Justice League of America Archives 1 (Brave and the Bold 28-30,
Justice League of America 1-6; w Gardner Fox; a Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs).
[From DC Comics: Following the smash hit revivals of such Golden
Age comic book superstars as The Flash and Green Lantern, DC Comics and
longtime editor Julius Schwartz reached and important and inevitable realization.
They reasoned that if the adventures of any of these single superhero sensations
could thrill fans, the exploits of a team of heroes would electrify them!
Schwartz was clearly influenced in his plans by his earlier experience as
the editor of the 1940s series starring comics' original superhero group,
the Justice Society of America. He logically turned to Gardner Foxthe
writer of JSAto realize these plans. Schwartz and Fox, along with
penciller Mike Sekowsky, put together an all-star lineup, featuring Superman,
Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and J'onn J'onzz, Manhunter
from Mars, to conquer menaces too terrifying and powerful for any one champion
to handle alone. The League appeared in three consecutive issues of DC's
anthology comic The Brave and the Bold. Sensing almost immediately that
they had a hit on their handsand without waiting for sales figuresthe
publishers launched the Justice League of America monthly on the heels of
the thrid B&B issue. Their faith was well justified; the League was
tremendously well received and became an unqualified sales success. The
Justice League of America has gone on to further greatness and acclaim as
the longest running superhero team in comics history. Today, thirty years
after its launch, the Justice League is as popular as ever and is unquestionably
one of the cornerstones of the DC heroic universe.] |
Justice League of America Archives 2 (7-14; w Gardner Fox; a Mike
Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs). [From DC Comics: Interstellar
threats. Alien dictators. Lords of sin and demons of darkness. Time and
again, the forces of evil would conspire to bring about their ruinous and
terrifying objective - the complete destruction of planet Earth. Valiantly,
the superheroes of the world fought back, struggling tirelessly to protect
the weak and helpless from such forces. Day after day, the hope of all mankind
lay in the hands and hearts of such legendary defenders as Superman... Green
Lantern... Wonder Woman... Batman... Flash... Aquaman... Martian Manhunter...
and Green Arrow. Each was as great a hero as America had ever seen. Still,
despite their great power, there sometimes arose those menaces too awesome
and malevolent for any one hero to overcome. Working independently, Earth's
champions found themselves helpless against such evil. But working together...
Following the blueprint success charted by the 1940s' Justice Society of
America, DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz, along with writer Gardner Fox
and penciller Mike Sekowsky, assembled an all-star line-up of DC's most
popular superheroes in the pages of Justice League of America, one of the
most influential and best-selling comic books of the 1960s. Today, more
than thirty years after its launch, the Justice Leaguecomics' longest
running superhero teamhas firmly established itself as a guiding star
in the DC firmament. The second volume of The Justice League of America
Archives reprints eight key adventures of the world's greatest superheroes,
including the first appearance of perennial JLA foe Dr. Light; the team's
previously unrevealed origin story; the induction of The Atom; and the first
Justice League tale so cosmic in scope that it took two issues to tell.]
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Justice League of America Archives 3 (15-22; w Gardner Fox; a Mike
Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs). [From DC Comics: The early
1960s gave birth to the most exciting era comic book fans would ever know,
due for the most part to the efforts of DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz.
Beginning in the mid-40s, this one-time science-fiction literary agent (and
acknowledged co-founded of science-fiction fandom some fifteen years earlier)
began shaping the adventures of some of DC's greatest heroes, including
the Justice Society of America. He survived the late 1940s decline of the
superhero by editing some of the most innovative genre books of the day
to play a key role in the superhero revival with the 1954 "recreation"
of the Golden Age hero The Flash. Several years and many heroic revivals
later, Schwartz brought forth the modern equivalent of the Justice Society,
the Justice League of America. Under Schwartz's direction, with its innovative
interactions between the JLA members and incredible, high-concept science-fiction
storylines by writer Gardner Fox, the Justice League of America was one
of the most exciting comics of the time.. and became a groundbreaking title
with JLA 21-22. The two-part "Crisis on Earth-One" and "Crisis
on Earth-Two" furthered the linkfirst forged in an earlier Schwartz-edited
title, The Flashbetween the Golden Age superheroes remembered and
much beloved by older fans and the modern day heroic counterparts with a
concept that became known as "multiple-Earths." Fans both old
and young went wild for these stories (which went on to become an annual
event in JLA for almost the next two decades), and the Justice League of
America stories reprinted in this volume made comics history.] |
Justice League of America Archives 4 (23-30; w Gardner Fox; a Mike
Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs). |
Justice League of America Archives 5 (31-40; w Gardner Fox; a Mike
Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs). [From DC Comics: The 1960s
witnessed dramatic changes in American popular culture. The worried, conservative
patterns of the 1950s had failed to feed the imagination of the American
public, who demanded new ideas about politics, about themselves, and about
the world in which they lived. Television, once considered a "low-brow"
medium, began to offer "high-concept" programsscience fiction
and horror series whose popularity in syndication continues to this day.
Similarly, the comic books of the 1960s found new ways to excite the imagination,
using superheroes for more than action and adventure. The colorful costumed
characters soon found themselves in the wild world of "speculative
fiction." A former literary agent in the field of science fiction,
DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz knew that good fiction raised good questions
- and the best questions are ones that persist after the story is over.
The fantastic world of the Justice League of America allowed writer Gardner
Fox, with artist Mike Sekowsky, to challenge the heroes with wild adventuresagainst
star-spawned villains, against each other, against themselves, against anythingin
the meantime provoking the imagination of the reader with science-fiction
ideas about parallel dimensions, time travel, dream machines, ESP and duplicate
selves. The playful and exciting stories in this handsome Archive Edition
capture the imagination as forcefully now as the did in the 1960s.]
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Justice League of America Archives 6 (41-50; w Gardner Fox; a Frank
Giacoia, Mike Sekowsky, Joe Giella, Sid Greene, Bernard Sachs).
[From DC Comics: In 1960, editor Julie Schwartz, writer Gardner Fox,
and artist Mike Sekowsky delivered to American comic fans a superhero tour
de force by reviving the concept of a "team book." By gathering
together Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the Flash and other stars of DC's
Silver Age, this team of creators birthed a series that forever changed
comics history. In this, the sixth volume of the JLA Archives, we have nine
adventures of the team in their prime and a foreward by comics writer/historian
Mark Evanier providing an insightful behind-the-scenes look at penciller
Mike Sekowsky, perhaps fandom's most debated artist. So sit back, strap
in, and see how the JLA truly earned the title of The World's Greatest Superheroes!]
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Justice League of America Archives 7 (51-60; w Gardner Fox; a Mike
Sekowsky, Sid Greene). [From DC Comics: ]
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Justice League of America Archives 8 (61-66, 68-70; w Gardner Fox,
Dennis O'Neil; a George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Sid Greene, Dick Dillin).
