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   * Superman and the Forgotten Heroes face the Forgotten Villains. [DC COMICS PRESENTS #77 - 78]   * Superman and the Forgotten Heroes face the Forgotten Villains. [DC COMICS PRESENTS #77 - 78]
   * July 13   * July 13
-  * Live Aid pop concerts held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia over 17 hours raise $70 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and other African nations. +    * Live Aid pop concerts held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia over 17 hours raise $70 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and other African nations. 
-  * Alexander Luthor, Jr. is sent to Earth-1 just before Earth-3 is destroyed. //Note: After the Crisis, Earth-3 reappears in the antimatter universe of Qward, having been absorbed into it.// [Crisis on Infinite Earths #1]+    * Alexander Luthor, Jr. is sent to Earth-1 just before Earth-3 is destroyed. //Note: After the Crisis, Earth-3 reappears in the antimatter universe of Qward, having been absorbed into it.// [Crisis on Infinite Earths #1]
   * July 14   * July 14
-  * Red skies appear all over Earth. [Crisis #1, pp. 10-11; New Teen Titans #13, pp. 3-4; Batman #389, p. 1; Wonder Woman #327, p. 23] +    * Red skies appear all over Earth. [Crisis #1, pp. 10-11; New Teen Titans #13, pp. 3-4; Batman #389, p. 1; Wonder Woman #327, p. 23] 
-  * Harbinger recruits several heroes from three Earths. [Crisis #1]+    * Harbinger recruits several heroes from three Earths. [Crisis #1]
   * July 15: While battling the Joker, Batman witnesses an apparition of the Flash disintegrate. [Crisis #2]   * July 15: While battling the Joker, Batman witnesses an apparition of the Flash disintegrate. [Crisis #2]
   * July 16: Superman and Batman meet Pariah. [Crisis #2]   * July 16: Superman and Batman meet Pariah. [Crisis #2]
   * July 17: Antimatter appears on Earth-1. The Teen Titans and the Outsiders, with Superman and Batman, team up to rescue people in New York City. Brainiac makes plans to abduct Lex Luthor. [Crisis #3]   * July 17: Antimatter appears on Earth-1. The Teen Titans and the Outsiders, with Superman and Batman, team up to rescue people in New York City. Brainiac makes plans to abduct Lex Luthor. [Crisis #3]
   * July 18   * July 18
-  * Earth-6 is destroyed, and Pariah saves Lady Quark, its only survivor. [Crisis #4] +    * Earth-6 is destroyed, and Pariah saves Lady Quark, its only survivor. [Crisis #4] 
-  * The Monitor creates Doctor Light II (Dr. Kimiyo Hoshi) of Japan. [Crisis #4] +    * The Monitor creates Doctor Light II (Dr. Kimiyo Hoshi) of Japan. [Crisis #4] 
-  * The Anti-Monitor abducts Red Tornado II. [Crisis #4] +    * The Anti-Monitor abducts Red Tornado II. [Crisis #4] 
-  * Five thousand citizens of Thanagar die during riots caused by the approaching antimatter cloud. [Crisis #10, p. 6]+    * Five thousand citizens of Thanagar die during riots caused by the approaching antimatter cloud. [Crisis #10, p. 6]
   * July 19   * July 19
-  * Clark Kent is fired from GBS and the Daily Planet after filing an unsubstantiated story about Superman saving a falling satellite that was, in fact, still orbiting Earth. [Superman #410, pp. 1-14] +    * Clark Kent is fired from GBS and the Daily Planet after filing an unsubstantiated story about Superman saving a falling satellite that was, in fact, still orbiting Earth. [Superman #410, pp. 1-14] 
-  * Starman (Prince Gavyn) of Earth-1's universe dies trying to protect his empire from the antimatter cloud. [Crisis #10, p. 9]+    * Starman (Prince Gavyn) of Earth-1's universe dies trying to protect his empire from the antimatter cloud. [Crisis #10, p. 9]
   * July 21: The Forever People use their powers to protect the citizens of their adopted planet Adon from the antimatter cloud. [Crisis #10, p. 12]   * July 21: The Forever People use their powers to protect the citizens of their adopted planet Adon from the antimatter cloud. [Crisis #10, p. 12]
   * July 22   * July 22
-  * The sun rises in the west as Earth's axis shifts, then realigns itself by noon. [New Teen Titans v2 #13, p. 21] +    * The sun rises in the west as Earth's axis shifts, then realigns itself by noon. [New Teen Titans v2 #13, p. 21] 
-  * In the otherdimensional Gemworld, the Citadel of Sapphire is destroyed by antimatter. [Crisis #10, p. 13]+    * In the otherdimensional Gemworld, the Citadel of Sapphire is destroyed by antimatter. [Crisis #10, p. 13]
   * July 23   * July 23
-  * Powerful storms continue to ravage Earth. Superman investigates strange energy bursts coming from Mongul's containment capsule in deep space. Back on Earth, Superman and Hawkman of Earth-1 battle Kasta, the thrill-killer of Thanagar. [DC Comics Presents #95] +    * Powerful storms continue to ravage Earth. Superman investigates strange energy bursts coming from Mongul's containment capsule in deep space. Back on Earth, Superman and Hawkman of Earth-1 battle Kasta, the thrill-killer of Thanagar. [DC Comics Presents #95] 
