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"--The Not-So-Secret Origin of Obsidian!"
JSA 80-Page Giant 2010
Justice Society of America
Title: "--The Not-So-Secret Origin of Obsidian!"
Volume: 1
Number: 1
Cover price: $5.99
Cover date: December, 2010
Publisher: DC Comics
Credits
Ex. Ed: Dan DiDio
Writers: Marc Andreyko; Robert T. Jeschonek; Justin Peniston; Christina Weir; Nunzio DeFilippis; Jason Starr; Freddie Williams II; Brandon Jerwa
Pencilers: Mike Norton; Victor Ibanez; Tonci Zonjic; Jesse Delperdang; Leandro Fernandez; Jesus Merino; Mateus Santolouco
Inkers: Bill Sienkiewicz; Victor Ibanez; Tonci Zonjic; Jesus Merino; Leandro Fernandez; Mateus Santolouco
Cover artists: Jesus Merino
Cover inker: Jesus Merino
Cover colorist: Allen Passalaqua
Colorists: Zac Atkinson; Victor Ibanez; Tonci Zonjic; Alex Bleyaert; Chris Beckett; Mateus Santolouco
Letterers: John J. Hill; Steve Wands
Editors: Chris Conroy; Mike Carlin; Rachel Gluckstern
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"--The Not-So-Secret Origin of Obsidian!" is the title to the first story in the special JSA 80-Page Giant one-shot special published by DC Comics. The story was written by Marc Andreyko with layout art by Mike Norton and finishes by Bill Sienkiewicz. It was colored by Zac Atkinson and lettered by John J. Hill. The story was edited by Chris Conroy. This is followed by "Unstoppable", which spotlights Jesse Quick and is written by Robert T. Jeschonek with artwork, inks, and coloring by Victor Ibanez. It was edited by Mike Carlin. The next feature is titled "Ignorance is Bliss" and stars the character of Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific. It is written by Justin Peniston and illustrated & colored by Tonci Zonjic with lettering by John J. Hill. It was edited by Rachel Gluckstern. The fourth story features Maxine Hunkel and is called "Whispers". It was written by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis and illustrated by Jesse Delperdang & Jesus Merino with Alex Bleyaert on colors. It was lettered by Steve Wands and edited by Mike Carlin. Next is "Night Terror" starring Sanderson Hawkins. It was written by Jason Starr and illustrated by Leandro Fernandez with Chris Beckett on colors, John J. Hill on lettering, and edited by Chris Conroy. The sixth story features the father and son team of Wildcat & Tomcat and is called "More Than One Way". It is written by Freddie Williams II and penciled & inked by Jesus Merino. It is colored by Alex Bleyaert, lettered by John J. Hill, and edited by Mike Carlin. The seventh and final vignette is "A Kind of Salvation", which features Kent V. Nelson as Doctor Fate. It was written by Brandon Jerwa and illustrated by Mateus Santolouco with Hill on letters and Gluckstern on edits. The cover art illustration was rendered by Jesus Merino and colored by Allen Passalaqua. This issue shipped with a December, 2010 cover date and carries a cover price of $5.99 per copy (US).

"--The Not-So-Secret Origin of Obsidian!"[]

Synopsis

Todd Rice and his lover, Damon Matthews go to the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services office to petition to adopt a child. They speak with an administrator named Mrs. Stoops, who inquires about Todd's work history. Rice is forced to reveal that he is secretly the super-hero known as Obsidian. He details his history to Mrs. Stoops, beginning with his abusive upbringing at the hands of his own adoptive father, and continuing on through his various super-heroing adventures, including his time with Infinity, Inc., then the Justice League, and ultimately his conflicts within and without of the JSA. For character references, Todd points out the window, where his colleagues in the JSA are floating outside, ready to give him their personal endorsement. Ultimately however, Mrs. Stoops rejects Todd and Damon's application.

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  • Adoption Division

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"Unstoppable"[]

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  • Jack Malone

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  • Power-House

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"Ignorance Is Bliss"[]

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  • Gregor Egorov

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  • Paula Holt (Behind the scenes only)
  • Curtis Ezekiel Jenkins
  • Kenny Jenkins
  • Mrs. Jenkins

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  • Calvin City Police Department

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  • Calvin City
  • Calvin Heights
  • Bilby Street
  • Eminent Arms Housing Project
  • Hopdown Avenue
  • Klub Czernobog

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"Whispers"[]

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  • Unnamed bomber

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  • Unnamed suicidal student

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"Night Terror"[]

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  • Jeff Rutsky

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  • Officer Franco

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  • Jen (In a dream only)

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  • Park Slope
  • Sheepshead Bay

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"More Than One Way"[]

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  • Hank
  • Joey

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"A Kind of Salvation"[]

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Notes & Trivia[]

Obsidian 001

Todd Rice is Obsidian.

  • The tagline for this issue is "7 Tales of the JSA by Today's TOP Talent!"
  • Letterer Steve Wands is credited as "Swands" in this issue.

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