News transcript: LAW IN ORDER from CSNsider

Bob Layton recently updated CSNsider on plans for his Charlton heroes series that has been mentioned several times in these pages. "Here is the latest, as it stands at the end of November; The six-issue mini-series will be called The L.A.W. and will feature The Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, the Question, Sarge Steel, a totally new Peacemaker, a revamped, more powerful Nightshade and the return of the original Judomaster," Layton said.

"The series will be written and inked by me and pencilled by Dick G iordano, the editor of those characters in their original Charlton days. The basic plot revolves around a mystical menace known as the Avatar... a reincarnation of the Hindu slayer god Parashrama. After defeating the JLA, he sets about completing the task started by his ancient namesakethat being the destruction of the warrior caste... the military forces of the world.

"With the planet reeling from the Avatar's relentless assaults, the Peacemaker Project, a multi-national task force empowers Steel to organize a Living Assault Weapons division to combat the magical menace. This brings our heroes together for the first time. Also, the Avatar carries a dark secret that will effect the lives of our heroes for some time to come.

"Because of a major event in DC continuity this spring, the series has been moved to a June release. I will keep everyone informed of developments as we get closer to the on-sale date."