justice guest star)
- DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War, Chapter 13: Turning the Tide (Sentinels of Justice guest star)
- Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis, Chapter 7: Welcome to Your Doom (Lady Quark guest stars)
- Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis, Chapter 8: A Good Man (Captain Atom and Lady Quark guest star)
- Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis, Chapter 9: Going Home (Captain Atom guest stars)
Sentinels of Justice: The Calm Before the Storm
by Doc Quantum, CSyphrett, John M. Burt, and Blackwolf247, with Punkybluester
published November 18, 2000
The Crisis on Infinite Earths that threatened Earth-4 is over, but it left the Sentinels of Justice scattered, the action-heroes each preoccupied with their own problems. Son of Vulcan has been appointed with his new duties as the overseer of the world from Mount Olympus, but where does that leave John Mann? Captain Atom was granted power and virtual immortality, but was that at the price of being truly human? Nightshade’s main goal in life has always been to rescue her brother Larry from the Land of the Nightshades, but can she do it without needing rescue herself? The Blue Beetle finally returns to Pago Island to face up to his past, but will he be able to bury it? The Question fights a never-ending battle against corruption in Crown City, but how will he react when two rookie action-heroes begin fighting crime in his city? Will it take a threat to the time continuum itself by six criminals from the future for the team to reunite and start over once more? Guest starring Phantom Lady and the Mysterious Traveler, and featuring the first appearances of Blue Beetle IV, the new Black Fury, and Street Hawk.
- Michael Mauser, Private Eye: War and Peacemaker (Peacemaker guest stars)
- The Night Force: The War of Darkness and Light, Chapter 5: Contact (Lady Quark guest stars)
Sentinels of Justice: Watching the World
by CSyphrett and Doc Quantum
published June 18, 2001
While monitoring the Earth, the Son of Vulcan learns of a plot by an arms cartel called the Mars Council to flood the world with advanced weaponry, selling arms to both sides in conflicts around the globe. At the same time, groundwork is laid to create a United Nations organization meant to coordinate action-hero activity internationally. As a few of the Sentinels of Justice accompanied by some international heroes converge for a deadly showdown in the Antarctic, will they finally be able to shut the Mars Council down at its source? Guest starring Redstar of the Soviet Union, the Creature Kid of Australia (formerly known as Kid Kanga), and David Crandall, the former Nature Boy; and introducing Svarog of the USSR.
- L.A.W.: Origins of Law (Major Force guest stars)
- The Paragons: Deus Ex Astra, Book 2: World Tree (Peacemaker and Son of Vulcan guest star)
1986
Sentinels of Justice: Fantastic Giants
by CSyphrett and Doc Quantum
published March 6, 2002
A Japanese scientist named Dr. Moto begins to wreak havoc over the world with his monstrous genetic creations. But will the Sentinels of Justice be able to figure out his plan in time to stop him? And when Moto’s nephew, a 12-year-old boy genius named Akira, finds a high-tech cache that includes a World War II-era android, will he use it to become a hero or a villain? The action culminates in a war on two fronts — Japan and Cuba — with two groups of action-heroes battling Moto’s fantastic giants. Guest starring the Mysterious Traveler, Redstar of the Soviet Union, Sarge Steel and the Living Assault Weapons (LAW), the Paragons, the Dragon Force, and E-Man and Nova; and reintroducing Volton, the Human Generator.
Secret Origins: The People Versus Major Force
by CSyphrett
published October 30, 2001
Emil Forsa was once nothing more than a two-bit henchman whose only claim to fame was being the man who unmasked Captain Atom. But when his old boss, Professor Koste, used him as a guinea pig in an experiment to duplicate Atom’s powers, he becomes a force of destruction. Now, after so many years as a villain, can he be a hero instead? Emil reviews the past events that led up to his becoming the atomic-powered super-villain Major Force as he searches for his answer.
The Natural: Masters of the Elements
by Libbylawrence
published November 20, 2001
Kate McCormick, an ordinary 35-year-old single mother of a teenage daughter, suddenly becomes the target of costumed super-powered assassins who claim to be given power by gods called the Masters of the Elements. And if that were not enough, she inexplicably begins to develop super-powers of her own. Can she learn the reasons for her powers and why the Masters want her dead in time to master a heroic legacy of her own?
Sentinels of Justice: The Dragon’s Den
by CSyphrett and Doc Quantum
published April 24, 2002
After hundreds of people in China are killed by a lone man carrying two buckets of water, the Chinese government seeks help from the Dome, the UN’s action-hero wing, which calls in the Sentinels of Justice. But with the Sentinels at its smallest membership number ever, Captain Atom is forced to work with his enemy Major Force and a group of convicts-turned-heroes called the Dragon Force. It all seems cut and dry, since their mission is to simply find this man and apprehend him for the Chinese authorities to question — a nice little exercise in international relations. But Captain Atom can’t shake the feeling that something just isn’t right about the whole situation. Could they be unwittingly walking into a dragon’s den?
Sentinels of Justice: Superpowers
by Libbylawrence, CSyphrett and Doc Quantum, with Rubberman41
published February 11, 2004
Sarge Steel uncovers the secrets of the Soviet Superpowers Program, which has succeeded in building powerful superhuman soldiers for Mother Russia. Is the Cold War about to heat up? But with the Sentinels of Justice effectively disbanded, who will protect the West? Guest starring Redstar, Steel Wolf, the People’s Heroes, and Soyuz. Featuring the debut of the new Liberty Belle, Guardian, and the amazing Booster Gold!