-  * Immortal Man seemingly dies while protecting people from the antimatter cloud. //Note: Sometime after the Crisis, Immortal Man resurfaces on his home universe of Earth-2.// [Crisis #10, p. 16]+    * Immortal Man seemingly dies while protecting people from the antimatter cloud. //Note: Sometime after the Crisis, Immortal Man resurfaces on his home universe of Earth-2.// [Crisis #10, p. 16]
   * July 24   * July 24
-  * The Outsiders, the Teen Titans, Superman, and Batman meet Dr. Light II. [Crisis #4] +    * The Outsiders, the Teen Titans, Superman, and Batman meet Dr. Light II. [Crisis #4] 
-  * Shadow demons and Weaponers of Qward attack Paradise Island, and the Amazons fight alongside the gods. Wonder Woman's secret identity of Diana Prince is revealed to her co-workers. Antiope is killed. [Wonder Woman #328; Crisis #10, p. 22]+    * Shadow demons and Weaponers of Qward attack Paradise Island, and the Amazons fight alongside the gods. Wonder Woman's secret identity of Diana Prince is revealed to her co-workers. Antiope is killed. [Wonder Woman #328; Crisis #10, p. 22]
   * July 25   * July 25
-  * Harbinger kills the Monitor. The universes of Earths 1 and 2 are swallowed into the netherverse, ending the red skies and antimatter storms. [Crisis #4] +    * Harbinger kills the Monitor. The universes of Earths 1 and 2 are swallowed into the netherverse, ending the red skies and antimatter storms. [Crisis #4] 
-  * Alexander Luthor, Jr. has now fully aged into an adult. [Crisis #5] +    * Alexander Luthor, Jr. has now fully aged into an adult. [Crisis #5] 
-  * Earths 1 and 2 merge in places, and both experience a succession of time warps. Heroes of Earths 1 and 2 are gathered aboard Monitor's satellite; Alex Luthor explains the Crisis. [Crisis #5] +    * Earths 1 and 2 merge in places, and both experience a succession of time warps. Heroes of Earths 1 and 2 are gathered aboard Monitor's satellite; Alex Luthor explains the Crisis. [Crisis #5] 
-  * Atoman brings Nadir the Master of Magic, Joannie Swift, Robotgirl, Roh Kar, and Crimson Avenger II from Earth-2's past to Earth-1; Atoman had also abducted Queen Arrow from Earth-2's 1940s, but somehow lost her, and she remained on Earth-2. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: In Search Of"] +    * Atoman brings Nadir the Master of Magic, Joannie Swift, Robotgirl, Roh Kar, and Crimson Avenger II from Earth-2's past to Earth-1; Atoman had also abducted Queen Arrow from Earth-2's 1940s, but somehow lost her, and she remained on Earth-2. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: In Search Of"] 
-  * Green Lantern Corps arrives on Oa via spaceship to find the Guardians held captive. [Crisis #5] +    * Green Lantern Corps arrives on Oa via spaceship to find the Guardians held captive. [Crisis #5] 
-  * The Anti-Monitor unleashes the Red Tornado II and sends him on a rampage across the merged Earths 1 and 2. Members from the All-Star Squadron, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Justice League of America, the Outsiders, and Infinity Inc. stop Red Tornado from destroying a city. [Crisis #5]+    * The Anti-Monitor unleashes the Red Tornado II and sends him on a rampage across the merged Earths 1 and 2. Members from the All-Star Squadron, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Justice League of America, the Outsiders, and Infinity Inc. stop Red Tornado from destroying a city. [Crisis #5]
   * July 26   * July 26
-  * Harbinger and Alex Luthor re-gather a number of heroes from Earths 1 and 2 on the satellite. [Crisis #5] +    * Harbinger and Alex Luthor re-gather a number of heroes from Earths 1 and 2 on the satellite. [Crisis #5] 
-  * Superman learns that Lex Luthor is behind his false memories and battles him. Luthor is abducted by Brainiac, and the two begin making plans to create an army of super-villains. Clark Kent is re-hired by GBS and the Daily Planet. [Superman #412, 413; Crisis #6] +    * Superman learns that Lex Luthor is behind his false memories and battles him. Luthor is abducted by Brainiac, and the two begin making plans to create an army of super-villains. Clark Kent is re-hired by GBS and the Daily Planet. [Superman #412, 413; Crisis #6] 
-  * Monitor's satellite is destroyed, and the heroes on it disappear, only to appear on Earth-X, Earth-4, and Earth-S in three days. [Crisis #6] +    * Monitor's satellite is destroyed, and the heroes on it disappear, only to appear on Earth-X, Earth-4, and Earth-S in three days. [Crisis #6] 
-  * Swamp Thing learns from John Constantine that, after the Crisis is over, the battle for the spiritual plane will begin, as the Brujeria plan to destroy Heaven, and he must meet the Parliament of Trees next. Swamp Thing returns to Louisiana, while John Constantine leaves to prepare for the coming battle with the Brujeria. [Swamp Thing #46, pp. 14-19]+    * Swamp Thing learns from John Constantine that, after the Crisis is over, the battle for the spiritual plane will begin, as the Brujeria plan to destroy Heaven, and he must meet the Parliament of Trees next. Swamp Thing returns to Louisiana, while John Constantine leaves to prepare for the coming battle with the Brujeria. [Swamp Thing #46, pp. 14-19]
