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{{Quote|I know you remember those times, Dugan, back when the days seemed filled with golden wonder. When at any moment, along would come another new costume or power as this or that mystery man made their first appearance. Exciting... unless you were a criminal, of course. Then it was painful.|[[Needle (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Needle]] to [[Patrick Dugan (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Pat Dugan]]|Road Trip}} |
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The '''Golden Age''' is a period of time when the United States of America |
The '''Golden Age''' is a period of time when the United States of America was full of notable heroes, including the [[Justice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Justice Society of America]], [[All-Star Squadron (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|All-Star Squadron]], [[Freedom Fighters (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Freedom Fighters]], and the [[Seven Soldiers of Victory (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Seven Soldiers of Victory]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Birth of the Justice Society=== |
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In 1941, [[Charles McNider (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Charles McNider]] became Doctor Mid-Nite and joined the JSA.<ref>{{Ep|Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite}}</ref> |
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[[File:Justice Society of America (Earth-2) (New Multiverse) 002.png|250px|right|thumb|The Golden Age [[Justice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Justice Society of America]]]] |
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In 1941, Dr. [[Charles McNider (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Charles McNider]] developed a pair of [[Doctor Mid-Nite Goggles (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|goggles]] that allowed him to see despite his blindness. Using this technology, McNider became the vigilante, Doctor Mid-Nite, and subsequently founded the superhero team, the [[Justice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Justice Society of America]]. The Justice Society soon became an inspiration for many aspiring heroes, and multiple similar teams were formed over the years.<ref name="Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite">{{Ep|Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite}}</ref> |
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===Fall of the [[Seven Soldiers of Victory (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Seven Soldiers]]=== |
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In 2010, the Golden Age ended after the [[Justice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|JSA's]] [[Battle of Los Angeles (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|defeat]] in [[Los Angeles (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Ep|Stargirl}}</ref> However, the Golden Age was not known in distant places with an example of [[Blue Valley (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Blue Valley]].<ref>{{Ep|Wildcat}}</ref> |
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[[File:Seven Soldiers of Victory (Earth-2) (New Multiverse) 001.png|250px|left|thumb|right|[[Seven Soldiers of Victory (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Seven Soldiers of Victory]]]] |
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After fighting [[Shiro Ito (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Dragon King]]'s [[Living Weapon (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Living Weapon]], the [[Seven Soldiers of Victory (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Seven Soldiers of Victory]] went their separate ways and scattered across the country. However, the [[Justin (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Shining Knight]] did not rest, instead fought against Dragon King alone with his defeat leading to his loss of memories.<ref name="Shining Knight">{{Ep|Shining Knight}}</ref> |
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===[[Eclipso (Shadowlands)|The Devil in the Shadows]]=== |
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[[File:Summer School Chapter Nine 009.jpg|250px|right|thumb|[[Patrick Dugan (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Stripesy]] and [[Jason Garrick (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|The Flash]] questions their teammates]] |
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Decades later, while fighting [[Eclipso (Shadowlands)|Eclipso]], McNider's [[Rebecca McNider (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|daughter]] was brutally slaughtered and led the Justice Society of a vengeful path. The team did a voting session, with [[Rick Tyler (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Hourman]], [[Ted Grant (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Wildcat]] and [[Sylvester Pemberton (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Starman]] agreeing to [[Assassination of Bruce Gordon (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|assassinate]] [[Bruce Gordon (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Bruce Gordon]], Eclipso's host, while [[Jason Garrick (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|The Flash]] and [[Patrick Dugan (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Stripesy]] were against the idea. The Justice Society ultimately murdered Gordon in cold blood, with the disagreement within its members pushing the entire team to fall apart.<ref name="Summer School: Chapter Nine">{{Ep|Summer School: Chapter Nine}}</ref> |
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===[[Battle of Los Angeles (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Battle of Los Angeles]]=== |
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[[File:Battle of Los Angeles (Earth-2) (New Multiverse) 002.png|250px|left|thumb|right|The Golden Age concludes with [[Sylvester Pemberton (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Starman]]'s death]] |
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On December 24, 2010, the Justice Society reunited once more against the [[Injustice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Injustice Society]] in [[Los Angeles (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Los Angeles]]. During the battle, due to the team's separation years prior, had the lower hand in the battle, with the Injustice Society successfully defeating many members of the team. In the battle, almost the entirety of the Justice Society were slaughtered, leaving only [[Rex Tyler (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Hourman]] and [[Patrick Dugan (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Stripesy]] alive. With many heroes killed in action and the villains going into hiding, the Golden Age concluded, with only a small fraction of humanity remembering the efforts and legacy of those that defended them.<ref name="Stargirl">{{Ep|Stargirl}}</ref> |
