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Justice League Comics Index

2013

Justice League #15
Cover date: February 2013
"Throne of Atlantis" - Chapter One/"Shazam" - Chapter 8
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis/Gary Frank
Inker: Joe Prado/Gary Frank
Fish are being scared away from a location in the Atlantic Ocean. Someone overrides the coordinates of a missile test aboard the navy ship the U.S.S. Mabus. The missiles head to the bottom of the ocean, where they detonate near an under water city. At the Kent farm in Smallville, Superman shows Wonder Woman how a secret identity can really work for her. In the Watchtower, Cyborg receives a video communication from his father about the failed missile test. The Navy has lost contact with the U.S.S. Mabus, and needs the help of the Justice League. Communication is cut off. In Gotham City Harbor, Batman attacks some mobsters, but receives unwanted help from Aquaman, who tells Batman about problems taking place in his realm that may require the Justice League. Mera (Aquaman's wife) arrives as Batman and Aquaman discuss what happened aboard the U.S.S. Mabus. At the Metropolis Seafood Grill, Clark and Diana are sitting down to enjoy their first dinner-date together, however a tsunami-sized wave is crashing onshore requiring Superman and Wonder Woman to spring into action. Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen watch on. Lois Lane is rescued by Vulko, another citizen from Atlantis, who warns Superman that Aquaman's brother is up to no good and must be stopped. Aquaman tells Batman that the giant wave is the first strike, and will be followed up with ground forces from Atlantis. Arthur's brother stands poised to carry out the next phase of the Atlantean War Plans./Shazam and Freddy sit on a bench eating burgers and fries from a fast-food restaurant. They only have 75 cents left, and Freddy wants Shazam to buy them beer. Bank robbers run by and aim their guns at Shazam, who subdues them easily. In the convenience store they stumble upon another theif. Then they encounter a guy hot-wiring a car. Freddy wonder if Shazam has the power to find crimes. A mystic voice that only Shazam can hear confirms that this is true. Black Adam shows up, saying "I've found you."

Justice League #16
Cover date: March 2013
"Throne of Atlantis" - Chapter Three: "Friends and Enemies"/"Shazam" - Chapter 9
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis/Gary Frank
Inker: Joe Prado and Ivan Reis/Gary Frank
Aquaman's friend Vulko has been taken to the Watchtower for his protection. Aquaman's brother Orm, King of Atlantis, is contemplating going to war with the "air breathers". The soldiers have not yet risen up from the water; but the tidal waves have already killed hundreds. Tensions are high. Another of Aquaman's mentors, Dr. Shin is rescued and brought to safety. In Boston, Aquaman tries to keep both his brother and his Justice League friends from attacking one another... using both his words and his fists. Tensions boil over however, and war is forged when Orm captures Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman. Cyborg teleports himself to his dad, Dr. Silas Stone, at S.T.A.R. Labs in Detroit, requestin modifications that will allow him to operate under water. Before undergoing the operation he contacts Element Woman, Green Arrow, Black Lightning, Shazam, Hawkman, Vixen, Zatanna, Goldrush, Black Canary, and Firestorm, welcoming them to the Justice League./Doctor Sivana is walking down a city street in New Jersey with Sloth, one of the Seven Deadly Sins. They find Pride, who like the other sins has a curse of amnesia. Sloth uses the magic lightning to wake his sister up. Black Adam and Shazam have come face to face for the first time. Black Adam beats up on Shazam, wanting his power. Shazam escapes and uses the magic lightning to transform back to Billy Batson and hide. Black Adam looks for him, saying, "I will find you. And I will kill you."

Justice League #17
Cover date: April 2013
"Throne of Atlantis" - Chapter Five
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis
Inker: Joe Prado and Ivan Reis
The Justice League take stock of where things stand in the war with Atlantis. The Trench creatures continue to attack, Orm and the Atlantians, as do the superheroes of Earth. Aquaman and Orm battle each other, as Arthur tries to explain to his brother that Vulko was responsible for the missile attack on Atlantis, not the land dwellers. Staff in hand, Vulko watches on from above. The Justice League are able to stop the Atlantean bombs from detonating and destroying their cities. Aquaman takes down Orm, who yields the throne when he's defeated. As the new King of Atlantas, Aquaman commands the Atlantean warriors, while the Justice League try to fight off The Trench. Vulko is found, and Aquaman is so angry at the fact that Vulko forced his hand to take the throne, that he banishes Vulko to an Earth prison. With Vulko's staff in hand Aquaman instructs The Trench to return home. Leaving Mera behind, Aquaman prepares to head to Atlantis to rule. Meanwhile, the Justice League decide to recruit new members... as do the villains.