   * July 28: Hades makes a pact with Ares to destroy Paradise Island and Mount Olympus, while the Anti-Monitor is revealed to be Hades' secret ally to attack Mount Olympus. Shadow demons attack Mount Olympus, and three gods are killed, while two more receive serious wounds. [Wonder Woman #329, p. 1; Crisis #10, p. 14]   * July 28: Hades makes a pact with Ares to destroy Paradise Island and Mount Olympus, while the Anti-Monitor is revealed to be Hades' secret ally to attack Mount Olympus. Shadow demons attack Mount Olympus, and three gods are killed, while two more receive serious wounds. [Wonder Woman #329, p. 1; Crisis #10, p. 14]
   * July 29   * July 29
-  * Heroes of Earths 1 and 2 appear on Earths X, 4, and S, which are affected by Psycho-Pirate's emotion-manipulating power. [Crisis #6] +    * Heroes of Earths 1 and 2 appear on Earths X, 4, and S, which are affected by Psycho-Pirate's emotion-manipulating power. [Crisis #6] 
-  * Atlantis shifts in time, and Aquaman swims off to find Mera. [Crisis #6] +    * Atlantis shifts in time, and Aquaman swims off to find Mera. [Crisis #6] 
-  * Brainiac and Luthor begin gathering villains for a war. ["DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War"+    * Brainiac and Luthor begin gathering villains for a war. ["DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War"
-  * Earth-X, Earth-4, and Earth-S are drawn into the netherverse already shared by Earths 1 and 2. [Crisis #6]+    * Earth-X, Earth-4, and Earth-S are drawn into the netherverse already shared by Earths 1 and 2. [Crisis #6]
   * July 30: Pariah, Alex Luthor, and Harbinger gather a representative group of super-heroes from each Earth. Harbinger explains the origin of the Multiverse. Harbinger's group of heroes battles the Anti-Monitor. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) dies battling the Anti-Monitor [Crisis #7]   * July 30: Pariah, Alex Luthor, and Harbinger gather a representative group of super-heroes from each Earth. Harbinger explains the origin of the Multiverse. Harbinger's group of heroes battles the Anti-Monitor. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) dies battling the Anti-Monitor [Crisis #7]
   * July 31   * July 31
-  * Super-heroes and the people of Earth-1 mourn Supergirl. [Crisis #7] +    * Super-heroes and the people of Earth-1 mourn Supergirl. [Crisis #7] 
-  * Still mourning Supergirl, Superman is transported to Earth-Prime by the Superman Revenge Squad and meets that world's Superboy. [DC Comics Presents #87] +    * Still mourning Supergirl, Superman is transported to Earth-Prime by the Superman Revenge Squad and meets that world's Superboy. [DC Comics Presents #87] 
-  * Ares and Hades attack Mount Olympus with an army of dead warriors, including Agamemnon, Achilles, Odysseus, and Ajax. Wonder Woman and the Amazons battle the dead warriors to protect Mount Olympus and the gods. Hades breaks his pact with Anti-Monitor and causes his army to return to death. Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor are married by Zeus on Mount Olympus [Wonder Woman #329]+    * Ares and Hades attack Mount Olympus with an army of dead warriors, including Agamemnon, Achilles, Odysseus, and Ajax. Wonder Woman and the Amazons battle the dead warriors to protect Mount Olympus and the gods. Hades breaks his pact with Anti-Monitor and causes his army to return to death. Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor are married by Zeus on Mount Olympus [Wonder Woman #329]
 ===August=== ===August===
   * August 1   * August 1
-  * Superman and Superboy of Earth-Prime travel to Earth-1, and Earth-Prime's Superboy disappears into a vortex. [DC Comics Presents #87, pp. 23-24; Superman #414, pp. 7-8] +    * Superman and Superboy of Earth-Prime travel to Earth-1, and Earth-Prime's Superboy disappears into a vortex. [DC Comics Presents #87, pp. 23-24; Superman #414, pp. 7-8] 
-  * The Superman Revenge Squad captures Superman and takes him to Rokyn. Defeating the Superman Revenge Squad, Superman retrieves Supergirl's body and delivers it to her parents, Zor-El and Allura, on Rokyn. [Superman #414] +    * The Superman Revenge Squad captures Superman and takes him to Rokyn. Defeating the Superman Revenge Squad, Superman retrieves Supergirl's body and delivers it to her parents, Zor-El and Allura, on Rokyn. [Superman #414] 
-  * Anti-Monitor appears in new armor. [Crisis #8] +    * Anti-Monitor appears in new armor. [Crisis #8] 
-  * The Red Tornado II and the JLA satellite explode. The JLA must battle the out-of-control Red Tornado. [Crisis #8; Justice League of America Annual #3] +    * The Red Tornado II and the JLA satellite explode. The JLA must battle the out-of-control Red Tornado. [Crisis #8; Justice League of America Annual #3] 
-  * The Flash (Barry Allen) dies while destroying the Anti-Monitor's antimatter cannon. [Crisis #8] +    * The Flash (Barry Allen) dies while destroying the Anti-Monitor's antimatter cannon. [Crisis #8] 
