| Sequence of Events |
Issue (Date) |
| 1
Year Ago |
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Grant Morrison & Howard Porter begin |
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The seven heroes who teamed against Know Man assemble again to defeat
a new Star Conqueror, an alien cybernetic probe. At the urging
of the Spectre, they officially assume the mantle of the Justice League
of America (Green Lantern V a member for the first time). |
JLA Secret Files #1 (9.97) |
| Superman marries Lois Lane. Due to his lingering powerlessness from
the "final night," he is able to cut his long hair. |
Superman: The Wedding Album (12.96) |
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When the Legion of Super-Heroes is stranded in the 20th century, they
take up residence in the Secret Sanctuary. The JLA eventually helps them
return home to the 30th Century. |
Legion v.4 #89 (2.97), #100 (1.98) |
|
New World Order TPB: THE HYPERCLAN SAGA |
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1st app. the Hyperclan (White Martians): A-Mortal, Armek, Fluxus,
Primaid, Protex, Tronix, Zenturion and Zum, who raise the
ancient Martian city of Z'onn Z'orr in Antarctica. They execute
the villain Judgment . Metamorpho is rendered "inert" in
saving Icemaiden, Nuklon & Obsidian when the Refuge "dies" and
crashes to Earth. NOTE: Superman's hair should
have been drawn short in this story arc. |
JLA2 #1 (1.97) |
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The Hyperclan capture most of the Leaguers. |
JLA2 #2 (2.97) |
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The Hyperclan are revealed as a formerly-banished race of white Martians;
there are 70 of them. |
JLA2 #3 (3.97) |
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J'onn mind wipes the white Martians and places them to live unknowingly
among humanity. The JLA moves into its new Watchtower on the moon. |
JLA2 #4 (4.97) |
| J'onn disguises himself as Brain Wave in order to convene, infiltrate
and capture many members of the Secret Society of Super-Villains. The
Society is shown as an extensive underground network. NOTE: In
this story, the Watchtower is built and the JLA announce their
recruitment drive. Interestingly, Per Degaton
appears in this tale. |
JLA 80-Page Giant #1 (7.98) |
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J'onn takes up residence in Z'onn Z'orr and assumes the role of protector
to the Southern Hemisphere. |
JLA Secret Files #1 (9.97) |
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Superman manifests new magnetic-based powers and blue skin. |
Superman v.2 #123 (5.97) |
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Superman undergoes a self-imposed re-initiation after the change in his
powers. |
JLA Secret Files #1 (9.97) |
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The JLA is attacked by the time-traveling villain Epoch (a.k.a.
Lord of Time II). While
battling him through time, they accidentally emerge in the Wildstorm
universe, where they meet the WildC.A.T.S. (Mr. Majestic, Grifter, Zealot,
Void and Maul), who temporarily return with them to the DC universe to
defeat Epoch (leaving him trapped in a temporal loop with no escape). NOTE:
This one-shot, written by Grant Morrison is in-continuity. It occurs here
because JLA #5 states that the IF is a leftover device of Epoch's.
Steel also refers to the battle with Epoch in DC One Million. It
features the blue Superman, Batman, Flash, GL and Wonder Woman. |
JLA/Wildcats (1997) |
| American Dreams. TPB |
|
Tomorrow Woman (android creation of Professor Ivo and T. O. Morrow)
joins the JLA. She aids in defeating the alien Taint (JLA:TW),
but dies soon thereafter in battle against the IF (Implicate Field).
A funeral is held for Metamorpho at Valhalla. The League limits
its membership to 12 (which is never adhered to). GUEST APPS: Robin, Damage, Max Mercury, Warrior, Aztek, Plastic Man,
Steel, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Artemis III,
Hitman. |
JLA2 #5 (5.97), JLA: Tomorrow Woman #1 (6.98) |
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Aztek joins after the League aids him against Amazo. |
Aztek #10 (5.97) |
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1st app. Zauriel (good) and Asmodel (bad), angels. NOTE: Abnegazar (of the Demons Three) is described as being alive, while
Rath (of the Demons Three) is described as having been dead, and later
reborn as a maggot. After this, the JLA teams with Resurrection Man in
#2 of that series to battle Amazo. |
JLA2 #6 (6.97) |
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The Key awakes from a coma, takes down the JLA on their moon base. |
JLA2 #7 (7.97) |
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Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) arrives to continue his membership testing
and encounters the Key. |
JLA2 #8 (8.97) |
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After defeating the Key, Green Arrow joins. |
JLA2 #9 (E9.97) |
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Under the influence of her magic lasso, Aquaman reveals his long-standing
attraction to Wonder Woman. |
JLA 80-Page Giant #1 (7.98) |
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Wonder Woman dies at the hands of Neron. She is
taken by Zeus to Olympus and becomes the goddess of truth. |
Wonder Woman v.2 #125 (9.97) |
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J'onn solves a case involving the murder of an alien family in the Pacific
northwest. 1st app. in-continuity of the Brain Trust (who first
appeared in Kingdom Come). |
JLA2 Annual #1 (1997) |
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Zauriel seeks out his true love. Asmodel critically injures Martian Manhunter.
