Doctor Fate (3rd Series)

    (DC, 2003-2004)
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Doctor Fate and Hector Hall were made for each other. Not only have a long line of wannabes assumed the mantle of Fate, but also Hall is now on his third costumed identity. Fate also seems to have had bad luck holding down a series, so this five-issue limited series should be perfect for him.

This issue essentially sets the stage by establishing Fate-Hall as the mystical guardian of the DC universe in general and Salem, Mass., in particular. We are also introduced to a band of local mystics who are aware of Fate’s surreptitious activities. It’s too soon in the story to judge the plot itself.

The interior art is especially attractive: crisp with lots of attention to detail. The cover, on the other hand, is a pretty generic pin-up picture that doesn’t do much to represent the contents or sell the issue.

— Jack Abramowitz
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#1

October, 2003
Cover Price: $2.50
8 copies available from $0.99 		Christopher GoldenDon Kramer
#2

November, 2003
Cover Price: $2.50
9 copies available from $0.60 		Christopher GoldenDon Kramer
#3

December, 2003
Cover Price: $2.50
4 copies available from $0.99 		Christopher GoldenDon Kramer
#4

January, 2004
Cover Price: $2.50
5 copies available from $1.50 		Christopher GoldenDon Kramer
#5

February, 2004
Cover Price: $2.50
3 copies available from $3.00 		Christopher GoldenDon Kramer