The first known printed use of " retroactive continuity " as referring to the altering of history within a fictional work is in All-Star Squadron # 18 ( cover-dated February 1983 ) from DC Comics.

" The term, possibly in limited similar use before All-Star Squadron # 18, then took firm root in the consciousness of fans of American superhero comics.

This was the sense in which Thomas used " retroactive continuity ", as a purely additive process that did not " undo " any previous work, a common theme in his work on All-Star Squadron.

* All-Star Squadron # 50-56

* All-Star Squadron # 47 ( along with Mike Clark ) ( 1985 )

His allies included the All-Star Squadron along with Batwoman and Flamebird.

It also allowed for new series, such as All-Star Squadron, Infinity, Inc. and a new All-Star Comics, which featured the JSA, their children, and their heirs.

It was also revealed in the 1980s that the JSA had a loose affiliation with the All-Star Squadron ; the All-Star Squadron's adventures were set in the 1940s, and considered to have happened concurrently with the Justice Society's, an example of " retconning ", or retroactive continuity, where new material is inserted into already existent continuity.

The explanation given for this by writer Roy Thomas in All-Star Squadron Annual # 3 was that the team ( and several friends ) had absorbed energy from the magical villain Ian Karkull during an adventure in the 1940s that stunted their aging process.

A series taking place in the team's original setting of the wartime 1940s called All-Star Squadron featured the JSA frequently along with several other Golden Age superheroes.

1 ) # 135-137, 147-148, 159-160, 171-172, 183-185, 193 ( All-Star Squadron preview ), 195-197, 207-209, 219-220, 231-232, 244

* All-Star Squadron # 1-67, Annuals # 1-3

One of Roy Thomas ' efforts to resolve the Crisis-created inconsistencies was to introduce some analogues to Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, in a sequel to All-Star Squadron entitled Young All-Stars.

Justice Society of America included the first appearance of Jesse Quick, the daughter of All-Star Squadron members Liberty Belle and Johnny Quick.

* The Golden Age # 1-4 ( alternate history story based on the All-Star Squadron set-up, written by James Robinson and drawn by Paul Smith )

There was an Earth-Two version of Speedy who was a member of the Seven Soldiers of Victory and All-Star Squadron in the 1940s along with his mentor Green Arrow.

The 1939 and 1940 comics were sometimes referenced in All-Star Squadron.

During World War II, all of America's heroes were banded together as the All-Star Squadron to protect the United States from the Axis powers.

Post-Golden Age, the Earth-Two Aquaman appeared in All-Star Squadron # 59-60 ( July – Aug. 1986 ), just before the character was retroactively eliminated from existence via the crossover event " Crisis on Infinite Earths ".

* All-Star Squadron Annual # 3 ( among other artists ) ( 1984 )

He is a member of the Justice Society of America for much of the 1940s and, like other mystery men of the time, served in the war-time All-Star Squadron.

La Garro appearing alongside the founding Infinitors in a promotion for Infinity, Inc. from All-Star Squadron # 28.

Baseball returned to Alexandria again in 1972, with the Aces as the San Diego Padres ' AA farm club, and while it only lasted four years, many major league notables passed through Alexandria-in particular All-Star pitcher Randy Jones and longtime Cleveland Indians first baseman John Grubb.

A number of compromises have been suggested in the media, such as limiting the number of representatives a particular team could have, requiring only that a certain percentage of teams be represented, or expanding the size of the All-Star rosters to mitigate the issue.

" The first episode of this particular format focused on the 1980 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Webb went 16 – 8 with a 3. 10 ERA and in the 2006 season was named to his first All-Star team.

The 2002 All-Star Game, played in Selig's hometown of Milwaukee, was tied 7-7 after 9 innings, and remained tied after the bottom of the 11th inning.

While an appeal of his suspension was pending, Rogers appeared at the 2005 All-Star Game in Detroit, where fans loudly booed him.

's best record, and tied the league record with eight representatives to the All-Star game, including catcher Geovany Soto, who was named Rookie of the Year. The Cubs took control of the division by sweeping a four game series in Milwaukee.

Matt Holliday hit 34 homers and was named to the All-Star Game ; Garrett Atkins batted. 329 and hit 29 homers.

However, at the All-Star break they were 44 – 42, and the NL East was unusually competitive, as all five of its teams had a winning record at the break.

In his tenure with the Marlins, Lowell was a three time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove.

* Hanley Ramirez ( 2006 – 2012 )-As the main piece of the Josh Beckett & Mike Lowell trade in the 2005 off-season, Ramirez was the face of the franchise during his tenure and a major offensive cog, having a 30-30 season in 2008, winning a batting title and finishing 2nd in MVP voting in 2009, and participating in three All-Star games.

Greenberg was a five-time All-Star, was twice named the American League's Most Valuable Player, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1956.

He set a record ( still standing ) of 103 RBIs at the All-Star break – but was not selected to the AL All-Star Game roster.

In 1937 Greenberg was voted to the All-Star Team.

A prodigious home run hitter, Greenberg narrowly missed breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record in 1938, when he was again voted to the All-Star Team and hit 58 home runs, leading the league for the second time.

In 1939 Greenberg was voted to the All-Star Team for the third year in a row.

In 1940, Greenberg was voted to the All-Star team for the 4th year in a row.

Without the benefit of spring training, he returned to the Tigers, was again voted to the All-Star Team, and helped lead them to a come-from-behind American League pennant, clinching it with a grand slam home run in the dark — no lights in Sportsman's Park in St. Louis — ninth inning of the final game of the season.

He was selected to both All-Star Games in 1962.

Joe Morgan was named as a starter on the All-Star Team.

Larry Dierker was selected to the All-Star game in 1971, but due to an arm injury he could not make it.

The Astrodome was host to the 1986 All-Star Game in which Astros Mike Scott, Kevin Bass, Glenn Davis, and Dave Smith represented the host field.

After being booed at the 2004 All-Star Game held in Houston, manager Jimy Williams was fired and replaced by Phil Garner, a star on the division-winning 1986 Astros.

In 1955, Aaron made his first All-Star team ; it was the first of a record-tying 21 All-Star Game appearances.