GUEST APP: the Demon. |
JLA: Paradise Lost #1-3 (1-3.98) |
|
ROCK OF AGES tpb |
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Part 1: The new Injustice Gang attacks (Luthor, Joker, Circe,
Mirror Master III, Ocean
Master, Dr. Light III & Jemm). Aztek's
1st mission as a member. Circe first (fully) appeared in Wonder Woman v.2
#18 (7.88); Jemm in Jemm #1 (9.84);
Mirror Master II in
(Evan McCulloch) Animal Man #8 (2.89). |
JLA2 #10 (L9.97) |
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Part 2: Batman, disguised as "Matches" Malone, recruits
Plastic Man to help against Luthor's Gang. GUEST APP: Metron. |
JLA2 #11 (10.97) |
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Part 3: The Injustice Gang captures Green Arrow. Batman bribes
Mirror Master to betray Luthor. Aquaman, Flash and GL are teleported
to
Wonderworld, then jump 15 years into the future. 1st app. Hourman III, Mote, Adam One. On
Wonderworld, the JLA are shown the infant universe of Qwewq, which exists
in a petrie dish. |
JLA2 #12 (11.97) |
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Hippolyta assumes her daughter's role as Themyscira's ambassador, becoming
the third woman called Wonder Woman. She soon travels with Jay
Garrick back to 1942 where she remains for 8 years as a member of the
Justice Society. |
Wonder Woman v.2 #128 (12.97) |
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Part 4: In the future, the JLA discover an Earth dominated by
Darkseid. The future JLA includes the Atom, Argent, Amazo and Aztek II. |
JLA2 #13 (12.97) |
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Part 5: The JLA recover the Philosopher's Stone. The Atom finishes
off Darkseid and Orion remakes the world using the Genesis Box. |
JLA2 #14 (1.98) |
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The new Mist (impersonating Icemaiden) kills Amazing
Man II, Crimson Fox
and Blue Devil. NOTE: Icemaiden remains alive,
elsewhere. Blue Devil later returns to life during Underworld Unleashed. |
Starman v.2 #38 (1.98) |
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Retro is given honorary JLA membership when
by winning an essay contest. But he is murdered by Prometheus
II before he can claim his prize. NOTE: The original Prometheus debuted in Blue Beetle #12 (a member
of the Hybrid). |
Prometheus #1 (2.98) |
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Jim Corrigan makes peace with himself, his father
and God and decides finally to leave the mortal world. HIs funeral is
attended by Superman, Batman, Aquaman, J'onn, Flash, the JSA and others.
The Spectre returns to limbo to await a new mortal host. |
Spectre v.3 #62 (2.98) |
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Part 6: With the undercover help of Plastic Man, the Injustice
Gang is defeated. Metron warns the JLA to "prepare for the fortification
of Earth." Aztek and Green Arrow resign. The JLA is disbanded in
order to restructure. |
JLA2 #15 (2.98) |
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Wonder Woman III, Steel III,
Huntress, Plastic Man, Oracle and Zauriel join. Warrior's bid for membership
is denied. |
JLA Secret Files #2 (8.98) |
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Despero's personality begins to surface and taking over L-Ron for brief
time periods. L-Ron finds himself in Leesburg where, with the help of
Supergirl, Despero's psyche is permanently excorcised L-Ron emerged intact,
still within Despero's body. Despero's essence finds its way to the "Abyssal
Plane," where he later meets Johnny Sorrow. |
Supergirl #17-18 (1-2.98) |
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Arsenal arranges for a birthday party for the de-aged Atom on the JLA
Watchtower. NOTE: Members present are Superman,
Flash, J'onn and Aquaman plus Black Canary, Elongated Man, and Zatanna. |
Teen Titans v.2 #18 (3.98) |
| Strength In Numbers tpb |
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The new members are introduced to the public. Disguised as Retro, Prometheus
invades the Watchtower. |
JLA2 #16 (3.98) |
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A surprise appearance by Catwoman allows the JLA to defeat Prometheus,
who escapes. Big Barda and Orion appear at the Watchtower demanding to
join the JLA (Barda for the first time). |
JLA2 #17 (4.98) |
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Julian September's Engine of Chance alters the laws of probability,
unleashing destruction, and causing several JLAers to disappear. NOTE: Written by Mark Waid. |
JLA2 #18 (5.98) |
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With the considerable help of the Atom's physics expertise, September's
machinations are halted. J'onn visits Oracle's headquarters. NOTE: Written by Mark Waid. |
JLA2 #19 (6.98) |
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Jack Knight requests the JLA's aid in acquiring a spacecraft, which they
deny, having none to spare. NOTE: Superman
appears in blue. |
Starman v.3 #43 (6.98) |
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Superman returns to his original powers and costume. |
Superman Forever (6.98) |
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Adam Strange brings a team to Rann in hopes of their secret help in defeating
En'Taran invaders. NOTE: Written by
Mark Waid. |
JLA2 #20 (7.98) |
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Adam Strange is reunited with his wife Alanna shortly before he must
return to Earth. NOTE: Written by Mark Waid. |
JLA2 #21 (8.98) |
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Daniel, the Lord of Dreams comes to the JLA's aid against the Star Conqueror. |
JLA2 #22 (9.98) |
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Diana returns to Earth and to the mantle of Wonder Woman. Donna Troy
regains her gods-given powers. NOTE: Donna
is reestablished as Diana's "sister" (a mystical copy); this
comes from Silver Age lore. |
Wonder Woman v.2 #136 (8.98) |
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The Star Conqueror's consciousness on Earth destroyed. Diana resumes
her place in the JLA and the League gets a visit from the future Justice
Legion A. |
JLA2 #23 (10.98) |
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Earth's teens are stranded apart from all the grown-ups by the ancient
Atlantean entity Bedlam. GUEST APP:
Captain Marvel. NOTE: Diana is depicted as
Wonder Woman here. |
JLA: World Without Grownups #1 (8.98) |
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Robin, Impulse and Superboy officially form their own (unnamed) group.
GUEST APP: Captain Marvel. |
JLA: World Without Grownups #2 (9.98) |
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Robin, Impulse and Superboy adopt the name Young Justice. The
Red Tornado comes out of dormancy to serve as their advisor. |
Young Justice #1 (9.98) |
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Wally West marries Linda Park. The JLA attend, in costume. |
Flash v.2 #142 (10.98) |
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Ghosts: Felix Faust revives ancient wizard Hermes Trismegistus
to attain immortality, causing people from the afterlife to appear. Vibe,
Steel and Ice return from the dead along with other dead Leaguers to help
defeat Hermes (whose spirit comes to rest inside Faust). |
JLA2 Annual #2 (1998) |
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DC
ONE MILLION |
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The Justice Legion A: Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Aquaman, Starman,
Hourman and Flash John Fox travel back in time to invite the JLA to the
853rd Century, where the original Superman is to return from seclusion.
