Young All-Stars #1

Young All-Stars #1, published in 1987, served as a cornerstone of DC Comics' post-Crisis on Infinite Earths restructuring. Created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and artist Michael Bair, the series was designed to retroactively fill gaps in the history of the Justice Society of America. It focused on a group of young heroes—including Dan the Dyna-Mite, Flying Fox, and Neptune Perkins—operating during the World War II era, effectively providing a youthful counterpart to the established JSA legacy.

The creative direction sought to balance traditional superhero tropes with the specific historical anxieties of the 1940s. Michael Bair’s art style was intended to evoke a slightly modernized take on Golden Age sensibilities, aiming for a nostalgic yet accessible feel for 1980s readers. While the series was a notable experiment in expanding DC's historical continuity, it faced the challenge of juggling a large ensemble cast, leading to a mixed critical reception that often praised its ambition while noting the complexity of its interconnected narrative threads.