[From DC Comics: After guiding The Worlds Greatest Heroes in
their adventures for nearly a decade, writer Gardner Fox and artist Mike
Sekowsky were moving onmeaning some big changes were in the air, leaving
new writer Dennis ONeil and new artist Dick Dillin to take charge
of the Worlds Greatest Heroes! The first work of this new creative
team is seen in JUSTICE LEAGUE ARCHIVES Volume 8, a 240-page hardcover reprinting
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 61-66, and 68-70 (plus the cover to 67, which
was a reprint from 1967-68), which showcases this transition of creative
teams. This archive also features the art of Sid Greene, George Roussos,
Neal Adams, and more, as well as a cover by Sekowsky and Jerry Ordway. Featured
in this volume are: another annual team-up of the JLA/JSA (in which they
face the treacherous T. O. Morrow) that also introduces the mysterious Red
Tornado; the cosmic challenge of the Chaos Maker; a tale guest-starring
The Creeper and Mind-Grabber Kid; the return of the crafty criminal The
Key; and an adventure in which the members of the JLA go head-to-head with
their own individual foes! Plus, how can a small-time dictator challenge
the JLA? And is Green Arrow really a murderer? All this and more can be
found in this volume featuring a new introduction by O'Neil, plus a cover
by Sekowsky, newly inked by Jerry Ordway!] |
Justice League of America Archives 9 (71-80; w Dennis O'Neil; a
Dick Dillin, Sid Greene and Joe Giella). [From DC Comics:
Dont miss this Archive Edition collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA
71-80 (1969-1970)! In these issues, the Black Canary joined, the new satellite
headquarters was born, and more! Plus, an intro by pop culture historian
William Schelly!] |
Showcase Presents: Justice League of America 1 (Brave & Bold 28-30, JLA 1-16, Mystery in Space 75; w Gardner Fox; a Mike Sekowsky, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Bernard Sachs). [From DC Comics: The newest installment in the Showcase Presents collection spotlights the JLA! In these stories, thrill to confrontations with intergalactic, mystical and super-powered rogues such as Despero, Kanjar Ro, Dr. Destiny, Amos Fortune and Felix Faust.] |
Showcase Presents: Justice League of America 2 (17-36; w Gardner Fox; a Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs). [From DC Comics: In this volume, the JLA battles Kanjar Ro, Despero, the Queen Bee, Amazo, Dr. Destiny, and their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate of America.] |
Showcase Presents: Justice League of America 3 (37-60; w Gardner Fox; a Mike Sekowsky, Carmine Infantino, et al.). [From DC Comics: A third gigantic black-and-white volume collecting 1960s adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes.] 1 |
The Greatest Stories Ever Told (19, 77, 122, 166-168, Justice League 1, JLA Secret Files 1, JLA 61, story from JLA 200). [From DC Comics: Collecting some of the stand-out tales from the long history of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, from the Silver Age through INFINITE CRISIS!] |
Crisis
on Multiple Earths (21-22, 29-30, 37-38, 46-47; w Gardner Fox; a Mike
Sekowsky). [From DC Comics: Earth-One? Earth-Two?
Infinite Earths? Where did it all start? The path for the universe-altering
Crisis began in the fondly remembered Silver Age tales contained within
the CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHSa new 208-page trade paperback collecting
the highly requested early JLA/JSA team-ups! This volume is a perfect companion
piece to the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE trade
paperbacks. Featuring the talents of writer Gardner Fox, penciller Mike
Sekowsky, and inkers Bernard Sachs & Sid Greeneall guided by the
vision of legendary editor Julius Schwartzthis volume also contains
an all-new cover by award-winning painter Alex Ross! These incredible storytellers
crossed over worlds to team up the Justice League of America (Earth-One)
with their Golden Age predecessors, the Justice Society of America (Earth-Two)!
Both teams combined forces to overcome world-shattering threats that would
destroy their worlds! Now you can join DCs greatest heroes in timeless
adventures that changed the DC Universe for all time! This volume collects
the first four 2-part Crisis Crossover adventures, reprinting
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 21-22, 29-30, 37-38, and 46-47 (1963-1966). In
their initial pairing, the JLA and JSA teamed up against such villains as
Dr. Alchemy, Chronos, the Wizard, the Fiddler, Icicle, and Felix Faust.
In the second story, were introduced to the Crime Syndicate of Earth
Three (Johnny Quick, Super Woman, Ultraman, Power Ring, and Owlman)
evil counterparts to the JLA. Next up, Earth Ones evil Johnny Thunder
takes control of the Earth-Two Thunderbolt and begins a chain reaction that
could leave Earth-One without a Justice League! Finally, the last adventure
introduces the Anti-Matter Man from the anti-matter universe, who sets Earths
One and Two on a deadly collision course!] Old Book of the Week 3/30/05: [Perhaps this book can be credited/blamed for launching
the tradition that grew, evolved, and metastasized into the Age of Apocalypse.
It collects the first few annual JLA/JSA crossovers from the 1960s in the
JLA comic book, and theyre much more user-friendly. True to the era,
they dont assume that you know much about the characters, and the
stories are stand-alone (well, theyre all two-parters) and pretty
inconsequential (it doesnt take a thousand pages for these guys to
save the world). OK, its pretty dated, but if you are in the mood
for a little nostalgic 1960s fun, this is for you. And these stories are
some of the first comics I remember reading, so I guess I have a vested
interest!] |
Zatanna's
Search (51, Atom 19, Hawkman 4, Green Lantern 42, Detective Comics 335,
355; w Gardner Fox, Gerry Conway; a Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, Mike Sekowsky,
Carmine Infantino, Bob Kane, Romeo Tanghal). [From DC
Comics: In this classic tale, the teenage mage seeks help from the heroes
of the Justice League of America in rescuing her father Golden Age
great Zatara from certain doom! This volume also includes a 10-page
Zatanna origin story by Gerry Conway and Romeo Tanghal from DC BLUE RIBBON
DIGEST 5 (1980).] |
The JLA Hereby Elects... (4, 75, 105-106, 146, 161, 173-174; w Gardner Fox, Dnnis O'Neil, Len Wein; a Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin). [From DC Comics: Membership in the World's Mightiest Super-Team is earned in these classic stories as Green Arrow, Black Canary, Elongated Man, Red Tornado, Hawkgirl, Zatanna and Black Lightning prove they have what it takes to join the JLA!] |
Crisis
on Multiple Earths 2 (55-56, 64-65, 72-73, 83-84; w Gardner Fox, Dennis
O'Neil; a Mike Sekowsky, Sid Greene, Dick Dillin, Joe Giella).
[From DC Comics: Because you demanded it, were back with another
batch of the historic meetings between the legendary Justice League of America
and Justice Society of America, collected in CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS Volume
2! This trade paperback collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 55-56, 64-65,
72-73, and 83-84, with the first two adventures written by Gardner Fox with
art by Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene, and the final two written by Denny
ONeil with art by Dick Dillin and Joe Giella. These stories feature
the Earth-2 Robin, the deaths of Larry Lance and the Spectre, and the introduction
of the Silver Age Red Tornado! All this, plus an introduction by Martin
Pasko and a new cover painting by Jerry Ordway!] |
Crisis
on Multiple Earths 3 (91-92, 100-102, 107-108, 113; w Mike Friedrich
and Len Wein; a Dick Dillin, Joe Giella and Dick Giordano).
[From DC Comics: A new collection featuring the next round of JLA/JSA
team-ups, with a cover by Alex Ross. This volume reprints Justice League
of America 91-92, 100-102, 107-108, and 113; featuring the legendary search
through time for the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the discovery of Earth-X
and the Freedom Fighters, and the final fate of Sandman's partner Sandy.
