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Justice: Volume 1                          Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Writers: Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Artists: Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross
Cover by: Alex Ross

The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY and 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 issues 1-4 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.

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1, The story begins as dozens of missiles simultaneously strike the Earth. The members of the Justice League of America independently fail to rescue humanity. Throughout the sequence, an unseen narrator laments the human race’s idolization of and reliance on superheroes which has led to the destruction of Earth and all of its inhabitants except Superman, who flies into space at the last moment. The sequence is revealed to be a nightmare shared by several supervillains.

The story shifts to Aquaman who, after his own sleepless night, reveals to his wife Mera that he senses the presence of something in the oceans that does not belong there. A school of sharks arrive and lead him to the object, a massive city-sized black sphere. Aquaman is attacked by Black Manta and his henchmen and rendered unconscious. Aquaman is conveyed into the sphere and delivered to Lex Luthor, who is revealed as the issue’s narrator.

Next in issue #2, Riddler and his henchmen are in Wayne Tower, using the powerful computers to hack into Batman’s network. The building’s surveillance system identifies the presence of Bruce Wayne in the building. As Riddler completes the transfer of the computer files onto a removable disk, the security system informes the villains that Wayne has stopped outside their door. However, when the door opens, Batman greets the villains instead.

Riddler and his men dash from the building into a van; Batman follows in the Batmobile. He receives a call from Red Tornado, informing him that Aquaman is still missing. Batman stops Riddler’s van and pursues him to a club called the Batcave. The two trade blows before the villain’s associates grab Batman. However, in a bar named for Batman, he has many allies. The Riddler unleashes a torrent of light and question marks and escapes; Batman gathers a few clues, and leaves.

Elsewhere Jonathan Crane (aka the Scarecrow) is seen administering an injection to a sickly girl, who miraculously walks again. Flash runs to a desert which has been revitalized. The inhabitants inform him that a man arrived with a gun that first made ice, and that the ice became the sea. Flash wonders what Captain Cold could be up to. Elsewhere, Poison Ivy commands a huge stalk to grow, providing an entire city with much-needed food.

Batman trails Riddler to the cemetery, armed with heat goggles that make him immune to Riddler’s hologram technology. He attacks Riddler again, finally besting the villain and demanding the disk. As Batman holds him, the Riddler begins to strangle himself. Finally, he releases his grip and asks what’s wrong with him. Back in the Batcave, Batman tells Alfred that he is very concerned that the Riddler had his hands on the disk’s information. In Arkham, Riddler interacts with the Joker, who has heard about the apocalyptic dreams the others are having, and he wants to be involved in the grand scheme.

Elsewhere, Aquaman lies strapped to a table; he is to be subject to experiments. Brainiac appears bearing a scalpel, informing Aquaman that he wants to get inside his head.

Next in issue #3, Martian Manhunter searches the world for Aquaman. Transforming into a dolphin, he tracks Arthur though the ocean. Elsewhere in the world, the Toyman develops prosthetic limbs for people in need. News reports confirm that many villains are helping to solve the world’s problems. J’onn locates the structure that Aquaman located and finds a deserted city; a psychic attack sends him reeling. As J’onn falls to the ground images of a burning Mars fill his mind; he has been attacked by Gorilla Grodd. At a UN conference convened by Wonder Woman, Cheetah sneaks in and prepares for her attack.

In Arkham, Joker demands that Riddler tell him what is going on, but Riddler informs him that the plotters do not want him involved. Luthor teleports into Riddler’s cell, and the two escape. Joker shouts that he only stays in Arkham as long as it’s funny, and it’s not funny anymore.

At the JLA satellite, Red Tornado sees that someone has teleported onto the satellite. Suddenly, the android begins to tear himself to pieces. Grodd tells his allies that he has taken the secrets the satellite held, and he now knows the identity of all the Leaguers. Luthor announces that it’s time to make a statement about the good things they have been doing for humanity.

Finally in issue #4, Martian Manhunter searches the world for Aquaman. Transforming into a dolphin, he tracks Arthur though the ocean. Elsewhere in the world, the Toyman develops prosthetic limbs for people in need. News reports confirm that many villains are helping to solve the world’s problems. J’onn locates the structure that Aquaman located and finds a deserted city; a psychic attack sends him reeling. As J’onn falls to the ground images of a burning Mars fill his mind; he has been attacked by Gorilla Grodd. At a UN conference convened by Wonder Woman, Cheetah sneaks in and prepares for her attack.

In Arkham, Joker demands that Riddler tell him what is going on, but Riddler informs him that the plotters do not want him involved. Luthor teleports into Riddler’s cell, and the two escape. Joker shouts that he only stays in Arkham as long as it’s funny, and it’s not funny anymore.

At the JLA satellite, Red Tornado sees that someone has teleported onto the satellite. Suddenly, the android begins to tear himself to pieces. Grodd tells his allies that he has taken the secrets the satellite held, and he now knows the identity of all the Leaguers. Luthor announces that it’s time to make a statement about the good things they have been doing for humanity.

Hardcover reprints/collects: Justice (2005) Issues #1-4.  DC Comics

Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: 2006
Format: FC, 160 pages, HC, 7″ x 10.5″
ISBN-10: 1401209696
ISBN-13: 9781401209698

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is in Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Justice League of America, Superman, Batman and/or Joker collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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