Comic Title: All-Star Squadron Annual #2
Publisher: DC (DC Comics Inc.)
Address: 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: 1983
On Sale Date: August 4, 1983 Newsstand Date August 4, 1983
Source: Amazing Heroes, #29

Newsstand Date August 2, 1983
Source: Comic Reader, #212

Newsstand Date August 8, 1983
Source: House Ad, All-Star Squadron #26, Page 30

Shipping Date July 12, 1983
Source: Comic Reader, #212

Copyright Date July 12, 1983
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1983
DC publication dates beyond April 1981 listed by the LoC
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Shipping Date July 12, 1983
Source: Comics Journal, #83

Shipping Date July 12, 1983
Source: Amazing Heroes, #29

Cover Price: $1.00
Page Count: 48
Editor: Roy Thomas

Title: "The Ultra War"
Pages: 39

Feature(s):
All-Star Squadron (of Earth-2)

Writer: Roy Thomas
Artist: Jerry Ordway
Letterer: David Cody Weiss
Colorist: Eugene D'Angelo

Reprinted In:
Infinity, Inc.:The Generations Saga Vol. 1 HC (2011)

Feature Character(s)

• All-Star Squadron (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Liberty Belle (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Commander Steel (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Johnny Quick (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Firebrand (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Tarantula (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Robotman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #31)
• Superman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Atom (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Green Lantern (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Flash (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Batman (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Robin (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Phantom Lady (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Guardian (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Wildcat (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Sensation Comics #7)

Guest Star(s)

• Infinity, Inc. (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Jade (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Nuklon (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Obsidian (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Northwind (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Fury (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Silver Scarab (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)
• Brain Wave, Jr. (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #3)

Supporting Character(s)

• Franklin D. Roosevelt (last appearance in Justice League of America #209; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #30)

Villain(s)

• Ultra-Humanite (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Superman Family #201)
• Cyclotron (dies in this story; appears behind-the-scenes in Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 and in All-Star Squadron #55 between pages 31 and 35 of this story; last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; no further appearances)
• Amazing-Man (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Deathbolt (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #53)
• The Creepy-Crawlies (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #25; no further appearances)
• Secret Society of Super-Villains (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; no further appearances)
• Brain Wave (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Infinity, Inc. #9)
• Psycho Pirate (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1)
• Monocle (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; no further appearances)
• Mist (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #5)
• Rag Doll (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #5)
• Vulcan (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #26; next appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #5)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Chuck Grayson (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #24; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #59)

Other Character(s)

• Harry Hopkins (last appearance in Justice League of America #209; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #30)
• Terri Kurtzberger (last appearance in All-Star Squadron #25; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #27)
• Henry Wallace (Vice President; no further appearances)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Justice Society of America (referred to by the President)
• Hawkman (referred to by the President)
• Sandman (referred to by the President)
• Starman (referred to by the President)
• Doctor Mid-Nite (referred to by the President)
• Wonder Woman (referred to by the President)
• Johnny Thunder (referred to by the President)
• Spectre (referred to by the President)
• Doctor Fate (referred to by the President)
• Thunderbolt (referred to by the President)

Comments:
Part 2: "Divide for Conquest"
Part 3: "An Ending—and an Enigma"

As a result of Atom’s confrontation with Cyclotron in this issue, the Atom is exposed to radiation which will cause him to develop atomic powers later in his career.

This issue contains a reproduction of the cover from All-Star Comics #3 by Jerry Ordway. Also included is a reprinting of page 3 of All-Star Comics #11 in which the JSA members decide to enlist.

This story, which takes place on February 10, 1942 is continued from All-Star Squadron #26.

Synopsis:
Six members of the All-Star Squadron and Brainwave Jr. from Infinity, Inc. attack the Ultra-Humanite’s base inside Mt. St. Helens. They are defeated by the Secret Society of Super-Villains, but Brainwave Jr. replaces his father and arranges to exchange the defeated All-Star’s for those already trapped in limbo.

When the villains leave to begin their assault on Washington, the escaped All-Star’s team with Infinity, Inc. to stop them. With his henchmen defeated, Ultra tries to kill Superman, but fails. Cyclotron then grabs Ultra and creates an explosion which appears to kill them both, though Ultra survived to fight again in the future.

Infinity, Inc. then returns to their own time using the combined powers of Green Lantern and Jade. When they disappear, the All-Star’s still in limbo are returned, replaced by the Secret Society Villains. Firebrand and Atom agree to care for Cyclotron’s daughter Terri, and the crisis is over.