When the JLA are sent to the future, the "Hourman virus" begins
infecting the planet. It was planted in Hourman by Solaris, the
evil living sun, as a means of prompting his own creation. Montevideo,
Uruguay is destroyed by Vandal Savage's rogue Rocket Red unit. NOTE:
Flash John Fox first appeared in the Flash 50th Anniversary Special
(1990). This Wonder Woman resembles Power Princess of the Squadron
Supreme. |
DC One Million #1 (11.98) |
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The Hourman virus invades the entire planet. At vanishing point, Waverider
hears Matt Ryder utter something about the "Kingdom" and a "barrier." |
DC One Million #2 (11.98) |
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Two Justice Leagues begin building Solaris as a means to house the Hourman
virus, drawing it out of the Earth. |
JLA One Million (11.98) |
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Solaris comes online. Starman "one million" is found to be
a traitor, but redeems himself by vaporizing the Knight Fragment (Kryptonite),
and repelling Solaris. |
DC One Million #3 (11.98) |
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Hourman III aids when
the Flash becomes "unstuck" in time, experiencing past DC Universe
crises. |
JLA in Crisis Secret Files #1 (11.98) |
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Victor Stone (Cyborg) captures all living Titans and invades Earth with
an alien technovirus. With combined forces and lots of help, they coax
Victor from his alien host and into a new body. NOTE:
Cyborg's new appearance is similar to that in "Kingdom Come."
After this, the JLA appear in Wonder Woman #140-141 (1-2.99) and
Power of Shazam! #45 (1.99). |
JLA/Titans #1-3 (11.98-1.99) |
| Justice for All tpb |
|
General Wade Eiling creates the Ultramarines: Warmaker One, 4-D, Flow,
Pulse 8; they repossess the entombed (second) Shaggy Man. On New Genesis,
the coming of Mageddon is foretold. NOTE:
Eiling 1st appeared in Captain Atom #1. The original Shaggy Man's
body is still lost somewhere in space. |
JLA2 #24 (12.98) |
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J'onn receives help from the JLA in locating and finding info on the
Headmaster. |
Martian Manhunter #1 (12.98) |
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General Wade Eiling transfers his mind to the body of the Shaggy Man II (he is hence known
as "The General"). |
JLA2 #25 (1.99) |
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The General is teleported to the asteroid belt. The former Ultramarines
form the sovereign state of Superbia which floats above the ruined
Montevideo. There they establish a new global peacekeeping force. Vixen,
Jack O'Lantern III, Goraiko and
Knight & Squire III are
among those to join them. 1st app. Jakeem Thunder, who discovers
Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt in an inkpen. Hourman III arrives from
the future to replace J'onn, who's taken a leave of absence. |
JLA2 #26 (2.99) |
A manned NASA probe returns from beyond Pluto infested with Bloodlines
aliens. Batman recruits the assassin Tommy Monaghan (Hitman,
a Bloodline convert), for help. When the probe lands on the moon,
the JLA's powers cut out. (#1) After the
aliens incapacitate the JLA, only Tommy
is left to exterminate them. The JLA offer their "thanks" but turn
him over to Gotham City police for trial of his former crimes. The
police let him go. (#2) NOTE: This
story was told in flashback by Superman to reporter Peter Kirby,
years after Hitman's death (Hitman #60).
Per
Garth Ennis, it takes place midway through the Hitman series,
for sure after his first meeting with Superman—Hitman #34
(2.99). |
Justice League/Hitman #1-2 (11-12.07) |
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Resurrection Man declines an offer to join the JLA after aiding against
Major Force. |
Resurrection Man #21 (2.99) |
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The Atom rejoins the JLA in a trainer's capacity after helping to defeat
Amazo. The League discusses adding to their number, and do call in dozens
of reservists to combat Amazo. NOTE: Depicted
among the reserves are some heroes who have never been members, including
Black Lightning, the Creeper and Jade. J'onn uses the identity of Hino
Rei, an in-joke; Rei Hino is the secret identity of Sailor
Mars from the Sailor Moon cartoon. After this, the JLA appear
in Anarky #1 (5.99) |
JLA2 #27 (3.99) |
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The JLA step in to take Despero off Young Justice's hands, but agree
in the end to let the kids do their job, and to continue using the Secret
Sanctuary as their HQ. |
Young Justice #6 (3.99) |
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When the JLA plans to subdue the deranged Superman, Batman discovers
that his kryptonite ring has been switched with a fake. |
Action #753 (4.99) |
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Thinking him unstable, the JLA nearly kills Superman by synthesizing
kryptonite with Green Lantern's ring. |
Superman: Man of Tomorrow #13 (Spr.99) |
|
MALEFIC saga |
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A JLA team travels to Z'onn Z'orr and finds an injured and traumatized
J'emm. After Diana takes J'emm to the Watchtower, Steel, Huntress and
Aquaman find themselves transported to an area which looks like Mars.
They enter a facility containing a Genetic Research Lab, where J'onn's
brother, Ma'alefa'ak (disguised as J'onn) is conducting genetic
experiments on humans. He attacks the Leaguers, but they escape. |
Martian Manhunter #6 (5.99) |
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J'onn is summoned to the Watchtower by the JLA and denies the actions
of Ma'alefa'ak (Malefic). Malefic attacks the League while he is intangible,
which again implicates J'onn. J'onn tries to escape; he destroys the teleporters
and heads for his Martian ship, which Malefic has rigged to explode! |
Martian Manhunter #7 (6.99) |
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Superman pronounces that J'onn is dead. However, J'onn managed to transfer
his consciousness into his arm and teleported to Z'onn Z'orr. He gains
his mass and strength from absorbing soil into his body, and launches
Z'onn Z'orr into orbit. Wonder Woman and Aquaman raise suspicions that
he may not have been responsible for the evil deeds. DEO agent Cameron
Chase asks for J'onn's remains, but the JLA refuses. Malefic, still on
the Watchtower, plots to kill the JLA; disguised as Batman, he attacks
the Flash. |
Martian Manhunter #8 (7.99) |
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J'onn begins to lose control of his new body but contacts the Watchtower
and challenges Malefic to face him at Z'onn Z'orr (which is now near the
sun). J'onn restores Malefic's telepathy and with it, his weakness to
fire. Both J'onn and Malefic are traumatized, but J'onn is rescued at
the last moment by Superman and Orion. Z'onn Z'orr and Malefic fall into
the sun. The trauma leaves J'onn temporarily without his shapeshifting
power. |
Martian Manhunter #9 (8.99) |
|
"CRISIS TIMES FIVE" |
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Part 1: Flash I, Sentinel, Wildcat, reassemble as the JSA to help
the JLA free the Spectre and stave off an imminent invasion from the 5th
Dimension. Triumph gains control of the 5th Dimension genie Lkz,
who restores his powers. NOTES: This is Hourman's
first mission as a JLA member. Lkz is controlled by saying "so cool."
