All-Star Comics #11

In the wake of Pearl Harbor, the Justice Society gathers, each member haunted by the attack and resolved to serve—though none can quite bring themselves to say it aloud. With the Spectre already committed to defending the home front, the others quietly prepare to enlist, their camaraderie strained by the weight of duty.

In the early days of World War II, Carter Hall trains as a pilot for the Interceptor Coast Command while his girlfriend, Shiera, serves as a nurse bound for the Philippines. When enemy forces launch a surprise attack on the air base, Hall transforms into Hawkman to repel the invaders—only to learn a far greater threat looms: a potential assault on the very convoy Shiera is on. With the fate of the mission and her safety hanging in the balance, the Feathered Fury takes to the skies to protect the journey across the Pacific.

In a brief but pivotal moment from All-Star Comics #11, Hawkman makes a dramatic arrival aboard a naval vessel where Shiera is serving, reuniting with Diana Prince—whom he recognizes as Wonder Woman. As the war rages, Shiera shares a personal secret with Diana, revealing the truth behind her husband’s dual identity as Carter Hall and Hawkman.

In "The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Chapter 2," Wonder Woman—now known as Diana—leaves her ambulance corps duties to confront a sudden Japanese invasion on the beaches, switching to her superhero identity to defend the front lines. The story captures her swift transformation from medic to warrior, as she takes on the threat with determination and speed.

In the shadow of wartime danger, Sandman—Wes Dodds—takes on a high-stakes vigil, his mind sharp and his resolve sharper. When he uncovers a hidden enemy sub in the harbor, he sets a trap that forces a Japanese fleet to scatter, then strikes at their airpower before they can regroup.

In "The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Chapter 4," Al Pratt, newly assigned to the tank corps, proves his mettle with flawless performance before volunteering for the most perilous mission—racing to reinforce Allied lines at Kota Bharu. With his unit outmaneuvered, Al shifts to his Atom form and unleashes raw power to turn the tide against enemy tanks and seize the critical position.

In "The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Chapter 5," Kent Nelson, now a trained Army Parachute Trooper, faces his first mission alongside fellow soldiers—only to find their plane under heavy fire from Japanese forces. As the aircraft is shot down and his comrades fall, Nelson transforms into Dr. Fate mid-descent, using his mystical powers to turn the tide in a desperate aerial rescue.

In the midst of wartime uncertainty, blind physician Charles McNider faces a pivotal choice—whether to join the military or continue his medical work—until a devastating bombing in the Pacific claims the life of his friend Dr. Benson and calls him to take up the fallen man’s mission. When enemy planes threaten the hospital one night, Hooty’s warning sparks a transformation, and McNider dons the mantle of the Man of Midnight to defend the base he now calls home.

In "The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Chapter 7," Ted Knight, now a pilot at Randolph Field, must quickly shift from soldier to superhero when a surprise Japanese air raid threatens the base. As Starman, he uses his gravity rod to fend off enemy planes, aided by a fellow pilot who pushes through illness to help in the skies.

In "The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Chapter 8," Johnny’s missteps aboard an aircraft carrier take a dangerous turn when his clumsy antics accidentally expose a sabotage plot—though he’s still just trying to hand a picture to his brother John. The story blends wartime humor with sudden peril, as the young recruit stumbles into a mission far bigger than he ever imagined.

In a pivotal moment of wartime unity, the Army brass and Navy officers debate the extraordinary contributions of the Justice Society of America—especially Johnny, whose actions earn him high praise. With the JSA’s unmatched success raising concerns about overshadowing other troops, the decision is made to formalize their role as the Justice Battalion of America for the duration of the war.