Plus, an introduction by Len Wein.] |
Crisis on Multiple Earths 4 (JLA 122-124, 135-137, 147-148; w Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Martin Pasko, Paul Levitz; a Dick Dillin). [From DC Comics: In this latest collection of team-ups, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes!] 5/3/06 |
Justice
League: A New Beginning (Justice League/Justice League International
1-7; w Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis; a Kevin Maguire, Al Gordon, Terry
Austin). [From DC Comics: In 1987, a new generation
of the Worlds Greatest Super-Heroes took center stage. But they were
the most unlikely grouping of heroes youd ever expect! The classic
comedy/action era of the Justice League returns in July with FORMERLY KNOWN
AS JUSTICE LEAGUE, but the first adventures of this rag-tag group can be
found in JUSTICE LEAGUE: A NEW BEGINNING. This incarnation of the League
features Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary,
Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light, and the power of Shazam!
Can this new Justice League work as a functioning unit to stop terrorists
at the U.N., a brigade of Rocket Reds, the Royal Flush Gang, the mysterious
Gray Man, and other threatsor will they succumb to in-fighting and
bad jokes? Rediscover the book that redefined the term super-hero
team!] Old Book of the Week 4/29/06: Back in the 80s, Giffen & DeMatteis invented what would become Bwa-Ha-Ha with this Justice League spin-off. All the elements are here: Second- and third-tier characters, with their personalities ramped up almost but not quite to the point of parody; endless bickering; villains who are almost aware of how lame they are; more bickering; and the legendary fight between Batman and Guy Gardner. Such that it is. The humor and satire are more subtle than in later Bwa-Ha-Ha comics, but they're certainly there. Again, if you have a deep respect for the concept of the JLA, this might not be your cup of tea. Otherwise, prepare to laugh at Giffen and DeMatteis's unique blend of standard super-hero elements with comedy. |
Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord
(JLI 8-12). |
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New World Order (1-4; w Grant Morrison; a Howard Porter).
[From DC Comics: In this trade paperback, the world's most classic
heroes reunite to stop the world's newest champions. Posing as a new group
of super-heroes, the Hyperclan have descended upon Earth, convincing everyone
that they are a benevolent force. But as their true nature and plans come
to light, only the World's Greatest Heroes can stop them. Standing side
by side, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern,
and the Martian Manhunter take on the alien posers and come to realize that
Earth needs a protectorate made up of only the most mighty of icons.] Old Book of the Week 10/12/05: Another Morrison take on the super-hero group, only this time he went classic, reconstituting the old-time group and telling stories that, while deeper than usual, had very little of the trademark Morrison weirdness. What it did have is probably the best JLA since the Silver Age. Morrison's run currently stands as the definitive JLA, and New World Order is where the modern era begins. |
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American Dreams (5-9; w Grant Morrison; a Howard Porter).
[From DC Comics: The World's Greatest Heroes have reformed the Justice
League of America to act as Earth's protector against all threats. But as
Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern, and the Martian
Manhunter are joined by a Superman demonstrating new and different energy-based
powers, they find themselves facing off against deadly old enemies like
the Key and getting caught in the middle of a war between Heaven and Hell.
Featuring appearances by Supergirl and the new Green Arrow, this trade paperback
also includes the first appearance of rogue angel and future JLA member,
Zauriel. ] |
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Rock of Ages (10-15; w Grant Morrison; a Howard Porter).
[From DC Comics: It's cosmic adventure on a grand scale as the Justice
League faces off against Lex Luthor's newly assembled Injustice Gang while
the fate of the Earth itself hangs in the balance. To make matters worse
the Justice League is informed that Luthor's ultimate weapon, a mystic stone
of incalculable power, must not be destroyed. And that's just the beginning!
Later in the far flung heroes of the 853rd century and the machiavellian
manipulations of the vile god Darksied and the result is, quite literally,
a race through time to put a stop to an evil that threatens all of existence!]
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Strength in Numbers (16-23; Prometheus (Villains) 1; JLA Secret Files
2; w Grant Morrison, Mark Waid; a Howard Porter et al.). [Main
story only from JLA Secret Files 2. From DC Comics: With Superman,
Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman
as members, the JLA was made up of the greatest heroes in the universe.
But as old foes create unholy alliances and new enemies attack out of nowhere,
Batman realizes that the team must increase its numbers. Joined by such
new allies as Plastic Man, Steel, Zauriel, the Huntress, and Oracle, a truly
almighty team comprised of super heroes, aliens, gods, and monarchs prepare
for battle against any and all threats.] |
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Justice for All (24-33; w Grant Morrison; a Howard Porter et al.).
[From DC Comics: Ultra-Marines, otherdimensional imps and defending
"No Man's Land" are just part of the adventures the World's Greatest
Super- Heroes face in JLA: JUSTICE FOR ALL, the latest trade paperback to
reprint the adventures of the JLA. Featuring a new cover by Howard Porter
and John Dell, JUSTICE FOR ALL reprints JLA 24-33, pivotal issues that include
the first-ever JLA/JSA team-up between the League's current lineup and the
original JSA! In stories written by Grant Morrison with art by Porter and
Dell, the League battles the elite squad of government super-beings called
the Ultra-Marines in a story that introduced the indestructible General,
now a member of the Injustice Gang. Then, a prelude (written by Mark Millar)
shows the JLA gathering allies for a coming battle, the Morrison-written
"Crisis Times Five." In that epic struggle, the League and members
of the original Justice Society are swept up in a dimension- spanning conflict
involving Johnny Thunder's "genie," Thunderbolt. Rounding out
the collection are two stories written by THE KINGDOM's Mark Waid (one co-
written with THE TITANS' Devin Grayson), with art by Mark Pajarillo, Walden
Wong and Marlo Alquiza, explaining the unguessed-at role the JLA plays in
protecting the former Gotham City from forces hoping to prey on "No
Man's Land."] |
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World War III (34-43; w Grant Morrison, Mark Waid; a Howard Porter et
al.). [From DC Comics: When Grant Morrison came aboard
as the new writer of JLA during that title's relaunch in 1996, healong
with the help of artists Howard Porter and John Dellrevolutionized
the title from the ground up, turning it into the best-seller it is today.
In every new storyline he upped the ante, giving us bigger, more action-packed
epics to thrill readers. With "World War III," Morrison's triumphant
final arc, the universe itself is in jeopardy as the doomsday weapon of
the Old Gods, Mageddon, races toward Earth - becoming the ultimate threat
to all of existence! Now the mind-blowing storyline is collected in the
new JLA: WORLD WAR III trade paperback, written by Morrison with art by
Porter and Dell. The trade, which contains JLA 34-41, also includes the
DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover issue featuring Hal Jordan, the new Spectre, written
by J.M. DeMatteis (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) with art by Mark
Pajarillo & Walden Wong (JLA/WITCHBLADE). If the threat of Mageddon
weren't enough, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes must struggle for their
very lives against a more immediate threata new, deadlier Injustice
Gang! Lex Luthor assembles the one man who almost brought down the JLA single-handedlyPrometheusas
well as the General (in the former Shaggy Man's body), and a new Queen Bee!
In the end, the JLA won't survive WORLD WAR III without a few sacrifices.]
