Justice League Comic Book Index
2021
Justice League #56
Cover date: January 2021
"Doom Metal" - Part Four
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Penciller: Robson Rocha
Inker: Daniel Henriques
As Hawkgirl fights the Mindhunter on the psychic plane and in the real world, Detective Chimp uses Comet the Super Horse's invisibility to save Starfire, Cyborg and Nightwing. Hawkgirl has managed to free the Martian Manhunter to use fire against the Mindhunter, who now is as much of a Martian as J'onn. Yet, Perpetua's Omega Knight still knows Nightwing's Justice League is coming to destroy his queen's throne and liberate the Legion of Doom. A new plan is necessary if they are to succeed. Otherwise, Perpetua will continue her reign of terror forever. Detective Chimp has created a diversion and possibly sacrificed himself to allow Nightwing's team to free the Legion of Doom. The Omega Knight has used a powerful blast that has essentially put him out of the fight. However, the Justice League's troubles are not over. The Legion of Doom wants to fight them in spite of the fact they were freed by Nightwing and the other heroes. Will Cheetah, Grodd and Sinestro ally themselves with their foes and the one who betrayed them, Lex Luthor? If they don't, Perpetua may be unstoppable.
Justice League #57
Cover date: January 2021
"Doom Metal" - Part Five
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Penciller: Xermanico
Inker: Xermanico
Detective Chimp has survived the Omega Knight's attack, but so did the Omega Knight. The power of the Legion of Doom combined with the throne of Perpetua has managed to weaken the giant somewhat. Now they must do so again if they can stop trying to kill Nightwing, Lex Luthor and the Justice League. Otherwise, Perpetua's forces will continue to make the multiverse a living nightmare. When Nightwing was Robin, he worshiped the Justice League. Now, as he's grown and witnessed the conflict with Perpetua, he understands that each member inspires their teammates to be the best they can be even in the face of defeat. Nightwing and his team now have a chance to be heroes (Cue David Bowie music) by going to Themyscira to meet the Green Lantern Corps. Once there, forces will regroup and hopefully aid Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman on New Apokolips with their fight against the Dark forces of Perpetua.
Justice League: Endless Winter #1 [of 2]
Cover date: February 2021
"Endless Winter" - Part One
Writer: Andy Lanning and Ron Marz
Penciller: Howard Porter and Marco Santucci
Inker: Howard Porter and Marco Santucci
As the Justice League takes on some second rate villains on Mathali Island, Sebastian Stagg is trying to extract Kryptonian crystal technology from the remains of Superman's Fortress which had been destroyed by Rogol Zaar. He and his team only succeed in being attacked by creatures made of animated ice created my the gargantuan Frost King. Superman discovers, after the League's battle with their new foe, that the Frost King has absorbed Kryptonian energy along with the ice. This leads the Man of Steel to wonder what else he may have inadvertently unleashed upon the world. In Egypt of the 10th Century, Hippolyta, Viking Prince and Swamp Thing banded together to free the being they need to help stop the world from being consumed by the power of King Frost. Teth-Adam, known as Black Adam in the present, has been set free. These heroes of the past clearly succeeded in defeating King Frost. However, as the entire 2020 DC Earth is blanketed in snow and ice, Black Adam wonders how Killer Frost could be free again.
Justice League #58
Cover date: February 2021
"Endless Winter" - Chapter Five
Writer: Andy Lanning and Ron Marz
Penciller: Xermanico
Inker: Xermanico
In 1810 Greenland, Black Adam used the Frost King's family as bait to trap him and attack him. In the present, the Justice League and their allies are stretched thin trying to help people survive the worldwide winter weather created by same Frost King, who is currently powered by Kryptonian crystals left behind in the remains of Superman's Fortress. Meanwhile, Detective Chimp points out something of importance. The Frost King's ice minions have been attacking various scientific facilities. The League has no time to investigate, however. The Frost King and his army are preparing an assault on the Hall of Justice. The Justice League will surely need every available hero to stop this frozen menace. The Frost King that fought the League at the Hall of Justice was merely an ice avatar meant to distract them, leaving our heroes to wonder where the real Frost King is. He is actually waiting for the right moment to strike at the Stagg Industries Research Facility in Gotham City where the frozen remains of his family are kept.
