Independent Heroes: Metal Men, Outsiders, Doom Patrol, the Creeper, Dial H for HERO, Manhunter

Times Past

The Metal Men: Times Past, 1980: Big Beach Brouhaha

Calendar of Super-Spectacular Disasters story

by Martin Maenza
published January 4, 2003

A relaxing vacation is anything but for Doc Magnus and his robot creations! (inspired by the DC Super-Heroes 1978 calendar entry by Bob Rozakis and Walt Simonson)

The Freedom Fighters: Times Past, 1981: Burning Vengeance

Calendar of Super-Spectacular Disasters story

by Martin Maenza
published November 8, 2002

The fugitive heroes head to Albany, but they aren’t the only ones on the run! See what happens when the two parties clash! Takes place between Freedom Fighters #5 and #6. (inspired by the DC Super-Heroes 1978 calendar entry by Bob Rozakis, Dick Ayers and Jack Abel)

Black Lightning: Times Past, 1982: Fist Raised in Anger

by Martin Maenza
published August 19, 2001

From the pages of the new SSOSV series comes Power Fist! In this tale of his debut, set during the events of Black Lightning #6, he’s out to make big bucks and earn a reputation by taking out Black Lightning permanently!

Black Lightning: Times Past, 1982: Dog Days of Summer

Calendar of Super-Spectacular Disasters story

by Martin Maenza
published November 29, 2002

Summer school days in Metropolis heat up when Heat Wave comes to town! (inspired by the DC Super-Heroes 1978 calendar entry by Bob Rozakis, Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta)

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

by Libbylawrence
published December 9, 2005

When 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?

Late 1985 to 1986

DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War (Outsiders, Doom Patrol, Metal Men, the Creeper, and Firehawk guest star)

Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis, Chapter 8: A Good Man (Negative Woman and Firehawk guest star)

Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis, Chapter 9: Going Home (Negative Woman guest stars)

The Flash: The Funeral of Barry Allen, Chapter 9: The Decision (Metal Men guest star)

John Constantine, Hellblazer: The War of Darkness and Light (Mento guest stars)

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: Suicide Mission, Chapter 4: Arena (Outsiders guest star)

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: Suicide Mission, Chapter 5: Misunderstandings (Outsiders guest star)

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: Suicide Mission, Chapter 6: Mental Domination (Outsiders guest star)

The New Titans: Fragments, Chapter 3: Children of the Light (Mento guest stars)

The New Titans: Fragments, Chapter 6: Day of Triumph (Mento guest stars)

The New Titans: Fragments, Chapter 7: Shadows of the Future (Mento guest stars)

Showcase: The Crimson Fox: Working Girl (Outsiders guest star)

Showcase: The Secret Six: Wanted (Black Orchid guest stars)

Showcase: Villains: Auld Lang Syne ’85 (Vigilante II guest stars)

Justice League of America: Pyre, Chapter 5: Day of Despero (Looker guest stars)

Justice League of America: Pyre, Chapter 6: The Conquest of Earth (Looker guest stars)

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 2: Metahuman Task Force (Outsiders, Metal Men)

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 4: World at War (Outsiders, Metal Men, Creeper and Thorn guest star)

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: Heroes and Villains, Epilogue: Red Tornado Reborn (Will Magnus and Platinum guest star)

Justice League of America: Between Sea and Sky, Chapter 3: A Dishonorable Defeat (Metal Men and Metamorpho guest star)

The Outsiders: Outsiders and Insiders

by Libbylawrence
published June 9, 2000

The team encounters danger beneath the surface of the earth as an old foe returns to attack them! Special appearance by Cave Carson!

Captain Comet’s Rehab Squad: In Search Of, Chapter 1: The Comic-Book Quest (Will Magnus and Platinum guest stars)
The Conglomerate: Conglomeration and Amalgamation (Metamorpho guest stars) CHAPTERS
Hawkman and Hawkwoman: Mind Games (Outsiders, Metal Men, and Thorn guest star) CHAPTERS

The Brave and the Bold: Superwoman, Batwoman and Firehawk: Capital Offense

by Martin Maenza
published June 21, 2002

The criminal organization known as the 1000 want to take over the White House by illegal means — the assassination of the President of the United States! But can three powerful women — Superwoman, Batwoman, and Firehawk — manage to stop a hitman who can look like anyone?

