Young All-Stars #21

Young All-Stars #21, published by DC Comics in 1988, serves as a significant chapter in the series' exploration of Golden Age-inspired superheroes operating during the World War II era. The series was created to bridge the gap between DC's historical wartime narratives and contemporary storytelling, focusing on the formation of a young team of heroes including characters like the Flying Fox and Neptune Perkins. This issue fits into the overarching 'Young All-Stars' narrative arc, which sought to recontextualize the legacy of the All-Star Squadron for a late 1980s audience.

The creative direction for this title was helmed by writers Roy and Dann Thomas, who were instrumental in revitalizing DC's historical continuity during this period. The artwork, typically consistent with the established style of the series, aimed to evoke a sense of period-appropriate adventure while maintaining the clean, dynamic aesthetic common to mainstream comics of the late eighties. The series was generally received as a dedicated effort to honor DC's deep history, catering to readers interested in the intricate lore of the company's early superhero iterations.