Guest app.: Captain Marvel. |
JLA2 #28 (4.99) |
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Part 2: Hippolyta answers the JSA's call. Triumph kidnaps Gypsy
and Ray and invades the Watchtower. Sentinel and Zauriel contemplate how
to free the Spectre from his confinement. Jakeem Thunder first commands
the Thunderbolt, whose real name is revealed as Yz. Captain Marvel heads
for the 5th Dimension. |
JLA2 #29 (5.99) |
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Part 3: Captain Marvel and Green Lantern discover that the manipulator
behind the war between the pink and blue genies is Qwsp. 1st app. of Mr.
Mxyzptlk's "quinto-partner," Gsptlnz. NOTE:
Qwsp (a.k.a. Quisp) first vexed Aquaman in Aquaman, v.1 #1 (1962). |
JLA2 #30 (6.99) |
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Part 4: The Spectre is released from his prison, transforming
Triumph to ice. Yz and Lkz merge to form a new purple genie named Ylzkz.
Qwsp is returned by his peers to the 5th dimension. Wildcat reveals having
acquired 9 lives sometime in 1945. |
JLA2 #31 (7.99) |
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Aquaman and Kyle respond to a JLA distress call from a missing French
nuclear submarine. They end up passing through a wall of ambient energy,
which ages Kyle and de-ages Aquaman. They find the sub trapped behind
the wall, find a way through it and are returned to normal. Also, J'onn
tricks Green Lantern and Plas into believing he is an intruder to the
Watchtower. |
Green Lantern 80-Page Giant #2 (6.99) |
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Hourman III meets Snapper
Carr, defeats Amazo, then divests himself of the Worlogog and most of
its power. Carr begins calling him "Tyler." |
Hourman #1 (4.99) |
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Locus resurfaces using a new mechanical virus. |
JLA2 #32 (8.99) |
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Psykosis, a pawn of Kobra, switches their own minds with those
of eight Leaguers. |
JLA: Foreign Bodies (1999) |
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Noticing his potential, the JLA inducts the small town hero Mark
Antaeus. When a clash of ideals leads to the death of innocents, Antaeus
commits suicide. |
JLA: Superpower (1999) |
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JLApe: King Solovar of Gorilla City is assassinated, and the JLA
(minus Batman) are turned into apes. Guest app.:
Animal Man. |
JLA2 Annual #3 (1999) |
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JLApe: From interviewing Congo Bill, Mallah, and others, J'onn
exposes and defeats the mastermind behind the "Gorilla Warfare"--Gorilla
Grodd. |
Martian Manhunter Annual #2 (1999) |
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The L.A.W. forms from when Avatar moves the Watchtower into suspended
animation. Members include Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Nightshade, Question,
Sarge Steel, Judomaster & Peacemaker II.
NOTE: This group is made from former Charlton
Comics heroes, which were purchased by DC. The Avatar is revealed as Judomaster's
former sidekick, Tiger in #3. |
The L.A.W. #1-6 (9.99-2.00) |
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Wally West gives his life, taking himself and Cobalt
Blue into the Speed Force. |
Flash v.2 #150 (7.99) |
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A white Martian shakes off its brainwashing and impersonates Bruce Wayne.
Walter West (Flash IV)
reveals his identity to Superman, who then agrees to let him stay with
the JLA. NOTE: This Flash, who was from Hypertime,
first appeared in Flash #152 (9.99). |
JLA2 #33 (9.99) |
| World War III tpb |
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Prometheus orchestrates the theft of Green Lantern's ring during a riot
at Belle Reve prison. Zazzala, the original Queen Bee recruits the Shaggy
Man for Luthor's new Injustice Gang. Mr. Miracle heralds the coming of
Mageddon, an evil old god. |
JLA2 #34 (10.99) |
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A team cleans up some of Prof. Ivo's rogue robot prototypes, which had
been activated after his recent defeat. The Huntress and Barda vacation
with Wonder Woman on Themyscira. The Atom gets sunburn while hiding inside
Superman's body. Plastic Man and Orion team up against chaos energy in
Los Angeles. |
JLA 80-Page Giant #2 (11.99) |
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The Justice Society is officially re-formed with Atom-Smasher, Sentinel,
Flash, Sand, Hawkgirl II,
Dr. Fate IV, Black Canary,
Wildcat, Starman, Star-Spangled Kid. Hippolyta declines full-time membership. NOTE: Hawkgirl first appeared in JSA Secret
Files #1 (8.99). |
JSA #4 (11.99) |
|
DAY
OF JUDGMENT |
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The Demon Etrigan tricks the Spectre into merging with Asmodel. Together,
they subdue Neron and unleash Hell on Earth. Dr. Occult begins gathering
an army of mystics to stop him as the Sentinels of Magic. |
Day of Judgment #)1 (11.99 |
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A group of heroes travels to Heaven in search of assistance, where they
encounter the spirits of the Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Hourman, and Mr. Terrific.
They contact the spirit of Jim Corrigan, but he rejects their pleas to
become bonded again to the Spectre. Meanwhile, in Hell, another group
of heroes enlists the aid of Hal Jordan. |
Day of Judgment #2 (11.99) |
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J'onn and Gypsy battle the resurrected Ice, Vibe, Steel and Crimson
Fox. Gypsy dies, but is returned to life by J'onn's god, Hronmeer. |
Martian Manhunter #12 (11.99) |
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In search of a weapon to defeat Asmodel, Captain Marvel goes into space
to retrieve the Spear of Destiny. Hal Jordan returns to Earth, but is
struck down. The JSA arrives on the scene, with the new Dr. Fate in tow. |
Day of Judgment #3 (11.99) |
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The heroes channel mystical power into Hal Jordan to battle Asmodel.