-  * Guy Gardner is given a power ring and made a Green Lantern. He witnesses the deaths of five Guardians. [Green Lantern v2 #195; Crisis #9] +    * Guy Gardner is given a power ring and made a Green Lantern. He witnesses the deaths of five Guardians. [Green Lantern v2 #195; Crisis #9] 
-  * Brainiac gathers villains from five worlds aboard his ship and explains his and Luthor's plan. [Crisis #9] +    * Brainiac gathers villains from five worlds aboard his ship and explains his and Luthor's plan. [Crisis #9] 
-  * Nightwing, Jericho, and Starfire leave Earth for Tamaran. [New Teen Titans v2 #13, pp. 22-23; New Teen Titans v2 #14, pp. 5-7; Crisis #9, p. 5]+    * Nightwing, Jericho, and Starfire leave Earth for Tamaran. [New Teen Titans v2 #13, pp. 22-23; New Teen Titans v2 #14, pp. 5-7; Crisis #9, p. 5]
   * August 2   * August 2
-  * Firehawk and Cyborg join remaining Titans in Manhattan; Wonder Girl and Firehawk go in search of Wonder Girl's husband Terry Long. [Crisis #9; Fury of Firestorm #42] +    * Firehawk and Cyborg join remaining Titans in Manhattan; Wonder Girl and Firehawk go in search of Wonder Girl's husband Terry Long. [Crisis #9; Fury of Firestorm #42] 
-  * Super-villains conquer Earths X, S, and 4. Brainiac imprisons the three Earths with a dimensional barrier. Earth-4 is subjected to fire, particularly a huge chemical fire on the surface of New York Harbor. Earth-S is subjected to freezing cold. Earth-X is overrun by greenery and out-of-control vegetation. [Crisis #9] +    * Super-villains conquer Earths X, S, and 4. Brainiac imprisons the three Earths with a dimensional barrier. Earth-4 is subjected to fire, particularly a huge chemical fire on the surface of New York Harbor. Earth-S is subjected to freezing cold. Earth-X is overrun by greenery and out-of-control vegetation. [Crisis #9] 
-  * Pariah, Harbinger, and Alex Luthor appear at the Earth-1 United Nations. Brainiac issues his challenge to the super-heroes, all on Earth-1 and Earth-2. [Crisis #9] +    * Pariah, Harbinger, and Alex Luthor appear at the Earth-1 United Nations. Brainiac issues his challenge to the super-heroes, all on Earth-1 and Earth-2. [Crisis #9] 
-  * Harbinger and Flash of Earth-2 recruit Kid Flash to help penetrate Brainiac's dimensional barrier. [Crisis #9; "Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis"+    * Harbinger and Flash of Earth-2 recruit Kid Flash to help penetrate Brainiac's dimensional barrier. [Crisis #9; "Kid Flash: Wally West in Crisis"
-  * Heroes travel to Earths X, S, and 4 to battle Brainiac's horde of villains. Psimon, Shaggy Man, and Chemo are destroyed. [Crisis #9, 10; "DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War"+    * Heroes travel to Earths X, S, and 4 to battle Brainiac's horde of villains. Psimon, Shaggy Man, and Chemo are destroyed. [Crisis #9, 10; "DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Villain War"
-  * Steel battles six clones of the Lord of Time in the far future. [JLA #245] +    * Steel battles six clones of the Lord of Time in the far future. [JLA #245] 
-  * Spectre stops the fighting and explains to everyone the Anti-Monitor's plan to travel to the dawn of time and change history. [Crisis #10]+    * Spectre stops the fighting and explains to everyone the Anti-Monitor's plan to travel to the dawn of time and change history. [Crisis #10]
   * August 4   * August 4
-  * Heroes and villains gather at Earth-1's Death Valley and break into two groups. [Crisis #10] +    * Heroes and villains gather at Earth-1's Death Valley and break into two groups. [Crisis #10] 
-  * Aquagirl (Tula) dies from injuries caused during the Villain War. [Crisis #10] +    * Aquagirl (Tula) dies from injuries caused during the Villain War. [Crisis #10] 
-  * Heroes travel to the dawn of time to face down the Anti-Monitor, while Villains travel to the Oa of 10 billion years ago. Mirror Master, Icicle, and Maaldor are killed by Krona. The Spectre, fueled by the spirits of the super-heroes, manages to marginally thwart Anti-Monitor's plans to eliminate all universes but the negative-matter universe. [Crisis #10] +    * Heroes travel to the dawn of time to face down the Anti-Monitor, while Villains travel to the Oa of 10 billion years ago. Mirror Master, Icicle, and Maaldor are killed by Krona. The Spectre, fueled by the spirits of the super-heroes, manages to marginally thwart Anti-Monitor's plans to eliminate all universes but the negative-matter universe. [Crisis #10] 
-  * Hal Jordan gets back his power ring and becomes Green Lantern again. The GLC destroy the Anti-Monitor's base on the Qward moon. [GREEN LANTERN #198-199]+    * Hal Jordan gets back his power ring and becomes Green Lantern again. The GLC destroy the Anti-Monitor's base on the Qward moon. [GREEN LANTERN #198-199]
   * August 5   * August 5
-  * The five Earths are merged as one for a period of twenty-four hours. +    * The five Earths are merged as one for a period of twenty-four hours. 