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Tower of Babel (42-46; other misc. stories; w Mark Waid et al; a Howard
Porter, Steve Scott, et al). [From DC Comics: Batman's greatest
rival, Ra's al Ghul continues his quest to save Earth from humanity by thinning
the ranks of the human populace. But after being thwarted over and over
again, Ra's seeks to distract Batman by stealing the bodies of his dead
parents while he enacts his nefarious plot. And to insure that Superman,
Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and the rest of the JLA do not interfere
with his plans, he individually defeats each of the heroes using strategies
developed by Batman himself! And when the League learn of his betrayal,
they look to expel the Dark Knight from their ranks.] |
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Divided We Fall (47-54; w Mark Waid; a Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary,
et al.). [From DC Comics: Batman's betrayal and expulsion
from the JLA has left the World's Greatest Super-Team in a most volatile
state. As the magnitude of Batman's disloyalty towards the JLA sinks in,
a spike of distrust and uncertainty is driven between our heroes in JLA:
DIVIDED WE FALLa 208-page trade paperback written by Mark Waid (KINGDOM
COME, Crux). DIVIDED WE FALL reprints JLA 47-54, and features breathtaking
art by Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary, with additional art by J.H. Williams
III, Javier Saltares, Phil Jimenez, Ty Templeton, Doug Mahnke, Mark Pajarillo,
Mike S. Miller, and more! Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash,
Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, and Plastic Man find themselves facing the twisted
fairy-tale nightmare of the Queen of Fables, and a world-altering encounter
with Dr. Destiny, in a manner they never before had to: questioning the
trustworthiness of their comrades! With the League desperately trying to
pick up the shattered remnants of its loyalty, an escaped alien "sentergy"
called ID invades Earth. Created by a 6th-dimensional race known as the
Cathexis, ID is an entity engineered to transform desire into reality. Can
the JLA eradicate the threat of ID before it tears the Earth apart?]
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Terror Incognita (55-60; w Mark Waid, Chuck Dixon, Scott Beatty; a Bryan
Hitch & Paul Neary, et al.). [From DC Comics:
Theyre baaaaaaaaack! In a new collection featuring the Worlds
Greatest Heroes, some of the JLAs deadliest foes return. During the
teams battle with the alien sentergy known as ID (reprinted in JLA:
DIVIDED WE FALL), the horrifying White Martians were set loose! JLA: TERROR
INCOGNITA is a 144-page trade paperback featuring the epic storyline written
by Mark Waid, with art by Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary (who provide the
cover) and Mike S. Miller & Dave Meikis. After years of psychic imprisonment
the White Martians have returned to wreak vengeance on their captorsthe
JLAwith a plan to systematically destroy each of our heroes and disable
the Earths ability to create their one weakness: fire! Can even the
combined might of the JLA triumph over an army of invisible, super-strong
telepaths bent on galactic conquest? Reprinting JLA 55-60, TERROR INCOGNITA
also collects THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH crossover issue (written by Chuck Dixon
& Scott Beatty with art by Darryl Banks & Wayne Faucher) that featured
a Jokerized version of Doctor Polaris wreaking havoc on Earths
magnetic poles. Plus, a classic Christmas tale titled 'Twas the Fight
Before Christmas (written by Waid with art by Cliff Rathburn &
Neary), in which our heroes learn a most important holiday lesson during
a fight with the demon Neron.] |
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Golden Perfect (61-65; w Joe Kelly; a Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen).
[From DC Comics: The current creative team of the hit JLA serieswriter
Joe Kelly and artists Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyenwon raves for its
recent The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman storyline. Now
you can own their first foray into the adventures of the Worlds Greatest
Super-Heroes with JLA: THE GOLDEN PERFECTa 128-page trade paperback
collecting JLA 61-65. The centerpiece of this volume is the 3-Part The
Golden Perfect. When a mission to a foreign land personally affects
Wonder Woman, her actions threaten to unravel all of reality. Plus, in "Two
Minute Warning," discover what the JLA is doing two minutes before
handling a threat from Abra Kadabra. And the acclaimed Batman/Plastic Man
team-up story, Bouncing Baby Boy, offers the most bizarre pairing
in the DC Universe yet
with very personal consequences for everyones
favorite pliable hero.] |
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Obsidian Age 1 (66-71; w Joe Kelly; a Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, et al.).
[From DC Comics: Superman, alone among the JLA, believed Aquaman
didnt die during the alien invasion of Earth in OUR WORLDS AT WAR.
His faith is rewarded with evidence that Aquaman was instead hurled 3,000
years back in time. Now the JLA must stage a daring rescue missiondespite
Green Lanterns premonitions that this mission will cause his own death!
JLA: THE OBSIDIAN AGE BOOK ONE is a 160-page trade paperback collecting
the first half of the epic "Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman"
saga from JLA 66-71, written by Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS), with art by Doug
Mahnke (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) & Tom Nguyen and Yvel Guichet (AQUAMAN)
& Mark Propst. BOOK ONE, featuring a new cover by Mahnke as well as
bonus sketch pages with comments from Kelly, introduces the enigmatic Manitou
Raven and the threat of the Ancients, and also features a new cover by Mahnke
and a sketchbook section showing how Kelly and Mahnke designed the Ancients.
BOOK TWO will be solicited for August release. When the JLA travels back
in time, they discover a civilization that the fabled ATLANTIS CHRONICLES
never mentioned. Thousands of Atlanteans are enslaved by a group known as
the Ancients, and finding Aquaman means stopping the Ancients and freeing
their captives. Meanwhile, with the JLA gone, Batmans emergency plan
is put into effect, and a new JLA is assembled, composed of Nightwing, Green
Arrow, the Atom, Hawkgirl, Firestorm, and more! This new group must come
together in time to protect the Earth from whatever is draining the planet
of its precious water.] |
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Obsidian Age 2 (72-76; w Joe Kelly; a Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, et al.).
[From DC Comics: Aquaman has been found
but now he and the Atlanteans
must be rescued! Is the JLA up to the task? You better believe it! Concluding
the landmark saga, JLA: THE OBSIDIAN AGE BOOK TWO collects JLA 72-76, written
by Joe Kelly with art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen, Yvel Guichet &
Mark Propst, Lewis LaRosa & Al Milgrom, Dietrich Smith, Darryl Banks,
Sean Parsons and Wayne Faucher. Plus, this trade paperback features a new
cover by Mahnke and an afterword by Kelly. The JLAers fight back from death
to stop the Ancients from rewriting history as an eons-old creature born
from the depths of Atlantis continues to leech the Earth of its water! And
in the present, the replacement JLA must also stop the Ancients while learning
how to function as a team.] |
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Rules of Engagement (77-82; w Joe Kelly, Rick Veitch; a Darryl Banks,
Wayne Faucher, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Duncan Rouleau and Aaron Sowd).
[From DC Comics: In RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, the Worlds Greatest
Super-Heroes must confront Mnemon's attack on the solar system, followed
by a visit to an alien world as the team tries its hand at being proactive.
But the resulting conflict within the team and on the world of Kylaq heightens
tensions between the heroes! The collections final story featured
is the 3-part "White Rage," in which a commune of metahumans comes
under attack and the JLA is all that stands between them and the U.S. Army.]
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Trial by Fire (84-89; w Joe Kelly; a Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen).
[From DC Comics: A creature of unimaginable power and anger has arrived
on Earth, decimating the ranks of the JLA. The surviving members unravel
its secret and fight to prevent it from unleashing World War III. Batman
finally determines that a former member is the key to salvation, but Plastic
Man has no memory of his super-heroic life. A champion is forced to make
a choice that affects the fate of the world. Set against this backdrop is
the private struggle the Martian Manhunter endures in an effort to conquer
his fear of fire. What he didn't expect was to fall in love with his teacher,
the villainous Scorch.] |
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The 10th Circle (94-99; w Chris Claremont, John Byrne; a John Byrne
& Jerry Ordway). [From DC Comics: The JLA investigates
a rash of child disappearances
but soon begin to disappear themselves!
