Justice League Comics Index

2016

Justice League: Darkseid War - Superman #1
Cover date: January 2016
"God of Steel"
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Bong Dazo
Inker: Bong Dazo
Superman, having been corrupted by the "evil" solar energy of Apokolips, returns to Earth and finds himself in battle before he can enter the atmosphere. He dispatches the foe easily, then flies off for pie, of all things. Melvin's Diner, an establishment Superman frequents, is his destination, and he proceeds to do his best Superman III imitation, while demanding pie. Meanwhile, a dark substance is spreading through Metropolis, and enveloping everything in its path. Superman doesn't care, being evil now, so he ignores Jimmy Olsen's imploring him to help. It isn't until he's alone that Superman has a change of heart, and saves the city, prompted by the sole living thing leaving him, a stray pigeon. Superman leaves after freeing the city, realizing that he needs help, though where he goes to find it is unknown.

Justice League: Darkseid War - Lex Luthor #1
Cover date: February 2016
"The Omega Judgment"
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Bong Dazo
Inker: Bong Dazo
An opening flashback shows Lex Luthor trapped at the bottom of a well. He asks his father for help, but is refused, being told that only the weak ask for help. The scene returns to the present, where an Omega powered Luthor, along with Ardora, a denizen of Apokolips are placed in a precarious situation due to an outburst on Lex's part. Luthor's anger and unwillingness to accept aid, due to the lesson taught by his father, block his potential with the Omega force. However, Ardora convinces Luthor to accept her assistance, and in doing so, Luthor fully inherits the Omega Effect, and a horde of paradaemons as well.

Justice League #46
Cover date: February 2016
"After Death" - Part 2
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Francis Manapul
Inker: Francis Manapul
Darkseid is still dead. The remaining factions of the "war" continue to engage each other, leading to a confrontation between Mister Miracle and Kanto. Kanto is about to settle a long-time grudge, when Big Barda, Mister Miracle's wife, arrives and "pings" Kanto. Barda is vexed over the War interrupting her honeymoon with Miracle, and plants one on him, unconcerned of the consequences. The battle comes to a standstill, as Barda wisely states that without Darkseid there is no need for further combat, and Kalibak knows that his aggression is for the Anti-Monitor. The League surmises that that talking to the remnants of the Crime Syndicate may prove fruitful, as they have more knowledge about the Anti-Monitor than they do. However, this will mean breaking into Belle Reeve; a feat that Mister Miracle is apt for. Elsewhere, Grail and her mother, Myrina Black, locate the Anti-Life Equation, upon which Black declares that "death is too good for Darkseid".

Justice League #47
Cover date: February 2016
"Gods of Justice" - Chapter One
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Darkseid is still dead. Green Lantern tries to convince the Batman to relinquish the Mobius chair, but Batman refuses. Their discussion is interrupted when Batman becomes aware of Superman battling Wonder Woman. GL and Batman boom tube the scene, but Wonder Woman has things in hand, having used the lasso of truth to bring Superman to his senses. However, Batman alerts Superman that his cells cannot manage the energy of the solar pits, and he's going to die. Mister Miracle and company are able to break into Belle Reeve prison, but in doing so, a failsafe plan is activated by the Crime Syndicate. The plan is curtailed by the arrival of Owlman, who alerts Superwoman and Power Ring that they need to work with the Justice League, as the Anti-Monitor will require all of their efforts. Elsewhere, Grail informs Myrina Black that the Anti-Life Equation has a secret, and for some reason, Grail needs Steve Trevor, the first man to arrive on Paradise Island.

Justice League #48
Cover date: April 2016
"Gods of Justice" - Chapter 2: "Crime Pays"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
The Justice League and the Injustice Gang join forces to combat the threat of the Anti-Monitor. The Green Lantern Corp enters the fray, as all engage the Anti-Monitor, with the best chance for victory being a simultaneous attack by Superman and Ultraman. However, Ultraman botches the attack by going it alone, and the Anti-Monitor kills him. Lex Luthor arrives with a horde of parademons, while Steve Trevor is abducted by Grail. The long battle to save the planet from destruction goes on.

Justice League #49
Cover date: June 2016
"Darkseid War" - Chapter 9: "Power Mad"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
The Justice League and the Injustice Gang have a tense cooperation going, as they try to stop Mobius and his destructive path. However, it is the birth of Superwoman's child which holds most of the story, which is then supplanted for the arrival of Grail, and her newly corrupted super-weapon, Steve Trevor, who destroys Mobius with a massive blast of energy. Mobius is removed from the playing field, but new troubles have arisen in the form of Trevor, Grail, and the son of Superwoman.

Justice League: Darkseid War - Special #1
Cover date: June 2016
"The Darkness Within"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artists: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado, Oscar Jiminez, Paul Pelletier & Tony Kordos
Grail's story is told, from birth to her first kill, to earliest days. Grail has nightmares plagued with the image of Darkseid, so much that she attacks her own mother, Myrina Black. Grail kills any who come close to her mother, leaving the two them to each other's company. They begin to plan to kill Darkseid, but that plan enlarges to include Mobius and the Amazons. Steve Trevor is imbued infernal energy in order to exact the plan and ripe with her appeared success, Grail moves to bring about the last phase of her scheme.

Justice League #50
Cover date: July 2016
"Death and Rebirth"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Grail's plan has brought the Justice League to a final conflict, as she unleashes Steve Trevor, who is possessed of the Anti Life Equation, to destroy the League and all around them. However, Steve Trevor is not the chosen one that Grail believes him to be, and he's able to resist, albeit minimally. Grail revokes the Anti Life equation and infuses it into Superwoman's baby, giving new life to Darkseid. Under Grail's control, Darkseid presses the conflict, but Myrina Black makes the ultimate sacrifice to defuse Grail's bloodlust. The battle ends, but leaves new revelations, and the ominous scene of Grail seeking to raise baby Darkseid.

[Trade Paperback collection: Justice League Vol. 8: Darkseid War Part 2 [Paperback] reprints Justice League #45-50 and Justice League: Darkseid War Special #1]

Justice League #51
Cover date: August 2016
"Gods of Justice" - Chapter One: "Crime Pays"
Writer: Dan Abnett
Penciller: Paul Pelletier
Inker: Sandra Hope
Batman brings Robin to meet the Justice League in the midst of a crisis. Though he feels out of sorts at first, Robin is able to provide his own acumen to the situation, helping the League to be rid of their "Fortean" interlopers. Robin questions Batman's decision to bring him into such a fray, but Batman responds that Robin will not only be a member of the League one day, that he will also lead it.

Justice League #52
Cover date: August 2016
"That Which You Manifest is Before You"
Writer: Dan Jurgens
Penciller: Tom Grummett
Inker: Danny Miki, Mark Morales, & Scott Hanna
Lex Luthor returns to Earth from Apokolips, after Superman has died. He encounters Perry White and the Justice League, before leaving to use his Mother Box to fight crime. He successfully stops the crime, but also terrifies the victim in the process. He takes the cape of Superman, and vows to become a better man, one that his comatose sister could be proud of, one that will one day be known as Superman.

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Justice League Comics Index

Introduction

The Justice League comic book brings together DC Universe heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern and Cyborg, amongst others.

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.

CONTENTS:

2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016

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