Hal uses the power to summon the spirits of the Green Lantern Corps to
his aid. In Hell, Blue Devil is resurrected and the son of Felix Faust
re-ignites the fires of Hell by murdering the Enchantress. On Earth, Neron
takes over Superman's body and seizes control of the Spectre. |
Day of Judgment #4 (11.99) |
| Hal Jordan defeats Neron and Asmodel
and becomes the next human host for the Spectre (II).
The Spectre's power helps to curtail the influence of the Parallax entity
when Jordan returns to Earth. |
Day of Judgment #5 (11.99) |
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Hal Jordan entrusts the Spear of Destiny to the Sentinels of Magic, who
send it into the sun after casting a spell to ensure that only they can
retrieve it. |
Day of Judgment Secret Files (11.99) |
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The JLA help Hal Jordan realize his new role as the Spectre. They discover
that no living people can recognize him as Hal Jordan. |
JLA2 #35 (11.99) |
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Following a battle with Brainiac, Clark Kent and Lois Lane attend a party
at Cat Grant's. Clark is called to Smallville and learns that, Lana Lang's
baby is arriving prematurely. At the same time, the JLA (J'onn, Orion,
Wonder Woman, Flash, G.L., Plas and Huntress) discover that Doomsday is
again causing havok. Superman ignores their summons so he can save Lana's
child. As Wonder Woman lies defeated, she discovers that Doomsday speaks! |
Doomsday Wars #1 (1999) |
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Superman heads for Atlanta with Lana's baby for its special care. Meanwhile,
Doomsday holds off the U.S. troops and attacks the approaching Superman.
Fearing for the child's safety, Superman sustains massive blows. He is
dragged underground, where he discovers a strange city. He learns that
Brainiac's conscience inhabits Doomsday; he had released Doomsday from
the End of Time. |
Doomsday Wars #2 (1999) |
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Superman is joined by Lana's husband, Pete Ross; they return to the
underground city and Pete saves his child. Superman separates Brainiac
from Doomsday's body and Doomsday is coerced into a transporter tube to
the moon. Superman frees the JLA and the team concoct a prison made of
three transporter tubes; between them, Doomsday is never allowed to become
whole. Brainiac moves into a fail-safe robot body, unable to leave. Pete
and Lana's child is named Clark Peter Ross.NOTES:
Doomsday remained in the transporter prison until "Our Worlds at
War" when President Luthor demanded his release to aid in the war.
Doomsday was vaporized. Lex later, re-cloned him and the monster was transformed
by the Joker's gas into Doomsday Rex. Superman again defeated him, and
Luthor handed Rex over to Darkseid. |
Doomsday Wars #3 (1999) |
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Disciple II (Jerome
Cox) acquires an ancient power and sets about destroying the JLA by "devolving"
them. Wonder Woman's disembodied spirit eventually frees the others and
Disciple is killed by the old gods who gave him the powers. NOTES:
This special stars all current members except Orion. The first Disciple
battled Green Lantern & Zatanna in GL 80-Page Giant #2 (6.99). |
JLA: Primevil (1999) |
|
The Atom conducts "continuing education" for a group of JLA
reservists including Power Girl, Firestorm, Firehawk, the Ray & Booster
Gold. NOTE: This is Firehawk's first association
with the JLA. |
Secret Files Guide to the DC Univers #1 (3.00) |
|
The JLA informs the public of their experimental "signal devices"
which resemble wedding rings. NOTE: This is all
to cover up the fact that Superman was shown wearing a wedding ring in
Superman #151 (12.99). Steel is shown as a member of the JLA. |
Superman: Man of Steel #96 (1.00) |
|
"WORLD WAR III" |
|
Part 1: Mageddon destroys Wonderworld. The JLA calls in all past
and reserve members. The Injustice Gang invades the Watchtower. At some
point after this, the JLA takes the infant universe of Qwewq into safe
storage. |
JLA2 #36 (12.99) |
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Part 2: Prometheus invades Oracle's headquarters. The Martian
Manhunter returns to active duty. The New Gods and Wonder Woman come face-to-face
with Mageddon. |
JLA2 #37 (1.00) |
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Part 3: At the JLA Embassy in North America, heroes gather under
Mr. Miracle to confront Mageddon. Luthor is freed from Mageddon, and Batman
takes down Prometheus. A bomb destroys much of the Watchtower, along with
Zauriel's body. The General escapes into the Phantom Zone, followed by
Orion. NOTE: The
extent of damage to the Watchtower is uncertain. Triumph's body was inside. |
JLA2 #38 (2.00) |
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Part 4: Orion's dog, Sturmer, hurls himself and the General into
the Phantom Zone. Batman catches the Huntress on the verge of killing
Prometheus and revokes her JLA membership. Mageddon looms over the Earth. |
JLA2 #39 (3.00) |
|
Part 5: Metron suggests that Earth will evolve because of the
coming of Mageddon. Animal Man suggests a plan. Wally West (who returns
to the JLA) brings help from the other side of the Speed Force —
Glimmer, last survivor of Wonderworld. |
JLA2 #40 (4.00) |
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Part 6: Glimmer empowers all humanity with
superpowers. Zauriel returns to the flesh with the Pax Dei to help. The
people of Earth then, along with the sacrifice of Aztek, defeat Mageddon.
Orion and Barda resign from the JLA. NOTE: GL tells Captain Atom that the JLA has an Amazonian Purple Healing
Ray in their infirmary, and it was used to help give everyone on earth
super powers (it appears next in Wonder Woman #167 & 179). |
JLA2 #41 (5.00) |
|
Superman, Green Lantern, and Batman stop the Hand of Krona: a
group of aliens who worship Krona. They seek to upgrade and unify the
universe. On monitor duty, Plastic Man wins a challenge from the alien
B'au W'au race, by impersonating other JLA members; afterwards, the League
allows Plas to assume regular monitor duties. While investigating Eclipso's
ruined fortress on the moon, GL and Superman find a werewolf, which is
taken to S.T.A.R. labs for study. The wolf is actually the wife of the
S.T.A.R. Labs scientist, who was transformed by Eclipso several years
earlier. She dies just as she is cured. While upgrading the Watchtower's
interstellar communications system, Steel and Aquaman defeat the Oblivion
Meme. NOTE: Also
contains an Elseworlds story where the Joker and Doomsday fight Superman
and Batman. In actuality, these characters had been action figures in
a make-believe scenario between two young boys. |
JLA Showcase 80-Page Giant #1 (2.00) |
|
The JLA assist Green Lantern in finding, fighting, and cleaning up after
Nero. |
Green Lantern v.3 #135-136 (4-5.00) |
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Lex Luthor is approached by a Mr. Irons asking him to obtain a certain
artifact (the Witchblade) for him. A few days later, in Gotham, Sara Pezzini,
holder of the Witchblade, is severely injured in an attack by armed robots.