Before long, Superman is brainwashed and in the hands of a fanatic cult
that worships an ancient, vampiric evil. And who are the mysterious powerful
beings that have been shadowing the JLA - friend, foe or something entirely
different?] |
| Justice League Elite 1 (100). [For full contents,
see under Misc. below.] |
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Pain of the Gods (101-106; w Chuck Austen; a Ron Garney).
[From DC Comics: What happens when a hero fails? The members of the
JLA are forced to face times when they were unable to save an innocent or
prevent disaster. Can the JLA members help each other process the pain and
go on?] |
17 Syndicate Rules (107-114, JLA Secret Files 2004; w Kurt Busiek; a Ron Garney). [From DC Comics:Seeking revenge against their positive matter universe counterparts -
the fabled JLA - the Crime Syndicate of Amerika breaches the barrier
between universes and brings chaos to Earth!
] |
18 Crisis of Conscience (115-119; w Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg; a Chris Batista & Mark Farmer). [From DC Comics: In the wake of Identity Crisis, the JLA decides the time has come to tell Batman that they stole part of his memory. But, the League is attacked by the Secret Society of Super-Villains -- out for vengeance now that their own memories are restored. As the JLA battles, the Martian Manhunter confronts Despero == the alien conqueror and the one behind the villains' memory-restoration. By the time the dust settles, the JLA may have won the battle but lost the war.] |
19 World Without a Justice League (120-125; w Bob Harras; a Tom Derenick & Dan Green). [From DC Comics: Batman dissolved the JLA in the wake of the revelation that some
members had resorted to tampering with the minds of not only their
villainous opponents but even the Dark Knight himself. But that doesn't
change the need for heroes…and an obsessed Green Arrow desperately attempts to hold the beleaguered team together as innocent people begin dying. And all clues lead to an old JLA foe, one dangerous enough to take them down…one by one. When the adventure ends, the JLA may never unite again!] |
1 The Tornado's Path (1-7; w Brad Meltzer; a Ed Benes & Sandra Hope). [From DC Comics: New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, The Book of Fate) redefines the World's Greatest Super Team for a new generation in this hardcover collecting the first six issues of the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA series, featuring art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman decide to re-form the Justice League and must choose the new roster of members. A new villain appears during their selection process, and he's just one of the many sinister forces gathering to bring an end to the league.] |
2 The Lightning Saga (0, 8-12, JSA 5-6; w Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns; a Ed Benes, Shane Davis, Dale Eaglasham, Jim Lee, Adam Kubert, George Pérez, et al. ). [From DC Comics: Two of DC's most prominent super-teams join forces in this stunning hardcover volume! In the wake of "The Tornado's Path," the JLA has discovered the existence of several members of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the present. With the help of the JSA, Superman and his team must track down all seven Legionnaires to discover why these heroes of the future have traveled back in time!] 2/13/08 |
Ultramarine Corps (1-3 + JLA/Wildcats 1-shot; w Grant Morrison; a Ed McGuinness, Val Semeiks). [From DC Comics: The International Ultramarine Corps, a super-team from around the globe, is attacked by the hyperintelligent, evil Gorilla Grodd and his guerilla gorilla militia. Plus, the JLA meets the WildCats to take on the threat of the Lord of Time!] |
I Can't Believe It's Not the Justice League (4-9; w Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis, a Kevin Maguire & Josef Rubinstein). [From DC Comics: A new trade paperback collecting the critically acclaimed follow-up to Formerly Known As The Justice League! The Super Buddies open for business, but things hit a sour note when former foe Blackguard and his partner Guy Gardner open a sports bar next door to their new "headquarters" in the strip mall downtown.] |
New Maps of Hell (10-15; w Warren Ellis; a Butch Guice). [From DC Comics: The various members of the JLA are drawn into a deadly web of illusions, each visiting a very personal vision of Hell. Manipulating them is a mysterious being known only as Z, and if he succeeds, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes are doomed!] |
Hypothetical Woman (16-21; w Gail Simone; a José Luís García-López, Sean Phillips, Klaus Janson). [From DC Comics: Who - or what - is the Hypothetical Woman that enables the dictatorial General Tuzik to create his own twisted League Against Justice?] 1/23/08 |
Kid Amazo (37-41; w Peter Milligan; a Carlos D'Anda). [From DC Comics: Professor Ivo and Amazo have hatched an unusual experiment that just might mean the downfall of the Justice League - but could their experiment turn on them? Meet the robot Amazo's only child: Kid Amazo!] |
Another
Nail (3-issue Elseworlds mini; w & a Alan Davis).
[From DC Comics: A new trade paperback collecting the 3-issue miniseries
JLA: ANOTHER NAIL, written by fan-favorite Alan Davis with art by Davis
& Mark Farmer! This gorgeously rendered collection picks up where their
critically acclaimed miniseries THE NAIL left off and this time,
the action goes far beyond the confines of Earth! In the outer reaches of
space, a cosmic war between the New Gods has set events in motion that may
change Earth and the entire universe forever. Can the JLA come to terms
with their newest recruit Superman as a sprawling adventure
unfolds? This time, the battle takes them to other worlds, other dimensions,
other eras, and even the mystical realms that lead to Hell itself. Dont
miss this tale of cosmic powers, human redemption, gods, monsters, and of
course, heroes and villains, by two of the top creators in comics!]
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Earth
2 (OGN; w Grant Morrison; a Frank Quitely). [From
DC Comics: The JLA faces its evil counterparts from a parallel world
in the first-ever original JLA hardcover. They are Earth's most powerful
super-team - infallible, undefeatable, unstoppable! They are... the Crime
Syndicate of Amerika! The mightiest super-villains ever assembledUltraman,
Owlman, Superwoman, Power Ring, and Johnny Quickthe CSA wages a never-ending
battle for deceit, injustice, and the preservation of the near-total evil
of their world. But when their arch-enemy, the infamously good-hearted Alexander
Luthor, discovers a parallel world he dubs "Earth 2," it begins
an adventure of staggering, unpredictable proportions in JLA: EARTH 2, the
first-ever original JLA hardcover graphic novel! Pitting the World's Greatest
Super-Heroes against their dark opposites, JLA: EARTH 2 is a powerful tale
of good versus evil, told by two master storytellers producing the best
work of their careers. Updating one of JLA's Grant Morrison's favorite Silver
Age stories"Crisis on Earth-Three" (from JUSTICE LEAGUE
OF AMERICA 29-30) for today's continuity, JLA: EARTH II is written by Morrison
(BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM, DC ONE MILLION), with art and dustjacket illustration
(featuring a matte-gloss enhancement) by the incomparable Frank Quitely
(THE KINGDOM: OFFSPRING, BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION). In JLA: EARTH
2, the League must confront its evil mirror-image from an anti-matter universe;
a cruel world where James Gordon is the criminal boss of Gotham City, where
Benedict Arnold's face adorns the dollar bill and where the brilliant Luthor
is the only hero left. The battle-scarred Luthor crosses the dimensional
barrier to seek the Justice League's help in fighting the Crime Syndicate,
sparking a battle that will long be remembered as the JLA's finest hour.]
