Secret Origins (Volume 2) with a cover date of August, 1987.
Synopsis for "The Secret Origin of Adam Strange"
Origin based on the original story from Showcase #17.
Appearing in "The Secret Origin of Adam Strange"
Featured Characters:
- Adam Strange (Origin)
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- The Eternals
- Members of the Zoora tribe of Rann
- Aliens from Morleen
Other Characters:
- Scientists of Samakand
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Secret Origin of Dr. Occult"
Main article: Richard Occult (New Earth)
Appearing in "The Secret Origin of Dr. Occult"
Featured Characters:
- Dr. Occult (Origin)
Supporting Characters:
- Rose Psychic (Origin)
Antagonists:
- Koth (demon)
- A vampire
- Lord of Life
Other Characters:
Locations:
- New York City (1930s)
- Himalayas
- hidden citadel of the Seven
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- In "The Secret Origin of Dr. Occult" plot by Thomas and Bridwell, script by Thomas. It was the first time which Doctor Occult gained a real origin, after decades of publication. Contain flashbacks of original stories from New Fun Comics #6, More Fun Comics #15, More Fun Comics #16, More Fun Comics #17, More Fun Comics #18, and More Fun Comics #19. Roy Thomas fixed the problem with the Doctor Mystic incarnation (see Richard Occult (New Earth)#Notes). Koth is established as a demon in this issue; In the original stories, he was an alien stranded on Earth; his race colleagues were killed by humans, thus his hatred against the mankind.
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