-  * Superman of Earth-2 meets Superman of Earth-1 at the Daily Planet; together they meet with Flash of Earth-2 and Kid Flash, who explain that Earth's non-heroes no longer remember the multiple Earths; together they use the Cosmic Treadmill to prove that there are no more parallel worlds. [Crisis #11] +    * Superman of Earth-2 meets Superman of Earth-1 at the Daily Planet; together they meet with Flash of Earth-2 and Kid Flash, who explain that Earth's non-heroes no longer remember the multiple Earths; together they use the Cosmic Treadmill to prove that there are no more parallel worlds. [Crisis #11] 
-  * Dolphin, Rip Hunter, Animal Man, Atomic Knight, Captain Comet, and Adam Strange travel to Brainiac's ship. [Crisis #11] +    * Dolphin, Rip Hunter, Animal Man, Atomic Knight, Captain Comet, and Adam Strange travel to Brainiac's ship. [Crisis #11] 
-  * Remaining heroes gather at Titans Tower; Harbinger briefly explains the new history of the single combined universe. [Crisis #11] +    * Remaining heroes gather at Titans Tower; Harbinger briefly explains the new history of the single combined universe. [Crisis #11] 
-  * After finding a dead Angle Man at a detective convention in Las Vegas, five famous detectives (Jonny Double, Angel O'Day, Jonni Thunder, Christopher Chance, Harvey Bullock) try to solve the case. [Crisis #11; "Showcase: Detective Convention: Who Killed the Angle Man?"]. +    * After finding a dead Angle Man at a detective convention in Las Vegas, five famous detectives (Jonny Double, Angel O'Day, Jonni Thunder, Christopher Chance, Harvey Bullock) try to solve the case. [Crisis #11; "Showcase: Detective Convention: Who Killed the Angle Man?"]. 
-  * Dr. Fate and Dr. Occult save Amethyst from a panicked crowd; Amethyst is blinded by shadow demons. [Crisis #11] +    * Dr. Fate and Dr. Occult save Amethyst from a panicked crowd; Amethyst is blinded by shadow demons. [Crisis #11] 
-  * Anti-Monitor draws the combined Earth into the antimatter universe. [Crisis #11] +    * Anti-Monitor draws the combined Earth into the antimatter universe. [Crisis #11] 
-  * Harbinger begins gathering heroes to battle Anti-Monitor, starting with Dr. Light II. [Crisis #12] +    * Harbinger begins gathering heroes to battle Anti-Monitor, starting with Dr. Light II. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Shadow demons infest Earth, battling heroes around the world. [Crisis #12] +    * Shadow demons infest Earth, battling heroes around the world. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Harbinger sends Earth's most powerful heroes into final battle with the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] +    * Harbinger sends Earth's most powerful heroes into final battle with the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Remaining heroes fight shadow demons on Earth; Dove dies. [Crisis #12] +    * Remaining heroes fight shadow demons on Earth; Dove dies. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Mystical heroes meet and bond their energies together to form a magic-based attack on the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] +    * Mystical heroes meet and bond their energies together to form a magic-based attack on the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Heroes attack the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] +    * Heroes attack the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Lori Lemaris, Green Arrow of Earth-2, Prince Ra-Man, Clayface II, and Bug-Eyed Bandit die in combat with shadow demons, while Kole, Huntress, and Robin of Earth-2 disappear and are presumed dead. [Crisis #12] +    * Lori Lemaris, Green Arrow of Earth-2, Prince Ra-Man, Clayface II, and Bug-Eyed Bandit die in combat with shadow demons, while Kole, Huntress, and Robin of Earth-2 disappear and are presumed dead. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Mystical heroes gather and contain the shadows and taint them with magical energy. [Crisis #12] +    * Mystical heroes gather and contain the shadows and taint them with magical energy. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Heroes down the Anti-Monitor for the first time; Anti-Monitor reabsorbs all the shadow demons for extra power. [Crisis #12] +    * Heroes down the Anti-Monitor for the first time; Anti-Monitor reabsorbs all the shadow demons for extra power. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Anti-Monitor turns Wonder Woman back into the clay she was formed from. [Crisis #12] +    * Anti-Monitor turns Wonder Woman back into the clay she was formed from. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Darkseid, through Alex Luthor, downs the Anti-Monitor for a second time. [Crisis #12] +    * Darkseid, through Alex Luthor, downs the Anti-Monitor for a second time. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Superman of Earth-2 destroys the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] +    * Superman of Earth-2 destroys the Anti-Monitor. [Crisis #12] 
-  * Superman of Earth-2, Lois Lane of Earth-2, and Superboy of Earth-Prime travel with Alex Luthor to safety. [Crisis #12] +    * Superman of Earth-2, Lois Lane of Earth-2, and Superboy of Earth-Prime travel with Alex Luthor to safety. [Crisis #12] 
-  * The Guardians and the Zamarons depart this plane. [GREEN LANTERN #200]+    * The Guardians and the Zamarons depart this plane. [GREEN LANTERN #200]
   * August 5-6, 1985: Steve Trevor, refusing to accept that his wife Diana (Wonder Woman) truly died in the Crisis, determines to return to Paradise Island and find a way to bring her back to life. In Washington, D.C, Steve Trevor summons Wonder Woman's invisible robot plane to him and uses it to travel to Paradise Island to bring Diana back. In the airspace over Paradise Island, he and the plane suddenly disappear just as the Earths are separated. ["Wonder Woman: Paradise Lost, Prologue"]   * August 5-6, 1985: Steve Trevor, refusing to accept that his wife Diana (Wonder Woman) truly died in the Crisis, determines to return to Paradise Island and find a way to bring her back to life. In Washington, D.C, Steve Trevor summons Wonder Woman's invisible robot plane to him and uses it to travel to Paradise Island to bring Diana back. In the airspace over Paradise Island, he and the plane suddenly disappear just as the Earths are separated. ["Wonder Woman: Paradise Lost, Prologue"]