Old Book of the Week 6/2/05: [An early Morrison/Quitely
collaboration, this OGN takes the concept of the JLA/JSA
team-up, blends in the spirit of the Avengers/Squadron Supreme battles,
and throws in a healthy dash of the same zeitgeist that brought us
The Authority. The result is a wonderful tale of the JLA facing their
own dark side in an alternate world where they became super-criminals. And
while the Quitely art is less polished than more recent works, it has an
energy and a penchant for stunning vistas that more than hints at the Quitely
to comethis is not an artist who took years to develop his
own unique voice.] |
Formerly
Known as the Justice League (6-issue mini; w Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis;
a Kevin Maguire & Joe Rubinstein). [From DC Comics:
Unscrupulous businessman Maxwell Lord never misses the chance to cash in
on a scheme, no matter how harebrained. And his latest plan is his wackiest
yet: reuniting the classic 1980s Justice League! Blue Beetle, Booster Gold,
Fire, Elongated Man, Captain Atom and Mary Marvel make up the team that
Maxwell Lord has set up in a suburban strip mall
but trouble soon arises,
both from angry locals as well as the deadly Roulette! And dont forget
(how could we?) galactic conqueror (and interstellar headcase) Manga Khan!]
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Heaven's
Ladder (Tabloid-sized one-shot; w Mark Waid; a Bryan Hitch).
[From DC Comics: When the Earth is suddenly stolen from its orbit
and transported into a massive alien craft, the Justice League quickly begins
an investigation to discover the identity of the culprit and his scheme.
Earth's greatest heroes quickly learn that an eons-old race of scientists
on the verge of extinction have acquired a plethora of planets in the hopes
of creating a world for them to exist in once they have died. Realizing
that these aliens consider the planets that they are manipulating as insignificant,
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, and the Atom must find a
way to save the many different worlds while aiding the godlike race in their
quest for an afterlife.] |
The
Island of Dr. Moreau (Elseworlds one-shot; w Roy Thomas; a Steve Pugh).
[From DC Comics: In the year 1887, the British ship
Lady Vain is lost at sea, and the only survivor a young man called
Mr. Carr finds himself shipwrecked and stranded on a strange island.
But this island is home to a bizarre corps of super-human creatures
creatures
that bear a remarkable resemblance to some familiar heroes. JLA: THE ISLAND
OF DR. MOREAU is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot by legendary
comics writer Roy Thomas (ALL-STAR SQUADRON, The Uncanny X-Men) and artist
Steve Pugh (Generation X, ANIMAL MAN), that mixes elements of the classic
novel by H.G. Wells with the mythos of the DC Universe. On this island,
the deranged scientist Dr. Moreau has created super-human creatures utilizing
amalgams of wild animals! A human-like cheetah/gazelle hybrid has become
the Fastest Creature Alive. A killer whale crossed with a sea-crocodile
bears a resemblance to the King of the Seven Seas. And so on
Desperate
to prove the validity of his research, Moreau brings his menágerie
back to civilization. His goal: to use his creations to hunt down and catch
the master criminal of the moment, Jack the Ripper, and bring him to justice!]
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JLA/Avengers:
Collector's Edition (DC/Marvel; 4-issue mini; w Kurt Busiek; a George
Pérez). [From DC Comics: The landmark crossover
event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover
set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including
introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz and a key to the characters
featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages
of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on
the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and
plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the
project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more.] |
JLA/Haven:
The Arrival (One-shot; w Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster;
a Ariel Olivetti). [From DC Comics: When a city
from space crash-lands in California skidding across hundreds of
miles of cities and towns only the World's Greatest Super-Heroes
can hope to contain the massive damage. But when that city proves to be
populated mostly with super-beings from another world, even the Justice
League of America may not be enough to stem the disaster in JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVALa
Prestige Format one-shot presenting an event that drastically alters the
landscape of not just California, but the DC Universe itself. Written by
comics newcomers Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and showcasing
vivid, career-high-point art and covers by Ariel Olivetti (X-Man), JLA/HAVEN:
ARRIVAL introduces the inhabitants of Haven, whose escape from an otherworldly
tyrant has brought them to an even greater calamity. Colliding with the
Earth, hundreds of thousands of "Havenites" have already died,
despite the efforts of their city's greatest championsthe super-heroic
Alliance. As the Alliance struggles in rescue efforts while bridging cultural
and lingual gaps with the JLA, the city of Haven may survive to find a newand
surprisingplace in post-war United States of America. But how will
the Luthor Administration respond to this unexpected arrival? And can anyoneLuthor,
the JLA, the Alliance, or even the villains and traitors within Haven's
midstpredict what will happen when the being who drove Haven away
follows her prey to Earth? JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL introduces scores of bizarre
and intriguing new alien characters, and sets the stage for the upcoming
HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY maxiseries (solicited next month). Both thrilling
and emotionally involving, the story of the Havenites begins here, as the
JLA attempts to save those in the path of the city's progress from being
destroyed, while at the same time helping them find a safe place on a strange
new world.] |
JLA/Haven:
Anathema (One-shot; w Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster;
a Ariel Olivetti). [From DC Comics: Since the alien
city called Haven collided with the Earth, the Havenites have struck an
uneasy peace with the people of the United States. Now the people of Haven
are asking America to leave the city alone, as the heroes of the Alliance
prepare for an invasion by the woman who doomed them to their current plight:
the monster known as Anathema. But Anathemas assault has many levels,
as enemies within both Haven and the U.S. Army betray the best interests
of Havenite and American alike, leaving the city only one hopethe
heroes of the Justice League of America. Its all in the JLA/HAVEN:
ANATHEMA one-shot. Created by the HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY team of cowriters
Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and artist/cover painter
Ariel Olivetti, ANATHEMA is the Prestige Format bookend to the maxiseries
event that began in last years JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL. As months of Anathemas
cunning plans come to fruition, Valadin and the Alliance seem caught unawares
by the depths of her treachery. Faced with an army of super-powered soldiers,
betrayed by their closest allies, the Alliance and the JLA must band together
to stand against the full fury of Anathema. But how will the battle to come
shape Havens ultimate destiny?] |
JLA/JSA:
Virtue and Vice (OGN; w David Goyer & Geoff Johns; a Carlos Pacheco
& Jesús Meriño). [From DC Comics:
The talents of acclaimed writers David S. Goyer (JSA) & Geoff Johns
(JSA, THE FLASH, Avengers) combine with the powerhouse art team of Carlos
Pacheco & Jesús Meriño (Avengers Forever, Fantastic Four)
for a tale with real, dramatic impact on two popular super teams. Villains
from the rich histories of both groups hatch an insidious scheme that lays
waste the heroes and the world they defend. But of course, these are no
ordinary heroes... What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA
and JSA degenerates into a destructive mélée
and from
the ashes rises a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each
group. What made these heroes of virtue turn into agents of vice? And who
can stop them once they really get mad? Its up to the remaining members
of both teams to save the day
if they can!] |
JLA
One Million (DC One Million 1-4, Green Lantern 1000000, Starman 1000000,
JLA 1000000, Resurrection Man 1000000, Superman: Man of Tomorrow 1000000;
w Grant Morrison, James Robinson, Andy Lanning, Chuck Dixon, Ron Marz, Dan
Abnett, Mark Schultz; a Paul Neary, Georges Jeanty, Wade von Grawbadger,
Bryan Hitch, Peter Snejbjerg, Greg Land, Drew Geraci, Val Semeiks, Howard
Porter, John Dell, Prentis Rollins, Butch Guice, Dennis Janke).