- Sentinels of Justice: Superpowers, Epilogue: The Legend Lives On (Blue Beetle and Booster Gold guest star)
- Premiere: Pariah: All Access, Prologue: The Meeting (Son of Vulcan guest stars)
- Sentinels of Justice: Atomic Nightmare, Chapter 3: Booster Gold in Time Cop (Booster Gold guest stars via flashback)
Sentinels of Justice: Duplicity
by Libbylawrence
published June 11, 2004
In the United Kingdom, a shape-changing woman named Duplicity gathers a team of super-powered individuals. Claiming that the Sentinels of Justice have gone rogue, she sends this team against them. But what is her ultimate goal in discrediting the Sentinels? And why has she kidnapped Eve Eden (Nightshade)? Introducing the special British intelligence branch known as MI-13 and the new action-hero team of the Union.
Booster Gold: Ozoned
by Libbylawrence
published August 27, 2002
When Booster Gold witnesses firsthand the kidnapping of a scientist, his quest to rescue him leads the corporate crusader to strange places he’d never dreamed of visiting! Can he overcome the plans of a mad scientist to build his Hidden Empire from the ruins of lost Atlantis by destroying all life on the planet?
Sentinels of Justice: Atomic Nightmare
by Libbylawrence
published May 20, 2005
The Sentinels of Justice come up against their most dangerous foe yet — Monarch! But who is the Monarch? Could he really be Booster Gold or one of the heroes of the present? And what connection does the Atomic Knights Project from World War II have to the Sentinels and Monarch himself? Featuring a return to the Crisis on Infinite Earths! And introducing a new hero called Champion!
Sentinels of Justice: Invaded by Magic
by Libbylawrence
published June 20, 2005
When certain people are transformed by an outbreak of magic on Earth, it’s only a prelude to the most exciting Sentinels of Justice adventure of all! After tracking down a missing teammate, the Sentinels are transported to the Land of the Nightshades, where they soon find themselves in a battle for their lives in that fabled realm! But can the team accomplish what has eluded Nightshade for so long — the realm’s liberation from the evil Succubus? Meanwhile, to what other storybook realm has the real Nightshade been transported, and how will the role she plays there lead her back to her allies? Featuring the return of Mark Merlin, sleuth of the supernatural!
Premiere: Guardian: From the Past Comes Death
by Libbylawrence
published June 30, 2005
A series of strange murders sets the stage for one of the weirdest tales yet! Someone is killing former costumed mystery-men, and Guardian must find out who the killers are and where they will strike next before another golden age hero dies! Featuring the return of several golden age heroes and the debut of the new Purple Tigress and Zanzi the Magician!
Action-Hero Team-Up: Blue Beetle and Booster Gold: Tomorrow Never Knows
by Libbylawrence
published July 26, 2005
There’s something very wrong with Alice. Ted Kord’s secretary, Alice Medley, is a very sweet young woman. But she hasn’t aged in twenty years, and she seems almost too perfect. That façade of perfection comes crashing down one day when two androids break into KORD Inc. in search of Project Auto, and Alice is caught in between. It’s up to the Blue Beetle and the visiting Booster Gold to get down to the bottom of things before the whole company falls down around them! Introducing Tomorrow Woman!
1987
Sentinels of Justice: Panic and the Pantheon
by Libbylawrence
published October 28, 2005
When America is plagued by monsters straight out of myth, the Sentinels of Justice are called in to put an end to the panic! And when they discover that the Soviet Union is also under attack by mythical monsters, the action-heroes must put aside their old enmities and team up with the People’s Heroes and Soyuz of Russia in order to defeat the mysterious new group known as the Pantheon! Featuring the final fate of the Son of Vulcan! Guest starring the Peacemaker, and introducing Amon the Invincible!
Sentinels of Justice: Another Crisis on Earth-Four
by Libbylawrence
published December 5, 2008
A mysterious figure armed with power like that which destroyed universes during the Crisis on Infinite Earths begins gathering a horde of villains for a mission of evil and tempting heroes with offers they can’t refuse! Meanwhile, Ted Kord’s father is plotting against his own son in an attempt to force him to bend to his will by hiring an impostor to frame the Blue Beetle for a series of crimes! And a mysterious new hero called Supernova appears on the scene, but who is this masked man, and what is his purpose? Join the Sentinels of Justice as they battle evil on two fronts — on Earth versus a group of new villains called the Pseudo-Squad, and in outer space versus a threat to the universe itself! Introducing the Silver Scarab, and featuring the return of the greatest of all forgotten heroes!
Judomaster: Mozambique: Situation Critical
by Blackwolf247, with Doc Quantum
published May 4, 2004
Rip Jagger, the man known as Judomaster, is a man thrust from his own time of World War II into an era not his own. Now Judomaster takes on his first new mission to discover what’s behind the strange events occurring in South Africa along the Mozambique border. A gigantic monster, called the “devil-beast” by the natives, has been rampaging across the countryside. But while the devil-beast may be an actual living dinosaur, what’s even stranger is who or what is behind its appearance! And even with the help of two unlikely allies — the Huntsman, a Soviet action-hero, and the Huntress, a ruthless Chinese mercenary — Judomaster may still be out of his league. Guest starring Captain Atom!