Justice League #18
Cover date: May 2013
"The Grid"/"Shazam" - Chapter 10
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jesus Saiz/Gary Frank
Inker: Jesus Saiz/Gary Frank
In individual circumstances Firestorm, Black Canary, and Zatanna are called to the Justice League Watchtower. The Justice League are discussing expansion of the team. Cyborg has developed a database containing nearly every super-human on the planet, he calls this important database "The Grid". Candidates for the team are invited to the Watchtower for face-to-face interviews. A gathering takes place with the original members plus prospective members Black Canary, Black Lightning, Blue Devil, Element Woman, Firestorm, GoldRush, Nightwing, Platinum, Vixen, and Zatanna. Platinum goes out of control and attacks several of the others. Cyborg contacts her creator Dr. Magnus, who indicates that Platinum, created as part of project "Metal Men," is flawed and should not have been sent. Magnus requests they retrieve her artificial brain, which is fragile, irreplaceable, and critical to his work. Firestorm converts Platinum's outer shell to water, revealing the responsometer, which almost falls to the floor. The new Atom (Rhonda Pineda) appears and catches the priceless piece of technology. During the commotion someone has hacked the Justice League server containing case files and Justice League history. That person brazenly left a message including a large image of a skull and crossbones, essentially gloating about the theft./Evil Mr. Bryer and his sons show up on the doorstep of the Vasquez family. Bryer accuses Billy of destroying his SUV. But Billy has been missing since yesterday. Black Adam streak across the sky carrying a bus, which he proceeds to smash. Freddy reveals to his siblings that Billy is Shazam and in danger. The kids head out and find Billy at the zoo. Billy is miffed at Freddy for revealing his secret. Mary says that Black Adam is hurting people, and that they need a hero to protect them. Billy says the magic was given to the wrong person, and that he is not worthy. The kids head into the subway station to find their way to the Rock of Eternity. Meanwhile, Doctor Sivana tells Black Adam that the Seven Sins have gathered. Black Adam says that it is time to end this world, and the cowardly champion along with it.

Justice League #19
Cover date: June 2013
"War Games"/"Shazam" - Chapter 11
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis/Gary Frank
Inker: Joe Prado, Oclair Albert, and Jonathan Glapion/Gary Frank
At the Batcave, Jason Todd (aka Red Hood) speaks with Alfred Pennyworth. A costumed intruder incapacitates Jason, and then knocks Alfred through some plate glass. The gets through Batman's security easily, and removes a piece of Kryptonite. Atom and Firestorm have arrived early for a meeting at the Watchtower. In Kahndaq, a terrorist group have taken eight hostages; but they now have ten because Superman and Wonder Woman have gone undercover and joined the group. Once confronted, the two heroes unmask and join the fight against the armed terrorists, thus helping to save the hostages. Back at the Batcave, Batman has arrived and is surveying the damage. Cyborg and Aquaman brainstorm with Batman but have no clue who the intruder was. A TV report comes on stating that Superman and Wonder Woman crossed into Kahndaq without permission from the government there and are now being accused of spying. Cyborg teleports Batman to them. Wonder Woman is asking Superman why they don't intervene in the Kahndaq civil war. Superman says he made the decision a long time ago to use his powers to inspire, not interfere. Wonder Woman says nobody could stop them. Batman arrives and tells her that super-villains talk that way. Batman brings up the fact that Superman and Wonder Woman are in a relationship, and reveals that someone broke into the Batcave to get to Superman. Wonder Woman becomes furious, and wants to know what was in the Batcave that can hurt Superman. In the Watchtower Atom and Firestorm are suddenly attacked by Despero./Billy Batson and friends continue to try get to the Rock of Eternity to see the Wizard. Billy hears a supernatural young woman named Francesca, who tells him to say the magic word to find the Rock of Eternity. She says that once somebody is given the magic lightning, it cannot be taken back. Francesca shows Billy images of the young boy who was given the magic lightning and became Black Adam. Seeing this, Billy draws the mistaken conclusion that Black Adam can be reasoned with. Billy tries to talk to Black Adam, and realizes immediately that he has made a grave error. Black Adam covers his mouth so that Billy cannot speak the magic word.

Justice League Comics Index

Introduction

Here is a listing of the Justice League monthly title since its post-Flashpoint relaunch in August 2011. The Writer, Penciller and Inker for each issue are listed within the Comic Index pages, directly below each title's name and number.

Note: Remember, the month dates are from the issue covers, not the actual date when the comic was on sale.

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