She contacts Barbara Gordon (their fathers were acquainted) for help.
Oracle transports Sara to the Watchtower for medical assistance. Aquaman
takes notice of the Witchblade, and soon finds that it is an ancient Atlantean
artifact. Meanwhile, a fragment of the Witchblade bonds with Oracle then
Huntress and is re-bonded with the original Witchblade. Wonder Woman bonds
with the Witchblade to fend off an army of Luthor's robots. Sara wakes
up in the Watchtower, and is at first unwilling to reclaim the blade,
but is ultimately convinced. |
JLA/Witchblade (2000) |
|
While exploring the anti-matter universe, Brainiac becomes Ultraman's
captive. |
Adventures of Superman #604 (7.02) |
|
From the anti-matter universe, Alexander Luthor travels to enlist
the JLA's help against the Crime Syndicate of Amerika (Ultraman,
Superwoman (Lois Lane), Owlman (Thomas Wayne), Power Ring,
Johnny Quick II;
1st apps.). Eventually, they must admit defeat in order to win on a world
where everything happens in reverse. Wonder Woman projects the body of
Ultra-Titanus (with the mind of Brainiac) into the anti-matter
Phantom Zone. NOTE: This tale retroactively eliminates
all previous Crime Syndicate appearances. The anti-matter world of Qward
is not mentioned. Their original 1st app. was JLofA #29 (9.64).
By Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. |
JLA: Earth 2 (2000) |
|
The JLA attempts to stop the chaos caused by Brainiac. After being left
disembodied, the villain tried to download himself into a new body. He
was instead supplanted by an even more advanced version of himself called
Brainiac 13. To prevent his consciousness from being lost, the
original Brainiac took possession of the infant Lena Luthor and aged her
body to adulthood. However, Lex Luthor turned Lena and Brainiac over to
Brainiac 13 in exchange for "B13" technology. |
Superman: Y2K (2000), Action #763 (3.00) |
|
The JLA intervenes when Aquaman retaliates against the island nation
of Cerdia. |
Aquaman v.5 #66 (4.00) |
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The de-aged JLA and JSA squabble at the Justice Cave (Secret Sanctuary)
to determine who should get a stash of rocket fuel. |
Sins of Youth Secret Files #1 (2000) |
|
Sins of Youth: When the adult heroes are transformed into kids,
the JLA Jr. and Captain Marvel seek the aid of the wizard Shazam. | Sins of Youth: JLA (5.00)
|
| Tower Of Babel tpb |
|
The Atom leads the JLA into the brain of a sick child, where they discover
his "cancer" is actually a civilization of microscopic creatures. |
JLA2 #42 (6.00) |
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Astronaut Hugh Klein contacts the JLA with the key to solve a new crisis
in time. Years before, his daughter, Laurel the Moon Maiden had
removed herself from the timestream along with her enemy, Valkus
the Centurion. When the Centurion finds a way back to real time,
Laurel returns as well. When he is ultimately destroyed, Laurel decides
to accompany Harbinger and Pariah in their travels. NOTES:
Moon Maiden is said to have been an early member of the JLofA. Since
that past was overwritten, she and her father are the only two who fully
remember this time. Her origins parallel those of Wonder Woman. In essence,
she was the Wonder Woman of the early JLofA (in her timeline). |
JLA 80-Page Giant #3 (10.00) |
|
Orkus, leader of the Appellaxian race, displaces Gaea and possess
the Earth itself. With the help of the Sentinels of Magic, the JLA open
a doorway to the alien's dimension. There they meet Arjax, a rebel
who helps them overthrow Orkus. |
JLA: Incarnations #7 (2.02) |
|
The long dormant last dragon (and queen), Drakul Karfang, is awakened
by gnomes underneath Zurich, Switzerland. At the same time, the Oracle
of Delphi prophesies to Wonder Woman that whomever defeats the dragon will
die as well. Wonder Woman incapacitates all members
of the JLA, and forces Superman rescue them. Diana destroys Drakul
Karfang, but dies in the process. Superman revives her with super-CPR. |
JLA: League of One (2000) |
| Mark Waid begins as writer |
|
An ancient race, the Quantum Mechanics, steals the Earth. The
JLA discover that they have stolen many worlds in order to collect their
long-dormant "sleeper agents." In essence, the Mechanics seek
to construct their own afterlife. They are opposed by a faction of zealots
who seek to sabotage their efforts. The JLA help collect the Sleepers,
repel the zealots, and restore the captive worlds. NOTE:
By Waid and Hitch. |
JLA: Heaven's Ladder (11.00) |
|
JLA sensors detect a damaged Dominator spacecraft near the Watchtower.
The crew is teleported aboard along with the Predators, who attack J'onn;
the Dominators escape to Earth. The League follows and manages to find
the Dominators, who are being pursued by Predators. The Dominators reveal
that they modified the Predators to attack the JLA, only the Predators
attacked the Dominators first. During a final battle on the Watchtower,
the Predators are sucked into space. The Dominators are sent back to their
homeworld. NOTES: There is a brief reference
to Superman vs. Predator and Batman vs. Predator. Oracle
and Atom make guest appearances. The story occurs prior to JLA #51
because the Watchtower is shown in its old design. |
JLA vs. Predator (2001) |
|
Across the globe, strange spirits appear, and the JLA is contacted by
twin spirits who guide them to a dread, ancient god beneath the sea.
They find a pre-Atlantean city, and a legend of the empress, Jadeth,
who betrayed seven monster-kings. The old god is stirring and the Leaguers
allow themselves to be transformed by its power to defeat the seven monsters.
