Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Freedom Fighters #5

Freedom Fighters #5 (April 1976)
title: "The Rise And Fall of King Samson"
writer: Bob Rozakis
penciller: Ramona Fradon
inker: Vince Colletta
colorist: Liz Berube
letterer: Milt Snapinn
editor: Tony Isabella
letter column: Tony Isabella
cover: Rich Buckler & Vince Colletta

Order of Appearance: In one group scene on page one: (from left) The Human Bomb, Uncle Sam, and Phantom Lady; later in the story Black Condor, Doll Man, and The Ray appear together in the same scene (L~R). 

Guest Stars: Wonder Woman

Supporting Characters:
NYC DA David Pearson, news reporter Martha Roberts  (debut)

Opponents:
King Samson and the Silver Ghost

Overall Summary: 
King Samson uses the malfunctioning glove of the Silver Ghost to turn Wonder Woman to silver! When the Freedom Fighters attempt to cure her, they accidentally revive the deceased Silver Ghost! 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Freedom Fighters #4

Freedom Fighters #4 (October 1976)
title: "The Left Hand of Oblivion"
writer: Martin Pasko
penciller: Ramona Fradon
inker: Vince Colletta
letterer: Ben Oda
colorist: Liz Berube
editor: Gerry Conway
letter column: unnamed (Paul Levitz?)
cover: Ernie Chua (Chan)

Order of Appearance: All appear in one group scene on page one: (from far-left) Black Condor, Doll Man, The Ray, Uncle Sam, The Human Bomb, and Phantom Lady

Guest Stars:  Wonder Woman

Supporting Characters:
NYC District Attorney David Pearson, Morgan Edge, Aquaman

Opponents:
King Samson

Overall Summary: 
New York City asks Wonder Woman to apprehend the Freedom Fighters, and when they show up at her door-step at the UN General Assembly, she decides that there is no time like the present. 

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Freedom Fighters #3

Freedom Fighters #3 (August 1976)
title: Skragg the Super Sniper! (Untitled)
writer: Martin Pasko
penciller: Ramona Fradon
inker: Juan Canale
letterer: uncredited
colorist: Liz Berube
plot/editor: Gerry Conway
letter column: Gerry Conway
cover: Dick Giordano

Order of Appearance: All appear in one group scene on page one: (from far-left) Uncle Sam, Phantom Lady, The Ray, Black Condor, The Human Bomb, and Doll Man

Guest Stars:  None

Supporting Characters:
NYC District Attorney David Pearson 

Opponents:
Skragg, Qwardian Boy Scouts, the New York City Police Department

Overall Summary: 
The Freedom Fighters try to stop a robbery and save lives while also coming to grips with the idea that they are fugitives.  

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Freedom Fighters #2

Freedom Fighters #2 (June 1976)
title: "Rampage!"
writer & editor: Gerry Conway
penciller: Pablo Marcos
inker: Tex Blaisdell
letterer & colorist: uncredited
letter column: Gerry Conway
cover: Dick Giordano

Order of Appearance: The three main characters all appear in one group scene on page one (left to right): The Ray, Uncle Sam, and the Human Bomb; Black Condor, Doll Man, and Phantom Lady appear on page 7

Guest Stars:  None

Supporting Characters:
NYC District Attorney David Pearson

Opponents:
Silver Ghost, King Samson, and their gang

Overall Summary: 
Three Freedom Fighters are forced to do the bidding of the Silver Ghost in order to save their fellow members, who he has turned to solid silver statues.