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| Title = JSA Classified
 
| Title = JSA Classified
 
| Image = JSA Classified 11.jpg
 
| Image = JSA Classified 11.jpg
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| Image2 = Vandal Savage 0040.jpg
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| Image2Text = Textless
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Issue = 11
 
| Issue = 11
 
| Day = 19
 
| Month = June
 
| Month = June
 
| Year = 2006
 
| Year = 2006
 
| Event = One Year Later
   
| Executive Editor =
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| Executive Editor = Dan DiDio
 
| CoverArtist1 = Paul Gulacy
 
| CoverArtist1 = Paul Gulacy
   
| Editor1_1 = Tom Palmer, Jr.
 
| Editor1_2 = Mike Carlin
 
 
| Writer1_1 = Stuart Moore
 
| Writer1_1 = Stuart Moore
 
| Penciler1_1 = Paul Gulacy
 
| Penciler1_1 = Paul Gulacy
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| Colourist1_1 = I.L.L.
 
| Colourist1_1 = I.L.L.
 
| Letterer1_1 = Rob Leigh
 
| Letterer1_1 = Rob Leigh
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| Editor1_1 = Tom Palmer, Jr.
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| Editor1_2 = Mike Carlin
   
 
| Quotation = While you're planning strategies, thinking about whether to call in the reserves, and generally acting like civilized men and women - he's already slicing your throat, thinking how good your blood will taste when it spatters against his tongue.
 
| Quotation = While you're planning strategies, thinking about whether to call in the reserves, and generally acting like civilized men and women - he's already slicing your throat, thinking how good your blood will taste when it spatters against his tongue.
 
| Speaker = [[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern]]
 
| Speaker = [[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern]]
   
| StoryTitle1 = The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage (Part II of IV)
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| StoryTitle1 = The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage, Part II of IV
 
| Synopsis1 =
 
| Synopsis1 =
'''Flashback:<br>'''
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'''Flashback:'''
1947<br>
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1947
JSA Headquarters<br>
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JSA Headquarters
[[Green Lantern]] calls the Justice Society together for a meeting. They review stock footage of their adversaries, the Injustice Society of the World. Most of the team scoffs at their adversaries’ batting record, but Green Lantern warns them against dismissing Vandal Savage. Alan has dealt with Savage in the past, and is fully aware of how dangerous he truly is.
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[[Green Lantern]] calls the Justice Society together for a meeting. They review stock footage of their adversaries, the Injustice Society of the World. Most of the team scoffs at their adversaries' batting record, but Green Lantern warns them against dismissing Vandal Savage. Alan has dealt with Savage in the past, and is fully aware of how dangerous he truly is.
   
'''The Present:<br>'''
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'''The Present:'''
Appalachian Mountains:<br>
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Appalachian Mountains:
 
[[Vandal Savage]] is in one of his hidden laboratories in the Appalachian Mountains. He tries to salvage some of the leftover equipment in the facility, but fails. Savage grows fearful that the tumor growing inside of his brain will soon kill him. He begins reflecting on various events that have forged him into the person he is today.
 
[[Vandal Savage]] is in one of his hidden laboratories in the Appalachian Mountains. He tries to salvage some of the leftover equipment in the facility, but fails. Savage grows fearful that the tumor growing inside of his brain will soon kill him. He begins reflecting on various events that have forged him into the person he is today.
   
'''Flashback:<br>'''
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'''Flashback:'''
34,782 BCE<br>
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34,782 BCE
 
Vandar Adg (Savage's true name) returns to his tribe after being exposed to radiation from a meteorite that has increased his intellect and made him immortal. However, he is still a savage at heart and becomes a threat to his tribe. His tribesmen recognize that something is different about Vandar and turn against him. They beat him mercilessly and cast him out of the tribe. Vandar finds a new clan of barbarians that recognize the strength required to conquer such adversity. This new tribe becomes known as the Blood People.
 
Vandar Adg (Savage's true name) returns to his tribe after being exposed to radiation from a meteorite that has increased his intellect and made him immortal. However, he is still a savage at heart and becomes a threat to his tribe. His tribesmen recognize that something is different about Vandar and turn against him. They beat him mercilessly and cast him out of the tribe. Vandar finds a new clan of barbarians that recognize the strength required to conquer such adversity. This new tribe becomes known as the Blood People.
   
'''The Present:<br>'''
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'''The Present:'''
Appalachian Mountains:<br>
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Appalachian Mountains:
 
Vandal Savage decides that he only has enough life left in him to get revenge upon only one of his old foes. He begins studying the history of Alan Scott.
 
Vandal Savage decides that he only has enough life left in him to get revenge upon only one of his old foes. He begins studying the history of Alan Scott.
   