Jadeth is awakened, but Superman claims her power and
shares it with the rest of the League. Jadeth and the old god return
to their slumber. NOTE: Occurs
prior to JLA #51
because the Watchtower is shown in its old design. See also: Seven
Caskets Microheroes by Jerome |
JLA: Seven Caskets (2001) |
|
The JLA attempts to implement a cease-fire in New Vladovnia. |
Legends of the DC Universe #32 (9.00) |
|
Xotar takes over the body of Rhonda Spivak, a woman with chameleon capabilities
and super strength. Taking the name, "Sister Glory," she influences
a group of people who worship the JLA as gods in order to construct a
fleet of super-weapons, called "War Wheels." These devices are used to
discredit the League in the eyes of the world. The JLA is able to defeat
Xotar and free the cultists from his influence. GUEST
APPS: contains significant guest appearances by Guy Gardner, Captain
Atom, the Rocket Reds (no longer called by that name since the fall of
the USSR), Captain Marvel and the Atom. NOTE:
The Watchtower is shown in its old design. |
JLA: Gods & Monsters (2001) |
| "TOWER OF BABEL" |
|
Talia breaks into the Watchtower and steals Batman's secret protocols
for defeating the JLA. She delivers them to her father, Ra's Al Ghul.
NOTE: Batman is depicted as having begun compiling
the protocols years ago. Backgrounds depict imagery from before the deaths
of Barry Allen and Oliver Queen and before Black Canary lost her sonic
cry. |
JLA Secret Files #3 (11.00) |
|
Part 1: Using the Batman's computer files, Ra's Al Ghul handily
cripples Green Lantern, J'onn, Aquaman and Plastic Man. |
JLA2 #43 (7.00) |
|
Part 2: Having robbed Batman's parents' graves, Ra's Al Ghul offers
to rejuvenate them in his Lazarus Pit. He takes down the rest of the JLA,
including Superman, using synthetic red kryptonite. |
JLA2 #44 (8.00) |
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Part 3: Batman leads the recovering and mistrustful League to
Ra's Al Ghul's Antarctic lair. |
JLA2 #45 (9.00) |
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Part 4: Upon Al Ghul's defeat, the JLA votes to expel Batman from
the team (Flash, J'onn & GL vote in his favor). |
JLA2 #46 (10.00) |
|
The JLA meets the Janissary, hero of Turkey. J'onn reveals that
he had served as her predecessor, the Dervish. |
JLA2 Annual #4 (8.00) |
|
Several current and former members of the JLA and JSA attend a party
for Max Mercury. NOTE: All current JLA members
except Flash and Batman, plus Zatanna. |
Impulse #67 (12.00) |
| Divided We Fall tpb |
|
Art team of Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary and Laura Depuy begin |
|
The living embodiment of imagined evil, the Queen of Fables, overtakes
New York City. She casts Wonder Woman as Snow White as the rest of the
JLA roam the enchanted forest. |
JLA2 #47 (11.00) |
|
Batman sends the JLA into the Queen of Fables' former prison: a book
where her entire history on Earth had been trapped. Now free, the Queen
tears apart Themyscira looking for the fair princess (Wonder Woman). |
JLA2 #48 (12.00) |
|
The Queen of Fables is returned to the pages of a new book. Both volumes
are then stored in the Watchtower. |
JLA2 #49 (1.01) |
|
Alexander Joseph Luthor is elected President of the United States. Batman
tries unsuccessfully to retrieve the kryptonite ring from him. |
Superman: Lex 2000 (1.01) |
| JUSTICE LEAGUES mini-series (see also Section
3.5) |
|
1st app. of the Advance Man. |
JLA Secret Files #3 (11.00) |
|
Part 1: The Advance Man returns to Earth, to prepare it for colonization
by an alien race. He first disables all wireless communication, then uses
Hector Hammond to make the entire world forget the existence of the JLA.
NOTE: This event was referenced as after
JLA #50, and before JLA #52. But that was in the middle
of the "Id" story... |
Justice League of ? (3.01) |
|
Part 2: Wonder Woman assembles the Justice League of Amazons at
her Wonderdome in Washington D.C. Aquaman ultimately recruits Power Girl
for his own JLA. The Advance Man acquires a virus to use in decimating
Earth's population. Contains a brief appearance of the Justice League
of Anarchy. |
Justice League of Amazons (3.01) |
|
Part 3: Aquaman finds that a significant number of aquatic species
have been affected or killed by extraterrestrial machines. He returns
to Atlantis with his "Justice League of Atlantis." Aquaman later
calls on Devilfish and they destroy the machines. Later, the Advance
Man recruits Devilfish for his own needs. NOTE:
The Devil-Fish first appeared in pre-Crisis times in Superboy v.1
#202 (5-6.74). There is a brief appearance by the Justice League of Apostles. |
Justice League of Atlantis (3.01) |
|
Part 4: Batman discovers that the Advance Man has transferred
a shipment of toxic waste to Gotham. Because he knows the Advance Man
is anticipating heroes, Batman assembles a group of villains to stop the
threat. As backup, he also calls in the Justice League of Adventure. |
Justice League of Arkham (3.01) |
|
Part 5: The Martian Manhunter gathers a group of alien heroes
to combat the effects of the Advance Man's mutagenic bomb. The Advance
Man begins the transfer of Plura's people to Earth. 1st full app. Of the
Advance Man's client, Plura. NOTE:
Guest appearance by the Justice League of Air. |
Justice League of Aliens (3.01) |
|
Part 6: The Devilfish turns against the heroes, and Hector Hammond
saves the day when he shunts the aliens' souls into the Advance Man himself. |
Justice League of America (3.01) |
|
A fracturing Justice League defeats Dr. Destiny in the Dream dimension.