Justice League of America: World’s Fiercest (Outsiders guest star)

The Creeper: Creeping Death

Part 2 of The Lazarus Tremaine Saga

by CSyphrett
published January 30, 2001

A cannibal has hit Boston and decides that Jack Ryder’s television station is the perfect place for a snack.

Super-Team Family: Starman and the Justice League of America: The Final Night (Outsiders guest star) CHAPTERS

The Outsiders: The Fear Maker

by Libbylawrence
published July 3, 2001

One of the Batman’s forgotten foes tries to destroy the Caped Crusader’s team with a powerful pawn.

Showcase: Blue Velvet: Dark Clouds, Silver Linings

by Immortalwildcat
published November 3, 2001

What happens when a superhero’s girlfriend moves on? Catch up with two of them as they meet up with a new heroine and an old rogue.

The Brave and the Bold: Green Arrow and Tempest: The Call

by HarveyKent
published August 22, 2001

A hero who had lost faith in himself returns to the streets to battle alongside Green Arrow! Can they save the city from an outbreak of gang war?

Showcase: Cannonball: Hero for Hire

by Libbylawrence
published July 24, 2001

The Corporate Crusader of Earth 1 enjoys the good life before the TV camera and also in a life and death battle with the evil of… Superman?

The New Titans: Animal Instincts (Mento guest stars)

1987

The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wildcat: Cats

by Martin Maenza
published January 26, 2002

There’s a new Wildcat in Gotham City, and that has Batman concerned! Find out who he is and how he came to put on the familiar costume!

The Outsiders: Moving On

by Immortalwildcat
published June 7, 2002

Changes are in the winter air for the Outsiders. Their move to a new city should go smoothly, right? But what they find in their new home turns out to be a royal pain.

The Brave and the Bold: Animal Man and Rip Hunter: Didn’t I See You Die?

by Philip-Todd Franklin
published January 19, 2004

Animal Man seeks help of an old friend to solve a strange case.

The Metal Men: The Rogue Rockers

by Martin Maenza
published April 26, 2002

A concert turns chaotic, leaving the robotic heroes caught in the center of the action!

Showcase: Whatever Happened to Mind-Grabber Kid?

by HarveyKent
published March 19, 2002

Years ago, young Lucian Crawley tried to make a name for himself as a super-hero. Now he gets a second chance to prove that he has what it takes to be a real hero.

The Doom Patrol: All Fall Down

by Starsky Hutch 76
published September 13, 2002

After his accident, Steve Dayton needs a reason to live. He finds it by giving a few other troubled souls theirs.

Showcase: Wildcat: Batter

by Martin Maenza
published January 17, 2003

Leo Barone’s last day in Gotham turns exciting as a vengeful villain comes to town!

Dial H for HERO: Changing Hands

by Martin Maenza
published December 6, 2002

During INVASION! Book 2 Nick Stevens lost his H-dial! Now, find out what happens next as a new chapter in the dial’s history begins!

The Outsiders: School Days

by Immortalwildcat
published April 15, 2003

When Jefferson Pierce starts teaching at a new school, he finds one student is more than he appears.

Dial H for HERO: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

by Martin Maenza
published March 14, 2003

Hero Cruz gets an unexpected surprise while at dinner at his parents’ house. Plus, an old villain resurfaces!

Dial H for HERO: Misconceptions

by Martin Maenza
published April 17, 2003

Hero Cruz tries to rescue a man being attacked by Parademons!

Dial H for HERO: Apokolips Wow, Book 1

by Martin Maenza
published July 14, 2003

Hero Cruz learns first hand how deadly the world of Apokolips can be!

Dial H for HERO: Apokolips Wow, Book 2

by Martin Maenza
published September 30, 2003

Hero Cruz must figure out who he can trust to escape from Apokolips!

The Brave and the Bold: Green Arrow and Wildcat: The Man Who Killed Green Arrow

by HarveyKent
published July 29, 2003

A former professional boxer is found dead on the Star City waterfront, beaten to death while wearing a Green Arrow costume! Green Arrow and Wildcat are thus drawn into the city’s deadliest secret, a secret its guardians will kill to keep!

The Brave and the Bold: The Creeper and Deadman: A Case of the Creeps

by Immortalwildcat
published December 29, 2003

A ghostly sighting brings two heroes into investigation.

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