Written by Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas
Art by Todd McFarlane; Mike Hernandez; Steve Montano; Adrienne Roy; Anthony Tollin; & ‘Cody’
Cover Art by Michael Bair & Anthony Tollin
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for November 1985, this Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover is titled “Crisis on Infinitor’s Earth.” On Earth-Two’s Milwaukee, the Infinitors (Jade; Silver Scarab; Northwing; & Fury) contend with mass damage wreaked by a Crisis-spawned tornado, with relief from the Justice Society’s Green Lantern and Starman. In Los Angeles, the original Dr. Mid-Nite conducts medical tests on Nuklon, as they are joined by the JSA’s Rex “Hourman” Tyler, his 19-year old son: Rick Tyler, and Mid-Nite’s gifted intern, Dr. Beth Chapel. An earthquake-caused fire sends Dr. Mid-Nite, Nuklon, and Hourman into action. The origins of the second Hourman and a female Dr. Mid-Nite become intertwined.
REVIEW:
Boasting high-caliber artwork (including a great cover image), this Crisis tie-in offers a refreshing read. Courtesy of Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas, the Crisis angle is well-played by challenging the Infinity squad and the JSA re: managing damage control.
As the team’s most imposing member, Nuklon’s presence helping contain the hospital fire next to ‘down-to-earth’ veterans Dr. Mid-Nite and Hourman makes for an interesting contrast. Gaining worthy face time is Beth Chapel, as she is a likable addition to the team’s expanding cast. The more compelling sub-plot is Rex Tyler’s hypocritical opposition to his unfocused son popping Miraclo like his father and becoming another instant Hourman. Suffice to say, Infinity Inc. # 20 is worth re-discovery for fans of DC’s original Earth-Two. It’s really a treat to enjoy these DC characters still in their original incarnations.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Roy Thomas handles the single-page letters-and-answers column, as well as cover reveals for Infinity Inc. Annual # 1 and Infinity Inc. # 21, which officially debuts Dr. Mid-Nite II and Hourman II. On the back inside cover, a guest contributor covers the “Meanwhile …” column, as news re: the DC Bullets softball team is included.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