'''Flashback:<br>'''
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'''Flashback:'''
1940<br>
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1940
Arizona<br>
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Arizona
Alan Scott and his fellow engineer Jimmy are on board a train inspecting the newly constructed Trestle Bridge. A rival engineer named Albert Dekker sabotages the bridge, causing the train to derail. Jimmy is killed, and Alan is thrown from the wreckage. He finds a glowing, green train lantern that begins speaking to him and bequeaths him the power of the Green Lantern. Alan uses his newfound power to forge himself a power ring and avenge Jimmy’s death.
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Alan Scott and his fellow engineer Jimmy are on board a train inspecting the newly constructed Trestle Bridge. A rival engineer named Albert Dekker sabotages the bridge, causing the train to derail. Jimmy is killed, and Alan is thrown from the wreckage. He finds a glowing, green train lantern that begins speaking to him and bequeaths him the power of the Green Lantern. Alan uses his newfound power to forge himself a power ring and avenge Jimmy's death.
   
'''The Present:<br>'''
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'''The Present:'''
Appalachian Mountains:<br>
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Appalachian Mountains:
 
Vandal Savage tries once again to operate his lab equipment in order to prolong his dwindling lifespan. He discovers that he now has only three days left to live.
 
Vandal Savage tries once again to operate his lab equipment in order to prolong his dwindling lifespan. He discovers that he now has only three days left to live.
   
'''Flashback:<br>'''
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'''Flashback:'''
1718<br>
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1718
North Carolina Coast<br>
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North Carolina Coast
Vandal Savage is a pirate captain known as Blackbeard aboard the ''Queen Anne's Revenge''. He discovers that one of his own men, Beauchamp, has betrayed him to the naval forces of Robert Maynard. Blackbeard kills Beauchamp and prepares to take on Maynard’s fleet. Knowing that defeat is at hand, he sacrifices another mate named Smithy, and manages to escape. Smithy is decapitated and history will acknowledge him as Blackbeard the Pirate.
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Vandal Savage is a pirate captain known as Blackbeard aboard the ''Queen Anne's Revenge''. He discovers that one of his own men, Beauchamp, has betrayed him to the naval forces of Robert Maynard. Blackbeard kills Beauchamp and prepares to take on Maynard's fleet. Knowing that defeat is at hand, he sacrifices another mate named Smithy, and manages to escape. Smithy is decapitated and history will acknowledge him as Blackbeard the Pirate.
   
'''Flashback:<br>'''
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'''Flashback:'''
1950<br>
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1950
Location: Unknown<br>
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Location: Unknown
 
Green Lantern and the Sandman discover that their old foe, the [[Wizard]], has captured the Atom. They track the villain down and break into the Wizard's stronghold. Green Lantern uses his Power Ring to distract the Wizard, while Sandman puts him down with a blast of sleeping gas. They free the Atom and return home.
 
Green Lantern and the Sandman discover that their old foe, the [[Wizard]], has captured the Atom. They track the villain down and break into the Wizard's stronghold. Green Lantern uses his Power Ring to distract the Wizard, while Sandman puts him down with a blast of sleeping gas. They free the Atom and return home.
   
'''The Present:<br>'''
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'''The Present:'''
Gotham City<br>
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Gotham City
 
Alan Scott is resting at home, when he hears a knock at the door. At first he thinks that it may be Checkmate agents preparing to consult with him. When he opens the door however, he is astonished to discover his old friend the late Wesley ([[Sandman]]) Dodds standing before him.
 
Alan Scott is resting at home, when he hears a knock at the door. At first he thinks that it may be Checkmate agents preparing to consult with him. When he opens the door however, he is astonished to discover his old friend the late Wesley ([[Sandman]]) Dodds standing before him.
   
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'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Vandar Adg (New Earth)|Vandal Savage]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Vandar Adg (New Earth)|Vandal Savage]]}}
 
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Justice Society of America (New Earth)|Justice Society of America]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Justice Society of America (New Earth)|Justice Society of America]]}}
:* {{a|[[Albert Pratt (New Earth)|Atom (Al Pratt)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Albert Pratt (New Earth)|Atom (Al Pratt)]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[Charles McNider (New Earth)|Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Charles McNider (New Earth)|Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider)]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[Jason Garrick (New Earth)|Flash (Jay Garrick)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Jason Garrick (New Earth)|Flash (Jay Garrick)]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern (Alan Scott)]]}}
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** {{a|[[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern (Alan Scott)]]}}
:* {{a|[[Jonathan L. Thunder (New Earth)|Johnny Thunder (John L. Thunder)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[John Thunder (New Earth)|Johnny Thunder (John L. Thunder)]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[Wesley Dodds (New Earth)|Sandman (Wesley Dodds)]]}}
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** {{a|[[Wesley Dodds (New Earth)|Sandman (Wesley Dodds)]]}}
:* {{a|[[Hippolyta (New Earth)|Wonder Woman (Hippolyta)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Hippolyta (New Earth)|Wonder Woman (Hippolyta)]]}} {{flashback}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
 