[From DC Comics: The 853rd century is now. On the eve of the festival
celebrating the return of the original Superman from his long exile in the
heart of the sun, the members of Justice Legion A - the mightiest heroes
of the year 85,271 - come back in time to invite the greatest heroes of
the 20th century - the Justice League of America - to travel to the future
and take part in the celebration. But both teams fall victim to a plot millennia
in the making. Stranded in the far future, the JLA are hunted as dangerous
renegades. Meanwhile, their counterparts in Justice Legion A must find a
cure for a deadly virus they have unwittingly brought into their past -
our present - and deal with a traitor in their midst. Conceived by Grant
Morrison (acclaimed writer of JLA and The Invisibles) and executed by some
of the finest teams of writers and artists, DC One Million features a unique
vision of the future DC Universe in one of the most ambitious crossover
events in modern comics.] Previously released as DC One Million. |
JLA:
Secret Origins (Tabloid-sized one-shot; w Paul Dini; a Alex Ross).
[From DC Comics: They are the multiple award-winning creators behind
SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE,
and WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH. Next year, writer Paul Dini and painter
Alex Ross will unite once again for JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. But first,
they present a special prelude: JLA: SECRET ORIGINSa 48-page oversized
(10 x 13 1/2) one-shot featuring all your favorite heroes together!
SECRET ORIGINS features an all-star lineup of DCs greatest icons:
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, Martian
Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and
Captain Marvel! It contains a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the members
of the Justice League and how they became the heroes they are today, as
interpreted by Ross and Dini. This graphic volume reprints the double-page
origins of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel (a popular
feature from their previous collaborations), and includes eight all-new
origin spreads, plus an original 5-page framing sequence focusing on the
teams commitment to helping humankind through all forms of adversity.
Plus: exclusive interviews with the creators, reprintings of classic Alex
Ross artwork, as well as preview art and sketches for the upcoming JLA:
LIBERTY AND JUSTICEall in an oversized format thats a feast
for the eyes!] |
JLA/Titans:
The Technis Imperative (Mini + Titans Secret Files 1; w Devin Grayson,
Phil Jimenez; a Phil Jimenez, Paul Pelletier, Andy Lanning, Dexter Vines).
[From DC Comics: The story that pitted the JLA against an army of
Titans is collected in an exciting trade paperback! Featuring a new cover
by Phil Jimenez, THE TECHNIS IMPERATIVE reprints the popular JLA/THE TITANS
miniseries as well as the lead story from THE TITANS Secret Files 1. When
a mysterious alien being menaces the Earth, the JLA's defensive efforts
are hindered as heroes around the worldall of them former members
of the Teen Titansvanish without a trace! Once the missing heroes'
whereabouts are discovered, the two teams race to battle the enigmatic entity,
but the groups' very different approaches to the situation result in the
ultimate battle: the JLA versus the Titans!] |
JLA/WildCATS
(DC Comics; one-shot; w Grant Morrison; a Val Semeiks).
[From DC Comics: Epoch, the Lord of Time, with stolen 41st Century
weapons and armor, leads the JLA on a chase across time and space, stranding
them in Earth's past. The Leaguers attempt to fix their damaged time-cube
in hopes of preventing the impending conquest of the Earth, but instead
find themselves in the Wildstorm Universe, face-to-face with the WildCATs.] Also contained in JLA Classified: Ultramarine Corps above.
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JLA:
Year One (12-issue mini; w Mark Waid & Brian Augustyn; a Barry Kitson).
[From DC Comics: The thrilling maxiseries that revealed how five
inexperienced heroes founded the greatest super-team the world has ever
known is collected in a mammoth trade paperback, featuring an all-new cover
by Barry Kitson and an introduction by Kurt Busiek (The Avengers). JLA founders
Flash Barry Allen, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter,
and Aquaman are joined by Superman, Batman, the Doom Patrol, and an array
of other heroes as they defeat some of the greatest menaces the world has
ever known, establishing an incredible new standard for super-heroism.]
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Justice 1 (Justice 1-4; w Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; a Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross). [From DC Comics: The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross in this fantastic new hardcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling maxiseries!
The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert - but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This first volume of three contains expanded character bios and sketches.] |
Justice 2 (Justice 5-8; w Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; a Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross). [From DC Comics: In this volume, a conspiracy of villains has found a way to use Superman's powers against him. He's beyond control and there's only one solution - which may kill him!] |
Justice 3 (Justice 9-12; w Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; a Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross). [From DC Comics: The Super-Villains' plot to exploit the innocent thickens as the heroes discover that it may even affect their comrades, colleagues and co-combatants! Guest-starring Black Adam, the Marvel Family, Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and more!] |
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Justice
League Adventures (Justice League Adventures 1, 3, 6, 10-13; w &
a various). [From DC Comics: They are the World's
Greatest Super-Heroes! From the smash-hit animated series Justice League
on Cartoon Network comes the animated-style comic-book adventures of Superman,
Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and
Hawkgirl! This volume collects seven of the most exciting stories from
the first year of the comic. Reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #1,
3, 6, 10, 11, 12, and 13, these tantalizing tales feature the talents
of writers Dan Slott, Ty Templeton, Fabian Nicieza, Josh Siegal, and Christopher
Sequeira, and artists Min S. Ku, John Delaney, Chris Jones, and more!
Thrill to the fast-paced adventures of these seven iconic heroes who form
the most powerful super-team in the universe, protecting Earth from alien
invasions, natural disasters and the most deadly super-villains of all
time! This explosive volume showcases the Justice League in battle against
such foes as Chronos, Mr. Freeze, Amazo, Metallo, Reverse Flash, Captain
Cold, a new villain called Screamthief, a rogue band of super-beings from
the planet Daxam, and much more!]
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Justice
League Adventures 1: The Magnificent Seven (Justice League Adventures
3, 6, 10-12; w & a various). [From DC Comics:
The stars of the hit Cartoon Network series are spotlighted in DC's third
set of digest-sized trade paperbacks! Volume I collects JUSTICE LEAGUE
ADVENTURES #3, 6, and 10-12, featuring the stories "The Star Lost,"
"Wolf's Clothing," "Must There Be a Martian Manhunter?,"
"The Moment," and "Cold War"!]
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Justice League Elite 1 (1-4, Action Comics 775, JLA 100, story from JLA Secret Files 2004; w Joe Kelly; a Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, John Byrne). [From DC Comics: An exciting saga dealing with a schism within the ranks of the JLA is presented in this new collection, featuring ACTION COMICS #775, JLA #100, JLA SECRET FILES 2004 (lead story), and JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1-4! Several Leaguers go undercover to work with Vera Black and her super-powered team, the Elite.] |
Justice
League Elite 2 (5-12; w Joe Kelly; a Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen).
[From DC Comics: In this volume collecting the final 8 issues of the hit miniseries, the JLA splinter team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel?that is, until their cover is blown! Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall. Her name is Eve, and the only thing she's looking to create is the destruction of the Elite . . . and the world!] |
Kid Amazo (OGN; w Peter Milligan; a Rob Haynes).
[From DC Comics: What if everything you thought you knew about yourself
was a lie? What if instead of an ordinary student, you were the secret son
of JLA super-villain Amazo? JLA: KID AMAZO is a stunning new 96-page hardcover
graphic novel written by the super-hot Peter Milligan (HUMAN TARGET, X-Statix)
and illustrated by cutting-edge artist Rob Haynes (Daredevil: Ninja, JLA-Z)
answering these questions by shining a light on Pete Halloran, one of the
JLAs newest and strangest adversaries! When Pete discovers
to his horror that he is really the son of the android Amazo
and hard-wired to fight his fathers sworn enemies,
the JLA his life is turned upside-down. At first, he resists his
violent destiny. But will his bizarre cyborg nature win out over the stability
of his everyday life? And what happens when the JLA must confront not just
one but two adversaries who possess all their powers?] 5/5/04
Rumored to be repurposed as an arc of Justice League Classified series |
A
League of One (OGN; w & a Christopher Moeller).