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===Aftermath=== |
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====Legacy of the Heroes==== |
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[[File:JSA Headquarters (Earth-2) (New Multiverse) 004.png|250px|right|thumb|The abandoned [[JSA Headquarters (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|JSA Headquarters]]]] |
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After the Battle of Los Angeles, Stripesy retrieved his fallen teammates' weapons, gadgets and costumes, putting them on display at the [[JSA Headquarters (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|JSA Headquarters]]. [[Hootie (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Hootie]], Doctor Mid-Nite's owl sidekick, then stood in the hall for years, hoping his partner to return and not knowing that he had already been killed. Stripesy personally kept the costume of [[Sylvester Pemberton (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Starman]], his partner, and the [[Cosmic Staff (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Cosmic Staff]].<ref name="Stargirl"/> |
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====A New Generation==== |
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[[File:The Justice Society 001.png|250px|left|thumb|[[Courtney Whitmore (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Whitmore]] reforms the [[Justice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Justice Society of America]]]] |
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Ten years after the Golden Age ended, Stripesy's step-daughter, [[Courtney Whitmore (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Courtney Whitmore]], discovered the staff and suit kept in a crate in their [[Whitmore/Dugan Residence (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|house]]. Whitmore was able to create a bond with the Cosmic Staff, something that could only be done by Starman in the past. Whitmore then utilized the Cosmic Staff and became Stargirl, fighting alongside his step-father against the Injustice Society's [[Project New America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|villainous schemes]] in [[Blue Valley (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Blue Valley]]. Whitmore later stole the gadgets and weapons from the JSA Headquarters during a visit, and reformed the Justice Society with [[Yolanda Montez (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Yolanda Montez]], [[Beth Chapel (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Beth Chapel]] and [[Rick Tyler (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Rick Tyler]] (the latter being the son of the original Hourman).<ref name="Stargirl"/><ref name="Icicle">{{Ep|Icicle}}</ref><ref name="Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite"/><ref name="The Justice Society">{{Ep|The Justice Society}}</ref> |
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====[[Project New America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Project: New America]]==== |
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[[File:Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two 001.png|250px|right|thumb|The new [[Justice Society of America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Justice Society]] foils [[Project New America (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Project: New America]]]] |
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Hiding within plain sight, the Injustice Society plotted a scheme to improve the lives of many Americans using [[Henry King Sr. (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Brainwave]]'s manipulative abilities. The scheme was ultimately foiled by Whitmore's new Justice Society, with the assistance of the [[Justin (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Shining Knight]] and her [[Barbara Whitmore (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|fam]][[Mike Dugan (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|ily]].<ref name="Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two">{{Ep|Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. Part Two}}</ref> |
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====Survivors of the Battle==== |
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[[File:Summer School Chapter Eleven 001.png|250px|left|thumb|[[Charles McNider (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Doctor Mid-Nite]] is rescued]] |
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Despite many believing the entirety of the Justice Society was slaughtered in the Battle of Los Angeles, Hourman and Doctor Mid-Nite in fact survived the battle. The former later followed the traces of the Injustice Society and sent notes to Stripesy, mere hours before his death in the hands of [[Solomon Grundy (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Solomon Grundy]].<ref name="Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite"/> The latter was in fact dragged to the [[Shadowlands]] by the [[Richard Swift (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|The Shade]], who was unable to locate him following the battle. Thankfully, he was able to escape the Shadowlands alongside Whitmore and [[Cynthia Burman (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Cindy Burman]] during a conflict with [[Eclipso (Shadowlands)|Eclipso]], and subsequently retired from vigilantism.<ref name="Summer School: Chapter Ten">{{Ep|Summer School: Chapter Ten}}</ref><ref name="Summer School: Chapter Thirteen">{{Ep|Summer School: Chapter Thirteen}}</ref> |
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[[File:Chapter One The Murder 013.png|250px|right|thumb|[[Sylvester Pemberton (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Starman]] returns]] |
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[[Sylvester Pemberton (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Starman]], however, was killed and later resurrected. Thanks to the newfound bond between Whitmore and the [[Cosmic Staff (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Cosmic Staff]], it also woke up the bond between Pemberton and the staff, resurrecting Pemberton in his grave. Pemberton later dug himself out of his own grave and attempted to search for the staff and his partner, [[Patrick Dugan (Earth-2: Post-Crisis)|Pat Dugan]].<ref name="Chapter One: The Murder">{{Ep|Chapter One: The Murder}}</ref> |
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| “ | I know you remember those times, Dugan, back when the days seemed filled with golden wonder. When at any moment, along would come another new costume or power as this or that mystery man made their first appearance. Exciting... unless you were a criminal, of course. Then it was painful. | ” |
The Golden Age is a period of time when the United States of America was full of notable heroes, including the Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron, Freedom Fighters, and the Seven Soldiers of Victory.