   * August 6: The Crisis over, Shazam of Earth-S separates the combined Earth into five Earths once more: Earth-1, Earth-2, Earth-S, Earth-X, and Earth-4. Memorial services begin for Earth's fallen heroes. Five Monitors are chosen for each Earth: Alexander Luthor for Earth-2, Harbinger for Earth-1, Shazam for Earth-S, Uncle Sam for Earth-X, and Son of Vulcan for Earth-4.   * August 6: The Crisis over, Shazam of Earth-S separates the combined Earth into five Earths once more: Earth-1, Earth-2, Earth-S, Earth-X, and Earth-4. Memorial services begin for Earth's fallen heroes. Five Monitors are chosen for each Earth: Alexander Luthor for Earth-2, Harbinger for Earth-1, Shazam for Earth-S, Uncle Sam for Earth-X, and Son of Vulcan for Earth-4.
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   * January 28: The Challenger Space Shuttle explodes after liftoff at Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing seven astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.   * January 28: The Challenger Space Shuttle explodes after liftoff at Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing seven astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.
   * January 31   * January 31
-  * Captain Comet notes that Lesla-Lar has dropped the Supergirl name and costume. Pariah and Harbinger arrive to warn the team of an impending invasion of an alien alliance of Dominators, Khunds, and Thanagarians, along with lesser partners Daxamites, Durlans, and Psions. Harbinger begins contacting heroes around the world. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 1"] +    * Captain Comet notes that Lesla-Lar has dropped the Supergirl name and costume. Pariah and Harbinger arrive to warn the team of an impending invasion of an alien alliance of Dominators, Khunds, and Thanagarians, along with lesser partners Daxamites, Durlans, and Psions. Harbinger begins contacting heroes around the world. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 1"] 
-  * A few members of Titans West recall their roles during the alien invasion of January 31, 1986. [Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion?+    * A few members of Titans West recall their roles during the alien invasion of January 31, 1986. [Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion?
-  * While with Captain Comet's Rehab Squad, Arisia witnesses the arrival of Pariah and Harbinger, who warn of an alien alliance about to invade Earth. Arisia told John Stewart and Katma Tui, at the Green Lantern Corps Headquarters in Los Angeles, California, about the invasion, and they promised to alert Kilowog and Salakk about it also. Arisia then traveled to the JLA satellite, where she told Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) about the invasion, and he planned to alert the JLA, but instead Despero attacks the team and keeps them busy during the invasion. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 1: Arisia's Story"+    * While with Captain Comet's Rehab Squad, Arisia witnesses the arrival of Pariah and Harbinger, who warn of an alien alliance about to invade Earth. Arisia told John Stewart and Katma Tui, at the Green Lantern Corps Headquarters in Los Angeles, California, about the invasion, and they promised to alert Kilowog and Salakk about it also. Arisia then traveled to the JLA satellite, where she told Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) about the invasion, and he planned to alert the JLA, but instead Despero attacks the team and keeps them busy during the invasion. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 1: Arisia's Story"
-  * Despero breaks through the JLA satellite, bringing Green Lantern with him down to the Earth. Adam Strange arrives in Australia and heads for the nearest JLA transporter. In Georgia, Despero builds a pyre and prepares for the JLA's arrival. The JLA attacks Despero, and an hour later, the Conglomerate head to Georgia. Adam Strange also reaches Georgia. Despero knocks out all the JLAers except Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman II. ["Justice League of America: Pyre, Chapters 6-7"+    * Despero breaks through the JLA satellite, bringing Green Lantern with him down to the Earth. Adam Strange arrives in Australia and heads for the nearest JLA transporter. In Georgia, Despero builds a pyre and prepares for the JLA's arrival. The JLA attacks Despero, and an hour later, the Conglomerate head to Georgia. Adam Strange also reaches Georgia. Despero knocks out all the JLAers except Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman II. ["Justice League of America: Pyre, Chapters 6-7"
-  * Adam Strange finds the JLA beaten and finds out what happened to them. JLA members: Black Canary, Elongated Man, the Flash II, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Steel, Wonder Woman II. Villains: Despero (behind the scenes). ["Justice League of America: A New Beginning, Epilogue"+    * Adam Strange finds the JLA beaten and finds out what happened to them. JLA members: Black Canary, Elongated Man, the Flash II, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Steel, Wonder Woman II. Villains: Despero (behind the scenes). ["Justice League of America: A New Beginning, Epilogue"
-  * Captain Comet and Lesla-Lar save Washington, D.C., from Khund missiles. Gen. Eiling asks Captain Comet to lead the metahuman task force against the alien armada, since the JLA is busy dealing with Despero. The Metal Men, the Outsiders, and the New Titans arrive. The alien armada has arrived, Australia is blocked off by an energy cage, and the British Isles have disappeared. The New Titans protect Gateway City. Captain Comet disappears during a battle. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 2"] +    * Captain Comet and Lesla-Lar save Washington, D.C., from Khund missiles. Gen. Eiling asks Captain Comet to lead the metahuman task force against the alien armada, since the JLA is busy dealing with Despero. The Metal Men, the Outsiders, and the New Titans arrive. The alien armada has arrived, Australia is blocked off by an energy cage, and the British Isles have disappeared. The New Titans protect Gateway City. Captain Comet disappears during a battle. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 2"] 
-  * ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion?"+    * ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion?"
