Written by E. Nelson Bridwell
Feature Art by Ramona Fradon; Bob Smith; Ben Oda; & Adrienne Roy
Back-Up Feature Art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Robert Smith; C. Robins; & Adrienne Roy
Cover Art by Ramona Fradon & Bob Smith
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for February 1980, the featured tale stars the Super-Friends in “Invisible Defenders of Earth!” Aboard the Justice League’s satellite, Wonder Woman and the Wonder Twins observe a hostile alien presence invading Earth. Its extermination squad even has a ship possessing a kryptonite radiation shield that extinguishes all life. Forced to improvise, Wonder Woman’s magic lasso makes her vulnerable organic limbs invisible. Once the same protection is given to Superman, Aquaman, Batman, & Robin, the Super-Friends fight back against the invasion.
The eight-page back-up feature stars the Wonder Twins in “Scholars from the Stars.” Per their mentor’s advice, Zan & Jayna go undercover at Gotham Central High School to further their education. As blonde twins, Zan & Jayna pull outlandish pranks on nosy classmates following them home. With help from one of Professor Nichols’ inventions, the Wonder Twins must then rectify their mistake.
REVIEW:
Its surprisingly decent visuals surpass the usual Hanna-Barbera-style animation of the long-running TV series. Though not likely to inspire multiple reads, this forgettable issue sports okay kiddie entertainment.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a single-page “Daily Planet” news-and-notes column. Also included is a single-page “Super Fans” letters-and-answers column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 4 Stars