 
* {{a|[[Injustice Society (New Earth)|Injustice Society of the World]]}}
'''Villains:'''
 
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** {{a|[[Henry King, Sr. (New Earth)|Brain Wave (Henry King)]]}} {{flashback}}
* {{a|[[Injustice Society|Injustice Society of the World]]}}
 
:* {{a|[[Henry King, Sr. (New Earth)|Brain Wave (Henry King)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Steven Sharpe III (New Earth)|Gambler (Steven Sharpe)]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[Steven Sharpe III (New Earth)|Gambler (Steven Sharpe)]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Per Degaton (New Earth)|Per Degaton]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[Per Degaton (New Earth)|Per Degaton]]}} {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Vandar Adg (New Earth)|Vandal Savage]]}}
:* {{a|[[Vandar Adg (New Earth)|Vandal Savage]]}}
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** {{a|[[William Zard (New Earth)|Wizard (William Zard)]]}} {{flashback}}
:* {{a|[[William Zard (New Earth)|Wizard (William Zard)]]}} {{flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Albert Dekker (New Earth)|Albert Dekker]]}} {{flashback}}
* Albert Dekker {{flashback}}
 
* Beauchamp {{flashback}} {{Only Dies}}
 
* Jimmy {{flashback}}
 
* Smithy {{flashback}} {{Only Dies}}
 
 
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Blood Tribe]]}} {{flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Blood Tribe]]}} {{flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Yalan Gur (New Earth)|Yalan Gur]]}} {{BTS}} {{flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Yalan Gur (New Earth)|Yalan Gur]]}} {{BTS}} {{flashback}}
 
* Beauchamp {{flashback}} {{Only Dies}}
 
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* {{a|[[James Henton (New Earth)|Jimmy Henton]]}} {{Flashback Dies}}
 
* Smithy {{flashback}} {{Only Dies}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[Appalachian Mountains]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Appalachian Mountains]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
* {{a|[[New York City]]}}
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* {{a|[[New York]]}}
* {{a|[[North Carolina]]} Coast {{flashback}}
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** {{a|[[New York City]]}}
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* {{a|[[North Carolina]]}} Coast {{flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Europe|Western Europe]]}} {{flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Europe|Western Europe]]}} {{flashback}}
 
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
 
* {{a|[[Green Lantern Power Battery]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Green Lantern Power Battery]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Green Lantern Ring]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Green Lantern Ring]]}}
 
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
* ''The Queen Anne's Revenge''
 
* ''The Queen Anne's Revenge''
   
 
| Notes =
 
| Notes =
* In the modern retelling of Alan Scott's origin, his friend Jimmy is African American, whereas originally he was caucasian.
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* In the modern retelling of Alan Scott's origin, his friend Jimmy is African American, whereas originally he was white. Given the prevailing racism at that time, a black boy occupying the same wagon as a white man seems unsuitable.<ref>{{c|JSA Vol 1 69}}</ref>
 
* The Golden Age [[Wesley Dodds (New Earth)|Sandman]] died in {{C|JSA Secret Files and Origins Vol 1 1}}.
 
 
* The 1947 flashback in this issue takes place concurrently with events from {{C|All-Star Comics Vol 1 37}}.
* The Golden Age [[Wesley Dodds (New Earth)|Sandman]] died in [[JSA Secret Files and Origins Vol 1 1|''JSA Secret Files and Origins'' #1]].
 
 
* The origin of [[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern]] was originally presented in {{C|All-American Comics Vol 1 16}}.
 
* The 1947 flashback in this issue takes place concurrently with events from [[All-Star Comics Vol 1 37|''All-Star Comics'' #37]].
 
 
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
* The origin of [[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern]] was originally presented in [[All-American Comics Vol 1 16|''All-American Comics'' #16]].
 