-  * In Gateway City, Lilith Clay calls a few old Titans West members -- Mal Duncan, the Bumblebee, Bat-Girl, and Golden Eagle -- out of retirement to fight in the invasion. Lilith directs the team to the local STAR Labs facility, where they encounter and defeat Psions trying to steal the world's technological secrets for themselves. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 3: Mal Duncan's Story"+    * In Gateway City, Lilith Clay calls a few old Titans West members -- Mal Duncan, the Bumblebee, Bat-Girl, and Golden Eagle -- out of retirement to fight in the invasion. Lilith directs the team to the local STAR Labs facility, where they encounter and defeat Psions trying to steal the world's technological secrets for themselves. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 3: Mal Duncan's Story"
-  * While living in Dallas, Air Wave II fights an old foe of Batman's called the Signalman. During the battle, he is contacted by Harbinger, who asks for his help against the impending invasion. Air Wave II brings the subdued Signalman along with him and meets with the world heroes in Washington, D.C., where Captain Comet assigns him to a team to liberate Australia. Air Wave II manages to shut down the energy field encasing it, but he disappears, only to reappear in Sonar's laboratory in Modora, where he is kept a prisoner for months until the Titans West free him much later on. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 2: Air Wave's Story"+    * While living in Dallas, Air Wave II fights an old foe of Batman's called the Signalman. During the battle, he is contacted by Harbinger, who asks for his help against the impending invasion. Air Wave II brings the subdued Signalman along with him and meets with the world heroes in Washington, D.C., where Captain Comet assigns him to a team to liberate Australia. Air Wave II manages to shut down the energy field encasing it, but he disappears, only to reappear in Sonar's laboratory in Modora, where he is kept a prisoner for months until the Titans West free him much later on. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 2: Air Wave's Story"
-  * Captain Comet battles Terra-Man, Kasta the thrill-killer, and Malvolio of the Flame. In Australia, Air Wave II disappears and is presumed dead. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 3"] +    * Captain Comet battles Terra-Man, Kasta the thrill-killer, and Malvolio of the Flame. In Australia, Air Wave II disappears and is presumed dead. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 3"] 
-  * Adam Strange reaches the JLA and learns what happened just before Despero knocks him far off, where he meets Batman and Looker. Superman, Aquaman, and the Conglomerate also arrive. Despero attempts to recreate the Flame of Pytar to take over the world. As Superman and the Conglomerate attack Despero, he kills the Beetle. Under Sargon the Sorcerer's spell of concealment, Batman and the others rescue the beaten JLAers. Martian Manhunter removes the mental blocks on Lobo's mind, allowing him to fight Despero. After another battle, Despero appears to win and even conquer the Earth, but this is an illusion caused by Martian Manhunter. Green Lantern sends the unconscious Despero into space, which Manga Khan intercepts. Animal Man dissolves the Conglomerate. ["Justice League of America: Pyre, Chapters 8-10"+    * Adam Strange reaches the JLA and learns what happened just before Despero knocks him far off, where he meets Batman and Looker. Superman, Aquaman, and the Conglomerate also arrive. Despero attempts to recreate the Flame of Pytar to take over the world. As Superman and the Conglomerate attack Despero, he kills the Beetle. Under Sargon the Sorcerer's spell of concealment, Batman and the others rescue the beaten JLAers. Martian Manhunter removes the mental blocks on Lobo's mind, allowing him to fight Despero. After another battle, Despero appears to win and even conquer the Earth, but this is an illusion caused by Martian Manhunter. Green Lantern sends the unconscious Despero into space, which Manga Khan intercepts. Animal Man dissolves the Conglomerate. ["Justice League of America: Pyre, Chapters 8-10"
-  * As the Rehab Squad battles aliens across the U.S., Captain Comet rejoins them. The Outsiders and the Secret Six protect Gotham City. The Global Guardians protect Europe. Superman and the JLA join the fight against the aliens. Harbinger realizes the British Isles have been shrunken. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 4"] +    * As the Rehab Squad battles aliens across the U.S., Captain Comet rejoins them. The Outsiders and the Secret Six protect Gotham City. The Global Guardians protect Europe. Superman and the JLA join the fight against the aliens. Harbinger realizes the British Isles have been shrunken. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 4"] 
-  * ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion?"+    * ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion?"