Justice League: Endless Winter #2 [of 2]
Cover date: February 2021
"Endless Winter" - Finale
Writer: Andy Lanning and Ron Marz
Penciller: Howard Porter and Carmine Di Giandomenico
Inker: Howard Porter and Marco Santucci
A millennium ago, Hippolyta, Viking Prince, Black Adam and Swamp Thing battled the Frost King. They were victorious, but the conflict had cost Edwald Olafsson, the man who became the Frost King, his family and Viking Prince his life. Now, the Justice League must fight the recently awakened and Kryptonian crystal empowered Frost King alongside Black Adam. If they do not defeat their chilling foe the world will truly be covered by the ice of the endless winter. The Frost King is in the Arctic remains of Superman's fortress waiting for the right moment to revive his frozen wife and children. The Justice League arrives promising to help him, but he refuses aid. Another battles ensues. This time a giant Swamp Thing possessed by the Viking Prince's spirit has joined the fray. He reveals that the Frost King's body is merely an avatar containing Edwald Olafsson's essence. Olafsson's remains are buried somewhere in the arctic. Hippolyta and Batman find them fused with Kryptonian crystals. Yet, they must make a decision. Do they save Edwald Olafsson, or do they destroy him? As Aquaman brings fire trolls to aid the Justice League and Superman fights Black Adam, Hippolyta, Wonder Woman and Batman attempt to reach Edwald Olafsson. They convince him to not let his grief and rage turn him into the monster that is the Frost King. With that, ice avatars melt, the world returns to normal, Swamp Thing disappears, Viking Prince goes to Valhalla and Black Adam promises that he and Superman will fight each other another day. All this occurs while Sebastian Stagg is taken into custody for his theft of Kryptonian crystals causing the Frost King's awakening. Meanwhile, Black Adam warns the planet that their blind faith in the Justice League could bring about their doom. At the same time, Superman's fortress has been rebuilt and made more secure. The Man of Steel, Wonder Woman and Batman check on Edwald Olafsson. He wants to be put in suspended animation until the Justice League finds a way to revive his family. They promise to help the Olaffsons while awaiting their next adventure.
NOTE: FUTURE STATE - The triumphant victory of our heroes saved all reality from the brink of destruction and shook loose the very fabric of space and time. From the ashes of "Death Metal" rose new life for the infinite multiverse and gave us glimpses into the possible unwritten world of tomorrow. This 2-month event (catalogued in the "Specials" section of the Comic Book Index) in some ways ended the "Rebirth" era, launching in to the "Infinite Frontier" era.
Justice League #59
Cover date: May 2021
"Prisms"
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: David Marquez
Inker: David Marquez
A boy in Kahndaq is paying his respects to his mother when Black Adam arrives at a cemetery to do the same for his beloved. Their conversation and solemn moment are interrupted by the demon-like creature from another universe, Brutus, who seems to be ill prepared for Adam and the Justice League. Hawkgirl's Nth Metal mace seems to react to Brutus. Other than that, little is known about this new threat. The Justice League will need every mind at their disposal if they are to learn of Brutus' true intentions. Otherwise, their ignorance could prove fatal for the entire multiverse. The Justice League has discovered that Brutus' energy signature is similar to another, Naomi McDuffie. They'll have to get to her before Brutus finds her, but Black Adam has also found her. Will he and the Justice League have the same agenda, or will they be forced to fight one another before Brutus returns to their dimension?
Justice League #60
Cover date: June 2021
"Prisms" - Part 2
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: David Marquez
Inker: David Marquez
Brutus, a being from the same Earth as Naomi McDuffie, has attacked Themyscira. He was unprepared for the Amazons, but he intends to return. Superman has made a controversial choice. After seeing how Black Adam has been saving countless of lives recently, he lobbies for the immortal ruler of Kahndaq to become a member of the Justice League. The Flash has built a modified model of his cosmic treadmill so the rest of the League, Adam and Naomi can to travel to the latter's world. That same world was the victim of a super-powered war, and Naomi finds herself there in a desolate area with the rest of the Justice League nowhere to be found.
Justice League: Last Ride #1
Cover date: July 2021
"If People are in Danger"
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Penciller: Miguel Mendonca
Inker: Miguel Mendonca
In the aftermath of Martian Manhunter's death, the Justice League has disbanded. An emergency call from John Stewart brings them all to the Watchtower. They must work alongside the Green Lantern Corps to protect Lobo, the one who killed the New Gods, from his enemies so he can stand trial for his numerous crimes. Batman doesn't want to help, but he's eventually convinced by Superman. The Dark Knight, as Hal Jordan points out, is the only one who could figure out where to hide Lobo. Unfortunately, that place happens to be the planet Apokolips.
Justice League #61
Cover date: July 2021
"Prisms" - Part 3
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: David Marquez
Inker: David Marquez
Naomi McDuffie has returned to her birth world. Her hands have become intangible. The Justice League has been separated. Those with superhuman abilities have powers that are going haywire. Aside from Aquaman most of the League regroups. However, they may have their work cut out for them. Brutus has defeated both Black Adam and Superman.