 
 
| Recommended =
 
| Recommended =
 
* [[JSA Vol 1|JSA]]
 
* [[JSA Vol 1|JSA]]
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| Links =
 
| Links =
* ''[http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?SeriesID=13746 JSA Classified series index at the Grand Comics Database]''
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* ''[https://www.comics.org/series.lasso?SeriesID=13746 JSA Classified series index at the Grand Comics Database]''
* ''[http://www.dcuguide.com/JSA/JSAC.php JSA Classified series index at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]''
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* ''[https://www.dcuguide.com/JSA/JSAC.php JSA Classified series index at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]''
 
* ''[[Wikipedia:Justice Society of America|Justice Society of America article at Wikipedia]]
 
* ''[[Wikipedia:Justice Society of America|Justice Society of America article at Wikipedia]]
 
* ''[[Wikipedia:Alan Scott|Alan Scott article at Wikipedia]]''
 
* ''[[Wikipedia:Alan Scott|Alan Scott article at Wikipedia]]''
* ''[http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=greenlantern Alan Scott article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]''
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* ''[https://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=greenlantern Alan Scott article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]''
 
* ''[[Wikipedia:Vandal Savage|Vandal Savage article at Wikipedia]]''
 
* ''[[Wikipedia:Vandal Savage|Vandal Savage article at Wikipedia]]''
* ''[http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=vandalsavage Vandal Savage article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]''
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* ''[https://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=vandalsavage Vandal Savage article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]''
   
 
}}
 
}}

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"The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage, Part II of IV": Flashback:

Quote1 While you're planning strategies, thinking about whether to call in the reserves, and generally acting like civilized men and women - he's already slicing your throat, thinking how good your blood will taste when it spatters against his tongue. Quote2
Green Lantern

JSA Classified #11 is an issue of the series JSA Classified (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 2006. It was published on April 19, 2006.

Synopsis for "The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage, Part II of IV"

Flashback: 1947 JSA Headquarters Green Lantern calls the Justice Society together for a meeting. They review stock footage of their adversaries, the Injustice Society of the World. Most of the team scoffs at their adversaries' batting record, but Green Lantern warns them against dismissing Vandal Savage. Alan has dealt with Savage in the past, and is fully aware of how dangerous he truly is.

The Present: Appalachian Mountains: Vandal Savage is in one of his hidden laboratories in the Appalachian Mountains. He tries to salvage some of the leftover equipment in the facility, but fails. Savage grows fearful that the tumor growing inside of his brain will soon kill him. He begins reflecting on various events that have forged him into the person he is today.

Flashback: 34,782 BCE Vandar Adg (Savage's true name) returns to his tribe after being exposed to radiation from a meteorite that has increased his intellect and made him immortal. However, he is still a savage at heart and becomes a threat to his tribe. His tribesmen recognize that something is different about Vandar and turn against him. They beat him mercilessly and cast him out of the tribe. Vandar finds a new clan of barbarians that recognize the strength required to conquer such adversity. This new tribe becomes known as the Blood People.

The Present: Appalachian Mountains: Vandal Savage decides that he only has enough life left in him to get revenge upon only one of his old foes. He begins studying the history of Alan Scott.

Flashback: 1940 Arizona Alan Scott and his fellow engineer Jimmy are on board a train inspecting the newly constructed Trestle Bridge. A rival engineer named Albert Dekker sabotages the bridge, causing the train to derail. Jimmy is killed, and Alan is thrown from the wreckage. He finds a glowing, green train lantern that begins speaking to him and bequeaths him the power of the Green Lantern. Alan uses his newfound power to forge himself a power ring and avenge Jimmy's death.

The Present: Appalachian Mountains: Vandal Savage tries once again to operate his lab equipment in order to prolong his dwindling lifespan. He discovers that he now has only three days left to live.

Flashback: 1718 North Carolina Coast Vandal Savage is a pirate captain known as Blackbeard aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge. He discovers that one of his own men, Beauchamp, has betrayed him to the naval forces of Robert Maynard. Blackbeard kills Beauchamp and prepares to take on Maynard's fleet. Knowing that defeat is at hand, he sacrifices another mate named Smithy, and manages to escape. Smithy is decapitated and history will acknowledge him as Blackbeard the Pirate.

Flashback: 1950 Location: Unknown Green Lantern and the Sandman discover that their old foe, the Wizard, has captured the Atom. They track the villain down and break into the Wizard's stronghold. Green Lantern uses his Power Ring to distract the Wizard, while Sandman puts him down with a blast of sleeping gas. They free the Atom and return home.

The Present: Gotham City Alan Scott is resting at home, when he hears a knock at the door. At first he thinks that it may be Checkmate agents preparing to consult with him. When he opens the door however, he is astonished to discover his old friend the late Wesley (Sandman) Dodds standing before him.

Appearing in "The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage, Part II of IV"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

  • Blood Tribe (Flashback only)
  • Yalan Gur (Behind the scenes) (Flashback only)
  • Beauchamp (Flashback only) (Single appearance; dies)
  • Jimmy Henton (Dies in flashback)
  • Smithy (Flashback only) (Single appearance; dies)

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

  • The Queen Anne's Revenge

Notes



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