History
Birth of the Justice Society
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In 1941, Dr. Charles McNider developed a pair of goggles that allowed him to see despite his blindness. Using this technology, McNider became the vigilante, Doctor Mid-Nite, and subsequently founded the superhero team, the Justice Society of America. The Justice Society soon became an inspiration for many aspiring heroes, and multiple similar teams were formed over the years.[1]
Fall of the Seven Soldiers
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After fighting Dragon King's Living Weapon, the Seven Soldiers of Victory went their separate ways and scattered across the country. However, the Shining Knight did not rest, instead fought against Dragon King alone with his defeat leading to his loss of memories.[2]
The Devil in the Shadows
Decades later, while fighting Eclipso, McNider's daughter was brutally slaughtered and led the Justice Society of a vengeful path. The team did a voting session, with Hourman, Wildcat and Starman agreeing to assassinate Bruce Gordon, Eclipso's host, while The Flash and Stripesy were against the idea. The Justice Society ultimately murdered Gordon in cold blood, with the disagreement within its members pushing the entire team to fall apart.[3]
Battle of Los Angeles
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On December 24, 2010, the Justice Society reunited once more against the Injustice Society in Los Angeles. During the battle, due to the team's separation years prior, had the lower hand in the battle, with the Injustice Society successfully defeating many members of the team. In the battle, almost the entirety of the Justice Society were slaughtered, leaving only Hourman and Stripesy alive. With many heroes killed in action and the villains going into hiding, the Golden Age concluded, with only a small fraction of humanity remembering the efforts and legacy of those that defended them.[4]
Aftermath
Legacy of the Heroes
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After the Battle of Los Angeles, Stripesy retrieved his fallen teammates' weapons, gadgets and costumes, putting them on display at the JSA Headquarters. Hootie, Doctor Mid-Nite's owl sidekick, then stood in the hall for years, hoping his partner to return and not knowing that he had already been killed. Stripesy personally kept the costume of Starman, his partner, and the Cosmic Staff.[4]
A New Generation
Ten years after the Golden Age ended, Stripesy's step-daughter, Courtney Whitmore, discovered the staff and suit kept in a crate in their house. Whitmore was able to create a bond with the Cosmic Staff, something that could only be done by Starman in the past. Whitmore then utilized the Cosmic Staff and became Stargirl, fighting alongside his step-father against the Injustice Society's villainous schemes in Blue Valley. Whitmore later stole the gadgets and weapons from the JSA Headquarters during a visit, and reformed the Justice Society with Yolanda Montez, Beth Chapel and Rick Tyler (the latter being the son of the original Hourman).[4][5][1][6]
Project: New America
Hiding within plain sight, the Injustice Society plotted a scheme to improve the lives of many Americans using Brainwave's manipulative abilities. The scheme was ultimately foiled by Whitmore's new Justice Society, with the assistance of the Shining Knight and her family.[7]
Survivors of the Battle
Despite many believing the entirety of the Justice Society was slaughtered in the Battle of Los Angeles, Hourman and Doctor Mid-Nite in fact survived the battle. The former later followed the traces of the Injustice Society and sent notes to Stripesy, mere hours before his death in the hands of Solomon Grundy.[1] The latter was in fact dragged to the Shadowlands by the The Shade, who was unable to locate him following the battle. Thankfully, he was able to escape the Shadowlands alongside Whitmore and Cindy Burman during a conflict with Eclipso, and subsequently retired from vigilantism.[8][9]
Starman, however, was killed and later resurrected. Thanks to the newfound bond between Whitmore and the Cosmic Staff, it also woke up the bond between Pemberton and the staff, resurrecting Pemberton in his grave. Pemberton later dug himself out of his own grave and attempted to search for the staff and his partner, Pat Dugan.[10]
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Stargirl | Flashback |
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S.T.R.I.P.E. | Pictured |
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Icicle | Pictured |
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Wildcat | Mentioned |
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Hourman and Dr. Mid-Nite | Flashback |
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The Justice Society | Pictured |
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Summer School: Chapter Three | Flashback |
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Road Trip | Flashback |