Justice League #62
Cover date: August 2021
"Prisms" - Part 4
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: David Marquez
Inker: David Marquez
Wonder Woman's mother Queen Hippolyta arrives at the Hall of Justice pondering her place in the world when The Flash realizes he made a mistake in his dimensional calculations. Meanwhile, the separated Justice League have found each other on Naomi's birth world. Hippolyta and The Flash arrive in time to help them and possibly bring them back home. Unfortunately, the new nemesis of Zumbado has entered the fray, and he seems to know Naomi McDuffie very well.
Justice League: Last Ride #2
Cover date: August 2021
"Batman's Orders"
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Penciller: Miguel Mendonca
Inker: Miguel Mendonca
Before... The Justice League must prevent Darkseid's Boom Nukes from destroying Earth. Evacuation efforts are difficult. Wonder Woman and the Amazons are on Apokolips fighting Granny Goodness and her Female Furies while Batman and Martian Manhunter attempt to disarm the bombs. Hal Jordan and Superman are tracking Darkseid. He arrives on Oa while Green Lantern and the Man of Steel battle parademons. Now... In order to avoid detection, Batman is flying the league's ship near a black hole. Superman, Hal Jordan and John Stewart rescue an alien vessel. The grateful extraterrestrials thank the heroes and go along their way. Now, the Justice League is approaching Apokolips. The polluted gases in its atmosphere can hide them and Lobo from any detection. However, is Batman's plan going to work, or will the Last Czarnian's enemies find him?
Justice League #63
Cover date: August 2021
"Prisms" - Part 5
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: David Marquez
Inker: David Marquez
An enraged Naomi McDuffie has come face to face with Zumbado in the wake of the Justice League's defeat. However, the League and Naomi are forced to retreat to the Hall of Justice. Alliances are formed as Naomi and Black Adam are asked to join the Justice League, and Zumbado teams up with Brutus and the person who created the dimension traveling device, McMurph. Zumbado wants the technology to invade the Justice League's corner of the multiverse.
Justice League #64
Cover date: September 2021
"United Order" - Part 1
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: Steve Pugh
Inker: Steve Pugh
The Justice League has returned to their dimension with Queen Hippolyta and new members Naomi McDuffie and Black Adam. Yet, there is no time to relax. As Green Arrow and Black Canary reconcile and deal with an assassin from Checkmate and Naomi's adoptive parents meet the League, the newly formed United Planets and their honor guard the United Order have warned of the Symnar Utopica, a being who was meant to be his world's version of Superman, has escaped, and he's coming to Earth to kill Kal-El. The Justice League will need to work fast to stop him, for a wormhole has opened near the Hall of Justice.
Justice League: Last Ride #3
Cover date: September 2021
"To The League"
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Penciller: Miguel Mendonca
Inker: Miguel Mendonca
As some of the Green Lantern Corps are asked about Lobo's location by the United Planets, they learn of some willing to kill the Last Czarnian rather than allow him to stand trial for his crimes. The Justice League has been warned of this as they use Desaad's torture chambers to hide Lobo. Meanwhile, Batman, who never dreams unless he wants to, receives a warning from someone using his subconscious guilt over Martian Manhunter's death. An evil is about to arrive. Yet, who or what it is unclear. Is this force connected to Darkseid, or is another malevolent being involved?
Justice League #65
Cover date: September 2021
"United Order" - Part 2
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: Steve Pugh
Inker: Steve Pugh
While the Justice League Dark is on their own mission in the latter half of the book, Black Canary has discovered that Green Arrow is financing both the Justice League and the latest version of Checkmate. The assassin known as Daemon Rose, who may or may not be Lois Lane's brother needs Checkmate's help. Before he can reveal why, Deathstroke the Terminator attacks him, Black Canary and Green Arrow. Slade Wilson's reasons for pursuing Daemon Rose are unclear, but they are sure to involve the Justice League in some way, shape or form. Whoever is in the Deathstroke suit may not be Slade Wilson. However, Green Arrow, Black Canary and Daemon Rose have been shot before his identity can be revealed. To make matters worse, a distress call has been sent to all available leaguers. The Hall of Justice has been attacked by Symnar Utopica, leaving the Justice League defeated and their headquarters decimated.
