Category Archives: Earth-1

Earth 1 was home to the Justice League, and most of the Silver Age characters published by DC from 1955 to 1985.

Rip Hunter, Time Master: The Master of Time, Prologue: Out of Time

by Libbylawrence Return to chapter list There was a certain irony in the fact that a man who had earned the title of Time Master now found himself wishing he had not wasted much of his own time. As Rip … Continue reading

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The Brave and the Bold: Batman and the Metal Men: Times Past, 1982: True Mettle

by LibbylawrenceThe Brave and the Bold: The Five Earths ProjectWhen Dr. Will Magnus goes missing, the Metal Men seek out Batman to help them find their missing creator. But they instead end up battling an army of looting robots made of iron, which are strangely similar to the Metal Men themselves. Has Doc Magnus gone rogue? Continue reading

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The Brave and the Bold: Batman and the Metal Men: Times Past, 1982: True Mettle, Chapter 3: Family Ties

by Libbylawrence Return to chapter list Gold’s words were oddly prophetic, since Batman, Lead, and Iron had also encountered a group of the odd metallic raiders on the ridge called Slater Slope. The isolated area was outside the city limits … Continue reading

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The Brave and the Bold: Batman and the Metal Men: Times Past, 1982: True Mettle, Chapter 2: Too Many Irons in the Fire

by Libbylawrence Return to chapter list They swiftly reached a small building nestled in the woods outside of Gotham Heights. As they approached the door, Batman started to reach for one of the many capsule-like containers on his utility belt. Platinum … Continue reading

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The Brave and the Bold: Batman and the Metal Men: Times Past, 1982: True Mettle, Chapter 1: Missing: One Doc Magnus

by Libbylawrence Return to chapter list On a sweltering August night, even the air-conditioned ballroom at the Gotham Regency Hotel felt uncomfortably warm, and the crowded conditions didn’t help the situation. Elegantly dressed men and women mingled and chatted by … Continue reading

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Our Army at War: Silent Night Patrol

by DrivtaanOur Army at War: The Five Earths Project“Silent Night” is one of the world’s most well-known Christmas carols. But it takes on new meaning when seen through the eyes of an American soldier on patrol one Christmas Eve. Continue reading

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Justice League of America: Holiday Remembrance

by ImmortalwildcatJustice League of America: The Five Earths ProjectDuring 1987′s alien invasion, the people of Syracuse, New York, were killed by an alien bomb. This Christmas, Firestorm gets a little help from his friends in the JLA to pay his respects. Continue reading

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The New Gods: The Angel of Apokolips

by Starsky Hutch 76The New Gods: The Five Earths ProjectApokolips, home of the poverty-stricken hunger dogs and their ruthless lord and master Darkseid, is hardly a natural setting for a Christmas tale. But when the youngest son of Darkseid learns of Christmas, his innocently joyful embrace of the Yuletide season causes others to subtly challenge Darkseid’s rule. Is the answer sending the boy to be browbeaten at Granny Goodness’ orphanage, or is there another solution? Continue reading

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The New Gods: The Angel of Apokolips, Epilogue: A Christmas Miracle

by Starsky Hutch 76 Return to chapter list Christmas Eve was just another night to the children lying in their dungeon cells beneath Granny Goodness’ orphanage. They were tired and weary from their daily dose of suffering, which Granny Goodness … Continue reading

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The New Gods: The Angel of Apokolips, Chapter 2: Darkseid’s Plan

by Starsky Hutch 76 Return to chapter list “How could he treat his Granny so?” Granny Goodness moaned. “After all I have done for him over oh so many years?” “I know,” DeSaad said in a soothing voice. Since his … Continue reading

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The New Gods: The Angel of Apokolips, Chapter 1: The Bringer of Light

by Starsky Hutch 76 Return to chapter list ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and Apokolips lacked joy, All were miserable, that is, except one fair-haired little boy. Kalibak grunted as he lugged the cumbersome tree toward the quarters of his … Continue reading

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Batman: The Bright Light of Sanity

by ImmortalwildcatBatman of Earth-1: The Five Earths ProjectThe Joker is one of the most dangerous villains alive. But what if he were cured of his madness? Would he also be cured of his evil nature, or would his evil finally be given free reign? The Batman discovers to his horror that it’s the latter when the Joker uses Ra’s al Ghul’s resources to hijack a communications satellite, causing the world’s computer systems to speak to each other in random languages. With the clock ticking down to world catastrophe, Batman must stop the Joker’s plans before it’s too late. Guest starring Catwoman! Continue reading

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Batman: The Bright Light of Sanity, Epilogue: The Joker Always Returns

by Immortalwildcat Return to chapter list “Then we will be seeing you at the wedding, right?” Bruce Wayne asked as he prepared to exit Selina Kyle’s car in front of his hotel. “I’d like to finally meet this Anna.” “Of … Continue reading

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Batman: The Bright Light of Sanity, Chapter 4: Madness and Lucidity

by Immortalwildcat Return to chapter list “That didn’t take long,” remarked Catwoman as she sprinted down an empty corridor behind Batman. “So much for stealth.” “He’s improved his systems.” Ahead of them a door opened, and a half-dozen armed men … Continue reading

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Batman: The Bright Light of Sanity, Chapter 3: Into the Snake Pit

by Immortalwildcat Return to chapter list Two hours after leaving a Moroccan airfield, the radio aboard the Wayne Industries jet came to life. To Selina Kyle the voice was familiar, even though most of the words were unintelligible. Bruce Wayne … Continue reading

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