His main appearances in the 1980s were as a member of the "Forgotten Heroes", a team of minor DC heroes.
Wonder Woman serves as a mother figure to DC heroes who do not have films of their own.
The rest of these issues featured rotating serialized stories of other DC heroes, as try-outs that led to their own limited series.
Eventually, the conflict grows and nearly every DC hero becomes involved in the battle.
Rival cards depict one Marvel and one DC hero with similar powers battling.
Most of the other DC heroes dismiss Kord's concerns, either politely or outright.
With more than 60 years of DC heroes to choose from, the possibilities were nearly endless.
The book pokes fun at many comic book conventions and DC heroes from the golden through to modern ages.
He stopped trusting the other DC heroes.
"After more than 30 years of debate, our readers will get the chance to tell the world that DC heroes are supreme," Mr. Carlin boasted.