Justice League #66
Cover date: October 2021
"United Order" - Part 3
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: Phil Hester
Inker: Eric Gapstur
The Hall of Justice has fallen. The Justice League defeated. Synmar wants to offer Earth to his people as payment for his sins. Past and present Leaguers unite to continue to combat their foe. Yet, it's Black Adam and Naomi who seem the closest to beating Synmar. All of this happens while John Constantine takes Naomi's parents to Doctor Fate's dimension to safeguard them. The rest of the Justice League Dark is elsewhere in this issue. The United Order has arrived on Earth as the Justice League continues to battle Synmar.
Justice League: Last Ride #4
Cover date: October 2021
"We're All Prepared For It"
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Penciller: Miguel Mendonca
Inker: Miguel Mendonca
Because nobody else could get to it in time, Martian Manhunter had destroyed the power source of Darkseid's Boom Nukes located in the core of Apokolips. The fires within kill him, leaving Batman to blame himself for his comrade's demise. Now, the planet formerly ruled by Darkseid is a lifeless husk that serves as Lobo's prison. Many alien races are coming for the Last Czarnian's head even if he claims the being who hired him had killed the New Gods. To make matters more complicated, Mongul and the Cyborg Superman have arrived on Apokolips to challenge the Justice League.
Justice League #67
Cover date: November 2021
"United Order" - Part 4
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: Phil Hester
Inker: Eric Gapstur
Leonardo Lane, the brother of Lois who is the Daemon Rose, is trying to find Checkmate and their assassin who is impersonating Slade Wilson. Had he been the real Deathstroke, Leo would have been dead. Meanwhile, The United Order and the Justice League must join forces to battle the Synmar Utopica. Yet, every attack is increasing his power. The only option available is to exile Synmar to the Phantom Zone. The United Order wants the projector after this is done, but they'll have to go through the entire League to do so. Various governments throughout the universe will be advised of Synmar's imprisonment.
Justice League: Last Ride #5
Cover date: November 2021
"Darkseid is Power"
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Penciller: Miguel Mendonca
Inker: Miguel Mendonca
Now. Brainiac has taken control of Hank Henshaw, the Cyborg Superman. They have Manhunters with them. Brainiac was promised the Justice League's heads if he delivers Lobo to someone. Meanwhile, Mongul is fighting John Stewart and Wonder Woman. His original goal was to plunder Apokolips. Plus, an army of genetically engineered soldiers remains in stasis awaiting an objective. One fact remains unknown, however, who revealed Lobo's location to those searching to kill him? Then. Martian Manhunter is dead, and Amazons are dying on the battlefield on Apokolips. Batman and Superman are fighting among themselves. Wonder Woman is the voice of reason, telling them to grieve tomorrow. They are needed today. There is a ray of hope when she stands with the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel against Steppenwolf. Yet, that may be lost as Hal Jordan stands alone on Oa against Darkseid. He wants the main power battery's energy for himself. He takes it with a price. A green mushroom cloud engulfs Oa.
Justice League #68
Cover date: November 2021
"United Order" - Part 5
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciller: Scott Godlewski
Inker: Scott Godlewski
The United Order has been in a standoff with the Justice League over the Phantom Zone projector used to send the Synmar Utopica to the interdimensional prison. However, they eventually allow Superman to keep it as he is part of the United Planets. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel and The Flash rebuild the Hall of Justice while Naomi McDuffie's future is being discussed with her parents. Whether she'll remain with the Justice League will have to wait, for Daemon Rose is discussing things with Checkmate. Someone wants him to kill the Justice League and sent a group of Deathstrokes to hunt him when he refused.
Justice League: Last Ride #6
Cover date: December 2021
"There is No Escape"
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Penciller: Miguel Mendonca
Inker: Miguel Mendonca
The Justice League has been played for fools. Hal Jordan has somehow been possessed by Darkseid, and some unknown client hired Lobo to take out the League by pretending to have a price on his head. This isn't the Last Czarnian's normal style, but he was paid well. Now, the evil Lord of Apokolips, powered by the energy of the Green Lantern Corps, has separated from Hal. His return could mean universal, possibly even multiversal, armageddon for all who oppose him. Apokolips is reborn with its dictatorial ruler hellbent on revenge. The Justice League is fighting harder than ever before against a Brainiac controlled Cyborg Superman and various beings out to kill Lobo. However, Batman has a plan... Lobo will be paid in two million Thanagarian credits to aid the Justice League without killing anyone. The Last Czarnian will be paid if the World's Greatest Heroes are victorious. Meanwhile Darkseid's vendetta is about to begin. Yet, the surprising appearance of a Green Lantern energized Martian Manhunter could impede the villain's dark path, proving that one can escape death. Justice will not allow one to evade it.
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-Rebirth relaunch in July 2016. The Writer, Penciller and Inker for each issue are listed within the Comic Book 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:
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022Back to Comic Index Contents Page.
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