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One-Star Squadron

By Mark Russell and Steve Leiber
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Meet DC's One-Star Squadron, a superhero team led by Red Tornado where heroism meets capitalism. They operate through an on-demand hero app, answering calls for any situation—from children's birthday parties to alien invasions. This graphic novel collection features issues #1-6, blending heart, heroism, and humour in a unique take on superhero adventures.
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Who you gonna call? One-Star Squadron!

Meet DC's superhero team where heroism meets capitalism. This ragtag group of heroes led by Red Tornado is here to provide service with a smile. All you must do is send a request via their on-demand hero app and they'll answer any call. Whether it's a children's birthday party or an alien invasion, no job is too small or too big!

Brought to you by Eisner nominee Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Wonder Twins, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles) and Eisner winner Steve Lieber (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen), you'll want to invest in this one-of-a-kind collection that promises a story filled with heart, heroism, and humour. Collecting One-Star Squadron #1-6.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781779516350

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Mark Russell is an American author, best known for his satirical graphic novel GOD IS DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, an irreverent retelling of the Bible. He is also the writer of PREZ and THE FLINTSTONES for DC Comics.

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