Following this, Superman initiates a landmark meeting with Batman. Batman
agrees to return to the JLA and, to rebuild trust, they both agree to
reveal their secret identities to all JLAers. The rest of the JLAers follow
suit. Just then, "Batman" intrudes upon the JLA's meeting in
the Batcave. NOTE: This is the first time
Plastic Man's has revealed his first name (Patrick). J'onn reveals his
John Jones identity (only one of the handfull left secret after Martian
Manhunter #17 [4.00]); and after M.M. #31, he abandoned all
identities except Jones. A 48-page issue. |
JLA2 #50 (3.01) |
|
The split Leaguers grow accustomed to their separate lives. And a vagrant
named Stinton (indeed many people) causes mayhem when his greatest
wish is granted. The Watchtower is remodeled into a new design. NOTE: Following this, the JLA appear briefly in Green Lantern: Legacy. |
JLA2 #51 (4.01) |
|
From the sixth-dimension, the Cathexis arrive, explaining to the
JLA that a being called the "Id," was loosed on Earth,
granting people's desires. With the Id's power, the young Joey Mason wishes
for his father's (Metamorpho's) "return"; the dead hero is not,
however, brought back "to life." The Cathexis return Metamorpho
to his grave, and reveal that the Id was also responsible for the Leaguers'
identity split. |
JLA2 #52 (5.01) |
|
Fearing a lapse into villainy, Eel O'Brian leads the effort to reunite
the JLAer's halves. The Cathexis reclaim the Id and unleash its power
on Earth. |
JLA2 #53 (6.01) |
|
The Cathexis are handily defeated when the JLA split their 6th-dimensional
bodies into two 3-dimensional bodies. Also, J'onn's wish to reunite with
his alter ego unwittingly awakens all White Martians across the globe. |
JLA2 #54 (7.01) |
|
Issue #1: The Sentinels of Magic are attacked by Hermes Trismegestus,
who seeks to again unleash Hell on Earth. He uses his agents, the Diablos
and Superman is felled by a magic bullet. The JLA recruit Faust and Blue
Devil to help them. Tempest is infused with the spirits of old B'Mirian
(Atlantean) mages (#1). Issue #4: Ultimately, Trismegestus' pawn,
Anita, is revealed as the Enchantress. She is defeated when June Moon
exerts control in joining them into a new entity: the Soulsinger.
Blue Devil sacrifices himself to stop the demons, and Felix Faust is freed
of Trismegestus' possession. Zatanna is named as liaison between the JLA
and the Sentinels of Magic. NOTE: The Sentinels
first formed in Day of Judgment #1. |
JLA: Black Baptism #1-4 (5-8.01) |
|
With the help of the Thanagarians, the new Hawkgirl draws the ancient
soul of Khufu back to life again as Hawkman. His new body resembles Carter
Hall and possesses the memories (and hair) of Katar Hol. |
JSA #23-24 (6-7.01) |
|
Aquaman encounters the miraculously-alive Oliver Queen in Star City.
He brings him to the JLA Watchtower to "show" the rest of the
team. Batman subsequently conducts experiments and concludes that it is--and
isn't--Oliver Queen. |
Green Arrow v.3 #4-5 (7-8.01) |
|
When the former prison colony/ship Haven comes out of warp space
too near the Earth, it crashes, destroying Lamont, California. The JLA
and super-powered Havenites manage to stop the ship from hitting the ocean.
1st app. Of heroes Siv, Valadin, Nia & Katalia and villains
Ivas. President Luthor appoints Nicole Stein Ambassador to Extraterrestrial
Interests. NOTE: This story includes Aquaman. |
JLA/Haven: The Arrival (2001) |
|
Katalia mentally relates Haven's history on the planet Competalia to
J'onn. 1st app. Anathema, Gern & Absin. |
Haven #1 (2.02) |
|
TERROR INCOGNITA tpb |
|
Part 1: The White Martians wake from their hypnosis, capture J'onn,
and mentally strike at the JLA. They succeed in detonating a nuclear explosion
in Murmansk, Russia. NOTE: Aquaman is said to
be on leave; occurs before Our Worlds at War. |
JLA2 #55 (8.01) |
|
Part 2: The Martians begin dissecting humans, and transforming
the atmosphere to make it less flammable. Superman calls Firestorm for
help. |
JLA2 #56 (9.01) |
|
Part 3: The White Martians target Earths magicians with a psychic
blanket. The Martians reveal their goal is to ingest latent human telepath
brain matter and extend their own powers to conquer the galaxy. The JLA
head for Superman's fortress where they intend to use the Phantom Zone
projector. In a clever ruse, J'onn tricks them into projecting the JLA
into the Zone instead. |
JLA2 #57 (10.01) |
|
Part 4: J'onn hatches a plan in the Phantom Zone — the only
place where the Martians cannot intercept the JLA's thoughts. With the
Atom's help, they reemerge. The Sentinels of Magic nullify the gravity
of the moon and they bring the moon into Earth's atmosphere. The Martians
succumb to the resulting heat, and submit to being projected themselves
into the Phantom Zone. J'onn, who had planned to sacrifice his life, is
saved by the JLA but badly burned. |
JLA2 #58 (11.01) |
|
GL asks the League and Dr. Fate to assist him in rescuing Dr. Sala Nisaba
(a modern incarnation of Istar) from the ancient Meso-Babylonian hell
known as Kurnugi. Prior to entering Kurnugi, the JLA learned that Kurnugi's
inhabitants were descended from the Guardians of Oa. The land is ruled
by Nergal, his sister Ereskigal and his mother Tiamat.
Nergal was driven from Earth by Ishtar and Ninurta (who had an early power
ring). The League enters Kurnugi, but Dr. Fate stays behind to guard the
entrance. NOTE: J'onn, Flash and Plas do not appear
in these stories. Sala Nisaba was trapped in Kurnugi in G.L. Annual
#9. |
JLA: Gatekeeper #1 (2001) |
|
The League fights off a number of Nergal's minions, aided by several
allies including an immortal human, Milissu. The god Anu
helps them plan their return to Earth, which will require a collection
of artifacts from across Kurnugi. |
JLA: Gatekeeper #2 (2001) |
|
The League collects the artifacts, but is unable to open a portal without
the blood of an immortal. Milissu tricks Nergal into believing he can
use the gateway to conquer Earth. When she kisses him, she draws his blood
and opens the gate, which kills Nergal, Ereskigal and Tiamat. The JLA
and Dr. Nisaba return to Earth. |
JLA: Gatekeeper #3 (2001) |
