{"product_id":"crisis-on-infinite-earths-1985-9-44955","title":"Crisis on Infinite Earths 1985 #9 Direct ed. - back issue - $5.00","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlash [Barry Allen] sacrificed his life so that the 5 universes could live, but the villains, led by Lex Luthor (Earth-1) and Brainiac, attempt to take control of all 5 universes by attacking the weaker of the 5: 4, S, and X. The remaining 2 universes, 1 and 2, then send their heroes to combat this menace.  Meanwhile, a splinter group of six Guardians gives Guy Gardner a power ring, though five of them appear to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-sale date from DC Releases #19. \r\n\r\nA shipping schedule printed in an untitled newsletter from the comic book store Comics Plus in Dearborn, Michigan, published August 2, 1985, issue #1, listed this issue as scheduled to be released on August 9, 1985.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Colors credit confirmed by Anthony Tollin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for Sunday Drivers! - Ad for model cars.\r\nOn inside front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar Zone - Death of Alexei Luthor (Earth-2) by Brainiac's hands. Injury to Hawkman [Carter Hall] (Earth-2) at Dr. Phosphorus's hands.  Destruction of Brainac at Psimon's hands.  Aquagirl dies at the hands of Chemo. First appearance of Guy Gardner's distinctive Green Lantern costume.  Continued in Crisis on Infinite Earths #10, Green Lantern #195, New Teen Titans #15, and Firestorm #42.\r\n\r\nMachlan inks credit from Crisis on Infinite Earths The Compendium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe A-Maze-Ing Oreo! Chocolate Sandwich Cookie - Ad for Oreo cookies from Nabisco, in form of a maze.\r\nBetween pages 4-5 of story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewtons Fruit Chewy Mix-Up! - Ad for four flavors of Newtons cookies, from Nabisco.\r\nBetween pages 10-11 of story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985-1986 NBC Saturday Mornings - Ad for Saturday morning cartoons on NBC.\r\nBetween pages 14-15 of story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow in the Dark Posters - Ad for posters and Neon Lace shoe laces.\r\nBetween pages 16-17 of story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite Right Now! - Ads in classified format for body building, comic books, martial arts training, the American Heart Association, stamps, electronic bugs, novelties, and more. Print Advertising Representatives, Inc. agent.\r\nBetween pages 22-23 of story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC's Deluxe Books - House ad for the DC comics printed on deluxe paper (Legion of Super-Heroes, The Outsiders, Infinity Inc., The Omega Men, Vigilante, The New Teen Titans).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids Just Want to Have Fun! - Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on CBS.\r\nOn inside back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin the Mask Team and Discover the Illusion. - Ad for MASK toys from Kenner division of CPG Products Corp.\r\nOn back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42465111244950,"sku":"CSAS2973I40716B44955","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/5854\/5795\/files\/40716_de1555ea-e77e-4460-b536-044630c76490.jpg?v=1783366387","url":"https:\/\/shop.thecomicsplace.com\/products\/crisis-on-infinite-earths-1985-9-44955","provider":"Comics Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}