All-Star Squadron #48 (of 67)
Camelot 1942!
August 31st, 1985
A medieval battle ensues between Merlin and Doctor Fate.
The Shining Knight investigates a mysterious structure, which has appeared where once stood Camelot. Inside, the Shining Knight encounters an armored, medieval knight, who attacks him. The Shining Knight strikes the knight down, revealing the knight to be King Arthur. The Shining Knight is overjoyed to see his liege-lord, and immediately swears fealty to Arthur. The Shining Knight is struck down by Arthur. The All-Star Squadron, en route to London, are caught in another German air raid on the city. Before the All-Star Squadron can take action, the Blackhawk Squadron engages the German Luftwaffe.
Doctor Fate, the Firebrand, and Robotman join the Blackhawk Squadron in repelling the Luftwaffe. Unable to fly, the Hourman is forced to stay behind, a fact that doesn't sit well with the Man Of The Hour. After defeating the Luftwaffe, the All-Star Squadron is officially introduced to the Blackhawk Squadron. The Prime MInister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, arrives, to brief the two groups. Churchill reveals that the Shining Knight was sent to investigate a communications blackout, in the Southern region of England.
Since then, not only has the Shining Knight disappeared, but the lost area of contact has grown. Blackhawk joins the All-Star Squadron in investigating the phenomena. Upon reaching their destination, the All-Star Squadron discover Camelot, in all it's glory, sprawled out before them. The wizard, Merlin, blasts the Blackhawk out of the sky. The Firebrand, and Robotman, are struck down next. Doctor Fate battles Merlin. After an epic mystic battle, Doctor Fate manages to get close enough to, literally, knock Merlin's head off. Merlin, revealed to be a robot, explodes.
King Arthur reveals himself to be Doctor Fate's nemesis, Wotan. Rather than exact his vengeance upon Doctor Fate personally, Wotan tasks the Shining Knight with slaying Doctor Fate.
Golden Age Gallery--Three pin-ups, one of Doctor Mid-Nite, one of Wonder Woman, and one of the Green Lantern, and his "sidekick", Doiby Dickles, illustrated by Mike Clark, and embellished by Jerry Acerno.