[From DC Comics: One of the grandest, most breathtaking adventures
of the JLA unfolds in this 112-page graphic novel written and fully painted
by the brilliantly gifted Christopher Moeller (LUCIFER covers). JLA: A LEAGUE
OF ONE is an epic in which the Justice League is divided against itself
in a heartbreaking battle to the death. An ancient, evil dragon awakens
from his subterranean slumber once again to menace a world thats forgotten
such monsters of flame and guile ever existed. But the new world of today
has its own Round Table of protectors in the form of the JLA. When Wonder
Woman goes to the infallible Amazon oracle and learns that the JLA is destined
to die in battle against the dragon, she must make the most difficult decision
of her lifeembarking on a terrible, unwinnable quest to thwart fate,
putting her at odds with those she loves most. In A LEAGUE OF ONE, Superman,
Batman and the rest of the League learn that while some heroes may be Wonder
Womans match, none surpass her. A LEAGUE OF ONE is a sumptuous visual
feast, a rich tapestry of storytelling that is poetic in its soaring beauty.]
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Liberty
and Justice (tabloid-sized one-shot; w Paul Dini; a Alex Ross).
[From DC Comics: Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. The
Flash. Aquaman. Martian Manhunter. The classic JLA is back in a spectacular
story by Emmy Award-winning writer Paul Dini and Eisner Award-winning painter
Alex Ross! In the fully painted, oversized 96-page original graphic novel
JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE, the League confronts a threat from space
a very different menace from any the JLA has faced before. This new danger
arrives on Earth in the form of an alien disease a bacteria of a
cellular composition unlike anything on Earth, deadly to all who come in
contact with it. The space-borne virus spreads quickly, setting off a chain
reaction of fear and panic throughout the world. Soon the JLA members themselves
are under suspicion. Are they ultimately responsible for this alien danger?
Before long, paranoia, distrust and an ensuing wave of hysteria threaten
to rip the world apart at its seams! In their previous award-winning volumes,
Dini and Ross rendered in-depth looks at each of the major heroes of the
DC Universe. But JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE is more than the story of one
hero its an expansive tale of DCs most famous, colorful
and iconic characters, utilizing a combination of word balloons and descriptive
narrative. This powerful adventure showcases the greatest team in the history
of comics: the Justice League of America!] |
A
Midsummer's Nightmare (3-issue mini; w Fabian Nicieza & Mark Waid;
a Jeff Johnson & Darick Robertson). |
The
Nail (3-issue Elseworlds mini; w & a Alan Davis).
[From DC Comics: The popular miniseries revealing the destiny of
the World's Mightiest Super-Heroes in a world without a Superman is collected
in an affordable trade paperback! Featuring a new wraparound cover by writer/penciller
Alan Davis and inker Mark Farmer, as well as an afterword by Davis, this
volume collects one of the most popular Elseworlds miniseries since KINGDOM
COME.] |
Riddle
of the Beast (Elseworlds OGN; w Alan Grant; a Michael Wm. Kaluta et
al.). [From DC Comics: In a universe of darkness,
a world without a name struggles to heal itself after generations of war.
And against murderous odds, a solitary boy must lay claim to his heritage,
and topple walls of ignorance and fear in order to save his home. In the
tradition of The Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time and The Chronicles
of Amber comes JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEASTa 104-page Elseworlds softcover
that has everything lovers of high fantasy look for. Written by Alan Grant
and featuring characters and creatures designed by Michael Wm. Kaluta, the
most distinctive aspect of this graphic novel is the variety of artistic
visions employed. To best dramatize the multitude of settings and characters,
each chapter of RIDDLE OF THE BEAST is rendered by one of comics top
painters, including Carl Critchlow, Simon Davis, Glenn Fabry, Jon Foster,
Rafael Garres, Doug Alexander Gregory, Alex Horley, Hermann Mejia, Jim Murray,
Andrew Robinson, Liam McCormick-Sharp, Gregg Staples, Saverio Tenuta, John
Watson, and Martin T. Williams. Taking full advantage of each artist's stylistic
strengths, the cities and wilderness of the Nameless World are realized
to their fullest. In a peaceful corner of a land plagued by hideous creatures
and fractured by war, a young hero named Robin is sent on a lonely quest
to unify the feuding lords of the sundered realms against the menace of
the risen Beast. But as mighty as the armies of the Beast have become, it
is ignorance and arrogance that are Robin's keenest enemies. Sword fights,
sprawling battles, demonic uprisings, and creatures that beggar description
all fill this high-fantasy Elseworlds epiccomplete with colorful,
fully rendered maps, a compelling world-history in true swords-and-sorcery
tradition, and a gorgeous cover painting by Justin Sweet!] |
Shogun of Steel (Elseworlds one-shot; w Ben Raab; a Justiniano). [From DC Comics: In another time and placean Elseworld, if you willa rocketship blasted off from an exploding planet Krypton and landed not in Smallville, Kansas, but rather war-torn, 14th-century feudal Japan. It was a time of great strife caused by a mysterious and oppressive dictator feared throughout the land of the rising sun: the indestructible "Shogun of Steel!" JLA: SHOGUN OF STEEL is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot written by Ben Raab (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN) and featuring the stunning artistry of Justiniano (BEAST BOY). When the baby from Krypton grows into a man, Hoshi, he is convinced by a ragtag band of warriorsElseworlds versions of the Flash, Hawkman, and Batgirl, among othersto join a rebellion against the oppressive and cunning "Shogun of Steel." Together with Hoshi, these warriors journey far to the Shogun's impregnable Fortress of Solitude, but what they face is far deadlier than any of them could have imaginedand the shock of the Shogun's connections to Hoshi's origins may be too great for Hoshi to bear. Raab and Justiniano pull out all the stops in this Elseworlds epic that offers a surprising twist to the familiar myths of the Man of Steel and the World's Greatest Heroes!] |
Welcome to the Working Week (One-shot; w Patton Oswalt; a Patrick Gleason). [From DC Comics: Marlus Randone, along with the rest of the St. John's nieghborhood outside of Portland, Oregon, is transported onboard the JLA Watchtower to protect them from an alien threat. Once the threat is contained, the town is safely teleported back home - all except for Marcus. Notebook and disposable camera in hand, Marcus sets out to record and report whatever he can before he's caught. What follows is 188 hours of planetwide threats that seem to have no consequence, petty squabbles that could decide the fate of the free world, and a side of the Justice League rarely glimpsed by mere mortals. Gods taking a breather are still gods, and sometimes the future of mankind can be threatened by beings who play as hard as they work.] |
World
Without Grown-Ups (Mini + Young Justice: The Secret 1; w Todd Dezago;
a Mike Mccone, Humberto Ramos, Todd Nauck, Mark Mckenna, Wayne Faucher,
Paul Neary, Lary Stucker). [From DC Comics: An inexpensive
trade paperback reprinting the sold-out miniseries that brought together
the heroes who would form DC's newest super-team: Young Justice! The Earth
is mysteriously split into two seemingly identical spheres, the only difference
being that one is inhabited by the world's adults; the other, its children.
Can the heroes of the JLA or the future members of Young Justice find the
solution? And does Billy Batson hold the key in the utterance of a single
word? Plus, this collection reprints YOUNG JUSTICE: THE SECRET 1, the one-shot
that introduced the mysterious girl who joins YOUNG JUSTICE in YOUNG JUSTICE
4] |