-  * In Hollywood, Eddie "Gopher" Bloomberg becomes the Kid Devil in order to foil two disgruntled ex-Verner Bros Studios employees dressed as aliens to capitalize on the invasion. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 4: Kid Devil's Story"+    * In Hollywood, Eddie "Gopher" Bloomberg becomes the Kid Devil in order to foil two disgruntled ex-Verner Bros Studios employees dressed as aliens to capitalize on the invasion. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 4: Kid Devil's Story"
-  * In England, Dawn Granger meets a ridiculous would-be superhero called the Beefeater, who tries to warn people of the invasion (during the time the British Isles are shrunk) but isn't believed. In the Midwestern United States, a hitchhiking Hank Hall saves a man from a mob trying to kill him because they think he's an alien. When the man turns out to be a shapeshifting Durlan scout, Hank becomes Hawk and is forced to kill him and burn the house down so his body can't be found by the townspeople. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 5: The Hawk and the Dove's Stories"+    * In England, Dawn Granger meets a ridiculous would-be superhero called the Beefeater, who tries to warn people of the invasion (during the time the British Isles are shrunk) but isn't believed. In the Midwestern United States, a hitchhiking Hank Hall saves a man from a mob trying to kill him because they think he's an alien. When the man turns out to be a shapeshifting Durlan scout, Hank becomes Hawk and is forced to kill him and burn the house down so his body can't be found by the townspeople. ["Titans West: Times Past, 1986: Where Were You During the Invasion? Chapter 5: The Hawk and the Dove's Stories"
-  * John Stewart (Green Lantern II) restores Great Britain to full size. Lesla-Lar battles Doomsday until Captain Comet shrinks it. The alien invasion is defeated. Lesla-Lar is given the name Valor by the media. Pariah, infected with the equalizing plague, sacrifices himself to save New York City. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 5"]+    * John Stewart (Green Lantern II) restores Great Britain to full size. Lesla-Lar battles Doomsday until Captain Comet shrinks it. The alien invasion is defeated. Lesla-Lar is given the name Valor by the media. Pariah, infected with the equalizing plague, sacrifices himself to save New York City. ["Captain Comet's Rehab Squad: Strange Visitors, Chapter 5"]
 ===February=== ===February===
   * Kilowog begins spending time in the USSR and starts work on the Rocket Red armor program for that government.   * Kilowog begins spending time in the USSR and starts work on the Rocket Red armor program for that government.
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   * July 9: Task Force X assigned to guard the President and Vice President of the US. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 4: Lost]]"]   * July 9: Task Force X assigned to guard the President and Vice President of the US. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 4: Lost]]"]
   * July 9: Starman tries to find Snapper Carr, but ends up on an alien world where he's mistaken as a lost hero. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 4: Lost]]", To Inherit The Stars]   * July 9: Starman tries to find Snapper Carr, but ends up on an alien world where he's mistaken as a lost hero. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 4: Lost]]", To Inherit The Stars]
-  * July 10: Sonar and his troops help defend Europe. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 5: Paradise]]"+  * July 10: Sonar and his troops help defend Europe. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-05/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 5: Paradise]]"
-  * July 10: Harry Hokum plots to attack the Omega Men. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 5: Paradise]]"+  * July 10: Harry Hokum plots to attack the Omega Men. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-05/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 5: Paradise]]"
-  * July 11: Darkseid watches the events on Earth unfold. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-04/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 5: Paradise]]"]+  * July 11: Darkseid watches the events on Earth unfold. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-05/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 5: Paradise]]"]
   * July 11: Supergirl II is attacked by alien foes. [Supergirl II: When Aliens Attack](11th)   * July 11: Supergirl II is attacked by alien foes. [Supergirl II: When Aliens Attack](11th)
   * July 11: The Paladins defend the British Isles. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-06/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 6: Pulse]]"]   * July 11: The Paladins defend the British Isles. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-06/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 6: Pulse]]"]
-  * July 12: Hawkman and Hawkwoman find Thanagar under hostile rule and barely escape with surprising help. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-06/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 7: Universal]]"]+  * July 12: Hawkman and Hawkwoman find Thanagar under hostile rule and barely escape with surprising help. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-07/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 7: Universal]]"]
   * July 12: The Forgotten Heroes are attacked at their base. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-08/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 8: Hunter]]"]   * July 12: The Forgotten Heroes are attacked at their base. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-08/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 8: Hunter]]"]
   * July 13: Heroes defend Bludhaven and New Zealand. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-09/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 9: Stalag]]"]   * July 13: Heroes defend Bludhaven and New Zealand. ["[[http://www.5earths.com/earth-1/dcu-e1-invasion1987-02-09/|DC Universe: Invasion, Book 2, Chapter 9: Stalag]]"]